Working With Controlled Aps; Verify Ap Discovery; Test The Wireless Public Access Network - HP MSM710 Installation Manual

4 Working with controlled APs

When installing the controller with one or more MSM4xx or MSM3xx series APs operating in
controlled mode, the controller is used to provide centralized management and control of the APs.
The factory-default for APs is controlled mode. In this mode, APs are automatically configured by
the controller.

Verify AP discovery

NOTE: This procedure assumes that the controller and the AP are on the same subnet (L2
connected). For full discovery information, including configuring discovery when the controller and
the AP are separated by a router (L3 connected), see Discovery of controlled APs in the MSM7xx
Controllers Configuration Guide.
By default, APs are configured to obtain an IP address via DHCP. Therefore, to support plug-and-play
installation, the controller should be configured to operate as a DHCP server as described in
"Configure basic guest access" (page
following on the controller:
1. In the Network Tree, select the + symbol next to Controller and then select the + symbol next
to Controlled APs.
2. In the Network Tree, select Default Group. The discovered AP information is displayed.

Test the wireless public access network

Test the APs using a Wi-Fi-equipped computer:
1. To ensure that you use a wireless connection, disconnect any network cable from the test
computer.
2. Configure your computer to connect to the default wireless network, HP.
3. Attempt to browse a site on the Internet. Log in to the public access interface as described in
"Perform the verification" (page 14)
CAUTION:
the security information in the MSM7xx Controllers Configuration Guide and adjust the security
to further safeguard the wireless network from intruders.
For additional information, see Working with controlled APs in the MSM7xx Controllers
Configuration Guide.
WIRELESS SECURITY: It is recommended that when the controller is installed you review
11). To verify that the APs have been discovered, do the
and confirm that you can browse the Internet.
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