2.
Power on the AP:
•
If using a PoE switch or injector, power it on.
•
If using a power supply, connect it to the AP then power on the supply.
Initially, the AP power light will blink once every two seconds. Wait approximately one minute
until it begins blinking once per second before proceeding to the next step.
Step 3: Switch the AP to autonomous mode
NOTE:
A factory-default AP is assumed.
1.
In a Web browser, enter the address:
https://192.168.1.1
.
2.
A security certificate warning is displayed the first time you connect to the management tool.
This is normal. Select whatever option is needed in your Web browser to continue to the
management tool.
3.
On the Login page, specify
admin
for both
Username
and
Password,
and then select
Login
.
The management tool home page opens.
4.
Select
Switch to Autonomous Mode
and confirm the change. The AP restarts in autonomous
mode.
NOTE:
To avoid a delay after switching modes, clear the ARP (address resolution protocol) cache
on your computer. In Windows for example, from the
Windows Start
menu, select
Run
and enter
"
arp -d
" (without the quotes). Select
OK
.
Step 4: Log in
1.
Wait until the Power light stops blinking and remains on.
2.
On the Login page, specify
admin
for both
Username
and
Password,
and then select
Login
.
3.
Click through the prompts for License and Registration.
4.
In some regions, a
Country
prompt appears. Select the country in which the AP will operate.
The correct country must be selected. See
“Country of use” (page 9)
.
5.
At the password prompt it is recommended that you change the default password and select
Save
. New passwords must be at least six characters long and include four different characters.
The management tool is organized with menus and sub-menus. Instructions for making menu
selections, such as "select
Wireless > Local mesh
" instruct you to select the
Wireless
menu and then
the
Local mesh
sub-menu, as follows:
Main menu
Sub-menu
Step 5: Configure basic wireless protection
It is recommended that you at least configure basic wireless protection. See Wireless protection
in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx APs Configuration Guide. To configure basic WPA protection:
1.
Select
VSC > HP
and then enable
Wireless protection
and set it to
WPA
.
2.
Under
Mode
, select
WPA or WPA2
, then under
Key source
, select
Preshared key
and specify
a key of at least 20 characters. Select
Save
.
Step 6: Assign an IP address to the AP
By default, the AP operates as a DHCP client. This means that if the network has a DHCP server,
the AP will automatically receive a new IP address in place of its default address of 192.168.1.1
Initial configuration (autonomous mode)
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