Setting up Isolated Access Point

The isolated access point allows a badge to connect to the configuration computer using default factory settings.

This access point is a temporary set up that you use only to configure badges. Configured badges can connect to your wireless LAN by using your existing SSID and security system.

When you are finished, your badge configuration hardware should be set up as follows:

How to Set up an Isolated Access Point

The access point must be isolated so you can set it up with a different SSID, and without compromising the security of your site. Any access point security will prevent unconfigured badges from connecting.

To set up an isolated Access Point, perform the following tasks:
  1. Attach an Ethernet crossover cable to the network port on the configuration computer.
  2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the access point.
  3. Install configuration software for the access point on the configuration computer.

    Most access points require only a browser for configuration.

  4. Ensure that your access point is set up as follows, using the access point configuration utility:
    • Authentication—Allow open (typically the default)
    • Security—Turn off all security (typically the default)
    • SSID—Assign the value as vocera (using all lower-case letters)
    • SSID broadcast—Allow a broadcast to associate (typically the default)
    • Configuration Mode—Configure the Access Point in the infrastructure mode (typically the default)

    The exact procedure for setting up your access point depends upon the hardware manufacturer. Refer to your access point documentation for complete information.

    When Vocera badges come from the factory, their SSID property is set either to vocera or to <no value>. If you configure your Access Point as described above, both types of badges can connect to it.