Channel Mode

Channel mode is a method of statistically picking the most potent channel for an AP.

Some countries restrict certain 5GHz channels to indoor use only. For instance, Germany restricts channels in the 5.15GHz to 5.25GHz band to indoor use. When ZoneFlex Outdoor APs and Bridges with 5GHz radios (ZoneFlex 7762, 7762-S, 7762-T, 7761-CM and 7731) are set to a country code where these restrictions apply, the AP or Bridge can no longer be set to an indoor-only channel and will no longer select from amongst a channel set that includes these indoor-only channels when SmartSelect or Auto Channel selection is used, unless the administrator configures the AP to allow use of these channels.

For instance, if the AP is installed in a challenging indoor environment (such as a warehouse), the administrator may want to allow the AP to use an indoor-only channel. These channels can be enabled for use through the AP CLI or the controller web interface.