First-Time Installation And Configuration - National Instruments NI WAP-3701 User Manual

NI WAP-3701/3711 User's Manual

First-Time Installation and Configuration

Before installing the NI WAP-3701/3711, check to make sure that all items in the Package
Checklist are in the box. In addition, you will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped
with an Ethernet port. The NI WAP-3701/3711 has a default IP address that you must use when
connecting to the NI WAP-3701/3711 for the first time.
NOTE For testing requirements, if you only have one NI WAP-3701/3711, we strongly suggest that you
prepare a notebook computer or PC with a wireless LAN adapter installed. After finishing the
installation and configuration, you should test the NI WAP-3701/3711 to make sure the wireless
transmission is working normally.
Step 1: Select the Power Source
The NI WAP-3701/3711 can be powered by a DC power input, or by PoE (Power over Ethernet).
The NI WAP-3701/3711 will use the power source that you choose.
NOTE
The PoE capability of the bridge is PowerDsine-compatible. Please visit PowerDsine's website
for more information (http://www.powerdsine.com).
Step 2: Connect the NI WAP-3701/3711 to a notebook or PC
Since the NI WAP-3701/3711 supports MID/MID-X auto-sensing, you can use either a
straight-through cable or cross-over cable to connect the NI WAP-3701/3711 to the notebook. If
the LAN LED on the NI WAP-3701/3711's front panel lights up, it means the connection is
established.
Step 3: Set up the computer's IP address
In a Windows environment, the computer's IP address can be changed in the TCP/IP settings
window. Select an IP address on the same subnet as the NI WAP-3701/3711. Since the NI
WAP-3701/3711's default IP address is 192.168.127.253, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0,
you should set the IP address of the computer to 192.168.127.xxx.
Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure the NI WAP-3701/3711
Open your computer's web browser and type http://192.168.127.253 in the address box to access
the homepage of the web-based Network Manager. Before the homepage opens, you will need to
enter the user name and password as shown in the following figure. For first-time configuration,
enter the default user name and password and then click on OK:
Default user name & password
User name:
Password:
admin
root
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Getting Started
192.168.127.253