Access Point – Device Overview
This page provides a complete overview of a specific access point, including its location, operational status, traffic overview, and hardware details.
It helps administrators monitor health, troubleshoot issues, and manage the device.
Navigation
Path:
Access Point → Device → Device Properties
Top Header Section
Access Point Identification
Device Name: Name of the device
Device Type: Access Point
MAC Address: Unique hardware identifier of the AP
Serial Number: Manufacturer-assigned device ID
Status Indicator:
DOWN (Red) – The access point is currently offline or unreachable
UP (GREEN) - The access point is currently online.
Map View
This section shows the geographical location of the access point using Google Maps.
Purpose
Visualize where the AP is physically installed
Useful for large or multi-site deployments
Traffic Overview (Top Graph)
This section displays real-time and historical traffic data for the access point.
Controls
Live – Shows real-time traffic
Choose Date Range – View historical traffic
All / Upload / Download – Filter traffic direction
Data Indicators
Upload
Download
Device Tabs
These tabs allow navigation between different device views:
Device Properties (currently selected)
Location
Clients
Channel Utilization
Events
Analytics
Device Properties
This section provides detailed technical information about the access point.
Information Panel
Contains basic administrative details:
Name – Editable device name
Device Tags – Used for grouping and filtering devices
External GUID – Unique global identifier
Notes – Admin-defined comments or documentation
Status Panel
Displays the current operational state of the AP.
Memory Info
Shows RAM utilization details of the access point.
Fields
Buffers – Memory used for temporary data storage
Cached – Memory used for cached operations
Free – Available memory
Total – Total installed memory
Action Buttons
Located on the right side of Device Properties:
Configure Properties
Modify device settings.Diagnostics
Run troubleshooting tests (ping, logs, etc.).Reboot
Restart the access point remotely.
Wired Interface
Shows the status of the physical Ethernet uplink used by the AP.
Radio Section
Displays configuration status for the wireless radios(2.4GHz and 5GHz) on the access point.
Hardware Properties
Provides device-specific hardware information.
Fields Explained
MAC Address
Unique hardware address of the access point’s network interface.Model
Hardware model identifier of the access point.Serial Number
Manufacturer-assigned unique serial number.Build / Version
Firmware or software version currently installed on the device.Capabilities
Indicates supported features such as wireless standards and radio capabilities.
WiFi
Displays SSIDs currently active on the device:
SSID Name
Band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Note:
The following tabs in the Access Point page work the same way as they do on the Router page and follow the same behavior, layout, and data representation:
Port Details
Clients
Channel Utilization
Events
Analytics
These tabs provide identical functionality, metrics, and filtering options as described in the Network Device Router Page