Configuration
802.11 Configuration
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4.5.4 MAC Address
A MAC address is a unique identifier that distinguishes different devices on the 802.11
network. It is the same as the unit’s hardware address.
For networking purposes, the MSS can be configured to use either the PC card’s MAC
address or its own internal MAC address (the default) with the Change 80211
MACADDRESS command. Using the MSS MAC address allows for more seamless
operation when switching between wired and wireless networking.
Figure 4-37: Configuring the MAC Address
4.5.5 Extended Service Set ID (ESSID)
Whenever there is more than one ESS in a wireless LAN architecture, devices need to be
told which ESS they belong to. The ESSID ensures that devices communicate with the right
AP.
To tell the MSS which ESS it belongs to, enter the Change 80211 ESSID command. The
exact string you enter will be determined by the settings of the AP with which you want the
MSS to communicate.
Figure 4-38: Configuring the ESS ID
Setting the ESSID to none (Change 80211 ESSID None) allows the MSS to associate with
any AP within range.
Local>> CHANGE 80211 MACADDRESS CARD
Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET
or
Local>> CHANGE 80211 MACADDRESS MSS
Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET
Local>> CHANGE 80211 ESSID “floor3”
Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET
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