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This Identification page contains the basic locating and identity information for the access point's internal and module radio ports. The internal radio and radio module both have an AP Radio Identity page with identical settings. The AP/Root Radio Identification page differs slightly from the Ethernet port in that it manages the connection with the wireless network.

The page displays the access point's MAC address, radio serial number, the radio's current IP address, the maximum packet length that the radio can send and receive, the radio firmware version, and its boot block version.

Settings

Primary Port?

The primary port determines the MAC and IP addresses. Ordinarily, the primary port is the Ethernet port, which is connected to the wired LAN, so this setting is usually set to no. Select yes to set the radio port as the primary port.

Adopt Primary Port Identity?

Select yes to adopt the primary port settings (MAC and IP addresses) for the radio port. Select no to use different MAC and IP addresses for the radio port.

Devices acting as root units adopt the primary port settings for the radio port. When you put a device in standby mode, however, you select no for this setting. Some advanced wireless bridge configurations also require different identity settings for the radio port.

MAC Address

The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique serial number assigned to a device by the manufacturer.

Radio Serial Number

The serial number of the access point's radio.

Default IP Address

Use this setting to assign an IP address for the radio port that is different from the Ethernet IP address. During normal operation, the radio port adopts the identity of the Ethernet port. When you put a device in standby mode, however, you assign a different IP address to the radio port.

Some advanced wireless bridge configurations also require a different IP address for the radio port. The significance of such a change depends on whether or not DHCP is enabled for the network. If DHCP is not enabled, this field is the IP address. If DHCP is enabled, this field only provides the IP address if no DHCP server responds with an IP address for the device.

The current IP address displayed under the Default IP Address setting shows the IP address currently assigned to the device.

Default IP Subnet Mask

Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the subnetwork so the IP address can be recognized on the LAN. If DHCP/BOOTP is not enabled, this field is the subnet mask. If DHCP/BOOTP is enabled, this field provides the subnet mask only if no server responds to the request.

Current IP Address

Displays the IP address currently assigned to or used by the device. This is the same address as the default IP address unless DHCP is enabled. If DHCP is enabled, this field displays the IP address that is dynamically assigned to the device for the duration of its session on the network. This address is different than the default IP address.

Current IP Subnet Mask

Displays the IP subnet mask currently assigned to or used by the device. This is the same subnet mask as the default subnet mask unless DHCP is enabled. If DHCP is enabled, this is the subnet mask utilized by the DHCP server.

Maximum Packet Data Length

The maximum data packet length that is allowed. This value cannot be changed.

Service Set ID (SSID)

This field displays a unique identifier that client devices use to associate with the access point or a VLAN supported by the access point. The SSID helps client devices distinguish between multiple wireless networks in the same vicinity and provides access to VLANs by wireless client devices. Several access points on a network or sub-network can share an SSID. You can configure up to 16 SSIDs on each radio of an access point. An SSID can be any alphanumeric, case-sensitive entry from 2 to 32 characters long. Changing the SSID on the device can have serious consequences, including the chance of losing connectivity with the associated stations.

LEAP User Name

LEAP Password

Use this field if the radio is set up as a repeater and authenticates to the network using LEAP. When the radio authenticates using LEAP, the access point sends this password to the authentication server.

Firmware Version

Indicates the version level of the network control software on the radio's network interface card.

Boot Block Version

Indicates the version level of the boot block software on the radio's network interface card.

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