Netgear WBC502 User Manual - Page 26
AirBridge Master, AirBridge Satellite, Access Point, Client Bridge, AirBridge master and satellite
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Insight Instant AirBridge WBC502 User Manual (Continued) Setting Description Operation Mode From the menu, select the operation mode that the AirBridge must function in: • AirBridge Master • AirBridge Satellite • Access Point • Client Bridge For information about the operation modes, see Operation mode: AirBridge Master, AirBridge Satellite, Access Point, or Client Bridge on page 10 and Operation mode and default settings after the Day Zero Easy Setup configuration on page 33. SSID Enter a name for the 5 GHz SSID. You can use a maximum of 32 characters with a combination of alphanumeric and special characters, except for quotation marks (") and a backslash (\). The function of the 5 GHz SSID depends on the operation mode: • AirBridge master and satellite. The 5 GHz SSID is the backhaul WiFi connection between the master and the satellite. • Access point. The 5 GHz SSID is the WiFi network that the access point broadcasts. • Client bridge. The 5 GHz SSID is the WiFi extension between the client bridge and the base station. Authentication Passphrase From the menu, select one of the following authentication types for the 5 GHz SSID: • Open. Authentication is not required and data encryption is not supported. This setting does not provide any security and is not appropriate for most situations. • WPA2-AES. This option allows the 5 GHz SSID to be secured with a WPA2 passphrase. This option uses AES encryption. All devices that use the 5 GHz SSID must be capable of supporting WPA2-AES. After you complete the setup process, you can set up WPA2 Enterprise security with RADIUS servers. For more information, see Set up WPA2-Enterprise security on a master or access point on page 81 or Set up WPA2-Enterprise security on a satellite or client bridge on page 84. Unless you selected Open from the Authentication Type menu, enter a new passphrase (network key or WiFi password) for the 5 GHz SSID. The length of the passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters. Access the AirBridge and Use 26 the Easy Setup Method User Manual