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Configure Authentication and Security Features
(Optional)
Authentication and encryption features are available on the access point for
security purposes. It is recommended that users enable and configure the
features appropriate for the protection of data on their networks. For
information on how to configure these features, view the online user guide
and the AP Help file contained on the Intel CD-ROM.
Use DHCP to Obtain Network Addresses (Optional)
The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point can be configured to use
DHCP to get its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway:
1. Access the Express Setup page in the browser-based Configuration
Management System as described in Steps 1-6 under Configure the
Access Point for the First Time.
2. Change the DHCP setting from Disabled to Enabled on the Express
Setup page or the Configuration page. Save the new settings by clicking
Apply, then click Restart AP. After the restart, connect the access point
to the network to which it will be permanently connected.
3. The next time the access point is restarted after DHCP has been
enabled, it will attempt to get its IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway from the DHCP server. If no server is available, the access
point will use the Default IP Address and Default Subnet Mask settings.
4. When the access point used DHCP to obtain its IP address, you will
have to determine the IP address before you can access the
configuration pages. There are several strategies you can use for this,
based on the MAC address assigned to the access point:
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Before connecting the "DHCP Enabled" access point to a DHCP
network, ask your network administrator to reserve an IP address,
based on the MAC address for the access point, in the DHCP
"lease table." This will allow the DHCP server to recognize the
access point when it is connected to the network and assign it a
known IP address based on the MAC address.
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You can also connect a "DHCP Enabled" access point to a DHCP
network immediately, without reserving the MAC address before
connection. In this case an address will be assigned automatically,
but you will have to request the address from your network
administrator, who will obtain it from the DHCP "lease table."
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You can also use the Intel Access Point Administration Tool AP
Discovery to find the access point and display its IP address. See
the online user guide for details.
Restore Factory Defaults
The access point has a Reset button that can be used to perform a hardware
reset or to restore the access point's factory default settings to start a clean
configuration or as a troubleshooting measure.
