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HP M210 802.11n Access Point Quickstart  

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Configure a simple wireless network

IPv4: IP configuration set to Static IP

IP address:

 Specify the desired address that is on the same subnet as the network to 

which the M210 will connect after installation. Respect any DHCP server-mandated 
static address ranges.

Subnet mask:

 Specify the appropriate mask.

Default gateway:

 Specify the address of the device on the wired network that provides 

access to the Internet.

Change administrator login credentials

To safeguard the M210 management tool, HP strongly recommends that you change its 
password. For 

Current password

 enter 

admin

. For 

New password

 and 

Confirm password

 

specify the same new password. Passwords must be from 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters 
without special characters or spaces. Passwords are case sensitive. HP recommends that 
new passwords be at least six characters long.

Note:

If you leave the password fields blank, no change is made.

Step 2: Specify access point cluster settings

Up to four M210 APs can be grouped into a cluster to simplify configuration of multiple APs 
and to provide basic channel management within the cluster. For full clustering information, 
see the

 M210 Configuration and Administration Guide

.

To set up this M210 as the first AP in a cluster, set 

Clustering

 to 

Enabled

, specify a 

Cluster 

name 

(user defined but the identical name must be used for all members of the cluster), 

specify a 

Cluster location

 with whatever description you like, and set 

Cluster IP version

 to 

either 

IPv4

 or 

IPv6

.

Then on each additional M210 to be added to this cluster, at initial power on select the 

Quickly 

set up the M210

 option: 

Add to wireless network with existing AP cluster

, and specify the 

matching 

Cluster name

 and 

Cluster IP version

.

Step 3: Specify wireless network settings

Identify the wireless network

Network name (SSID)

Specify a name to uniquely identify the wireless network. This name is broadcast, enabling 
users to select it from the network list presented on their device. The name is case-sensitive.

Secure the wireless network

Security method

Choose the method that will be used to protect wireless transmissions. Because this sample 
procedure is for 

Basic wireless network,

 only 

WPA/WPA2 Personal

 is available. Although 

included, 

Disabled

 is NOT recommended.

WPA versions

WPA2 (AES): 

This WPA version is the most secure. It must be used for the pure 

802.11n wireless modes 

5 GHz IEEE 802.11n

 and 

2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11n

.

WPA (TKIP):

 This version of WPA security is compatible with all wireless modes except 

the two pure 802.11n modes.

Key, Confirm key

Define the key that wireless users must provide to connect to the wireless network. Specify a 
key that is from 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters in length. HP recommends that the key be 
at least 20 characters long and contain a mix of letters and numbers.

Completing Quick Setup

When all settings for Steps 1 through 3 are complete, select 

Save

. When prompted to 

confirm the update, select 

OK

.

Note:

If you configured a static IP address, you will now lose communication with the 
management tool until you change the IP address in your Web browser. If the IP 
address is on a subnet different than your computer (

192.168.1.x

), you must also 

configure your computer to use the new subnet.

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Summary of Contents for M210 802.11n

Page 1: ...ing technology Hardware overview Package contents M210 Access Point AP power supply documentation Ethernet port The M210 is equipped with an auto sensing 10 100 1000 BaseT Ethernet port with RJ 45 connector This port is IEEE 802 3af compliant enabling the M210 to be powered by Power over Ethernet PoE Radio and antennas The M210 features an IEEE 802 11a b g n compliant radio with internal dual band...

Page 2: ...used by lightning or disturbances in the electrical power grid Handle exposed metal components of the network with caution The M210 is powered on when the Ethernet port is plugged into a PoE power source or when an external power supply is connected The M210 and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same building including all PoE powered network connections as describe...

Page 3: ...he M210 to the PoE switch If using a PoE injector connect your computer LAN port to the PoE injector data in port and connect the PoE injector data and power out port to the M210 5 Power on the M210 If using a power supply plug it into the wall and connect it to the M210 If using a PoE switch or injector power it on The M210 power LED flashes once per second as it starts up Wait for the power LED ...

Page 4: ...me channel but provides the best M210 throughput Note In IEEE 802 11a n and IEEE 802 11b g n modes the M210 permits both 802 11n and legacy clients a b g to associate The M210 uses protection mechanisms RTS CTS or CTS to self when sending 802 11n data to prevent disruption to legacy a b g clients associated on the same channel Get an IP address IPv4 and IPv6 addressing are both available on the M2...

Page 5: ...be added to this cluster at initial power on select the Quickly set up the M210 option Add to wireless network with existing AP cluster and specify the matching Cluster name and Cluster IP version Step 3 Specify wireless network settings Identify the wireless network Network name SSID Specify a name to uniquely identify the wireless network This name is broadcast enabling users to select it from t...

Page 6: ...he new wireless network named HP providing the WPA2 key you defined earlier when prompted 8 Confirm that you can browse the Internet through the M210 E Perform additional configuration The M210 management tool is now available wirelessly or wired at https IP address For additional configuration information see the online help and the M210 Configuration and Administration Guide HP websites www hp c...

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