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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NETWAvE
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11.4.2 Interface Configuration
The Interface Configuration section contains the section tabs for General Setup, Wireless Security,
MAC-Filter, and Advanced Settings.
General Setup
Figure 42: The Wifi Interface Configuration section.
Mode Selects whether the device is operating as an Access Point WDS or Client WDS.
ESSID Specifies the name or extended service set identifier (ESSID) of the wireless network as
it is provided in the beacon message. The network name can be up to 32 characters in
length and can contain spaces. When running in AP mode, it is the name of the network as
advertised in the beacon message. In Client mode, it is the network name that the client
associates with.
BSSID Sets the MAC address of the AP. This option is available for a device operating as a client.
This is useful because there can be multiple APs with the same ESSID. Setting the MAC
address would prevent the client from roaming to other APs.
Guard
Interval
Chooses between Short and Long guard intervals. Guard intervals are used to ensure that
distinct transmissions do not interfere with one another. Data rate is improved in downlink
and uplink if both AP and client use the Short Guard Interval.
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Selects the data rate or the modulation and coding scheme (MCS). The default setting of
Auto is recommended. The MCS and data rates are adjusted automatically depending on
the wireless channel conditions.
Hide
ESSID
Hides the network name (ESSID) from being broadcast publicly. (This option is for a device
operating as an AP.)
Note: If the goal is securing your network, use WPA or preferably WPA2 encryption. Hiding
the ESSID does not provide complete security.