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DescriptionSetting
The SSID is the WiFi network name of the VAP. Enter a name for the SSID with a maximum
of 32 characters. You can use a combination of alphanumeric and special characters,
except for quotation marks (") and a backslash (\).
For a WiFi device to be able to connect to the VAP, the SSID on the WiFi device must
match the SSID of the VAP.
Wireless Network
Name (SSID)
By default, the VAP broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi clients can detect the SSID in their
scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, select the No radio button.
Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the
SSID to be able to join the VAP.
Broadcast SSID
You can enter the VLAN ID that must be associated with the VAP. By default, the VLAN ID
is 1.
This VLAN ID is not the same as the 802.1Q VLAN ID that is used for the wired network
(see Set the 802.1Q VLAN and management VLAN on page 138).
If the access point functions in Router mode, you can use the VLAN ID to assign a particular
DHCP server to the clients on the WiFi network (see Add a DHCP server for a WiFi network
on page 151).
VLAN ID
7.
Specify the WiFi security by selecting an option from the Authentication menu and,
if applicable, by specifying a passphrase in the Passphrase field or selecting an
option from the Encryption menu, as described in the following table.
DescriptionSetting
An open WiFi network does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network.
We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network but configure WiFi security.
However, an open network might be appropriate for a WiFi hotspot.
Open
This option, which is the same as WPA2-PSK, is the default setting and uses AES encryption.
This type of security enables only WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the VAP. If you
did not change the passphrase, the default passphrase displays. The default passphrase
is sharedsecret.
WPA2 provides a secure connection but some legacy WiFi devices do not detect WPA2
and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select the mixed mode
security, WPA2 Personal Mixed.
In the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the VAP, a user must
enter this passphrase. To view the passphrase in clear text, click the eye icon.
WPA2 Personal
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