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Additional security measures
The
MAC address filtering
To improve the security of your wireless network, consider enabling MAC address filtering on the
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
To disable SSID
1Go to System > Wireless > Settings.
2Select Disable for the SSID Broadcast.
3Select OK.
FortiWiFi-50B operation modes
The
Access Point mode
When using the FortiWiFi 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
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