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Chapter 3 Configuration
Basic Settings
Radio Service Set ID (SSID)
The SSID is a unique identifier that client devices use to associate with the access
point. The SSID helps client devices distinguish between multiple wireless
networks in the same vicinity. Several access points on a network or sub-network
can share an SSID. The SSID can be any alphanumeric, case-sensitive entry from
two to 32 characters long.
Role in Radio Network
Use this pull-down menu to select the role of the access point on your network.
The menu contains the following options:
• Root Access Point—A wireless LAN transceiver that connects an Ethernet
network with wireless client stations. Use this setting if the access point is
connected to the wired LAN. Figure 3-2 shows an access point operating as a
root unit in a network.
Figure 3-2 Root-Unit Access Points
Access Point
(Root Unit)
Access Point
(Root Unit)
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Wired LAN