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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Features .................................................................................................................... 1
1.3. LED Definitions ......................................................................................................... 3
2. First-Time Installation and Configuration ............................................................................ 4
2.1. Power ........................................................................................................................ 4
2.2. Installing the HD24613 ............................................................................................. 4
2.3. Connecting a Managing Computer ........................................................................... 5
2.4. Configuring the AP .................................................................................................... 5
2.4.1. Login ............................................................................................................... 6
2.4.2. Selecting Mode ............................................................................................... 7
2.4.3. Configuring TCP/IP Settings ........................................................................... 8
2.4.4. Configure IEEE 802.11 Settings ..................................................................... 9
2.4.5. Review and Apply Settings ........................................................................... 10
2.5. Setting up Client Computers ................................................................................... 10
2.5.1. Configure IEEE 802.11 Settings ................................................................... 10
2.5.2. Configure TCP/IP-Related Settings .............................................................. 11
2.6. Confirm Settings of the HD24613 and Client Computers ....................................... 11
2.6.1. Checking if the IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings Work .................................. 11
2.6.2. Checking if the TCP/IP-Related Settings Work ............................................ 11
3. Advanced Network Management ...................................................................................... 12
3.1. Overview ................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.1. Menu Structure ............................................................................................. 12
3.1.2. Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Commands ............................................ 13
3.1.3. Home and Refresh Commands .................................................................... 14
3.2. Viewing Status ........................................................................................................ 15
3.2.1. Associated Wireless Clients ......................................................................... 15
3.2.2. Current DHCP Mappings .............................................................................. 15
3.2.3. System Log ................................................................................................... 15
3.2.4. Link Monitor .................................................................................................. 16
3.3. General Operations ................................................................................................ 16
3.3.1. Specifying Operational Mode ....................................................................... 16
3.3.2. Changing Password ..................................................................................... 18
3.3.3. Managing Firmware ...................................................................................... 18
3.3.3.1. Upgrading Firmware by HTTP ............................................................ 18
3.3.3.2. Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by HTTP ............... 19
3.3.3.3. Upgrading Firmware by TFTP ............................................................ 19
3.3.3.4. Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by TFTP ............... 21
3.3.3.5. Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults ....................................... 22
3.4. Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings ..................................................................... 22
3.4.1. Addressing .................................................................................................... 22
3.4.2. DHCP Server ................................................................................................ 23
3.4.2.1. Basic ................................................................................................... 23
3.4.2.2. Static DHCP Mappings ....................................................................... 23
3.5. Configuring IEEE 802.11 Related Settings ............................................................. 24
3.5.1. Communication ............................................................................................. 24
3.5.1.1. Basic ................................................................................................... 24
3.5.1.2. Link Integrity ....................................................................................... 25
3.5.1.3. Association Control ............................................................................ 25
3.5.1.4. Load Balancing ................................................................................... 25
3.5.1.5. Wireless Distribution System .............................................................. 26
3.5.2. Security ......................................................................................................... 28
3.5.2.1. Selecting Wireless Security Mode ...................................................... 29
