Configuring The Radio; Basic Radio Configuration - Cisco WS-CE500 Administration Manual

Wireless Configuration for the SA520W

Configuring the Radio

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• SSID: Specify the Service Set Identifier, or network name, that clients use to
connect to the access point. It is a good practice to replace the default SSID
with a unique identifier.
• Broadcast SSID: Check this box to allow the security appliance to
broadcast the SSID. All wireless devices within range are able to see the
SSID when they scan for available networks. Uncheck this box to prevent
auto-detection of the SSID. In this case, users must know the SSID to set up
a wireless connection to this access point.
Click Apply to save your settings.
Repeat this procedure as needed to add or edit other access points within your
SA520W.
Next steps:
To view the status of the access point, click the button in the List of Available
Access Points table. For more information, see
SA520W, page 208.

Basic Radio Configuration

The radio card is preconfigured with standard settings. Use this page to modify
the settings, as needed.
For example, you can set a manual channel for operation to resolve issues with
interference from other access points in the area. You also can change the mode
(g & b, g only, n only, ng) to suit the devices in your network.
Click Wireless > Radio Settings > Radio Settings.
The Radio Settings window opens.
Enter the following information:
• Region: Choose a geographic region from the drop-down list of regions.
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