Getting Started
Using the Access Point Setup Wizard
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If you already have a cluster on your network, you can add this device to it by
clicking Join an Existing Cluster, and then entering the Existing Cluster Name.
If you do not want this device to participate in a Single Point Setup at this time,
click Do not Enable Single Point Setup.
(Optional) You can enter the location in the AP Location field to note the physical
location of the WAP device.
STEP 5 Click Next. The Configure Device - Set System Date And Time window appears.
STEP 6 Choose your time zone, and then set the system time manually or set up the WAP
device to get its time from an NTP server. For a description of these options, see
Time Settings.
STEP 7 Click Next. The Configure Device - Set Password window appears.
STEP 8 Enter a New Password and enter it again in the Confirm Password field.
NOTE Uncheck Password Complexity if you want to disable the password
security rules. However, we strongly recommend keeping the password security
rules enabled. For more information about passwords, see Password Complexity.
STEP 9 Click Next. The Configure Radio 1 - Name Your Wireless Network window
appears.
STEP 10 Enter a Network Name. This name serves as the SSID for the default wireless
network.
STEP 11 Click Next. The Configure Radio 1 - Secure Your Wireless Network window
appears.
STEP 12 Choose a security encryption type and enter a security key. For a description of
these options, see Configuring Security Settings.
STEP 13 Click Next. The Configure Radio 1 - Assign The VLAN ID For Your Wireless
Network window appears.
STEP 14 Choose the VLAN ID for traffic received on the wireless network.
We recommend that you assign a different VLAN ID from the default (1) to the
wireless traffic, in order to segregate it from the management traffic on VLAN 1.
STEP 15 Click Next. Repeat the step 9 to step 14 to configure the settings for Radio 2
interface.
STEP 16 Click Next. The Enable Captive Portal - Create Your Guest Network window
appears.