Select a network type from the available list which most closely describes the Wi-Fi network behind the selected interface.
- SNMP ID:
- 2.23.20.16.5
- Console path:
- Setup > Interfaces > WLAN > IEEE802.11u
- Possible values:
- Private
- Describes networks which are blocked to unauthorized users. Select this type, for example, for home networks or corporate networks where access is limited to employees.
- Private-GuestAcc
- Similar to Private, but with guest access for unauthorized users. Select this type, for example, for corporate networks where visitors may use the Wi-Fi network in addition to employees.
- Public-Charge
- Describes public networks that are accessible to everyone and can be used for a fee. Information about fees may be available through other channels (e.g.: IEEE 802.21, HTTP/HTTPS or DNS forwarding). Select this type, for example, for hotspots in shops or hotels that offer fee-based Internet access.
- Public-Free
- Describes public networks that are accessible to everyone and for which no fee is payable. Select this type, for example, for hotspots in public, local and long-distance transport, or for community networks where Wi-Fi access is an included service.
- Personal-Dev
- In general, it describes networks that connect wireless devices. Select this type, for example, for digital cameras that are connected to a printer via WLAN.
- Emergency
- Describes networks that are intended for, and limited to, emergency services. Select this type, for example, for connected ESS or EBR systems.
- Experimental
- Describes networks that are set up for testing purposes or are still in the setup stage.
- Wildcard
- Placeholder for previously undefined network types.
- Default:
- Private
