Default settings and supported administrator/client platformsBefore you plug in and boot a new access point, review the following sections for a quick check of required hardware components, software, client configurations, and compatibility issues. Make sure you have everything you need ready to go for a successful launch and test of your new (or extended) wireless network.
■Gateway 7001 Series self-managed AP
■Administrator’s computer
■Wireless client computers
■Understanding of DHCP IP addressing for access points and wireless clients
Gateway 7001 Series self-managed APThe Gateway 7001 Series self-managed AP is a wireless communications hub for devices on your network. It provides continuous, high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet devices in IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a Turbo modes (depending on the model).
The Gateway 7001 Series self-managed AP offers an out-of-the-box Guest Interface feature that lets you configure access points for controlled guest access of the wireless network. This can be accomplished either by using Virtual LANs or by creating physically separate network connections on the same access point. To support physically separate network connections, the Gateway 7001 Series self-managed AP ships with an extra network port to be used for a dedicated guest network. (For more information on the guest interface, see “Advanced Configuration” on page 67, and “Setting up connections for a guest network” on page 19.)
Default settings for the Gateway 7001 Series self-managed AP
Option | Default Settings | Related Information |
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System Name | Gateway-AP | “Setting the DNS name” |
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User Name | admin | |
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