HP msm3 series, Installation And Getting Started Manual

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MSM320/MSM325
Initial configuration (autonomous mode)
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In autonomous mode, the MSM320 is managed via its Web-based management tool as
described in this section. This requires at least Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 or Mozilla
Firefox 3. x .
For controlled mode configuration, see Working with controlled APs in the MSM7xx
Controllers Management and Configuration Guide .
Caution Wireless security
For initial configuration convenience, a factory-default MSM320 that has been switched to
autonomous mode has all wireless security options disabled. It is strongly recommended that
after performing this procedure, you enable a wireless security option to properly safeguard
the wireless network from intruders. See Wireless protection in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx
Access Points Management and Configuration Guide .
Note
Do not power-on the MSM320 until directed.
Step 1: Configure your computer
1. Disconnect your computer LAN port and configure it to use a static IP address in the
range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 , and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 . Set the
default gateway to 192.168.1.1 , and DNS server to 192.168.1.1 . For example to do this
in Windows Vista, use Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage
Network Connections > Local Area Connection, right-click Properties then select
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties .
2. Disable any wireless connection on your computer.
Step 2: Connect the cables and power on the MSM320
1. Connect the cables:
 If using a PoE switch, use standard Ethernet cables to connect your computer and
the MSM320 to an unused factory-default PoE switch.
 If using a PoE injector, use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect your computer to
the data in port of the PoE injector and a standard Ethernet cable to connect the
MSM320 to the data and power out port of the PoE injector.
 If you are using a power supply, use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect your
computer to the MSM320 Ethernet port.
2. Power on the MSM320:
 If using a PoE switch or injector, power it on.
 If using a power supply, connect it to the MSM320 then power on the supply.
Initially, the MSM320 power light will blink once every two seconds. Wait approximately a
minute until it begins blinking once per second before proceeding to the next step.