User Manual

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COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL November 2011• 14
2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window
The 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window allows the setting of generic 2.4 GHz radio
operating information for the AP. The Device’s firmware may limit the allowable settings
depending on Regulatory Domain (country) of operation. From the AP System
Configuration window, click on Edit 2.4 GHz Radio Settings to access the 2.4 GHz Radio
Configuration window.
This table summarizes the data fields on the 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window.
General Configuration
Field
Description
SSID Identification of the AP. Enter a number or address between 1 and 32
characters in length that the STAs are associating with in Infrastructure
mode. More than one AP in an SSID can be specified here. Use the
System Name field to uniquely identify each AP.
Suppress SSID Use the checkbox to prevent broadcast of the AP’s SSID in beacons. When
enabled, the SSID in beacons are not transmitted and only those STAs
with prior knowledge of an AP’s SSID can associate with that AP.
Wireless Mode The wireless LAN mode specifies both frequency range and data rates.
Firmware loaded on your version of the Access Point at the factory limits
the available channel settings.
Security: Edit Security Settings Click here to edit the security configuration for 2.4 GHz radio operation.
Advanced Settings Click here to enter advanced configuration for 2.4 GHz radio operation.