# Configuring the Controller as a Wireless Access Point

If multiple channels have been configured previously in Wireless Client mode, enabling Wireless AP mode will update the channel list to contain only the current/default channel for the Wireless AP mode.

It is possible to connect up to 32 tools to one access point.

1. On the home view, go to the Settings tab and select Network on the left pane.

2. On the Wireless AP window, select Edit.

3. Set Enabled to On.

4. Enter the required information, provided by the local system administrator:

   - IP address

   - Subnet mask

   - Gateway

5. To distribute IP addresses, set DHCP Server to On and enter IP range start and IP range stop.

6. Enter a Network name (SSID).

7. On the Security window, select Mode and choose a security mode from the list. If WPA2 Personal is chosen, enter a Security key whose length should be at least 10 digits or more.

8. Select Apply.