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Networks Tab
This tab displays a list of Wi-Fi networks that are configured in the Instant network. The network names are
displayed as links. The expanded view displays the following information about each WLAN SSID:
l Name (SSID) — Name of the network.
l Clients — Number of clients that are connected to the network.
l Type — Type of network type such as Employee, Guest, or Voice.
l Band — Band in which the network is broadcast: 2.4 GHz band, 5 GHz band, or both.
l Authentication Method — Authentication method required to connect to the network.
l Key Management — Authentication key type.
l IP Assignment— Source of IP address for the client.
l Zone—AP zone configured on the SSID.
To add a wireless network profile, click the New link in the Networks tab. To edit, click the edit link that is displayed
on clicking the network name in the Networks tab. To delete a network, click on the link x.
For more information on the procedure to add or modify a wireless network, see Wireless Network Profiles on page
93.
Access Points Tab
If the Auto Join Mode feature is enabled, a list of enabled and active IAPs in the Instant network is displayed in the
Access Points tab. The IAP names are displayed as links. If the Auto Join Mode feature is disabled, the New link is
displayed. Click this link to add a new IAP to the network. If an IAP is configured and not active, its MAC Address is
displayed in red.
The expanded view of the Access Points tab displays the following information about each IAP:
l Name — Name of the IAP. If the IAP functions as a master IAP in the network, the asterisk sign "*" is displayed
next to the IAP.
l IP Address — IP address of the IAP.
l Mode — Mode of the IAP.
n Access — In this mode, the AP serves clients and scans the home channel for spectrum analysis while
monitoring channels for rogue APs in the background.
n Monitor — In this mode, the AP acts as a dedicated Air Monitor (AM), scanning all channels for rogue APs and
clients.
l Spectrum— When enabled, the AP functions as a dedicated full-spectrum RF monitor, scanning all channels to
detect interference from neighboring APs or non-Wi-Fi devices such as microwaves and cordless phones. When
Spectrum is enabled, the AP does not provide access services to clients.
l Clients — Number of clients that are currently associated to the IAP.
l Type — Model number of the IAP.
l Mesh Role — Role of the IAP as a mesh portal or mesh point.
l Zone—AP zone.
l Channel — Channel on which the IAP is currently broadcast.
l Power (dB) — Maximum transmission EIRP of the radio.
l Utilization (%) — Percentage of time that the channel is utilized.
l Noise (dBm) — Noise floor of the channel.
An edit link is displayed on clicking the IAP name. For details about editing IAP settings see Customizing IAP
Settings on page 84.
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