LANCOM WLC series
Chapter 3: Basic configuration
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on your behalf (assuming that the appropriate networking environment
exists).
If you cannot access an unconfigured WLAN Controller, the problem
may be the LAN netmask: In case there are less than 254 potential
hosts available (netmask >'255.255.255.0'), you must ensure that the
IP address 'x.x.x.254' is available in your subnet or a DHCP server is
available respectively.
If you choose automatic TCP/IP configuration, you can continue with step
햶
.
햴
Give the LANCOM an address from the applicable IP address range. Con-
firm with
Next
.
햵
In the window that follows, you first set the password to the configura-
tion. Entries are case sensitive and should be at least 6 characters long.
You also define whether the device can be configured from the local net-
work only, or if remote configuration via WAN is to be permitted.
Be aware that releasing this option also allows remote configuration
over the Internet. Whichever option you select, make sure that con-
figuration access is password protected.
If no main password is set the power LED will blink and the WAN con-
figuration is not possible, even if the WAN configuration is activated.
햶
Charge protection is a function which can place a limit on the costs from
WAN connections. Accept your entries with
Next
.
햷
Close the configuration with
Finish
.
See the section 'TCP/IP settings for PC workstations' for information
on the settings that are required for computers in the LAN.
