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CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The next step is to set up a DHCP server for the wireless clients. Click the link next to DHCP Server in the IP settings section, or go
to System > DHCP Server. More information on configuring DHCP can be found in Section 4.6.2.
If Wireless Client is checked, the Wireless Client Settings section becomes visible.
Select DHCP or Static for the Configuration Method.
- If Static is selected, manually enter the new IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS server details. This selection
automatically disables the DHCP client.
- If DHCP is selected, the device will look for configuration details from a DHCP server on your management LAN. This selection
automatically disables any static address.
NOTE: The device’s MAC address can be found on a label on the base plate.
Configure the Wireless client to select the local wireless network that will serve as the main network connection to the console
server.
Select the correct country from the Country list. If the correct country is not listed, select the World Regulatory Domain.
Enter the SSID (Set Service Identifier) of the wireless access point the Wireless Client will connect to.
Select the Wireless Network Type. Select Infrastructure to connect to a Wireless AP device. Select Ad-hoc to connect directly to a
computer.
Select the Wireless Security mode of the wireless network (WEP, WPA, etc)
Enter the required authentication strings.
When enabled in client mode, the wireless LAN will operate as the main network connection to the device so failover is available
(though it not enabled by default).
Use Failover Interface to select the device to failover to in case of wireless outage and specify Probe Addresses of the peers to
probed for connectivity detection.
NOTE: The Wireless screen in Status > Statistics will display all the locally accessible wireless LANs (with SSID and Encryption/
Authentication settings). You can also use this screen to confirm you have successfully connected to the selected access
point. See Chapter 13 for more information.
