Additional networks – Xblue Networks X-50 User Manual

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Wireless Programming

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Additional Networks

Enable Wireless - At default the checkbox indicates that wireless is enabled - when enabled the wireless

name (SSID) will be broadcast and visible to anyone that is looking for wireless gateways.

SSID - Service Set IDentifier is the name that identifies a particular wireless gateway or router. This

name is broadcast and easily found by another wireless devices. For security, it is a good idea to

change the default SSID name. It is a good idea to use a name that makes sense to the administrator,

but not so specific as to give away where the device is located.

Do’s and Don’t’s when naming SSID

Do not use the company name, address, phone number

Do not use a personal name

Do not use a birth date or other personal information

Do not use an antagonistic name such as “BigDog” or “NetworkGenius”

Do not make the name tantalizing, such as “SEXY-BOX” or “SECRET”

Do select a name that contains both letters and numbers

Do select a name that is easy to recognize but not memorize

Do consider changing the SSID every few months

Hidden - Hide Access Point - It is possible to enable the wireless but not broadcast the name (SSID).

Select the Checkbox to enable “Hide Access Point”, i.e. make it invisible or undetectable.

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