Firetide - Reliable Connectivity Anywhere
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February 2009
Basic Setup Sequence
The basic sequence of steps in setting up a Firetide HotPoint access point are summarized here,
then shown in detail in the following pages.
If you are installing a new Firetide-based wireless network, begin by installing the HotPort Mesh
nodes, and the HotView or HotView Pro mesh management software, before installing any HotPoint
APs. Refer to the HotView Pro Reference Guide for details.
Configure your PC IP address to access the HotPoint.
1.
Assign a management IP address to each HotPoint. The default address options are shown
2.
in Table 2. The IP address you pick should be reachable from your computer. It does not
need to be on the same subnet as the management address of the Firetide mesh. (Note that
if you are using DHCP for Standalone access points, you will need to capture the IP address
assigned by the DHCP server to each HotPoint.)
Table 2. Default IP Addresses
HotPoint Connection Method
DHCP Server
Default IP Address
via HotPort node
don’t-care
none
Standalone
DHCP available
as assigned by DHCP
no DHCP available
192.168.224.160
Log in to the AP.
3.
Set the Country Code.
4.
Change the default password.
5.
Rename the AP. A name based on the AP’s location is a good choice.
6.
Set the radio settings (channel, etc) for each physical AP.
7.
Repeat these steps for all access points. Then:
Create one or more VAP Groups, using the VAP Group Configuration command. You must have
8.
at least one group, even if you only have one AP.
Use the VAP Configuration command to configure those VAP features which are controlled per
9.
physical AP. (DHCP, DNS, NAT)
Use the VAP Group configuration command to assign the SSID, security, and other features
10.
for the entire VAP group.
Table 3 gives a summary of all of the major commands and options available on the HotPoint APs, organized by logical group.
Table 3. Summary of Commands by Logical Group
Physical AP
AP Group
VAP Configuration
VAP Group Configuration
AP Name
Membership
DHCP Server
DHCP Service IP address
VAP IP address
WDS (new group creation only)
AP Mgmt IP address
/ DHCP client
Guest Login
Admin Login
DNS
Broadcast SSID
SSID suppression
Performance Statistics
NAT
VLAN
Radio Settings: ch, mode, RF
power, beacon
DTIM, RTS/CTS,
fragmentation
Firewall
Encryption
VPN
MAC address access
Country Code
Intracell blocking
Reboot / Reset
User data rate control
Import & Apply
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