The following steps outline the Miles Data suggested settings on a Cisco 1242 a/b/g access point. These settings will help optimize connectivity with wireless mobile devices.

Perform the following steps after logging into the access point via Internet Explorer. Note: FireFox WILL NOT properly apply the settings.

• Click Radio – G
  • Click the Settings Tab and change the following settings:
    • Enable Radio
    • Disable 1mb
    • Require 2mb
    • Enable the rest
    • Transmitter Power – 17/50
    • Select Channel
    • Disable Aironet extensions
    • Data Beacon Rate - 10
  • Click APPLY

• Click Express Security:
  • Enter the following network specific values:
    • SSID
    • If desired, check the ‘Broadcast SSID’ option
    • Security Encryption key
  • Click APPLY
• Click Express Setup
  • Enter the following network specific values:
    • Host Name (unique identifier - ie. ap1, ap2, etc)
    • IP address
    • Subnet
    • Gateway
    • Disable Aironet extensions B/G
    • Disable Aironet extensions A
  • Click APPLY

Tags: Cisco, Cisco 1242, Cisco a/b/g, cisco access point

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