Configure wireless

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have:

• An SAG-100WM device

Configure Wi-Fi settings

1. Log on to the Smart Access Gateway console.

2. Open the Device Management tab using either method:

   • Click the ID of the target SAG instance. On the instance details page, click Device Management.

   • Find the target SAG instance. In the Actions column, choose > Device Management.

3. On the Device Management tab, click Manage LAN Ports.

4. In the LAN-Wireless section, click Edit.

5. On the WiFi Settings page, configure the following parameters.

   Network identity

   Parameter	Description
   SSID	The Wi-Fi network name broadcast to wireless devices. Must be 1–31 characters and can contain letters and digits.
   SSID Broadcast	Enables wireless devices to detect and connect to this network. Enable SSID broadcast so that other wireless devices can receive the Wi-Fi signals.

   Wireless signal

   Parameter	Description
   Channel	The Wi-Fi channel. Valid values: 0–11.
   Bandwidth	The channel bandwidth. Supported values: Automatic, 20MHz, 40MHz.

   Security settings

   Parameter	Description
   WiFi Security	Controls whether a password is required to join the network. When enabled, only users with the correct password can connect. When disabled, anyone can connect without a password. Enable this setting to protect your network.
   Authentication Type	The Wi-Fi authentication protocol. Supported values: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK. Use WPA2-PSK — it is more secure.
   Encryption Algorithm	The cipher used to encrypt Wi-Fi traffic. Supported values: Automatic, TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
   Password	The password required to join the Wi-Fi network (applies when WiFi Security is enabled). Must be 8–32 characters and can contain letters and digits.
   Confirm Password	Re-enter the password to confirm.

6. Click OK.