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Using a wireless network | FortiWiFi operation modes |
Service Set Identifier
The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the network name shared by all users on a wireless network. Wireless users should configure their computers to connect to the network that broadcasts this network name. For security reasons, do not leave the default name of “fortinet” as the network name.
Broadcasting enables wireless users to find a network. The FortiWiFi unit includes an option not to broadcast the SSID. This provides an extra layer of protection. If you configure all wireless users to the correct SSID, you do not need to enable the broadcasting of the SSID.
To disable SSID
1Go to System > Wireless > Settings.
2Select the WLAN interface.
3Clear SSID Broadcast.
4Select OK.
FortiWiFi operation modes
The FortiWiFi units have two modes of operation for wireless networking: Access
Point and Client.
Access Point mode
When using the FortiWiFi unit in Access Point mode, the device acts as an access point for wireless users to connect to, send and receive information over a wireless network. It enables multiple wireless network users access to the network without the need to connect to it physically. The FortiWiFi unit can connect to the internal network and act as a firewall to the Internet. Access Point mode is the default mode.
Figure 12: FortiWiFi unit in Access Point mode
Internal Network
Wireless Network
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Internet | DMZ | |
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DMZ Network
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