Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point Product Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.0.0.0-35GRN and later) - Manual (Page 134)

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Enabling Wireless LANs (WLANs)
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3. Set the parameters in the Configuration field as required for the WLAN.
CAUTION
When using the access point’s hotspot functionality, ensure MUs are re-authenticated when
changes are made to the characteristics of a hotspot enabled WLAN, as MUs within the WLAN will
be dropped from device association.
ESSID Enter the Extended Services Set Identification (ESSID) associated
with the WLAN. The WLAN name is auto-generated using the
ESSID until changed by the user. The maximum number of
characters that can be used for the ESSID is 32. Do not use any of
the following characters for an ESSID < > | " & \ ? ,
Name Define or revise the name for the WLAN. The name should be
logical representation of WLAN coverage area (engineering,
marketing etc.). The maximum number of characters that can be
used for the name is 31.