User's Manual

Wireless Array
Configuring the Wireless Array 163
a. Enable Interface: Choose Yes to enable this network interface, or
choose No to disable the interface.
b. Allow Management on Interface: Choose Yes to allow management
of the Array via this Gigabit interface, or choose No to deny all
management privileges for this interface. Note that for XN Arrays,
the 10/100 Ethernet port is also known as the Management Port, and
management is always enabled on this port.
c. Configuration Server Protocol: Choose DHCP to instruct the Array
to use DHCP to assign IP addresses to the Array’s Ethernet interfaces,
or choose Static if you intend to enter IP addresses manually. If you
choose the Static IP option, you must enter the following IP Settings:
• Address: Enter a valid IP address for this Array. To use a remote
connection (Web, SNMP, or SSH), a valid IP address must be
used.
• Subnet Mask: Enter a valid IP address for the subnet mask (the
default is 255.255.255.0). The subnet mask defines the number of
IP addresses that are available on the routed subnet where the
Array is located.
• Default Gateway: Enter a valid IP address for the default
gateway. This is the IP address of the router that the Array uses
to forward data to other networks.
• Click the Apply button for this interface when done making IP
changes.
9. SSID Settings: This section specifies the wireless network name and
security settings.
a. The SSID (Wireless Network Name) is a unique name that identifies
a wireless network (SSID stands for Service Set Identifier). All devices
attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID.
The default SSID is xirrus. Entering a value in this field will replace
the default SSID with the new name.
For additional information about SSIDs, go to the Multiple SSIDs
section of “Frequently Asked Questions” on page 452.