Before You Start; Summary Of Configuration Steps - Cisco Aironet 340 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Before You Start

Before You Start

Summary of Configuration Steps

Cisco Aironet Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Before configuring the Access Point, ask your network administrator for the
following information:
The service set identifier (SSID) for the Access Point.
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• A system name for the Access Point. The name should describe the location
or principal users of the Access Point.
• If your network does not use DHCP to assign IP addresses, you will need an
IP address for the Access Point.
• If your network uses subnets, you will need a default gateway and an IP
subnet mask for the Access Point.
• The Access Point's MAC address, which is printed on the label on the bottom
of the Access Point.
You use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings to the Access Point. For
instructions on setting up security, filtering, and other Access Point features,
consult the Cisco Aironet Access Point Software Configuration Guide on the
Access Point CD.
You will follow these steps to enter the Access Point's basic settings:
Connect the Access Point as described in the Quick Start Guide: Cisco
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Aironet Access Points.
Use an Internet browser to open the Access Point's management system by
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browsing to the Access Point's IP address. If your network uses a DHCP
server, use the IP Setup Utility (IPSU) to find the Access Point's
DHCP-assigned IP address. The "Using the IP Setup Utility" section on
page 3-3 describes how to use IPSU.
You can also use a nine-pin, straight-through, male-to-female serial cable to
connect your computer's COM1 or COM2 port to the serial port on the back
of the Access Point and use a terminal emulator to open the management
system. The "Using a Terminal Emulator" section on page 3-9 describes
using a terminal emulator to assign basic settings.
Enter basic settings on the Express Setup page.
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