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Wireless
The CheckBox can host CheckBox mesh node access points in wired and wireless
modes. At least one CheckBox meshing access point must be wired into the Check-
Box for wireless operation.
The SSID is the Service Set Identification - the name of a wireless network that is
broadcast to announce the networks presence.
When using CheckBox mesh node access points the ssid and channel of the access
points is set and controlled from with in the management screens of the CheckBox.
If you are using other brands of access points you will need to manage channel
changes and SSID as per their manufacturer’s directions.
By default the ssid is “hotspot”. To change the ssid select
Network Setup
from the
top menu and then
Wireless
from the drop down menu. Enter the new name and
press update. It is important that your name contain only letters and numbers - no
spaces or symbols.
Important: If you are using mesh repeaters allow 10 minutes after update for
the mesh repeaters to reconfigure their SSID. During this period Do Not make
any other system changes (i.e. Local Address or channel) or you run the risk
of the repeaters becoming lost.
By default CheckBox is set to channel 6. Different networks can co-exist on the
same channel in the same area, however if you are running another network or
there are other networks in your area you may wish to change the channel. To
change the channel from the
Network Setup
->
Wireless
screen select the channel
from the drop down box and press update.
Important: If you are using mesh repeaters allow 10 minutes after update for
the mesh repeaters to reconfigure their channel. During this period Do Not
make any other system changes (i.e. Local Address or SSID) or you run the
risk of the repeaters becoming lost.
