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Modifying the IP Address
Modifying the IP Address
The AP can obtain an IP address using these methods:
•BootP (default): The AP obtains its IP Address from a BootP server when it reboots.
A BootP server must be configured in advance to respond with the desired IP address .
•DHCP: The AP obtains its IP address from a DHCP server. This option is not
recommended for enterprise networks.
•Manual: Prevents the AP from issuing BootP or DHCP requests to obtain an IP
address. Use this setting if the AP was already assigned an IP address and you do not
want to change it.
Using the AP Manager
You can use the AP Manager to change the IP address using a BootP or DHCP server. You
also have the option to manually change the IP address of an Access Point or Access Point
2000. To only modify the subnet mask or default gateway, select the AP from the Managed
List field and click the Network Parameters button. A reset is not needed.
To change the AP’s current IP address using BootP or DHCP, perform the following:
1. Select the AP from the Managed List field.
2. Click the Network Parameters button and set the following parameters:
Address State: Set to Volatile. The address state options are inactive if this parameter
was disabled using the console port. This setting is not used on a RoamAbout R2.
IP Address Initialization: Set to DHCP or BootP to automatically assign an IP
Address to the AP after the reset.
3. Click OK.
4. In the AP Manager main window, click the Reset button. Then click Reset with
Current Settings. The AP is reset and uses the selected method to obtain an IP
address.
When done, you may need to delete the AP with the old IP address from the managed list.
To manage the AP with the new IP address with AP Manager, use the Setup/Add New AP
button from the main window or use Selection→Discover from the menu bar.