Firetide, Inc
2105 S. Bascom Ave
Suite 220
Campbell, CA 95008
QSAP5100-01
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Changing the default password
To prevent others from easily logging into this access point, change the password
to something secure. You must have the current password to be able to change the
password.
1. From the main window of the
Maintenance
tab enter the information.
2. Click
Apply
.
The system logs you out.
3. Log in with the new password to verify that the new password works.
Setting the IP adress of the access point manually (optional task)
By default, DHCP is enabled. The access point automatically gets an unused IP address
from the network. Optionally, you can disable DHCP and set the IP address manually.
1. Go to
Configuration > IP
2. Select
disable
DHCP client.
3. Click
Apply
.
4. Enter an appropriate IPv4 address and subnet mask.
5. Click
Apply
.
Configuring a virtual access point
One access point can have multiple
virtual access points (VAP)
. A
VAP
is a logical
subgroup within an access point that lets you assign different permissions or quality
settings to different wireless users, such as guest users and trusted users.
For more information, refer to the
HotPoint 5100/5200 User Guide
.
1. Go to
Configuration > VAP > Basic
2. Enter the settings.
Note: In the SSID text field, change the name “firetide” to a descriptive name.
3. Click
Apply
.
Configuring the radios
By default, Radio 1 is 11ng, and Radio 2 is 11na.
1. Go to
Configuration > Wireless
2. Change the radio settings for your application.
3. Click
Apply
.
Resetting the access point to the factory default
settings
Caution!
When an access point is reset, all configuration information is
erased.
You can reset the access point with the reset button or with software in the web
interface.
The back panel of the access point has a recessed reset button. To reset the device to
the factory defaults, with a paperclip or stiff wire, press and hold the reset button for
20 seconds. When you release the button, the access point resets.
To reset the access point with the web interface:
1. Go to
Maintenance > Reboot/Reset
2. Select
reset
.
3. Click
Apply
.
Upgrading the firmware
You can view the firmware version from the Upgrade window. If necessary you can
download different firmware from http://www.firetide.com/downloads.aspx.
1. Go to
Maintenance > Upgrade
2. Download different firmware from http://www.firetide.com/downloads.aspx.
3. Click
Browse
and navigate to where you save firmware.
4. Click
Apply
.
The access point automatically reboots.
End User License Agreement
Visit the Firetide website to download a copy of the End User License Agreement
(EULA).
