
Chapter 3 Configuration
Basic Settings
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide
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Configuration Server Protocol
Set the Configuration Server Protocol to match the network's method of IP
address assignment. Click the Configuration Server link to jump to the Boot
Server Setup page, which contains detailed settings for configuring the access
point to work with your network’s BOOTP or DHCP servers for automatic
assignment of IP addresses.
The Configuration Server Protocol pull-down menu contains the following
options:
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None—Your network does not have an automatic system for IP address
assignment.
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BOOTP—With Bootstrap Protocol, IP addresses are hard-coded based on
MAC addresses.
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DHCP—With Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, IP addresses are
“leased” for predetermined periods of time.
Default IP Address
Use this setting to assign or change the access point’s IP address. If DHCP or
BOOTP is not enabled for your network, the IP address you enter in this field is
the access point’s IP address. If DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, this field provides
the IP address only if no server responds with an IP address for the access point.
Default IP Subnet Mask
Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the subnetwork so the IP address can be
recognized on the LAN. If DHCP or BOOTP is not enabled, this field is the subnet
mask. If DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, this field provides the subnet mask only if
no server responds to the access point’s DHCP or BOOTP request.
Default Gateway
Enter the IP address of your default internet gateway here. The entry
255.255.255.255 indicates no gateway. Clicking the Gateway link takes you to the
Routing Setup page, which contains detailed settings for configuring the access
point to communicate with the IP network routing system.