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Setting Description
Operation Mode From the menu, select the operation mode that the AirBridge must function in:
• AirBridge Master
• AirBridge Satellite
• Access Point
• Client Bridge
For information about the operation modes, see Operation mode: AirBridge Master,
AirBridge Satellite, Access Point, or Client Bridge on page 9 and Operation mode and
default settings after the Day Zero Easy Setup configuration on page 30.
SSID Enter a name for the 5 GHz SSID. You can use a maximum of 32 characters with a
combination of alphanumeric and special characters, except for quotation marks (") and
a backslash (\).
The function of the 5 GHz SSID depends on the operation mode:
• AirBridge master and satellite. The 5 GHz SSID is the backhaul WiFi connection
• Access point. The 5 GHz SSID is the WiFi network that the access point broadcasts.
• Client bridge. The 5 GHz SSID is the WiFi extension between the client bridge and the
Authentication From the menu, select one of the following authentication types for the 5 GHz SSID:
• Open. Authentication is not required and data encryption is not supported. This setting
• WPA2-AES. This option allows the 5 GHz SSID to be secured with a WPA2 passphrase.
After you complete the setup process, you can set up WPA2 Enterprise security with
RADIUS servers. For more information, see Set up WPA2-Enterprise security on a master
or access point on page 69 or Set up WPA2-Enterprise security on a satellite or client
bridge on page 71.
Passphrase Unless you select Open from the Authentication Type menu, enter a new passphrase
(network key or WiFi password) for the 5 GHz SSID.
The length of the passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters.
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between the master and the satellite.
base station.
does not provide any security and is not appropriate for most situations.
This option uses AES encryption. All devices that use the 5 GHz SSID must be capable
of supporting WPA2-AES.
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