Channel Settings is used to select power and channel settings for the B/N/G radio and the A/N radio. The settings are applied to APs and wireless switches.
You may configure Channel Settings at the appliance network level all the way down to the floor network level, but you should always configure Channel Settings at the appliance level. Any network level below the appliance level will inherit the configuration. If you need to have a different configuration below the appliance level, use the Override settings option.
Note
The Override settings option is available when you select (highlight) a network level below the appliance level. Use the Expand
button to
reveal the other levels.
By default, Channel Settings are enabled, and are set for maximum power and automatic channel selection. The configuration fields for each radio are:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
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Power (dBM) |
Enter the maximum power value (in dBm) that APs and wireless switches must have. |
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Channel Selection |
Select one of three options:
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The Copy settings to all appliances button will copy the defined Channel Settings to all appliances in your system.
Note
You must have a Central Management license in order to copy settings to all appliances.Click the Apply button to save your changes. A confirmation overlay is displayed.
You have the option to save for the next update, update immediately or update later. If you choose to update later, you must supply a date and time. You can supply a description that will help identify the update later. A list of device types along with the number of affected devices that will be updated is displayed. Also, if applicable, a list of unsupported settings is displayed. Click OK to apply changes or Cancel to abort.
Updates to Channel Settings are treated as jobs and are included in Job Status under . The description supplied in the confirmation helps identify jobs.
Click the Reset button to discard your changes.