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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Features.................................................................................................................... 1
1.3. LED Definitions ......................................................................................................... 4
2. First-Time Installation and Configuration ............................................................................ 5
2.1. Selecting a Power Supply Method............................................................................ 5
2.2. Mounting the DRBAP on a Wall................................................................................ 5
2.3. Preparing for Configuration....................................................................................... 6
2.3.1. Connecting the Managing Computer and the DRBAP ................................... 6
2.3.2. Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer ............................ 7
2.4. Configuring the DRBAP ............................................................................................ 7
2.4.1. Entering the User Name and Password ......................................................... 7
2.4.2. Step 1: Selecting an Operational Mode.......................................................... 9
2.4.3. Step 2: Configuring TCP/IP Settings ............................................................ 10
2.4.4. Step 3: Configuring IEEE 802.11 Settings.................................................... 11
2.4.5. Step 4: Reviewing and Applying Settings..................................................... 13
2.5. Deploying the DRBAP ............................................................................................ 14
3. Using Web-Based Network Manager................................................................................ 16
3.1. Overview................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.1. Menu Structure ............................................................................................. 16
3.1.2. Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Commands............................................ 17
3.1.3. Home and Refresh Commands .................................................................... 18
3.2. Viewing Status ........................................................................................................ 18
3.2.1. Associated Wireless Clients ......................................................................... 18
3.2.2. Current DHCP Mappings.............................................................................. 19
3.2.3. System Log................................................................................................... 19
3.3. General Operations ................................................................................................ 20
3.3.1. Specifying Operational Mode ....................................................................... 20
3.3.2. Changing Password ..................................................................................... 21
3.3.3. Managing Firmware...................................................................................... 22
3.3.3.1. Upgrading Firmware by HTTP............................................................ 22
3.3.3.2. Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by HTTP............... 22
3.3.3.3. Upgrading Firmware by TFTP ............................................................ 23
3.3.3.4. Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by TFTP ............... 25
3.3.3.5. Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults....................................... 26
3.4. Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings ..................................................................... 26
3.4.1. Addressing.................................................................................................... 26
3.4.2. DHCP Server................................................................................................ 27
3.4.2.1. Basic................................................................................................... 27
3.4.2.2. Static DHCP Mappings....................................................................... 27
3.5. Configuring IEEE 802.11g-Related Settings........................................................... 28
3.5.1. Communication............................................................................................. 28
3.5.1.1. Basic................................................................................................... 28
3.5.1.2. Bridge Links........................................................................................ 28
3.5.1.3. Link Integrity ....................................................................................... 30
3.5.1.4. Association Control ............................................................................ 30
3.5.1.5. AP Load Balancing............................................................................. 31
3.5.2. Security......................................................................................................... 31
3.5.2.1. AP Interface........................................................................................ 31
3.5.2.2. LAN-to-LAN Bridge Interface.............................................................. 35
3.5.3. IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS ................................................................................... 35
3.6. Configuring Advanced Settings .............................................................................. 37
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