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38 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System
Figure 23: WLAN Configuration Page
When configuring ESSID parameters, refer to the following table for a description of the available
parameters:
Field Description
ESSID
Select ESSID Select an ESSID from the dropdown list.
To Add/Delete/Rename ESSIDs from this list, use the
Add/Delete/Rename field in the web page.
ESSID option
Allow Default ESSID If this option is enabled, a wireless device will be allowed to
connect to the Extricom WLAN without requesting a specific
ESSID (i.e., “default” or “any” ESSID). If this option is disabled,
then a wireless device needs to connect to a specific ESSID in the
Extricom WLAN.
Display ESSID in
Beacon
This option provides an additional (though limited) level of
security. The AP sends out a beacon with information about the
network. If this option is enabled, the ESSID appears in the
beacon. If disabled, the ESSID does not appear in the beacon.