User guide

LAN/Wi-Fi Configuration
Rev 1 Oct.13 87
Field Description
Wi-Fi Configuration
Enable Wireless
Access Point
Wireless Access Point operation works like an On/Off switch for the Wi-Fi module. When
this field is set to disabled, the Wi-Fi module is powered off. The wireless mode configures
operation for either 802.11b/g or b/g/n.
This field combines both mode and operation into a single configuration item. Options are:
• WiFi OFF
• b/g Enabled
• b/g/n Enabled (Default)
Note: Selecting b/g/n Enabled limits the encryption options to Open and WPA/WPA2.
SSID/Network Name You can set the SSID/Network Name or it can be automatically generated (default). The
SSID (Service Set Identifier) default value is the same as
the AirLink GX Series device
serial number which appears on the label on the bottom of the device. Note: Only ONE
SSID is available.
Note: The SSID is case-sensitive.
Broadcast SSID Suppresses the SSID name in the Wi-Fi Access Point beacon message. Options are:
• Enabled (Default)
• Disabled
WiFi Channel This field allows you to select from among 14 Wi-Fi channels. Options begin with Channel 1
at 2.412 GHz, and each subsequent channel increases in frequency by .005 GHz (except
for Channel 14 which is at 2.484 GHz). Default: 1–2.412 GHz.
Note: Some channels are not available for specific geographical areas.
WiFi Security
Authentication type
This field allows you to select the following authentication Options are:
• Open—No authentication is needed when this option is selected. This option allows
any user to connect to the AP and is generally not recommended. When you select
Open, the following options are available:
• None (default)
• WEP
• WPA Personal
• WPA2 Personal
Note: WEP is not a recommended Wi-Fi Security protocol because of its well publicized
vulnerabilities. Use WPA/WPA2 Personal instead. Only alphanumeric characters can be
used for the WEP passphrase.