6: Configuring the Wireless Access Point

Unlock MP modem

 

configuration

 

Enable the wireless

 

access point

This chapter describes how to use the MP 595 modem as a

Set the SSID

wireless access point. You can use the MP 595W as a wireless

Configure the security

access point in either NAT or non‐NAT modes1.

settings

 

Reset the MP modem

Note: This chapter only applies to the MP 595W.

to factory defaults

 

Overview

 

By default the wireless access point is disabled. The main steps for configuring the MP modem wireless access point are:

Enable wireless access point.

Optional:

Change the password.

Set the SSID.

Set the security settings.

Enable NAT, if applicable. (See Chapter 5 for details.)

Note: Watcher is currently not available over a WAP network. You can use Watcher over Ethernet or USB to enable the WAP interface, but when the modem is using a WAP connection, Watcher is available over Ethernet only.

If you want to use Watcher to configure the SSID and security settings, connect the modem to the laptop via an Ethernet cable. Once the MP modem is configured, you can remove the Ethernet cable.

1.See Chapter 5 for information on enabling and configuring NAT mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MP595W, MP595 specifications

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