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2.4GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point User Guide
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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.

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