InstantWave
High Rate
11Mbps
Access Point
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Using the AP COMFig Tool
The AP COMFig Tool is a Windows based utility used to configure the AP via a
COM port connection between the AP and a PC.
It provides the following functions:
•
Sets AP parameters (e.g., IP address, Domain name (SSID), Security, etc.)
•
Diagnoses the AP hardware and shows the diagnostic results
•
Upgrades the AP firmware
•
Resets the AP Configuration
•
Manages the APMS Host table
To start the AP COMFIG Tool, click
Start/Programs/InstantWave High Rate
AP/AP COMFig Tool
. The program opens with the
AP COMFig Tool/Connect
card. It will show
Connected
when a connection is made.
Figure 7. AP COMFig Tool/Connect
AP COMFig/Password
Click on the
Password
tab to open the
Password
card. Setting a password prevents
unauthorized changes to the AP configuration settings.
Note: The password will be shared with the APMS program on the same PC.
