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====== Virtual AP ====== Even on one single physical wireless chip, it is possible to broadcast multiple wireless SSID's. In that case we are talking about //'__V__irtual __A__ccess-__P__oints'// or //'VAP's'//. A VAP is basically a logical //'wifi-interface'// which points to an existing //'wifi-device'// (physical interface). Therefore it can be treated as any other interface as well. It can apply own encryption-settings, filter- and firewall-rules, can be put into a bridge and so on. These instructions show how to add a new virtual wireless interface to the routers configuration. ===== Overview ===== ==== Level of difficulty === Medium ==== Related topics ==== * [[documentation:configuration:config_files:config_wireless|/etc/config/wireless]] ===== Instructions ===== ==== GUI ==== In this tutorial we will create a virtual access point. At first you must log in to your router. Go to the __Network Settings__ tab and then to __Wireless__. {{ :howto:general:wireless:virtualap.png?nolink&800 |}} In the under right corner you noticed a button which creates a new access point. After creating the access point a name is required to apply the changes. Make sure to encrypt your AP! ===== Troubleshooting ===== Not available, yet
