Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................
1
1.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................
1.2
Features ..........................................................................................................................................
2 First-Time Installation and Configuration .............................................................................................
2
2.1
Powering up the AP........................................................................................................................
2.2
Mounting the AP on a Wall............................................................................................................
2.3
Preparing for Configuration ...........................................................................................................
3
2.3.1
Connecting the Managing Computer and the Advanced AP ..................................................
2.3.2
Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer....................................................
2.4
Configuring the Advanced AP .......................................................................................................
4
2.4.1
Entering the User Name and Password...................................................................................
2.4.2
Step 1: Configure TCP/IP Settings .........................................................................................
5
2.4.3
Step 2: Configure IEEE 802.11 Settings.................................................................................
6
2.4.4
Step 3: Review and Apply Settings.........................................................................................
2.5
Deploying the Advanced AP..........................................................................................................
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2.6
Setting up Client Computers ..........................................................................................................
2.6.1
Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings ..........................................................................
2.6.2
Configuring TCP/IP-Related Settings.....................................................................................
2.7
Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers .............................................................
2.7.1
Checking if the IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings Work...........................................................
2.7.2
Checking if the TCP/IP-Related Settings Work .....................................................................
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3 Using the Web-Based Network Manager ..............................................................................................
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3.1
3.2
General Operations.......................................................................................................................
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3.2.1
Changing Password...............................................................................................................
3.2.2
Upgrading Firmware .............................................................................................................
3.3
Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings ..........................................................................................
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3.3.1
Addressing ............................................................................................................................
3.4
Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings ...............................................................................
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3.4.1
Communication.....................................................................................................................
3.4.2
Security .................................................................................................................................
3.4.3
IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS ..........................................................................................................
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3.5
Configuring Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................
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3.5.1
Management..........................................................................................................................
4 The Wireless Network Manager..........................................................................................................
4.1
Installing the Wireless Network Manager....................................................................................
4.2
Using the Wireless Network Manager .........................................................................................
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Appendix A
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A-1: Default Settings...............................................................................................................................
A-2: LED Definitions..............................................................................................................................
Appendix B: Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................
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B-1: Wireless Settings Problems.............................................................................................................
B-2: TCP/IP Settings Problems...............................................................................................................
B-3: Other Problems................................................................................................................................
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