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Figure 3-34. WiFi AP Configuration
To set up a second WiFi access point with the CLI, use the following command by substituting the
different SSID and PSK for the new configuration.
% set interfaces interface Wi-Fi wifi-config mode access-point ap-config channel 3 operation-
mode 80211n ap GEMDS_2_<SERNUM> broadcast-ssid true privacy-mode wpa2-personal
psk-config psk GEMDS_ORBIT2 encryption ccmp-tkip
Operational Notes Regarding Dual SSID
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The channel, operation mode, tx-power, dtim-period, rts-threshold and fragm-threshold
parameters are shared between the two SSIDs.
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The Orbit MCR organizes the SSIDs in alphabetical order. If an SSID of ssidexample exists
and a second SSID of examplessid is created, this will become the first SSID and the SSID
ssidexample will become the second SSID.
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Each SSID is independent of the other, except for the parameters noted above. Each SSID can
be in or out of the bridge. However, to use VLANs, the SSIDs must be bridged.
3.5.3.3 Station Mode
To configure the WiFi interface as a station, start at the following:
Navigate to: Interfaces / Wi-Fi ---> Basic Config / Wi-Fi
Figure 3-35. WiFi Station Configuration
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Mode - WiFi Mode
- Station - makes connection to a WiFi Access Point
- Access Point – provides WiFi connections to multiple Stations
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Tx Power - The transmission power of the WiFi interface – Valid Values 1 to 18 (dBm),
DEFAULT - 15 dBm.
Select Station from the drop down. In Station Config, add a new AP by clicking on the ADD button. Enter
the SSID of the AP to have the station associate to it. Then, click on the ADD button to enter additional
details about the Wi-Fi AP.
In the following example, the SSID of SOMESSID is used.