Using the Access Point Management

System (Advanced Configuration and

Management)

Once the AP is connected to an Ethernet network, a network administrator can connect to it from any PC on the same network via the Access Point Management System (APMS) utility.

The APMS utility is a Windows-based SNMP management tool, allowing network administrators to remotely configure and monitor APs through an Ethernet or wireless connection. The APMS management tool is intended for performing full- blown wireless network configuration and management. To launch the APMS utility, click Start/Programs/InstantWave High Rate AP/AP Management

System.

The program opens with the InstantWave Network Management System screen. You may now configure and monitor the APs in the wireless network from the Access Point Host Table.

The APMS Host Table is equivalent to an address book of Access Points (APs). The first time the program starts the screen will be blank.

Figure 21. Network Management System-1

At least one AP must be entered in the table to allow the local wireless adapter to connect to it. The next section explains how to add to/edit the Host Table.

Note: Right-clicking anywhere in the main window provides fast access to most of the main-menu items

To add an AP to the Host Table, use one of the methods below:

1.Load an existing Host Table by clicking Import Host Table from the File menu. You may load APs you have previously configured with the AP COMFig tool.

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