HP MSM430 Quick Start Manual

HP MSM430 Quick Start Manual

802.11n access points
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MSM430, MSM460, and MSM466 802.11n Access Points Quickstart
This Quickstart shows you how to install and get started using the MSM430, MSM460, and MSM466 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Points, hereafter referred to as
the AP except for when referencing a specific model. The latest HP documentation is available at www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Important: Operating this AP in controlled mode requires HP MSM7xx software V5.5.2 or later.
Hardware overview
Front view
1: Status LEDs (left to right) Power, Ethernet, Radio 1, Radio 2
2: Cable lock hole
3: Retention screw hole
Model
Part numbers
MSM430
J9651A (WW), J9650A (AM), J9652A (JP), J9653A (IL), J9654A (TAA)
MSM460
J9591A (WW), J9590A (AM), J9589A (JP), J9618A (IL), J9655A (TAA)
MSM466
J9622A (WW), J9621A (AM), J9620A (JP), J9619A (IL), J9656A (TAA)
WW=Worldwide, AM=The Americas, JP=Japan, IL=Israel, TAA=AM special.
In
Back view
4: Antenna connectors (MSM466 only)
Radio 1 right, Radio 2 left
5: Reset button
6: Cable channel
7: AP Bracket tab slot
8: Console port
9: Ethernet port

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  • Page 1 MSM430, MSM460, and MSM466 802.11n Access Points Quickstart This Quickstart shows you how to install and get started using the MSM430, MSM460, and MSM466 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Points, hereafter referred to as the AP except for when referencing a specific model. The latest HP documentation is available at www.hp.com/support/manuals.
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Country of use: In some regions, you are prompted to select the country of use during setup. After the country has been set, the AP automatically limits Each AP features two radios: MSM430 and MSM460 provide 802.11n/a on the available wireless channels, ensuring compliant operation in the selected Radio 1 and 802.11n/b/g on Radio 2.
  • Page 3: Installation

    HP MSM430, MSM460, MSM466 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Points Quickstart Installation If the AP will be powered by a user-supplied PoE power injector, Caution: Drill two holes for the wall anchors, typically 4.7 mm (3/16 inch) in use only a gigabit-compatible power injector. Although 10/100 PoE-enabled diameter.
  • Page 4 Secure the AP Tighten all four T-bar clip screws fully and verify that the AP Bracket is HP strongly recommends that as soon as the AP is installed, you install the firmly anchored to the T-bar from both sides. retention screw that anchors the AP Bracket to the AP.
  • Page 5: Using Controllers

    HP MSM430, MSM460, MSM466 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Points Quickstart MSM466 available antennas Connect the antennas (MSM466 only) Controllers Connect the antenna cables to the MSM466, respecting the color-coding and The AP can run as a standalone AP in autonomous mode; however, it is radio designation.
  • Page 6: Controller Part Numbers

    HP MSM430, MSM460, MSM466 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Points Quickstart Using autonomous mode In autonomous mode, the AP is managed via its web-based management tool Status LED state Description using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later or Mozilla Firefox 9.0.1 or later. The...
  • Page 7: Configure Basic Wireless Protection

    Power off the AP by disconnecting the Ethernet cable from the AP. Select VSC > HP, and then enable Wireless protection and set it to WPA. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the switch or the data in port of the injector to the network.
  • Page 8: Before Performing Additional Configuration

    Enable the wireless network interface of your computer, and verify that it is set to obtain an IP address automatically. By default, the AP creates a wireless network named HP in the 5 GHz band for 802.11n and 802.11a users. Connect your computer to this wireless network, specifying the preshared key you set in step E.2.

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