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5. Configuration
You need to configure the RangeLAN802 Access Point if:
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There is more than one RangeLAN802 Access Point on this network, for example
in a roaming environment;
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You need to change the software default values, including IP address;
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You want to set ESSID on your network; or
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You want to enable Security and set an Encryption Key on your network.
There are five ways to configure the RangeLAN802 Access Point:
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Locally via a null modem cable and a terminal or terminal emulation package;
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Remotely across the network using a telnet session;
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Remotely across dial-up modems;
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Remotely across the network using an SNMP management package; and
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Remotely across the network via a Web browser.
Locally (Out-of-band)
You may use the DB-9 Local Management Port on the back of the Access Point to configure
the unit. To locally configure the RangeLAN802 Access Point, you need a null modem RS-
232 cable with a nine pin female connector on the Access Point side and a terminal or
PC with an available serial port running a terminal application package.
Note:
If you use a terminal application that has the option to check for the CD
(Carrier Detect) signal before establishing a connection, configure the
software to ignore CD. Alternatively, verify that your null modem cable is a
full handshake cable and pulls CD high.