Configuring with Web Based Management
6.6 "Interfaces" menu
● Max. Lost Packets
Specify the maximum number of consecutive lost ping responses. When this number is
reached for a destination address, this destination address counts as being unreachable
(down).
● VAP X.Y
Specify which VAP interface will be monitored. The corresponding VAP interface should
also be activated.
Procedure
Creating force roaming
1. Click the "Create" button.
2. Make the following settings:
– Destination address
– Interval
– Max. Lost Packets
3. Define the VAP interface monitored by this destination address.
4. Click the "Set Values" button.
Deleting force Roaming
1. Select the check box in the row to be deleted.
2. Click the "Delete" button. The entries are deleted and the page is updated.
6.6.3
Remote Capture
On this WBM page activate the function "Remote Capture" on the interface (Ethernet, WLAN).
The function is for network diagnostics via a connected PC, e.g. to detect transfer errors.
You can also enable the function on several interfaces at the same time. When the function is
enabled the interface can be linked in Wireshark. For a period Wireshark record the data traffic
over the interface. Afterwards from the recording you can see the content of the frames or filter
according to certain contents.
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