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Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time
Assigning Basic Settings
•
Optimize Radio Network for
—Use this setting (for each radio interface) to select either
preconfigured settings for the access point radio or customized settings for the access point radio.
–
Throughput
—Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce its
range.
–
Range
—Maximizes the access point’s range but might reduce throughput.
–
Custom
—The access point uses settings you enter on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b
Settings page. Clicking
Custom
takes you to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings
page.
•
Aironet Extensions
—Enable this setting (for each radio interface) if there are only Cisco Aironet
devices on your wireless LAN or the unit is configured in repeater mode.
Step 7
Click
Apply
to save your settings. If you changed the IP address, you lose your connection to the access
point. Browse to the new IP address to reconnect to the access point.
Your access point is now running but probably requires additional configuring to conform to your
network’s operational and security requirements. Consult the chapters in this manual for the information
you need to complete the configuration.
Note
You can restore the access point to its factory defaults by unplugging the power jack and
plugging it back in while holding down the Mode button for a few seconds, or until the Status
LED turns amber.
Default Settings on the Express Setup Page
Table 3-1
lists the default settings for the settings on the Express Setup page.
Table 3-1
Default Settings on the Express Setup Page
Setting
Defaults
Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or
earlier
Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or
later
System Name or Host Name
ap
ap
Configuration Server Protocol
DHCP
DHCP
IP Address
Assigned by DHCP by default; if
DHCP is disabled, the default
setting is 10.0.0.1
Assigned by DHCP by default
1
IP Subnet Mask
Assigned by DHCP by default; if
DHCP is disabled, the default
setting is 255.255.255.224
Assigned by DHCP by default
Default Gateway
Assigned by DHCP by default; if
DHCP is disabled, the default
setting is 0.0.0.0
Assigned by DHCP by default
Role in Radio Network
Access point (root)
Access point (root)
Optimize Radio Network for
Throughput
Throughput