SonicOS 7.1 Access Points

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General Tab

Configure virtual access point objects General settings on the DEVICE | Access Points > Virtual Access Point page.

Click the Edit icon for previously configured virtual access point objects. Or, to add a new virtual access point object, click +Add from the top right of the page. The Edit or Add Virtual Access Point screen appears. The first settings can be found on the General tab.

Set the following options on the General tab.

Virtual Access Point General Settings
Feature Description
Name Create a friendly name for your VAP.
SSID Enter an SSID name for the access points using this VAP. This name appears in wireless client lists when searching for available access points.
VLAN ID When using platforms that support VLAN, you can optionally select a VLAN ID to associate this VAP with. Settings for this VAP are inherited from the VLAN you select.
Enable Virtual Access Point Enables this VAP. This option is selected by default.
Enable SSID Suppress Suppresses broadcasting of the SSID name and disables responses to probe requests. Check this option if you do not wish for your SSID to be seen by unauthorized wireless clients. This option is not selected by default.

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