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Configuring the Basic Settings and Starting the Wireless Network
Provide a minimal set of configuration information by defining the basic settings for your wireless network. These settings are all available on the Basic Settings page in the
Configuring the Basic Settings
9.To configure initial settings, perform the following procedure:
In the “Review Description of this Access Point” section, configure the following parameters as necessary:
IP Address
The IP address assigned to this access point. You cannot edit this field because the IP address is already assigned (either through DHCP or statically through the Ethernet (wired)) settings as described in “Configuring LAN or Internal Interface Ethernet Settings”.
MAC Address
Shows the MAC address of the access point.
A MAC address is a permanent, unique hardware address for any device that represents an interface to the network. The MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer. You cannot change the MAC address. It is provided here for informational purposes as a unique identifier for an interface.
The address shown here is the MAC address for the bridge (br0). This is the address by which the access point is known externally to other networks.
Firmware Version
Version information about the firmware currently installed on the access point.
As new versions of the
For instructions on how to upgrade the firmware, see “Upgrading the Firmware”.
Time since
It is to show the passed time since system boot up.
10.In the “Provide Network Settings” section, configure the following parameters as necessary:
Current Password
As an immediate first step in securing your wireless network, Allied Telesis recommends that you change the administrator password from the default which is “friend.” Enter the current administrator password.
The administrator password must be an alphanumeric string of up to 8 characters. Do not use special characters or spaces.
New Password
Enter a new administrator password. The characters you enter are displayed as “ * ” characters to