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Chapter 5: Initial Configuration
The 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless Access Point offers a variety of management options,
including a web-based interface, a direct connection to the console port, Telnet,
Secure Shell (SSH), or using SNMP software.
The initial configuration steps can be made through the web browser interface or
CLI. The access point requests an IP address via DHCP by default. If no response is
received from the DHCP server, then the access point uses the default address
192.168.2.2. If this address is not compatible with your network, you can first use the
command line interface (CLI) as described below to configure a valid address.
Note: Units sold in countries outside the United States are not configured with a specific
country code. You must use the CLI to set the country code and enable wireless
operation (page 5-3).
Initial Setup through the CLI
Required Connections
The access point provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a PC
or terminal for monitoring and configuration. Attach a VT100-compatible terminal, or
a PC running a terminal emulation program to the access point. You can use the
console cable provided with this package, or use a cable that complies with the
wiring assignments shown on page B-3.
To connect to the console port, complete the following steps:
1.
Connect the console cable to the serial port on a terminal, or a PC running
terminal emulation software, and tighten the captive retaining screws on the
DB-9 connector.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 serial port on the access
point.
3.
Make sure the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
• Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or 2).
• Set the data rate to 9600 baud.
• Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
• Set flow control to none.
• Set the emulation mode to VT100.
• When using HyperTerminal, select Terminal keys, not Windows keys.
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