Multiple SSID (Service Set Identifiers):

Multiple SSIDs refer to the ability of a single wireless router or access point to broadcast more than one network name. 

Multiple SSID Configuration 

To create multiple SSIDs on an Access Point (AP) without involving the gateway: 

  • Create two LANs on the AP & Configure the AP to broadcast two SSIDs, each mapped to one of the LANs. 
  • Assign specific network settings (IP range) for each SSID to ensure traffic is appropriately segmented between the LANs. 


Step 1: Create LAN on the AP  


  • Go to Profile---> Network Interface ---> Click on + Create Network Interface. 


  1. Name: Enter a descriptive name for the interface (e.g., LAN_1). 
  2. Description (optional): You can add a description to explain the purpose of the interface (e.g., "Primary LAN connection" or "WAN connection to the internet"). 
  3. On the Network Interfaces page, you will see options to create a LAN interface. 



 

Click on the LAN (IPv4) Configuration Tab 

  1. Enter the Gateway IP Address for the LAN. 
  2. Provide the appropriate Netmask (Subnet mask) based on your network configuration. This defines the range of IP addresses that can be used within the LAN. 
  3. You will have three options related to DHCP configuration: 

Enable DHCP: The device will assign dynamic IP addresses to devices connected to this LAN port. 

Enable DHCP Relay: This allows the device to relay DHCP requests to an external DHCP server. 

None: No DHCP service will be provided from this device. 

Choose the option that best fits your network setup. If you're unsure, Enable DHCP is a common choice for assigning IPs dynamically within the LAN. 


Click on the Advanced option to proceed, Click on the dropdown menu. 

From the dropdown menu, select Bridge + Firewall. 

Note: 

Bridge No Firewall: Allows traffic to pass freely between networks with no filtering or security. Devices can communicate without restrictions. 

Bridge + Firewall: Bridges network together but adds traffic filtering and security controls, blocking or allowing traffic based on firewall rules. 

 

 

Note: We need to create two different LANs for the two SSIDs. 

After selecting Bridge + Firewall, make sure to click Save. 



Step 2: Create Wlan on the AP 

 

Go to Profile, select Wlan. 

In the Wlan section, click on the +Create Wlan button to start the process of creating a new Wlan. 


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  1. Name: Enter a descriptive name for the interface. (e.g., Ray_Wlan) 
  2. Description (optional): You can add a description to explain the purpose of the interface. 
  3. Go to Definitions Tab. 

            This tab gives you two main options for Wlan configuration 

        Option 1: Captive Portal 

        Option 2: Open/Password/Enterprise 

Choose option (Open/ Password/ Enterprise). 

 

 

Enter the SSID name (e.g., "Open_Network") on highlighted part. 

Select Radios (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 2.4 & 5 GHz). 

 

 

 

 

Go to the Security tab and select from the following options: 

  1. None 
  2. Password authentication 
  3. Enterprise authentication 

For example, we choose 'None' as the security option here. 



Select Network Interface 

  • In the Network Interfaces section, you will see the LAN and WAN interfaces you’ve previously created. 
  • Choose the interface for LAN and WAN from the available list for Gateway, Bridge + firewall, Bridge no firewall. 

 

For Example, 

 

 

 

Click on 'Advanced'.


Add the Override node mode Option to Gateway as shown below. 


Override Node Mode refers to a configuration setting that allows an administrator to manually set or modify the behavior of a network node (such as Access Point), overriding its default settings or automatic behaviors. 

 


 

 

Click 'Save' to save and publish the SSID.