# Configuring the Tool 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.

1. Go to Settings in the home menu and select Network in the left pane.

2. In the Wireless AP field, 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. In the Security field, 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.

## Product Essentials Tutorials

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