Ap Wds - Siemens SCALANCE W1780 Configuration Manual

Configuring with Web Based Management
6.6 "Interfaces" menu
● Broadcast SSID
– deactived
– activated
Note
Since no encryption is used for the SSID transfer, this function can only provide basic
protection against unauthorized access. The use of an authentication method (for example
WPA2 (RADIUS) or WPA2-PSK if this is not possible) provides higher security. You must
also expect that certain end devices may have problems with access to a hidden SSID.
● WDS only
If you enable this option, the access point only supports communication via WDS. In WDS
mode, all access points must use the same channel.
● WDS ID
Enter the WDS ID. The WDS ID can be a maximum of 32 characters long.
To establish a WDS connection, enter this WDS ID on the WDS Partner.
ASCII code 0x20 to 0x7e is used for the WDS ID.
Procedure
1. Select the required channel from the "Channel" drop-down list.
2. Enter network name in the "SSID" input box for the corresponding WLAN interface and port.
3. For the relevant WLAN interface and the port, select the "Enabled" check box.
4. Click the "Set Values" button.
6.6.2.9

AP WDS

Note
This WBM page is only available in access point mode.
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The SSID is no longer sent in the beacon frame of the access point. This means that the
SSID is not visible for other devices. Only clients that know the SSID of the access point
and that are configured with it can connect to the access point. The "Any SSID" option
must be disabled on these clients.
The SSID is sent in the Beacon frame of the access point and is visible for other devices.
This means that clients on which the "Any SSID" option is enabled can also connect to
the access point.
SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management
Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03