Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7761-CM, Installation Manual

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7
Preparing for Installation
Preconfiguring the Access Point (Standalone Only)
Step 1: Prepare the Administrative Computer
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“On Microsoft Windows 7” on page 7
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“On Microsoft Windows XP” on page 8
NOTE: The following procedures are applicable if the administrative computer is running
on Windows 7 or Windows XP. If you are using a different operating system, refer to the
documentation that was shipped with your operating system for information on how to
modify the computer’s IP address settings.
On Microsoft Windows 7
NOTE: Before you start this procedure, make sure that all system firewalls are turned off.
1. Click the orb, and then click Control Panel .
2. Double-click Network and Sharing Center .
3. On the left menu, click Change Adapter Settings . The Network Connections page
appears and displays the available network interfaces on the computer.
4. Look for the network connection icon labeled Local Area Connection .
5. Right-click Local Area Connection , and then click Properties . The Local Connection
Properties dialog box appears.
6. Under This connection uses the following items , look for Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) , and then double-click the item. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Properties dialog box appears.
7. Write down all of the currently active network settings. You will need this information
later when you restore your computer to its current network configuration.
8. On the Genera l tab, Click Use the following IP address , and then configure the IP
address settings with the values listed in Table 2 . For a sample configuration, refer to
Figure 5 .
Table 1. Configure your computer’s IP address settings
IP address
192.168.100.77
or any address on the 192.168.100.x network
except:
- 192.168.100.2
which is already used by the access point, or
- 192.168.100.1
which is already used by the cable modem.
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0