Configuring with Web Based Management
6.3 "Wizard" menu
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MAC mode
Specify how the MAC address is assigned to the client. The following are possible:
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Automatic
The client automatically adopts the source MAC address of the first frame that it
receives over the Ethernet interface.
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Manual
If you select "Manual", enter the MAC address in the "MAC Address" column.
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Own
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The client uses the MAC address of the Ethernet interface for the WLAN interface.
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Layer 2 Tunnel
The client uses the MAC address of the Ethernet interface for the WLAN interface.
The network is also informed of the MAC addresses connected to the Ethernet
interface of the client. Up to eight MAC addresses can be used.
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MAC Address
Enter the MAC address of the client. The input box can only be edited if you have set
"Manual" for the "MAC Mode".
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Any SSID
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Enabled
In client mode, the device attempts to connect to the network with the best
transmission quality and that has suitable security settings.
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Disabled
The client attempts to connect to the network from the SSID list that has the best
transmission quality.
Table 2 contains the following columns:
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Radio
Shows the available WLAN interfaces.
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SSID
Enter the SSID of the access point with which the client connects. In the Basic Wizard,
you can only specify one SSID. After completing the Basic Wizard, you can define further
SSIDs with "Interfaces > WLAN > Client".
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Security Context
Shows the assigned security context. In the Basic Wizard only one security context is
available. After completing the Basic Wizard, you can create and configure further
security contexts in "Security > WLAN > Basic".