Configure Virtual Access Points - NETGEAR FVS318N Reference Manual

Note: If WPS is enabled for the security profile, first disable WPS before
you delete the security profile.

Configure Virtual Access Points

You can configure up to four virtual access points (VAPs) on the wireless VPN firewall. All
VAPs can be active simultaneously to accommodate different types of clients. You can assign
only a single security profile to each VAP, and the same security profile cannot be assigned to
more than one VAP.
Each VAP provides the following features:
• Capability to turn off the VAP during scheduled vacations and office shutdowns, on
evenings, or on weekends. This a green feature that allows you to save energy.
• WLAN partitioning to prevent associated wireless clients (using the same VAP) from
communicating with each other. This feature is useful for hotspots and other public
access situations.
• MAC address access control list that lets you add another level of security.
• Capability to monitor the VAP and its connected clients.
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To add a VAP:
1. Select Network Configuration > Wireless Settings > Access Point. The Access Point
screen displays. (The following figure shows some examples.)
Figure 48.
ProSafe Wireless-N 8-Port Gigabit VPN Firewall FVS318N
Wireless Configuration and Security
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