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The
Wireless AP
tab is displayed when Status is selected in the Tools menu. The Wireless AP tab
shown in figure 84 shows the following:
•
Status
: The SoftAP™ is enabled and running in Station Mode
•
SSID
: The SSID is not applicable because an SSID is not broadcast while in Station Mode
•
Encryption Type
: No security has been set up between the wirelessly connected devices
Note
:
It is not recommended to connect wireless devices of any kind without establishing security
settings. See Chapter 4 for instructions on how to establish either WEP or WPA security
while in Station Mode
.
•
Number of Clients
: “Not Applicable” is displayed as it is only possible to have clients
while in AP Mode
•
Running Time
: “Not Applicable” is displayed as it is not possible to have clients connected
while in Station Mode
Select the Devices tab to display Device status. The
Devices
tab shown in figure 85 shows
properties of the network configuration.
Figure 85: Status of Devices