Access Points Tab

If the Auto-Join Mode feature is enabled, a list of enabled and active Instant APs in the Instant network is displayed on the Access Points tab. The Instant AP names are displayed as links. If the Auto Join Mode feature is disabled, the New link is displayed. Click this link to add a new Instant AP to the network. If an Instant AP is configured and not active, its MAC Media Access Control. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network. Address is displayed in red.

The expanded view of the Access Points tab displays the following information about each Instant AP:

Name—Name of the Instant AP. If the Instant AP functions as a master Instant AP in the network, the asterisk sign "*" is displayed next to the Instant AP.

IP Address—IP address of the Instant AP.

Mode—Mode of the Instant AP.

Access—In this mode, the Instant AP serves clients and scans the home channel for spectrum analysis while monitoring channels for rogue Instant APs in the background.

Monitor—In this mode, the Instant AP acts as a dedicated AM Air Monitor. AM is a mode of operation supported on wireless APs. When an AP operates in the Air Monitor mode, it enhances the wireless networks by collecting statistics, monitoring traffic, detecting intrusions, enforcing security policies, balancing wireless traffic load, self-healing coverage gaps, and more. However, clients cannot connect to APs operating in the AM mode., scanning all channels for rogue Instant APs and clients.

Spectrum—When enabled, the Instant AP functions as a dedicated full-spectrum RF Radio Frequency. RF refers to the electromagnetic wave frequencies within a range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz, including the frequencies used for communications or Radar signals. monitor, scanning all channels to detect interference from neighboring Instant APs or non-Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. devices such as microwaves Electromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. and cordless phones. When Spectrum is enabled, the Instant AP does not provide access services to clients.

Clients—Number of clients that are currently associated to the Instant AP.

Type—Model number of the Instant AP.

Mesh Role—Role of the Instant AP as a mesh portal or mesh point.

Zone—Instant AP zone.

Serial number—Serial number of the device.

Channel—Channel on which the Instant AP is currently broadcast.

Power (dB)—Maximum transmission EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power or Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power. EIRP refers to the output power generated when a signal is concentrated into a smaller area by the Antenna. of the radio.

Utilization (%)—Percentage of time that the channel is utilized. 

Noise (dBm)—Noise floor of the channel.

An edit link is displayed on clicking the Instant AP name. For details on editing Instant AP settings, see Customizing Instant AP Settings.