Nortel BSG12aw 1.0, Configuration Manual

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102 LAN advanced configuration
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WLAN settings configuration parameters
The following table describes the parameters for configuration of WLAN settings located at
Configuration,
LAN, Wireless, Basic Settings
tab.
Variable definitions
The following table describes the variables and values for configuring the basic WLAN settings.
SSID configuration parameters
The following section describes the parameters for configuration of the SSID located at
Configuration,
LAN, Wireless, SSID
tab.
Variable definitions
The following table describes the variables and values for configuring the SSID.
Variable Value
Access Point The Access Point represents the status of radio in the BSG.
Select Enabled to activate the radio.
Select Disabled to deactivate the radio.
You must select a country code before you enable the access point.
Country Code Select the required country code.
A country code is required to set up the proper regulatory restrictions for
channel availability and transmission power.
You must disable the radio (Access Point) before you set the country
code.
Radio Mode Select the required radio mode. Select one of the following options:
• 802.11b - For a network with all 802.11b clients, select 802.11b mode.
The BSG has a single 802.11b radio.
• 802.11g - For a network with all 802.11g clients, select the 802.11g
mode.
• Mixed - Select Mixed Mode for a network with many 802.11g devices
with a lesser population of 802.11b clients. Performance degradation
can occur.
The default is Mixed.
Variable Value
SSID Type the SSID. The SSID is alphanumeric and is mapped to the VLAN ID.
SSID length ranges between 1 and 32.