HP 501 Client Bridge manual Initial configuration, Configure your computer

3 Initial configuration

This chapter describes how to configure a factory-default HP 501. The sample configuration links a wired computer to a private network through a wireless connection to an AP. For instructions on how to configure other scenarios, see the HP 501 802.11ac Wireless Client Bridge Configuration and Administration Guide.

Figure 5 Simple scenario

Wired computer HP 501 AP Private network

NOTE: Follow the procedures in the order listed.

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1.Disconnect your computer LAN port.

2.Configure your computer using the following settings:

a.Static IP address in the range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.

b.Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.

c.Default gateway as 192.168.1.1.

d.DNS server as 192.168.1.1.

3.Disable any wireless connection on your computer.

NOTE: Do not power on the HP 501 until directed.

Connect the cables and power on the HP 501

The HP 501 can be powered by:

•A 10/100 or 10/100/1000 PoE-enabled switch. Various PoE-enabled switches are available from HP.

•An HP 1-Port Power Injector (J9407B).

•An HP AC/DC Power Adapter (J9405B).

NOTE: If the HP 501 is powered by a user-supplied PoE power injector, use only a gigabit-compatible power injector. Although 10/100 PoE-enabled switches are compatible, PoE injectors designed for 10/100 networks only are not compatible with the HP 501.

1.Connect the cables:

•If using a PoE switch, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer and the HP 501 to an unused factory-default PoE switch port.

•If using a PoE injector, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer to the data-in port of the PoE injector and the HP 501 to the data and power-out port of the PoE injector.

•If using an AC/DC adapter, connect it to the power connector on the HP 501.

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