Datasheet

Network Management
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Use the New WLAN and Edit WLAN screens as required to create/modify a WLAN. To create a new
WLAN or edit the properties of an existing WLAN:
1. Select Network Configuration -> Wireless from the AP-5131 menu tree.
The Wireless Configuration screen displays.
2. Click the Create button to configure a new WLAN, or highlight a WLAN and click the Edit
button to modify an existing WLAN.
Either the New WLAN or Edit WLAN screen displays.
3. Set the parameters in the Configuration field as required for the WLAN.
ESSID Enter the Extended Services Set Identification (ESSID) associated
with the WLAN. The WLAN name is auto-generated using the
ESSID until changed by the user. The maximum number of
characters that can be used for the ESSID is 32.
Name Define or revise the name for the WLAN. The name should be
logical representation of WLAN coverage area (engineering,
marketing etc.). The maximum number of characters that can be
used for the name is 31.
Available On Use the Available On checkboxes to define which
AP-5131 radio
(802.11a or 802.11b/g) the target WLAN will reside.