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3.2.4 Multi-SSID

When you choose

Multi-SSID

on

Operation Mode

page in Figure 3-7, take the following steps:

1.

Click

Next

in Figure 3-7, and then

Wireless

page will appear as shown in Figure 3-25. Select

Enable VLAN

. Create different SSIDs and enter the password separately for your VLANs

depending on the security requirements for your wireless networks. Click

Save

button to

make each configuration take effect. Click

Next

to continue.



Note:

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the

physical placement of the Device. For best results, place your Device



Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.



In an elevated location such as a high shelf.



Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless

phones.



With the Antenna in the upright position.



Away from large metal surfaces.

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability

to wirelessly connect to the Device.

Figure 3-25 Wireless



Enable VLAN

-

ON

or

OFF

the VLAN function. The AP supports up to 4 VLANs. All wireless

PCs in the VLANs are able to access this AP. The AP can also work with an IEEE 802.1Q Tag

VLAN supporting Switch. If this Switch enables the Tag VLAN function, besides all wireless

PCs, only the PCs in the VLAN same with SSID1 are able to access the AP. If a PC is directly

connected to the LAN port of the AP, please make sure that its adapter supports Tag function,

or this PC will not be able to access the AP.



SSID

- Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all

wireless devices in your network. In Multi-SSID operation mode, enter SSID for each BSS in

the field "SSID1" ~ "SSID4".

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

VLAN ID

- The ID of a VLAN. Only in the same VLAN can a Wireless PC and a wired PC

communicate with each other. The value can be between 1 and 4095. If the VLAN function is

enabled, when AP forwards packets, the packets out from the LAN port will be added with an

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tag, whose VLAN ID is just the ID of the VLAN where the sender

belongs.



Region

- Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the

wireless function of the AP can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the AP

in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or region is not listed,

please contact your local government agency for assistance.

When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of

TERMS OF USE

will pop up. Select

I agree to these terms of use

, and click

Accept

to continue.

Note Dialog



Note:

Ensure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause

interference.



Transmission Power

- The available options of transmission power are determined by the

region selected.



Wireless Security Mode

- You can select one of the following security options:



WPA/WPA2-PSK

- Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.



No Security

- The wireless security function is disabled. The wireless stations will

be able to connect the Device without encryption.



Wireless Password

- If the AP your Device is going to connect needs password, you need to

fill the password in this blank.



Save

- Save the current security configurations for the selected SSID.

2.

The Network Setting page will appear then. It is recommended that you keep the default

settings on this page. Click

Next

.

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Figure 3-26 Network

3.

When you finish the wireless setting in Figure 3-26 and click

Next

, then Figure 3-27 will

appear, where you can click

Finish

button to complete the

Quick Setup

.

Figure 3-27 Finish page

3.2.5 Repeater (Range Extender)

When you choose

Repeater (Range Extender)

on

Operation Mode

page in Figure 3-7, take the

following steps:

1.

Click

Next

in Figure 3-7, and then

Wireless

page will appear as shown in Figure 3-28. Click

Survey

button to scan the wireless networks.

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Figure 3-28 Wireless



Repeater Mode

- Choose mode for repeater.



WDS Repeater

- In WDS Repeater mode, the AP with WDS enabled will relays data

to an associated root AP. AP function is enabled meanwhile. The wireless repeater

relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless range. Please

input the MAC address of root AP in the field

"MAC of AP"

.



Universal Repeater

- In Universal Repeater mode, the AP with WDS disabled will

relays data to an associated root AP. AP function is enabled meanwhile. The

wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater

wireless range. Please input the MAC address of root AP in the field

"MAC of AP"

.



Wireless Name of Root AP

- The SSID of the AP your Device is going to connect to as a

client. You can also use the survey function to select the SSID to join.



MAC Address of Root AP

- The Mac Address of the AP your Device is going to connect to as

a client. You can also use the survey function to select the BSSID to join.



Survey

- Click this button, you can search the APs.



Region

- Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the

wireless function of the AP can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the AP

in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or region is not listed,

please contact your local government agency for assistance.

When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of

TERMS OF USE

will pop up. Select

I agree to these terms of use

, and click

Accept

to continue.

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Note Dialog



Note:

Ensure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause

interference.



Transmission Power

- The available options of transmission power are determined by the

region selected.



Wireless Security Mode

- You can select one of the following security options:



WPA/WPA2-PSK

- Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.



WEP

- Select WEP based on none pre-shared passphrase.



No Security

- The wireless security function is disabled. The wireless stations will

be able to connect the Device without encryption.



Auth Type

- This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the

authorization type of the Root AP.



Key Format

- This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the

format of the WEP key.



WEP Index

- This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the index

of the WEP key.



Wireless Password

- If the AP your Device is going to connect needs password, you need to

fill the password in this blank.



Note:

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the

physical placement of the Device. For best results, place your Device



Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.



In an elevated location such as a high shelf.



Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless

phones.



With the Antenna in the upright position.



Away from large metal surfaces.

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability

to wirelessly connect to the Device.

2.

The AP List page will appear shown as Figure 3-29. Find the BSSID (the same as the MAC

address) of the remote AP that you want to repeat, and then click

Connect

on the right side

of the line.