NDC comm Instant Wave manual Using the AP COMFig Tool, AP COMFig Password

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AP COMFig Tool

The AP COMFig Tool is a Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 based utility that is used via a COM port connection between the AP and a PC.

It provides the following functions:

Sets necessary AP parameters (e.g., IP address, Domain name, etc.)

Diagnoses the AP hardware and shows the diagnostic results

Upgrades the AP firmware

Resets the AP Configuration

Manages the APMS Host table

Click Start/Programs/Wireless LAN AP SB/AP COMFig Tool to start the program. The program opens with the AP COMFig Tool Connect screen. Then follow the steps below to begin using the AP COMFig Tool.

step1. Connect the null modem cable to the serial port on the AP and connect the other end to a serial port on the PC

step2. Select the COM port

step3. Power on the AP. The AP COMFig Tool will connect with the AP automatically

Note: You have to go through the steps above each time you want to use the AP COMFig Tool.

Using the AP COMFig Tool

AP COMFig Password

Click on the Password tab to open the Password screen. Here you may set a password if so desired. Setting a password prevents unauthorized changes to the AP configuration settings.

Note: The password will be shared with the APMS program on the same PC.

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NDC comm Instant Wave manual Using the AP COMFig Tool, AP COMFig Password