User Manual Part 2

Wi-Fi Array
Configuring the Wi-Fi Array 175
on this port. Choose Yes to allow management of the Array via this
Gigabit interface, or choose No to deny all management privileges for
this interface.
c. Configuration Server Protocol: Choose DHCP to instruct the Array
to use DHCP to assign IP addresses to the Array’s Ethernet interfaces,
or choose Static if you intend to enter IP addresses manually. If you
choose the Static IP option, you must enter the following information:
• IP Address: Enter a valid IP address for this Array. To use a
remote connection (Web, SNMP, or SSH), a valid IP address must
be used.
• IP Subnet Mask: Enter a valid IP address for the subnet mask
(the default is 255.255.255.0). The subnet mask defines the
number of IP addresses that are available on the routed subnet
where the Array is located.
• Default Gateway: Enter a valid IP address for the default
gateway. This is the IP address of the router that the Array uses
to forward data to other networks.
8. SSID Settings: This section specifies the wireless network name and
security settings.
a. The SSID (Wireless Network Name) is a unique name that identifies
a wireless network (SSID stands for Service Set Identifier). All devices
attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID.
The default SSID is xirrus. Entering a value in this field will replace
the default SSID with the new name.
For additional information about SSIDs, go to the Multiple SSIDs
section of “Frequently Asked Questions” on page 432.
b. Wireless Security: Select the desired wireless security scheme (Open,
WEP or WPA). Make your selection from the choices available in the
pull-down list.
• Open — This option offers no data encryption and is not
recommended, though you might choose this option if clients are