Fortress Wireless Access Bridge: Installation
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1Open a browser application on a computer on your LAN
and, in the browser address field, enter the Bridge’s default
IP address: 192.168.254.254.
2Log on to the Bridge GUI, entering admin as both User ID
and Password and then clicking Login.
(When prompted, agree to accept the security certificate.)
3From the main menu on the left choose LAN SETTINGS, and
on the LAN SETTINGS screen:
In Host name, enter a descriptive name for the Fortress
Bridge.
NOTE: The IP ad-
dress must be
unique on the network.
In LAN IP address, enter a network address for the
Fortress Bridge’s management interface (the address
to be used for all subsequent administrative access to
the Bridge).
In LAN Subnet mask, enter the correct subnet mask for
the Bridge’s IP address.
In Default gateway, enter the IP address of the default
gateway (or router) for the network on which you are
installing the Bridge.
NOTE: For infor-
mation about the
Bridge’s STP and WAN
Port encryption features
refer to Section 3.2.
If the WAN port is connected to a satellite link or a DSL
or cable modem, select Clear for WAN Port.
Click Apply.
4Click OK to clear the system dialog that instructs you to
reboot, but do not reboot until Step 10 of these procedures,
when you are again instructed to do so.