AMX MVP-9000i-GB Instruction Manual page 58

System Settings - WiFi Tab
Back:
WiFi/Wired icon:
Connection Status
icon:
DHCP/STATIC:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway:
Host Name:
Primary DNS:
Secondary DNS:
Domain:
MAC Address:
Next:
System Settings - WiFi Tab (page 2)
FIG. 72
Features on the second page of this tab include:
System Settings - WiFi Tab - Page 2
Back:
WiFi/Wired icon:
Connection Status
icon:
SSID:
Mode:
Security Type:
Band Selection:
Active Roaming:
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Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.
The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current connection to the Master is Wireless
(image of a radio antenna) or Wired (image of three networked computers).
The icon in the upper-right corner of each Protected Setup page provides a constant visual indication of current
connection status.
Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx Master.
Sets the panel to either DHCP or Static communication modes.
• DHCP - a temporary IP Addresses is assigned to the panel by a DHCP server. If DHCP is selected, the other IP
Settings fields are disabled (see below).
• Static IP is a permanent IP Address assigned to the panel. If Static IP is selected, the other IP Settings fields are
enabled (see below).
This is the IP address for this panel.
This is the subnetwork address for this panel.
This is the gateway address for this panel.
This is the host name for this panel.
This is the address of the primary DNS server used by this panel for host name lookups.
This is the secondary DNS address for this panel.
This is a domain name to the panel for DNS look-up.
This unique address identifies the wireless Ethernet card in the panel (read-only).
Touch this button to move to the second page of the WiFi tab (page 60)
Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.
The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current connection to the Master is Wireless
(image of a radio antenna) or Wired (image of three networked computers).
The icon in the upper-right corner of each Protected Setup page provides a constant visual indication of current
connection status.
Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx Master.
Displays the currently used SSID of the target AP.
Displays the currently selected security mode within the Simple or Enterprise security modes. This may be changed
within the Simple or Enterprise Security mode popup windows (for more information, please refer to the Security
Modes on page 61).
Displays the currently selected Security Mode: Simple or Enterprise.
The Band Selection setting is used for setting the Wireless frequency to be detected by the panel. The three settings
include:
• 802.11 a/b/g - Configures the panel to detect 802.11 b/g channels (1-14 Country specific) and all non-DFS
802.11a band channels.
• 802.11 b/g - Configures the panel to detect only channels 1, 6, & 11 (plus 12-14 country specific).
• 802.11 a - Configures the panel to detect only non-DFS 802.11 A band channels (country-specific).
Note: The band selection setting also affects any use of the Site Survey function. However, it may take approximately
60 seconds to purge all non-compliant APs from the Site Survey list when f irst selected.
Active roaming can be Disabled or Enabled. When enabled, the panel will monitor the RF signal level and make a
decision to switch to a new AP based on certain criteria to provide the best performance possible. When disabled, the
panel will not disconnect from a currently connected access point until signal is lost.
Protected Setup Pages
60