Check Point L-71 - Configuring the Wireless Network

Appliance Configuration
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Configuring the Wireless Network
The Device > Wireless page shows the wireless network settings (if applicable). You can configure
your main wireless network and also additional guest or standard wireless networks (VAPs -
Virtual Access Points).
• Guest wireless network - Uses hotspot by default and is unprotected (no password required).
• Standard wireless network - Is a protected wireless network that requires a password and
does not use a hotspot by default.
To delete the wireless network, go to Device > Local Network.
If multiple wireless networks (VAPs) are defined, the page shows them in a table, where you can
add a new guest or standard wireless network and edit, delete, or disable existing ones.
To turn the Wireless network on or off:
• Move the slider to select the On or Off option. If you configured multiple VAPs, selecting Off
turns them all off.
Note- If you turn off the wireless radio and then turn it back on, the VAPs remain disabled. To
enable the VAPs, you must select the relevant entries in the table and click Enable.
• To disable or enable the Wireless network, click Disable/Enable.
To edit the radio settings:
1.
Click Radio settings.
2.
Select the correct Operation mode, Channel, Channel width, and Transmitter power.
3.
Click Advanced to set the Guard Interval and Antenna control.
4.
Click Apply.
This configuration is global for all wireless networks. Some options may not be available or
allowed depending on your country's wireless standards.
1430/1450 appliances only: The wireless client search options depend on the frequency that
the appliance is set to. The Check Point Appliance can be configured to only one frequency at a
time and is set to 2.4 GHz by default. If you change the radio settings to 802.11 ac or 802.11
ac/n, the frequency automatically changes to 5 GHz. The Home > System page shows the
wireless radio status.
1470/1490 appliances only: There are two radio transmitters: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Each
network is configured separately under a specified transmitter.
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) detects radar signals that must be protected against
interference from 5.0 GHz (802.11ac/n) radios. When these signals are detected, the operating
frequency of the 5.0 GHz (802.11ac/n) radio switches to one that does not interfere with the radar
systems. DFS is enabled by default.
To edit a wireless network:
Click Edit Settings.
The Edit window opens in the Configuration tab.