MSM335 Access Point Quickstart
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HP ProCurve Networking
Package contents
MSM335, documentation, mounting bracket, 4 mounting screws with wall anchors,
retention screw (4-40x1/4”).
Radios and antennas
The MSM335 contains three radios.
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Radio 1 and 2 can provide simultaneous dual-band (b/g and a) coverage.
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Radio 3, through its Integrated Sensor, provides continuous real-time RF security
without impacting the performance of the other two radios. The third radio can also be
used for local mesh or monitoring.
Each adjustable flap contains three antennas. The upper flap contains two antennas for Radio
2 and one for Radio 3, the lower flap contains two antennas for Radio 1 and one for Radio 3.
Optional external antennas are available from HP ProCurve and can be installed on antenna
connectors A, B, and C. On the HP ProCurve Website, see the
Accessories
section for the
MSM335.
Ports
The MSM335 provides two ports.
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Ethernet port:
An auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector. The
port supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af.
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Console port:
A standard console (serial) port with a DB-9 (female) connector. To
connect to a computer, use a standard (straight-through) serial cable (male-to-female).
For details, see
Console Ports
in the
MSM3xx / MSM4xx Access Points Management
and Configuration Guide
.
Reset button
Press and quickly release the button to reset the MSM335. To reset the MSM335 to factory
defaults, press the button until the status lights blink three times, then release.
Note:
Following a reset to factory defaults, the MSM335 starts up in controlled mode.
About controlled mode and autonomous mode
The MSM335 can operate in one of two modes: controlled (the default) or autonomous.
Switching modes resets all configuration settings to factory defaults.
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Controlled mode:
To become operational, the MSM335 must establish a management
tunnel with an MSM7xx Controller. The controller manages the MSM335 and provides
all configuration settings. Discovery of the controller is automatic if default settings are
used on the MSM335 and the controller, and both devices are on the same subnet. See
Working with controlled APs
in the
MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration
Guide.
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Autonomous mode:
Once switched to autonomous mode, the MSM335 operates as a
stand-alone AP. An autonomous MSM335 is configured and managed via its web-based
management tool as described in
Initial configuration (autonomous mode)
on page 4.
Status light behavior in controlled mode
During startup/discovery in controlled mode, the MSM335 status lights provide the following
information:
Once the discovery process is complete, and the MSM335 has established a secure
management tunnel to a controller, the Power light remains on and the Ethernet and Radio
lights blink to indicate the presence of traffic.
Radio
Antenna flap
External connector
1
Lower
A
2
Upper
B
3
Both
C
Status light behavior
Description
Power light blinks once every two seconds.
The MSM335 is starting up.
Power light blinks once per second.
The MSM335 is looking for an IP address, or
building the list of VLANs on which to
perform discovery. The management tool is
available until discovery occurs.
Power light, Info light, and Ethernet light
blink in sequence from left to right.
The MSM335 has obtained an IP address
and is attempting to discover a controller.
Power light is on. Info and Ethernet lights
blink alternately until the secure
management tunnel is established.
The MSM335 has found a controller and is
attempting to establish a secure
management tunnel with it.
Power light and Info light blink alternately
and quickly. Ethernet light is off.
The MSM335 has received a discovery reply
from two or more controllers with the same
priority setting. The MSM335 is unable to
connect with either controller until the
priority conflict is resolved.
Power light and one Radio light blink slowly.
(This will be the light for the radio on which
the local mesh link is being established.)
The MSM335 is attempting to establish a
local mesh link to a master node.
Power light and Ethernet light blink slowly.
The MSM335 is attempting to establish
wired connectivity.
