Opengear ACM5000, User Manual

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Advanced Console Server & RIM Gateway User Manual
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To configure the IP settings of the wireless LAN:
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Select DHCP or Static for the Configuration Method
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If you selected Static then manually enter the new IP Address , Subnet Mask , Gateway and DNS
server details. This selection automatically disables the DHCP client
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If you selected DHCP the console server will look for configuration details from a DHCP server on
your management LAN. This selection automatically disables any static address. The console server
MAC address can be found on a label on the base plate
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The wireless LAN when enabled will operate as the main network connection to the console server so failover is
available (though it not enabled by default). Use Failover Interface to select the device to failover to in case of
wireless outage and specify Probe Addresses of the peers to probed for connectivity detection
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Configure the Wireless Client to select the local wireless network which will serve as the main network connection
to the console server.
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Enter the appropriate SSID (Set Service Identifier) of the wireless access point to connect to