Access Point Name and SSID

On my Netgear Wireless Acess Point I have the option to change the
Access Point name as well as the SSID.

I know what the SSID is but haven't any idea what the use of the
Access Point name is - is it some form of security, I can't see how
though.

Geoff Lane

Geoff Lane <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
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> On my Netgear Wireless Acess Point I have the option to change the
> Access Point name as well as the SSID.
>
> I know what the SSID is but haven't any idea what the use of the
> Access Point name is - is it some form of security, I can't see how
> though.
>
The AP name is intended for use where you have more than one AP
deployed in a network and you want to manage them from a central
point - the name just helps you distinguish which one you're talking
to from the management station.

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On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 12:15:35 GMT, BRG
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>> On my Netgear Wireless Acess Point I have the option to change the
>> Access Point name as well as the SSID.
>>
>> I know what the SSID is but haven't any idea what the use of the
>> Access Point name is - is it some form of security, I can't see how
>> though.
>>
>The AP name is intended for use where you have more than one AP
>deployed in a network and you want to manage them from a central
>point - the name just helps you distinguish which one you're talking
>to from the management station.

Ah, now it makes sense.

Thanks.

Geoff Lane