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Passphrase, Apply, SSID, security mode, and encryption.

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Insight Instant AirBridge WBC502 User Manual Setting BSSID SSID Channel Signal Level Security Mode Description The basic service set ID (BSSID) in the format of a MAC address. This is usually the MAC address of the radio on the AirBridge master or access point that broadcasts the SSID. The service set ID (SSID), which is the name for the WiFi network with which the AirBridge satellite, client bridge, or access point can connect. The radio channel on which the SSID is being broadcast. The strength of the WiFi signal that is being broadcast, expressed in -dBm. A lower value means a stronger signal. For example, -40 dBm indicates a stronger signal than -60 dBm. The type of security that is configured for the SSID. The operation mode of the detected access point. 6. Either select the master with which you want the satellite to associate or the access point with which you want the client bridge to associate by clicking the row for the master or access point. The page changes. 7. To select the BSSID of the selected master or access point as the preferred BSSID, select the check box. After you select the BSSID, in most situations, you do not need to change the detected SSID, security mode, and encryption. 8. If the security mode is WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, in the Passphrase field, enter the passphrase that is required to connect to the SSID. If the type of security is WPA2-Enterprise, see Set up WPA2-Enterprise security on a satellite or client bridge on page 84. 9. Click the Save button. Your settings are saved but not yet applied. The page closes. The Wireless Settings page displays again. A pop-up window opens. The window shows the number of changes to be applied. 10. In the pop-up window, click the Apply button. Your changes are applied. If the WiFi link must be reestablished, the page displays the number of seconds before the AirBridge is back online. Manage the WiFi and Radio 63 Features User Manual

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Description
Setting
The basic service set ID (BSSID) in the format of a MAC address.
This is usually the MAC address of the radio on the AirBridge master or access point
that broadcasts the SSID.
BSSID
The service set ID (SSID), which is the name for the WiFi network with which the
AirBridge satellite, client bridge, or access point can connect.
SSID
The radio channel on which the SSID is being broadcast.
Channel
The strength of the WiFi signal that is being broadcast, expressed in –dBm.
A lower value means a stronger signal. For example, –40 dBm indicates a stronger
signal than –60 dBm.
Signal Level
The type of security that is configured for the SSID.
Security
The operation mode of the detected access point.
Mode
6.
Either select the master with which you want the satellite to associate or the access
point with which you want the client bridge to associate by clicking the row for the
master or access point.
The page changes.
7.
To select the BSSID of the selected master or access point as the preferred BSSID,
select the check box.
After you select the BSSID, in most situations, you do not need to change the detected
SSID, security mode, and encryption.
8.
If the security mode is WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, in the
Passphrase
field, enter the
passphrase that is required to connect to the SSID.
If the type of security is WPA2-Enterprise, see Set
up
WPA2-Enterprise
security
on
a
satellite
or
client
bridge
on page 84.
9.
Click the
Save
button.
Your settings are saved but not yet applied. The page closes. The Wireless Settings
page displays again.
A pop-up window opens. The window shows the number of changes to be applied.
10. In the pop-up window, click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are applied. If the WiFi link must be reestablished, the page displays
the number of seconds before the AirBridge is back online.
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Manage the WiFi and Radio
Features
Insight Instant AirBridge WBC502 User Manual