Cabletron Systems 3Com Ascii Interface, Latest version. Refer to Manually Updating AP Firmware on

6	CONFIGURING THE AP USING THE
	ASCII INTERFACE

Introduction	Software configuration consists of setting up a connection to the Access Point (AP)
	and gaining access to the User Interface (UI).
	Before configuring the AP, you should upgrade the AirConnect firmware to the
	latest version. Refer to “Manually Updating AP Firmware” on page 73.
	The dot in front of certain parameters, functions, or options (.Antenna Selection
	Primary Only) indicates these items update to all APs with the same WLAN
	Service Area when you select the “Upgrade ALL APs” [F2] option. This option can
	only be executed among the same hardware platforms and same firmware
	versions.
	In Windows 2000, the F1 key will not work correctly to save configuration
	settings. To save settings, press the Tab key to highlight the onscreen F1
	selection, then press Enter. Answer yes when prompted to save changes.
	To enable the F1 key to work correctly in Windows 2000, you should upgrade
	your Hyperterminal application to Hyperterminal Private Edition. This software is
	available at http://www.hilgraeve.com/htpe/index.html.

Gaining Access to the The method for establishing access to the UI depends on the connection used.

User Interface (UI) Select the setup that best fits the network environment. Your connection options are:

■Telnet

■Direct serial connection

■Dial-up connection

If using a PPP or serial connection, access the UI through a Telnet session.

Using Telnet Using a Telnet session to gain access to the UI requires that a remote station has a TCP/IP stack. The remote station can be on the wired or wireless LAN.

To access the AP from the workstation, follow the procedure below.

1From the DOS prompt, Telnet to the AP using its IP address:

Telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

2If desired, enter a password (case sensitive) when prompted. The default is password is comcomcom.