Help - Basic System

 

Identification
Access Point Name Enter a suitable name for this Access Point.
Description If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point.
Country or Domain Select the country or domain matching your current location.
MAC Address The MAC address is displayed.

IP Address
DHCP Client Select this option if you have a DHCP Server on your LAN, and you wish the Access Point to obtain an IP address automatically.
Fixed If selected, the following data must be entered.
  • IP Address - The IP Address of this device. Enter an unused IP address from the address range on your LAN.
  • Subnet Mask - The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. Enter the value used by other devices on your LAN.
  • Gateway - The IP Address of your Gateway or Router. Enter the value used by other devices on your LAN.
  • DNS - Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) used by PCs on your LAN.
DHCP Server If selected, the AP will act as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, the AP can support 50 clients at most.
  • Start IP Address - This box specifies the first of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool. 192.168.0.2 is the default value.
  • End IP Address - This box specifies the last of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool. 192.168.0.51 is the default value.

NTP
NTP Server Name/IP Address Enter the NTP Server's Name or IP Address.

TimeZone
TimeZone You may select the appropriate local time zone for your Access Point from a list of all available time zones.
  • If your location uses daylight saving, check the box Adjust for Daylight Saving Time.