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Review / Describe the Access Point
| Figure 7: Basic Settings Page Step 1 |
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Field | Description |
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IP Address | Shows IP address assigned to this access point. This field is not editable |
| because the IP address is already assigned (either via DHCP, or statically |
| through the Ethernet Settings page as described in “Configuring Guest |
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MAC Address | Shows the MAC address of the access point. |
| A MAC address is a permanent, unique hardware address for any device |
| that represents an interface to the network. The MAC address is |
| assigned by the manufacturer. You cannot change the MAC address. It is |
| provided here for informational purposes as a unique identifier for an |
| interface. |
| The address shown here is the MAC address for the bridge (br0). This is |
| the address by which the AP is known externally to other networks. |
| To see MAC addresses for Guest and Internal interfaces on the AP, see |
| the Status > Interfaces tab. |
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Firmware Version | Version information about the firmware currently installed on the access |
| point. |
| As new versions of the |
| become available, you can upgrade the firmware on your access points to |
| take advantages of new features and enhancements. |
| For instructions on how to upgrade the firmware, see “Upgrading the |
| Firmware”. |
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Time since | It is to show the passed time since system boot up. |
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