The SonicPoint FairNet feature provides an easy-to-use method for network administrators to control the bandwidth of associated wireless clients and make sure it is distributed fairly between them. Administrators can configure the SonicPoint FairNet bandwidth limits for all wireless clients, specific IP address ranges, or individual clients to provide fairness and network efficiency.
Features in SonicPoint FairNet
The following features are included in SonicPoint FairNet:
Please Note: Fairnet is not supported on SonicPoint Ni and Ne.
This section contains an example FairNet configuration. To configure FairNet to provide more bandwidth in both directions, perform the following steps:
Step1: Enable the Fairnet Feature
Step 2: Create a policy for the required range of wireless IPs and assign a bandwidth limit.
Here's how to enable the FairNet feature:
Next, create the required Fairnet Policy:
Your FairNet policy is now configured.