Symbol Technologies AP-4131 manual Gaining Access to the UI, Using Telnet

Chapter 2 Configuring the AP

AP configuration requires setting up a connection to the AP and gaining access to the UI (User Interface). The methods of accessing the UI are Serial, Telnet, Web, and SNMP. DHCP is enabled on the AP by default. Initial network configuration can be obtained from a DHCP server. All except Serial require the configuration of an IP address.

To access the AP through the serial port and terminal emulation program, connect to the DB9 serial port using a null modem cable. Set the terminal emulation program for 19,200 bps, 8 bits, No parity, 1 Stop Bit and No flow control. Select the AP Installation screen and enter the appropriate IP configuration parameters for the network.

The dot in front of certain parameters, functions or options (.Antenna Selection Primary Only) indicates these items update to all APs with the same Net_ID (ESS) when choosing the Save ALL APs-[F2]option. Users can perform this option only among the same hardware platforms and same firmware versions.

2.1Gaining Access to the UI

The method for establishing access to the UI depends on the connection used. Select the setup that best fits the network environment.

2.1.1Using Telnet

Using a Telnet session to gain access to the UI requires that a remote station have a TCP/IP stack. The remote station can be on the wired or wireless LAN.

To access the AP from the workstation:

1. From the DOS prompt, Telnet to the AP using its IP address:

Telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

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