Getting Started
3. Set
IP Address Type
to
Static
.
4. Enter a static
IP Address
for the AP in the field provided. You must assign the unit a unique address that
is valid on your IP subnet. Contact your network administrator if you need assistance selecting an IP
address for the unit.
5. Enter your network’s
Subnet Mask
in the field provided.
6. Enter your network’s
Gateway IP Address
in the field provided.
7. Enter the SNMP Read/Write password in the
Read/Write Password
field (for new units, the default
SNMP Read/Write password is “public”).
NOTE
The TFTP Server IP Address and Image File Name fields are only available if ScanTool detects that the AP
does not have a valid software image installed. See
.
8. Click
OK
to save your changes.
— Result: The Access Point will reboot automatically and any changes you made will take effect.
9. When prompted, click
OK
a second time to return to the
Scan List
screen.
10. Click
Cancel
to close the ScanTool.
11. Proceed to
for information on how to access the HTTP interface.
Logging into the HTTP Interface
Once the AP has a valid IP Address and an Ethernet connection, you may use your web browser to monitor network
statistics.
The Command Line Interface (CLI) also provides a method for viewing network statistics using Telnet or a serial
connection. This section covers only use of the HTTP interface. For more information about viewing network statistics
with the CLI, refer to
Follow these steps to monitor an AP’s operating statistics using the HTTP interface:
1. Open a Web browser on a network computer.
NOTE
The HTTP interface supports the following Web browser:
•
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later
•
Netscape 6.1 or later
2. If necessary, disable the Internet proxy settings. For Internet Explorer users, follow these steps:
–
Select
Tools > Internet Options...
.
–
Click the
Connections
tab.
–
Click
LAN Settings...
.
–
If necessary, remove the check mark from the
Use a proxy server
box.
–
Click
OK
twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer.
3. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s
Address
field and press
Enter
.
–
Result: The AP
Enter Network Password
screen appears.
4.
Enter the HTTP password in the
Password
field and click
OK
. Leave the
User Name
field blank. (By default, the
HTTP password is “public”).
–
Result: The
System Status
screen appears.
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