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⚠️ Note: Any time an SSID is added, deleted, or edited, users may briefly disconnect.

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Who can modify this feature?

  • Partner
  • Company/Network Admins with write access
  • Meter Support

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What is an SSID?

SSID stands for Service Set Identifier and is the name of the wireless network you see in your device’s Wi-Fi menu. The SSID bridges your wireless devices to the wired network.

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How to create an SSID

To create a new SSID, sign in at dashboard.meter.com and go to Wireless → SSIDs. Click Add SSID to open the configuration panel on the right. SSID configuration panel The configuration panel has several menus: SSID configuration menus

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Config

  • Enabled — Toggle ON to enable the SSID.
  • SSID — The Wi-Fi network name users will see.
  • Broadcast — Choose Hidden or Visible. If hidden, users must manually enter the SSID on their devices.
  • Guest SSID — If this is a guest network, toggle ON and credentials will display at http://guest.meter.network.
  • VLAN — VLAN that clients join after connecting.
  • 2.4 GHz — Enable/disable the 2.4 GHz broadcast. Meter typically recommends DISABLED unless there’s a specific use case.
  • 5 GHz — Enable/disable the 5 GHz broadcast. This should almost always be ENABLED.
  • Access Point Enablement — Broadcast on all APs or a subset (include/exclude lists).
SSID configuration

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Security

  • Enable Security — If Disabled, any device can join. If Enabled (recommended), choose a security type (WPA2 or WPA3 for most cases). Enterprise options and RADIUS MAC auth require a third-party RADIUS server. See Network-wide → RADIUS Profiles.
  • 802.11w — Protects management frames. With WPA2, “optional” mode may be needed for legacy clients. WPA3 clients generally support 802.11w.

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Technologies

  • 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) — MW08 APs support Wi-Fi 6. Disable to force Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for incompatible clients.
  • RADIUS CoA — If using RADIUS, enable Change of Authorization and select the CoA port.
  • 802.11r — Fast roaming (enable only if your clients support it).
  • 802.11k — Assists roaming by sharing neighbor reports.
  • 802.11v — Assists roaming with network-directed steering.
Enable 802.11k and 802.11v together for best results. Enable 802.11r only if devices support it.
  • Client Isolation (coming soon) — Isolates clients from the LAN (internet-only access). Common for guest networks.
  • Client Steering (coming soon) — Assists with balancing clients across APs.

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Scheduling

Use scheduling to automatically enable an SSID during specific time windows and disable it at other times. SSID scheduling configuration In the example above, the SSID is available Thursdays 10:00–11:00 and Mondays 9:00–17:00.

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How to edit an SSID

After you create an SSID and click Save, it appears in the list in the center of the screen. To edit, click the SSID name → Edit (top-right of the SSID page). SSID editing interface SSID actions menu You can also delete an SSID from the Actions menu. SSID configuration interface If you have any questions about editing SSIDs or need assistance, contact Meter Support at support@meter.com or submit a ticket at meter.com/support.
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