Cisco Linksys WAP4410N, User Manual

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WAP4410N User Guide 15
The Setup - Basic Setup Tab
Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point
Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point
This chapter is a detailed reference guide for the Web-based Utility. You do not need the Utility
to start using your Access Point. The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out
of the box with the default settings. This chapter provides detailed configuration instructions.
The Setup - Basic Setup Tab
The first screen that appears is the Setup screen. This allows you to change the Access Point's
general settings.
Basic Setup
Enter names for the Access Point. The host name can be used to access the Web Utility through
the network if DNS has been set up. The device name is for the benefit of identifying your
Access Point after you log in.
• Host Name —This is the host name assigned to the Access Point. This host name will be
published to your DNS server if the Access Point is configured to acquire the IP address
through DHCP. In that case, Linksys recommends to follow the company policy on the
host name assignment. The default name is
Linksys .
• Device Name —You may assign any device name to the Access Point. This name is only
used by the Access Point administrator for identification purposes. Unique, memorable
names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same
network. The default name is
WAP4410N .
Network Setup
The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Access Point’s IP address
setting(s).
IP Settings (v4)
Select Static IP Address (default) if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access
Point. Then complete the following: