Understanding RTS Threshold

The request to send (RTS) threshold specifies the packet size of an RTS transmission. This parameter can help control traffic flow through the access point, especially when there are many clients connected.

A low threshold means that RTS packets are sent more frequently, consuming more bandwidth and reducing the throughput of the packet. However, sending more RTS packets can help the network recover from interference or collisions that might occur on a busy network or on a network experiencing electromagnetic interference.

Related Topics

• Junos OS CLI Reference. See the rts-threshold statement summary in the wlan Hierarchy and Statements.
• Junos OS J-Web Help. In the J-Web user interface, select Configure>Wireless LAN>Settings and click Help.