HP ProCurve MSM750 Quick Start Manual Download Page 3

MSM750 Controller Quickstart 

HP ProCurve Networking 

C. 

Start the MSM750 

Power on the MSM750 and wait until the power light stops blinking. 

D. 

Connect to the management tool and log in 

Note: 

A factory-default MSM750 is assumed. 

1. 

In a web browser, enter the address: 

https://192.168.1.1

2. 

At the security certificate prompt proceed as follows: 

• 

In Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, select 

Continue to this website

• 

In Firefox 2, select 

Accept this certificate temporarily for this session

 and 

OK

To eliminate the security warning, you need to replace the default certificate that is 
installed on the MSM750. For more information, see 

About certificate warnings 

in the 

MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration Guide

.

 

3. 

On the Login page, enter 

admin

 for 

Username

 and 

Password

 and then select 

Login

4. 

On the License Agreement page, read the agreement and select 

Accept License 

Agreement

5. 

On the Registration page, register now if desired. You can register later by selecting 

Service Controller >> Maintenance > Registration

6. 

If a 

Country

 prompt appears, select the country in which the MSM750 will operate. 

Caution: 

The correct country must be selected. 

7. 

At the password prompt it is recommended that you change the password. Enter the 
new password and select 

Save

. Passwords must be at least six characters long and 

include four different characters. 

E. 

Configure system time settings 

Accurate time is critical for correct operation of the MSM750, as the time configured on the 
MSM750 is used on all controlled APs. Configure system time settings as follows: 

1. 

In the management tool, select 

Service Controller >> Management > System time

Using the management tool 

Key elements of the management tool user interface are defined as follows: 

In this quickstart and referenced documentation, 
instructions to select specific management tool 
elements and menus are specified in the form: 

“Select 

Service Controller >> Security > Firewall

.” 

This instructs you to select the 

Service Controller 

element in the Network Tree, and then in the right 
pane, select the 

Security 

main menu, and finally, 

select its 

Firewall 

sub-menu. All elements to the left 

of the double angle brackets 

>>

 are found in the 

Network Tree. 

Summary of Contents for ProCurve MSM750

Page 1: ...to DB 9 Console port adapter The MSM750 ships fully assembled and ready to operate LAN port and Internet port Auto sensing 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports each with status lights on the left and right port edges Reset button Press and quickly release the button to reset the MSM750 This button cannot reset the MSM750 to factory defaults See Resetting to factory defaults in the MSM7xx Controllers Managem...

Page 2: ...nce to other systems Safety Take note of the following safety information during installation If your network covers an area served by more than one power distribution system be sure all safety grounds are securely interconnected Network cables may occasionally be subject to hazardous transient voltages caused by lightning or disturbances in the electrical power grid Handle exposed metal component...

Page 3: ...er Maintenance Registration 6 If a Country prompt appears select the country in which the MSM750 will operate Caution The correct country must be selected 7 At the password prompt it is recommended that you change the password Enter the new password and select Save Passwords must be at least six characters long and include four different characters E Configure system time settings Accurate time is...

Page 4: ... own DHCP server The MSM750 DHCP server is useful for automatically assigning IP addresses to devices such as access points APs and their wireless clients If you choose to use the MSM750 DHCP server enable it as follows 1 Select Service Controller Network Address allocation DHCP server Configure 2 In the Assigned by DHCP server box verify that an IP address is assigned 2 Define the Start and End I...

Page 5: ...ent control and configuration of the APs MSM APs operate in controlled mode by default A Make these connections 1 Disconnect your computer from the MSM750 LAN port 2 Connect a factory default Ethernet switch to the MSM750 LAN port 3 Connect your computer to the switch 4 Connect an MSM AP in its factory default state to the switch Note This interconnection scheme is basic See the MSM7xx Controllers...

Page 6: ...med HP ProCurve 3 Log in to the public access interface as described in Test the public access interface on page 5 and confirm that you can browse the Internet Caution WIRELESS SECURITY It is recommended that once the MSM750 is installed you review the security information in the MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration Guide and adjust the security settings to further safeguard the wireles...

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