Configure the Wi-Fi radio to support DFS channels in client mode

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is a mechanism for Wi-Fi connections to use 5 GHz frequencies that are normally reserved for non-Wi-Fi proposes. In addition to the standard non-DFS channels (36, 40, 44, and 48), your AnywhereUSB PlusW can be configured to have one or more Wi-Fi clients that can connect to external Wi-Fi access points that support DFS channels:

• DFS channels 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, and 144

• Higher 5GHz non-DFS channels 149, 153, 157, 161, and 165

The Wi-Fi access point must also support connections on these channels.

If DFS functionality is enabled, the AnywhereUSB PlusW must be rebooted after saving the configuration changes to re-initialize the Wi-Fi module.

Note If DFS functionality is enabled, any access points enabled on the AnywhereUSB PlusW device will not be started.

Required configuration items

• Enable DFS support.

• One or more configured Wi-Fi clients. See Configure a Wi-Fi client and add client networks for details.

Note Not all Digi devices currently support 5 GHz. Before you try to use this feature, verify that your device supports 5 GHz.

 

  Web

1. Log into Digi Remote Manager, or log into the local Web UI as a user with full Admin access rights.
2. Access the device configuration:
   Remote Manager:

   1. Locate your device as described in Use Digi Remote Manager to view and manage your device.
   2. Click the Device ID.
   3. Click Settings.
   4. Click to expand Config.
   Local Web UI:

   1. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.

      

      The Configuration window is displayed.

3. Click Network > WiFi.
4. For Frequency band, select 5 GHz.
5. Click to enable DFS Client Support.

   Note When DFS Client Support is enabled, any enabled access points that use this radio will not be started and cannot be used as access points.

6. Click Apply to save the configuration and apply the change.