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Wireless LAN – WLAN
LAN' tab. Open the list of logical WLAN interfaces by clicking on the button
Logical WLAN settings and select the required logical interface.
Network settings
Set the SSID
Define an unambiguous SSID (network name) for each of the logical wireless
networks on the 'Network' tab for the logical interfaces. Only network cards
that have the same SSID can register with this wireless network.
Closed network
mode
You can operate your wireless LAN either in public or private mode. A wireless
LAN in public mode can be contacted by any mobile station in the area. Your
wireless LAN is put into private mode by activating the closed network
function. In this operation mode, mobile stations that do not know the
network name (SSID) are excluded from taking part in the wireless LAN.
Activate the closed network mode if you wish to prevent WLAN clients using
the SSID 'ANY' from registering with your network.
Switch logical
WLAN on and off
The switch 'WLAN network enabled' enables the logical WLAN to be switched
on or off separately.