Configure The Airbridge As An Access Point - NETGEAR Insight Instant AirBridge User Manual

9. To manually configure the 5 GHZ SSID backhaul settings, specify the following
settings:
a. To enter the basic service set ID (BSSID) of one particular master, select the
Preferred SSID check box, and enter the MAC addresses of the 5 GHZ radio of
the AirBridge master.
This option is useful if your network includes more than one master. If your network
includes a single master only, you can skip this option.
b. In the SSID field, enter the name of the 5 GHZ SSID of the master with which you
want the satellite to connect.
c. From the Security Mode menu, select the type of security, if any, for the
connection to the selected SSID.
d. If the type of security is WPA2-PSK, in the Passphrase field, enter the WiFi
passphrase (also referred to as WiFi password or network key).
If the type of security is WPA2-Enterprise, see Set up WPA2-Enterprise security
on a satellite or client bridge on page 71.
e. Click the Save button.
Your settings are saved to be applied later. The page closes. The Wireless Settings
page displays again.
A pop-up window opens. The window shows the number of changes to be applied.
You can either make more changes (also on other pages) or apply the changes now.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved and applied immediately. The WiFi connection is
reestablished. The page displays the number of seconds before the AirBridge is
back online.

Configure the AirBridge as an access point

You can configure the AirBridge as an access point that can support multiple
5 GHZ SSIDs. You install the access point at a main site to provide network and Internet
connectivity to individual WiFi clients, client bridges, other access point that extend the
WiFi network, or a combination of these. This setup does not require a line of sight
between the access point and the WiFi clients, client bridge, or other access point. The
powerful antenna of the AirBridge allows for an extended WiFi range.
To configure the AirBridge as an access point:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
AirBridge or directly to the AirBridge through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the AirBridge.
Manually Configure or Change
the Operation Mode
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