Configuring Communication
3.From within the Wireless Security section, press the Open (Clear Text) button to open the Open (Clear Text) Settings dialog (FIG. 23). An Open security method does not utilize any encryption methodology, but does require that an
Required information:
- SSID (Network Name used by the Target WAP)
By default, this field displays the
SSID - AMX
FIG. 23 Wireless Settings page - Open (Clear Text) security method
4.Press the red SSID field to display an
5.In this keyboard, enter the SSID name used on the target Wireless Access Point (case sensitive).
The card should be given the SSID used by the target WAP. If this field is left blank, the unit will attempt to connect to the first available WAP. By default, all WAP200Gs use AMX as their assigned SSID value.
One of the most common problems associated with connection to a WAP involves an incorrect SSID. Make sure to maintain the same case when entering the SSID information. ABC is not
the same as Abc.
6.Click Done when complete.
7.From the Open (Clear Text) Settings page (FIG. 23), press the Save button to incorporate the new information into the device and begin the communication process.
8.Verify the proper configuration in the fields in the IP Settings section. Refer to Step 1: Configure the Device’s Wireless IP Settings section on page 21 for detailed information.
9.Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the
10.After the panel restarts, return to the Wireless Settings page’s RF Link Info section and verify the link quality and signal strength:
The descriptions are None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent (FIG. 21).
The signal strength field should provide some descriptive text regarding the strength of the connection to a Wireless Access Point. If no signal or no IP Address is displayed, configuration of the network could be required.
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