Configuring with Web Based Management   
6.6 "Interfaces" menu 
  SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management 
274  Configuration Manual, 08/2018, C79000-G8976-C267-13 
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Enables or disables the "Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)" function. 
–  Enabled 
if you have enabled this function, additional DFS channels from the 5 GHz band are 
available to you. These channels are country-specific and are subject to certain DFS 
regulations. 
If the access point discovers a disturbance on the current channel, it changes 
automatically to an alternative channel and the current channel is blocked for 30 
minutes. The disturbance can originate from a primary user or radar interference. 
Before the access point starts the communication on a channel it searches 60 
seconds for primary users on the channel. During this time the access point does not 
send beacons. If signals are found on the channel, the access point changes channel 
and repeats the check. Only when no signals from primary users are detected after 60 
seconds does the access point send on a channel. 
The access point also searches for primary users during operation. 
–  Disabled 
The DFS function is not used. 
 
Note 
RCoax 5 GHz and DFS 
In the USA and in countries that follow the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) 
when operating with DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection), the IWLAN RCoax Cab
le 5 
GHz may not be used. The current status of the approvals can be found on the Internet 
at:
 
http://www.siemens.com/wireless
-approvals 
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–  Enabled 
If you have enabled the outdoor mode, you only have the channels available that are 
permitted for outdoor operation. 
–  Disabled 
If you have disabled the outdoor mode, you only have the channels available that are 
permitted for operation in a building.