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Creating the new SSID

Creating the new SSID

  1. Go to WiFi & Switch Controller > SSID and create a new SSID.

    Set Traffic Mode to Tunnel.

    Select an IP/Network Mask for the wireless interface.

    Enable DHCP Server and Device Detection.

  2. Under WiFi Settings, name the SSID (in this example, MySecureWiFi).

    Select a Security Mode and enter a secure Pre-shared Key.

    Enable Broadcast SSID.

    Under Filter clients by MAC Address, enable Local and select Add from device list.

    Add the device you configured earlier and set its Action to Accept.

    Set the Action for Unknown MAC Addresses to Deny.

  3. Connect the FortiAP unit to the interface configured earlier.

Creating the new SSID

Creating the new SSID

  1. Go to WiFi & Switch Controller > SSID and create a new SSID.

    Set Traffic Mode to Tunnel.

    Select an IP/Network Mask for the wireless interface.

    Enable DHCP Server and Device Detection.

  2. Under WiFi Settings, name the SSID (in this example, MySecureWiFi).

    Select a Security Mode and enter a secure Pre-shared Key.

    Enable Broadcast SSID.

    Under Filter clients by MAC Address, enable Local and select Add from device list.

    Add the device you configured earlier and set its Action to Accept.

    Set the Action for Unknown MAC Addresses to Deny.

  3. Connect the FortiAP unit to the interface configured earlier.