HP ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420 - Hewlett Packard

Modifying System Information
Access Point Configuration
Modifying System Information
The access point’s system information parameters can be left at their default
settings. However, modifying these parameters can help you to more easily
distinguish one device from another in your network.
You should set a Service Set Identification (SSID) to identify the wireless
network service provided by the access point. Only clients with the same SSID
can associate with the access point.
Web: Setting the System Name and SSID
To modify the access point’s system name and radio Service Set Identification
(SSID), use the System Information window on the Configuration tab.
The web interface enables you to modify these parameters:
■ System Name: An alias for the access point only, enabling the device to
be uniquely identified on the network. Users can enter a maximum of 32
characters as a System Name.
■ SSID: The name of the basic service set provided by the access point.
Clients that want to connect to the network through the access point must
set their SSIDs to the same as that of the access point. (Range: 1 - 32
characters)
To Set a System Name and SSID:
1. Select the Configuration tab.
2. Click the [System Information] button.
3. Type a name to identify the access point in the System Name text field.
4. Type an identification string in the SSID text field.
5. Click the [Apply Changes] button.
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