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4.2.2 Network SSID
Operation Mode -> Setup -> Network SSID
The SSID is the network name used to identify a wireless network. The SSID must be the
same for all devices in the same wireless network. In AirMax5N; it is possible to create
more than one SSID in AP, WDS + AP and AP Router mode, please check the “Multiple
SSID ” section in this chapter. Conversely, several access points on a network can have the
same SSID. The SSID length is up to 32 characters. The default SSID is “
airlive
”.
Enable Wireless
: The default wireless is on. You can uncheck this box to disable
wireless interface.
Disable SSID Broadcast
: If you check this box, the SSID will be hidden; only users
who know the SSID can associate with this network.
4.2.3 Site Survey
Operation Mode -> Setup -> Site Survey
The Site Survey function in AirMax5N provides 4 important functions
In Client and Bridge Infrastructure mode, site survey will scan for available AP network.
Then allow user to select and connect to the AP. This greatly simplify the installation
Once Site Survey displays the available AP or Bridge networks, you can also check the
signal strength to a particular SSID. Check the signal can be helpful for antenna
alignment.
For WDS Bridge mode, the Site Survey will scan for available AP and Bridge networks.
User can then find the MAC address (BSSID) of the remote Bridges.
For AP and AP router mode, the Site Survey allows administrator to check what
channels are already occupied for choosing a cleaner channel.
When you click on Site Survey, the following screen will appear. It might take a few minutes
to scan all the channels in the 5GHz spectrum.
