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Creating an SSID

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Creating an SSID

  1. To create a new SSID to be broadcast for WiFi users, go to WiFi & Switch Controller > SSID.

  2. Set Traffic Mode to Tunnel and set IP/Network Mask to a private IP address (in the example 10.10.201.1/255.255.255.0).

  3. Enable DHCP Server and Device Detection.

  4. Under WiFi Settings, name the SSID (in the example, Office-WiFi) and set a secure Pre-shared Key.

  5. Enable Broadcast SSID.

Creating an SSID

  1. To create a new SSID to be broadcast for WiFi users, go to WiFi & Switch Controller > SSID.

  2. Set Traffic Mode to Tunnel and set IP/Network Mask to a private IP address (in the example 10.10.201.1/255.255.255.0).

  3. Enable DHCP Server and Device Detection.

  4. Under WiFi Settings, name the SSID (in the example, Office-WiFi) and set a secure Pre-shared Key.

  5. Enable Broadcast SSID.