Netgear WAX204-WiFi User Manual - Page 61
To set up or change the access point WiFi security for selected WiFi network, select, and con
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WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAX204 (Continued) Setting Description Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the access point broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi clients can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network. Client isolation You cannot configure this setting for the Wireless 1 network. By default, client isolation is enabled for the WiFi network, and the Enable radio button is selected. To allow communication between WiFi clients that are associated with the same SSID or different SSIDs on the access point, select the Disable radio button. Allow access to wired ports You cannot configure this setting for the Wireless 1 network. By default, WiFi clients cannot reach devices that are connected to the wired ports (LAN ports) of the access point, and the Disable radio button is selected. To allow communication between WiFi clients and devices that are connected to the wired ports, select the Enable radio button. 7. To set up or change the access point WiFi security for selected WiFi network, select and configure one of the options that are described in the following table. Setting Description None An open WiFi network does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network. We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network but configure WiFi security. However, an open network might be appropriate for a WiFi hotspot. Note: If you change the Wireless 1 network to an open network, WPS is disabled and the WPS LED turns off. WPA2 Personal [AES] This option, which is the same as WPA2-PSK, is the default setting and uses AES encryption. This type of security enables only WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the WiFi network. WPA2 provides a secure connection but some legacy WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA-Personal [TKIP] + WPA2-Personal [AES] authentication. In the Password (Network Key) field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters or 64 hexadecimal digits. To join the WiFi network, a user must enter this password. To view the password in clear text, click the eye icon. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 61 User Manual