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The <b>WiFi 2.4 GHz {{#ifeq:{{{wifi}}}|5|& 5 GHz|}}</b> section is used to configure your wireless access points (AP) and wireless clients (STA).
The <b>WiFi 2.4 GHz {{#ifeq:{{{wifi}}}|5|& 5 GHz|}}</b> section is used to configure your wireless access points (AP) and wireless clients (STA).


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Above is the overview of the Wireless Overview window. It displays active access points and stations.  
Above is the overview of the Wireless Overview window. It displays active access points and stations.  
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The <b>Global Settings</b> section is used for configuring WiFi hardware parameters. You can find this section by clicking the 'Edit' button next to a wireless device (<u>not an interface</u>) in the Network → Wireless page:
The <b>Global Settings</b> section is used for configuring WiFi hardware parameters. You can find this section by clicking the 'Edit' button next to a wireless device (<u>not an interface</u>) in the Network → Wireless page:


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===General Setup===
===General Setup===
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The <b>Interface Configuration</b> section is used to configure the parameters of Wireless Access Points or Clients. You can find this section by clicking the 'Edit' button next to a wireless device (<u>not an interface</u>) in the Network → Wireless page:
The <b>Interface Configuration</b> section is used to configure the parameters of Wireless Access Points or Clients. You can find this section by clicking the 'Edit' button next to a wireless device (<u>not an interface</u>) in the Network → Wireless page:


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===General Setup===
===General Setup===
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The <b>General Setup</b> tab contains basic options for ESSID and network interface.
The <b>General Setup</b> tab contains basic options for ESSID and network interface.


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         <td>off | on; default: <b>on</b></td>
         <td>off | on; default: <b>on</b></td>
         <td>Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), previously known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is a subset of the 802.11e wireless LAN (WLAN) specification that enhances quality of service (QoS) on a network by prioritizing data packets according to four categories.</td>
         <td>Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), previously known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is a subset of the 802.11e wireless LAN (WLAN) specification that enhances quality of service (QoS) on a network by prioritizing data packets according to four categories.</td>
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        <td>WPS</td>
        <td>off {{!}} on; default: <b>on (2.4GHz) {{!}} off (5GHz)</b></td>
        <td>Enable WPS push-button configuration method. It can only be enabled for a single wireless interface..</td>
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       <th>Client mode</th>
       <th>Client mode</th>
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To begin configuring WiFi Client first click the 'Scan' button to scan the surrounding area and attempt to connect to a new wireless access point.
To begin configuring WiFi Client first click the 'Scan' button to scan the surrounding area and attempt to connect to a new wireless access point.


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After which you will be redirected to the window shown below, where you will see list of available WiFi Access Points in the area. Choose one according to your liking and press the '''Join Network''' button next to it.
After which you will be redirected to the window shown below, where you will see list of available WiFi Access Points in the area. Choose one according to your liking and press the '''Join Network''' button next to it.
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The <b>Multi AP</b> feature is used to configure access to multiple wireless access points from one page. To enter Multi AP configuration, click the 'Multi AP' button below other Wireless configurations:
The <b>Multi AP</b> feature is used to configure access to multiple wireless access points from one page. To enter Multi AP configuration, click the 'Multi AP' button below other Wireless configurations:


[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_multi_ap_button_{{#ifeq:{{{series}}}|TCR1|tcr1_|}}v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_multi_ap_button.png|border|class=tlt-border]]


Next, enter a name for the Multi AP network and assign a firewall zone (default: wan).
Next, enter a name for the Multi AP network and assign a firewall zone (default: wan).