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ALEOS 4.3.4 Software Configuration User Guide
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Both (AP + Client) Mode
In this mode, the AirLink GX Series device can act as an access point and also
use a Wi-Fi Client connection to connect to an access point. The AirLink GX
Series device connects as a client to a configured Access Point (AP) whenever
the AP is available, when the AP is not available, it connects to the cellular
network, all the while the AirLink GX Series device is acting as a AP to W-Fi
clients connected to the GX.
When you select this mode from the WiFi Mode drop-down menu, you can
configure the Access Point and Client fields on one window. (Click “+” beside
each section to expand it.)
Connect This button only appears when the Manual WiFi Client Mode is selected. Select to activate
the Manual mode.
Connect Status Indicates whether the WiFi Client Mode is connected or not connected
Remote WiFi AP - 1, Remote WiFi AP - 2, and Remote WiFi AP - 3
Remote AP SSID 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 that appears on the label on the bottom of the device. Note: Only one SSID is
available.
Note: The SSID is case-sensitive.
Remote AP Security
Authentication type
Select the appropriate authentication type for the access point the device is connecting to.
Options are:
• Open—No authentication is needed when this option is selected. This option is
generally not recommended since it offers no authentication or encryption. Default.
• WPA/WPA2 Personal
• WEP
Note: WEP is not a recommended Wi-Fi Security protocol because of its well publicized
vulnerabilities. WPA/WPA2 Personal is recommended. Only alphanumeric characters can
be used for the WEP passphrase.
Remote AP WPA
Passphrase
Specifies the remote AP WPA Passphrase. Minimum length is 8 characters, and maximum
length is 64 characters.
Field Description