IAP-420/420+ User Manual
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Label
Description
SSID
SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a unique name that identifies a
network. All devices on the network must be set with the same
SSID in order to communicate with each other. Fill in a new SSID
in this field if you do not want to use the default value.
Channel
Specify a channel to be used. Channel 6 is the default channel.
You can also select a new number from the dropdown list. All
devices on the network must be set to the same channel to
communicate on the network. (
Wireless channel must be the
same as the other device in the group
)
Security options
You can choose the security type for your WLAN connection from
the following options:
None
: no encryption
WEP
: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a wireless security
protocol for WLAN. WEP will encrypt data transmitted on the
WLAN.
WPA/WPA2 Personal
: uses a pre-shared key for authentication.
This pre-shared key is then dynamically sent between the AP and
clients. Each authorized computer is given the same pass phrase.
Peer AP SSID
Enter the SSID of the AP you want to connect as a client
Peer AP BSSID
Enter the BSSID (Wireless MAC address) to limit client target
Site Scan
You can scan APs on the network using this mode.
Security Type
Select the security type used by the client you want to connect
Client Mode
In this mode, the AP functions as a wireless client to connect your wired devices to a wireless
network. This mode provides no access point services but supports 802.1X.