Parameters Description Range of values / note
5 Optional. You can use the parameter in 
conjunction with "auto" and "n". This on‐
ly takes into account the transmission 
standard for 5 GHz.
Use the parameter if the client operates 
in dual-frequency mode.
--
mode Value corresponding to a specific trans‐
mission standard. 
● auto
 The transmission standard is detected 
automatically.
● a
IEEE 802.11a (5 GHz)
● g
IEEE 802.11g (2.4 GHz)
Is downwards compatible with IEEE 
802.11b
● n
IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) 
Is downwards compatible with IEEE 
802.11a and IEEE 802.11g
● n-only
IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) 
Is not downwards compatible with IEEE 
802.11a and IEEE 802.11g
Depending on the current configuration, some settings are not possible. In this case, a 
message to this effect is displayed.
Result 
The transmission standard is specified.
Further notes
You display the setting with the show wlan basic <wlan 0/X> command.
7.1.5.57 wlan outdoor
Description   
With this command, you enable the outdoor mode. In outdoor mode, the selection of country-
dependent channels and the transmit power for operation are restricted for outdoor use. 
Requirement
You are in the Interface Configuration mode of the WLAN interface.
The command prompt is as follows: 
Network structures
7.1 WLAN
SCALANCE W770/W730 acc. to IEEE 802.11n Command Line Interface
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