OvrC Wi-Fi Management: Adding a new network

  1. For Araknis and Pakedge networks, click the Import Settings button to ensure that OvrC does not overwrite changes made in the AP’s local UI.

  2. Click the Add Network button or the Configuration tab.

    If using Araknis APs you can edit the existing araknis_initial SSID by clicking the three-dot icon and selecting Edit Network.


  1. Enter an SSID Name.

  2. If desired, select a Security Mode. The default is WPA-PSK2.

  3. Enter a Passphrase.

  4. Select the wireless radios for the SSID to be broadcast on.

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  6. By default, the Wireless Network is Enabled and being Broadcast. Use the toggles to turn them off.

  7. To tag the SSID with a VLAN, toggle VLAN on and enter the VLAN ID.

  8. Click View advanced settings to enable the following:

    • Client Isolation (Wi-Fi 5 APs only)

    • Fast Roaming per SSID

    • Band Steering per SSID

    • Wi-Fi 6/7

    • OFDM Only

  9. Select the access points to apply the SSID to.

  10. Click Save Changes.

Caution: Any pending changes in the AP’s local interface are also applied when you click the Apply button.