Initialize the Device#

Use this page to configure the device as either an Access Point (AP) or a Client.

The application uses different terminology for these two modes:

  • Activate configures the device as an Access Point.

  • Initialize configures the device as a Client.

When the device is activated as an Access Point, it creates and starts a wireless network. When the device is initialized as a Client, it does not automatically join a network. To connect to a network, complete the steps described in the Scan page.

Initialize Device pageInitialize Device page

The following sections describe the expected behavior for each scenario.

Configure as an Access Point (AP)#

After activating the device as an AP, the following pages become available in the navigation pane:

  • General

  • Security

  • Network

  • Advanced

  • Clients

The Initialized and Network indicators display a green status after activation.

These pages are documented in the Access Point section of this guide.

To change the device configuration, select DEACTIVATE on the Initialize page.

Access Point configurationAccess Point configuration

Configure as a Client#

After initializing the device as a Client, the following page becomes available in the navigation pane:

  • Scan

The Initialized indicator displays a green status after initialization.

A SET button also appears next to the Network indicator. Select SET, or open the Scan page, to connect to a network.

Client configurationClient configuration

To change the device configuration, select UNINITIALIZE on the Initialize page.

For information about connecting to a network, see the Scan page.