Ap Discovery - Draytek VigorAP 902 User Manual

3 . 5 . 6 A P D i s c o v e
3 . 5 . 6 A P D i s c o v e
VigorAP 902 can scan all regulatory channels and find working APs in the neighborhood.
Based on the scanning result, users will know which channel is clean for usage. Also, it can
be used to facilitate finding an AP for a WDS link. Notice that during the scanning process
(about 5 seconds), no client is allowed to connect to Vigor.
This page is used to scan the existence of the APs on the wireless LAN. Please click Scan to
discover all the connected APs.
Each item is explained as follows:
Item
Enable AP Monitor
Mode
SSID
BSSID
RSSI
Channel
Encryption
Authentication
Mode
r y
r y
Description
This function can help to get and keep the records of APs
detected by such device after clicking Scan.
In general, only the available AP will be detected by Vigor
device. Once the AP is unavailable, it will be deleted from the
Access Point List immediately. However, if such function is
enabled, the system will keep the record of the AP (once
detected by Vigor device) until it is available for Vigor device
again.
Display the SSID of the AP scanned by VigorAP 902.
Display the MAC address of the AP scanned by VigorAP 902.
Display the signal strength of the access point. RSSI is the
abbreviation of Received Signal Strength Indication.
Display the wireless channel used for the AP that is scanned by
VigorAP 902.
Display the encryption mode for the scanned AP.
Display the authentication type that the scanned AP applied.
Display the wireless connection mode that the scanned AP
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