Configure a Client Mode Profile

Go to either of the following user interfaces:

  • Configure > Common Objects > Policy > AP Template > Device Configuration > Wireless Interfaces > Client Mode > Client Mode Profile
  • Configure > Common Objects > Basic > Client Mode Profiles

Use this procedure to configure a Client Mode Profile.

  1. Enter a Client Mode Profile Name.
  2. Enter a Description (optional).
  3. The Enable Local Web Page option is enabled by default.
    The client mode AP activates a local SSID portal web page, which includes choices to select and connect the client mode AP WAN-side radio to a WAN Wi-Fi network. Clear this check box to configure other options for this profile.
  4. Choose one of the following DHCP server options:
    • In the DHCP Server Scope field, enter the first IP address of the DHCP server range. The first IP address in this range is the IP address used to display the client mode SSID portal web page. Make a note of this first IP address for later reference.
    • In the DHCP Server Scope field, enter a single IP address to reserve a specific client (MAC address) to an IP. A DHCP reservation is a permanent IP address assignment. It is a specific IP address within a DHCP scope that is permanently reserved for a specific DHCP client. DHCP reservations on the AP support security on the local side of the Network Address Translation (NAT) and ensure that the client IP address does not change.
    • Set the Advanced DHCP Server slider button to On, then choose a pre-configured DHCP Server and Relay agent from the dropdown list.
  5. Set the Enable Port Forwarding slider button to On, then configure Port Forwarding Rules as follows:
    1. Select the plus sign to add a new port forwarding rule.
    2. Enter a description of how this rule is to be used (optional).
    3. Select a number for the outside port in the range of 1025-65535 (reserved ports cannot be used).
    4. Select a number for the local port in the range of 1-65535.
    5. Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the Protocol drop-down list.
    6. Select a Host IP Address for the internal device from the drop-down list, or select the plus sign to add a new address.
    7. Select Add.
  6. When configuration of the Client Mode Profile settings is complete, select Save.