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Configuring Provisioning Profiles
SonicPoint Profile defines settings that can be configured on a
SonicPoint, such as radio SSIDs, and channels of operation.
These profiles make it easy to apply basic settings to a wireless
zone, especially when that zone contains multiple SonicPoints.
When a SonicPoint is connected to a zone, it is automatically
provisioned with the profile assigned to that zone. If a
SonicPoint is connected to a zone that does not have a custom
profile assigned to it, the default profile "SonicPoint-N" is used.
To add a new profile:
1. Navigate to the SonicPoint > SonicPoints page in the
SonicOS interface.
2. Click Add SonicPointN below the list of SonicPoint
provisioning profiles.
3. The Add/Edit SonicPoint Profile window displays.
Settings Tab
1. Select Enable SonicPoint.
2. Enter a Name Prefix to be used internally as the first part
of the name for each SonicPoint provisioned.
3. Select the Country Code for the area of operation.
802.11n Radio Tab
1. Select Enable Radio.
2. Optionally, select a schedule for the radio to be enabled
from the drop-down list. The most common work and
weekend hour schedules are pre-populated for selection.
3. Select a Radio Mode to dictate the radio frequency
band(s). The default setting is 2.4GHz 802.11n/g/b Mixed.
4. Enter an SSID. This is the access point name that will
appear in clients' lists of available wireless connections.
5. Select a Primary Channel and Secondary Channel. You
may choose AutoChannel unless you have a reason to use
or avoid specific channels.
6. Under WEP/WPA Encryption, select the Authentication
Type for your wireless network. SonicWALL recommends
using WPA2 as the authentication type.
7. Fill in the fields specific to the authentication type that you
selected. The remaining fields change depending on the
selected authentication type.
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