Configuring the Wireless Network
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Cloning a VAP
You cannot edit or change the main wireless network, or if you have only a single VAP. However, if you
clone your VAP, you can edit the clone.
To clone a VAP:
Select the relevant VAP and click Clone.
When you clone a VAP, it receives a new name which is displayed in the table. The IP address and range of
the clone is different than the original.
To edit a VAP:
1. Double click the relevant VAP or select the VAP name and click Edit.
The Edit window opens.
Note - The wireless radio transmitter is the main VAP.
2. In the Configuration tab, select the Wireless Security:
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Protected network (recommended) – Enter the relevant information in the fields.
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Unprotected network (not recommended)
3. In the Advanced Settings section (click the arrow to expand), select the options you want:
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Hide the Network Name (SSID) - When selected, this wireless network name is not
automatically shown to users scanning for them. Connecting to the wireless network can be
done manually by adding the specified network name.
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Allow Station-to-Station traffic - When selected, allows wireless stations on this network to
communicate with each other. When cleared, traffic between wireless stations is blocked.
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Enable MAC address filtering. If you select his option, you must enter the MAC addresses that
are allowed to access the wireless network.
4. Click Apply
Additional Configurations
To change the Wireless Network password:
1. Click Password Protected.
The Change Wireless Network Password window opens.
2. Select the Security type from pull-down menu.
3. Authenticate using: Select Password or RADIUS server from the pull-down menu.
4. For Password - Enter a new password (if want to change).
Optional: Click Show to show the characters.
5. Select if you want to Allow access from this network to local networks (wireless network is
trusted).
6. Click Apply
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