Getting Started With Access Point Configuration; Recommended Minimal Configuration - HP procurve 420 Getting Started Manual

Getting Started With Access Point
Configuration
This chapter is a guide for using the access point's console to quickly assign
an Internet Protocol (IP) address and subnet mask to the access point, set a
manager password, and, optionally, configure other basic features.
For more information on using the access point's console and the web browser
interface, please see the Management and Configuration Guide, which is on
the Documentation CD-ROM that came with your access point.

Recommended Minimal Configuration

In the factory default configuration, the access point is configured as a DHCP
client. If the access point fails to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server,
its IP address defaults to 192.168.1.1. If this address is not compatible with
your network, then the access point can only be managed through a direct
console connection. To manage the access point through in-band (networked)
access, you should configure the access point with an IP address and subnet
mask compatible with your network. Also, you should configure a manager
password to control access privileges for the console and web browser
interface. Other parameters can be left at their default settings or you can
configure them with values you enter.
C a u t i o n
The country code for the HP ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420 na (J8130A)
sold in the United States and Canada is fixed in the firmware and cannot be
changed. This means that only radio channels 1-11 are available for this model.
The country code for the HP ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420 ww
(J8131A) sold in other countries is not set, and must be configured before you
can enable radio communications for the access point. Setting the country
code enables only those radio channels permitted for wireless networks in the
specified country. Please refer to step 10 on page 3-4 for information on setting
the country code.
Note that once you have set the country code, it can only be changed by
restoring the factory default settings as described under "Restoring the
Factory Default Configuration" on page 5-8.
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