Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W760 Series Configuration Manual page 183

● Broadcast SSID
– disabled
– enabled
Note
Since no encryption is used for the SSID transfer, this function can only provide basic
protection against unauthorized access. The use of an authentication method (for
example WPA2 (RADIUS) or WPA2-PSK if this is not possible) provides higher security.
You must also expect that end devices may have problems with access to a hidden
SSID.
● WDS only
If you enable this option, the access point only supports communication via WDS. In
WDS mode, all access points must use the same channel.
● WDS ID
Enter the WDS ID. The WDS ID can be a maximum of 32 characters long.
To establish a WDS connection, enter this WDS ID on the WDS Partner.
ASCII code 0x20 to 0x7e is used for the WDS ID.
Procedure
1. Select the required channel from the "Channel" drop-down list.
2. Enter network name in the "SSID" input box for the corresponding WLAN interface and
port.
3. Select the "Enabled" check box for the relevant WLAN interface and the port.
4. Click the "Set Values" button.
SCALANCE W760/W720 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management
Configuration Manual, 11/2014, C79000-G8976-C350-03
The SSID is no longer sent in the beacon frame of the access point. This means that
the SSID is not visible for other devices. Only clients that know the SSID of the access
point and that are configured with it can connect to the access point. The "Any SSID"
option must be disabled on these clients.
The SSID is sent in the Beacon frame of the access point and is visible for other
devices. This means that clients on which the "Any SSID" option is enabled can also
connect to the access point.
Configuring with Web Based Management
5.6 "Interfaces" menu
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