Planet Technology Network Device WAP5 - Manual (Page 25)

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Name: Assigns the WAP-5000 a unique name that allows the AP to be easily identified on the
network.
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SSID: The SSID is the name shared among all points in the wireless network. You can type an
existing domain name or create a new one that contains up to 32 characters.
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SSID Broadcasts: Click to enable or disable the SSID Broadcasts feature. If disabled, the
WAP-5000 would block any connection request from stations without the correct SSID and hide the
SSID in outgoing beacon frames. A site-survey tool will not find the SSID.
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User Isolation: Enable this option, any wireless client cannot detect another wireless client in the
same wireless network. It can give full privacy for clients under public access environment.
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Transmission Rate: Sets the transmission rate of the WAP-5000. In high-interference
environments a lower rate can increase overall transmission speed by reducing resends of lost
packets.
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Basic Rates: This value determines the basic rates used and reported for this BSS by the
WAP-5000. The highest rate specified is the rate that the WAP-5000 will use when transmitting
broadcast/multicast and management frames.
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Channel Number: You can change the channel used by the WAP-5000 from here. If the
Automatically option is selected, the WAP-5000 will choose an available radio channel
automatically.
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Aging Timer (seconds): The expiration time for wireless station without activity.
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Regulatory Domain: Identifies the Regulatory Domain where the WAP-5000 is used. Each
country has defined its available channel numbers and transmission power.
Encryption
Click the Encryption tab to set up the security settings of WAP-5000.