Figure 22. Network Management System-2

2.Click the AP main menu item to open its sub-menu and then click Create New AP (Figure 23).

Figure 23. Network Management System-3

Input the AP’s IP address and its community string (this string will be used for SNMP access control). When the information has been entered, the OK button will become active. Click OK. Repeat the process to add more APs. To delete an AP icon from the window, first select it and then press the Delete key.

Connecting to an AP

Once a Host Table has been created, a connection can be made by double-clicking an AP’s icon in the Host Table. Alternatively, click AP on the main menu and then click Connect AP.

In the Connect AP dialog box, click on the down arrow of the AP entry field to open the dropdown AP list. Select an AP and complete the selection by clicking OK. If the connection is successful the current connected AP’s IP address will appear on the title bar.

AP Properties

After connecting, right-clicking on a connected AP’s icon will open a menu. Click Properties to open the AP Properties screen (Figure 24).

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