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3 Wireless Configuration for the SA520W This chapter describes how to configure the access points and the radio for the SA520W. It includes the following sections:. • Configuring an Access Point • Configuring the Radio' NOTE The router is configured with default settings for a simple wireless network. However, you must enable the access point before any wireless devices can connect. Configuring an Access Point By default, your SA520W is configured with an access point named AP1, which is has the default network name of Cisco_1. The access point is enabled by default. The security profile has Open security and is identifying itself to all wireless devices that are in range. These settings make it easy for you to begin using your wireless network. However, for security purposes, it is strongly recommended that you configure each profile with the highest level of security that is supported by the wireless devices that you want to allow into your network. You can create multiple access points to segment the wireless LAN into multiple broadcast domains. This configuration helps you to maintain better control over broadcast and multicast traffic, which affects network performance. For each access point, you can customize the security mode, the Quality of Service settings, and the radio. Cisco SA500 Series Security Appliances Administration Guide 91