Gateway—How to Configure Network Address Translation (NAT)
Primary WLAN
Set the Primary WLAN field when the 802.11a broadcast
protocol is used. When a WLAN is associated with a 801.11a
broadcaster only one ESSID can be broadcast from the Access
Port (even though three are supported by the switch) . This field
specifies which ESSID to broadcast.
Security Beacon
Select the Security Beacon checkbox if the WLAN associated
with the Access Port needs to be secure. If this feature is
selected, the WLAN will not broadcast the ESSID. This selection
eliminates the possibility of hackers tapping in to the WLAN
without authorization by “stealing” the ESSID.
10. Click OK when finished setting the beacon settings.
11. Click Apply in the Access Port window to save changes.
Gateway—How to Configure Network Address Translation
(NAT)
NAT provides the translation of an Internet Protocol (IP) address within one network to a
different, known IP address within another network. One network is designated the private
network, while the other is the public. NAT provides a layer of security by translating
private (local) network addresses to one or more public IP addresses. For example, when an
administrator wants to allow individuals on the WAN side access to a particular FTP or web
server that is located on one of the LAN subnets but does not want to permit any other
access, NAT is the appropriate solution.
1. Select Network Configuration --> WAN --> NAT from the left menu. The following
screen appears.
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