09-23-2010 06:20 PM - edited 07-03-2021 07:12 PM
Hi all,
I have a network of about 20 Aironet 1200's that i need to make a couple of changes on (for all of them).
I need to add a SSID and set that SSID to not be broadcasted.
My questions are: 1) Can i add the SSID in without having to bring the AP down in any way?
2) Where is the command to not broadcast the SSID? (from the GUI and CLi interface)
09-26-2010 09:06 AM
1) Can i add the SSID in without having to bring the AP down in any way?
ANS -
Yes you can add the SSID without bringing down the AP...
how ==
from the GUI --
SSID manager >> enter the SSID >> map it to the vlan >> use the corresponding authentication.
Encryption manager >> Selec tthe desired encryption
Network Interfaces >> Enable the radio.
the above will do it..
2) Where is the command to not broadcast the SSID? (from the GUI and CLi interface)
ANS ==
From the GUI..
Express security >> SSID >> next to SSID (uncheck BROADCAST SSID).
From CLI -
en
config t
dot11 ssid
no guest-mode
end
wr
this will do it.. Let me know how this works out fot you!!
Regards
Surendra
09-26-2010 06:21 PM
Hi,
Thank you for the reply, however there are two more things i would like to ask..
1) It appears the express security part of your answer will instead create a new SSID entry, and not mask the new SSID from being broadcasting?
2) Is a restart of the Aironet AP required for the new SSID to work?
09-26-2010 08:38 PM
1) It appears the express security part of your answer will instead create a new SSID entry, and not mask the new SSID from being broadcasting?
I guess you did not see the GUI correctly.. next to the SSID you will see the box where we enter the SSID name and then followed by a small check box. where we need to check that if we need to broadcast or not if we dont.. check the below link..
2) Is a restart of the Aironet AP required for the new SSID to work?
Restarting is not required.. the SSID will work if its is configured correctly...
Regards
Surendra
09-27-2010 06:34 PM
If i just wanted to keep one SSID, but not broadcast it, what must i do to make that happen?
09-27-2010 07:18 PM
ok.. Gotcha!!!
Then in that case....
SSID Manager >> Select the SSID >> Scrool down oto the bottom of the screen >> We can see Broadcast SSID >> In the drop down make it as NONE >> APPLY.
From the CLI..
en
config t
dot11 ssid
no guest-mode
end
wr
The above will do it..
Regards
Surendra
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