NetComm NP6800 manual Configuring the Access Point via Ethernet, Assigning a Temporary IPAddress

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Configuring the Access Point via Ethernet

The SNMP Manager provides a GUI custsomisation tool which can be accessed by your ethernet or wireless connection. Before using the SNMP Manager you will need to assign a temporary IP address.

Assigning a Temporary IPAddress

If you wish to use the SNMP Manager utility to configure the Access Point, you must assign a temporary IP address to your computer.

1.Click on Start->Settings->Control Panel, and then double-click on the Network icon.

2.Select the network adapter associated with the TCP/IP and click Properties.

3.Write down your current settings in order to restore your TCP/IP configuration.

4.Select Specify an IP address and enter the following values: IP Address: 192.168.168.50

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

5.Click OK and click OK again in the Network window.

6.Restart your computer and continue .

Once you have completed the Access Point configuration, you can set the computer back to its previous settings. For example, to “Obtain an IP Address automatically.”

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NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point

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Contents Page Contents Introduction About the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point LED DescriptionsWireless LAN Basics Ad-Hoc Ibss ModeInfrastructure ESS or 802.11-Station Mode Signal Range Mbps OperationRev.1 YML655 NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point Installation Rev.1 YML655 NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point Driver Installation & Configuration Installing the Wlan Driver in Windows 98/ME/2000Installing the Driver in Windows XP Installing the Access Point Utility Uninstallation Procedure Configuring the Access Point Configuring the Access Point via USBIP Address Subnet MaskCommunity password WEPRev.1 YML655 NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuring the Access Point via Ethernet Assigning a Temporary IPAddressConnecting to the Access Point using the Snmp Manager Rev.1 YML655 File Menu Setup Menu IP ConfigurationBridge Wireless LAN Operational SettingsRev.1 YML655 Authorized MAC Address MAC Address Filter Operation Mode Access Point ModeAccess Point Client Mode Wireless Bridge ModePoint to Point Click Point to PointPoint to MultiPoint Enable Snmp traps Authorization Commands MenuInfo Menu Field name DescriptionTraps Menu Network MenuWindow Menu About MenuAdvanced Topics Network TopologyHow to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure Glossary Rev.1 YML655 Troubleshooting Windows Troubleshooting TipsContact Information Default SettingsNew Settings Trademarks and NoticesWarranty Registration Form Page Product Warranty Limitations of Warranty

NP6800 specifications

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