Connecting To The Ap; Configuring The Ap - 3Com AirConnect 9550 Quick Start Manual

7. Connecting to the AP

To connect to the AP, you must first determine the AP's IP address in one of these ways.
Finding the IP Address on Networks with a DHCP Server
If your network has a DHCP server, it automatically assigns an IP address to the AP. The AP takes
between 1 and 2 minutes to detect a DHCP server on the network. Use WIDMan to locate the AP
on the network and view its IP address. See "Using the WIDMan Utility".
Finding the IP Address on Networks Without a DHCP Server
If your network does not have a DHCP server, the AP uses a default factory-assigned IP address
(169.254.2.111).
Using the WIDMan Utility
3Com WIDMan (Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager) software lets you discover and configure
your AP. Follow these steps to use WIDMan to determine the AP's IP address.
1
Connect the AP to the network.
2
Launch WIDMan from the Windows Start menu: Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless >
Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. The Wireless Network Tree screen displays your
AP when it is detected.
3
Click to select your AP, and then click Properties. Make a note of your AP's IP address.
4
To access the AP's web interface, select the AP and click Configure or double-click the AP.

8. Configuring the AP

To configure the AP after you determine its IP address, follows these steps:
1
Launch your computer's web browser. In the address bar, enter your AP's IP address and
press Enter.
2
At the AP Login Screen, type the user name and password, and then click Log On. The
default username and password are case-sensitive:
• Username: admin
•
Password: password
3
If this is the first time that you are logging onto the AP, you are prompted to select the
country in which you will be using the device. Choose your country from the menu and then
click Apply.
4
To configure your AP, click Setup Wizard in the menu on the left side of the screen.
5
Follow the prompts on the screen. Use the Next and Back buttons to move through the
screens. Click Finish when you are done.
For details on using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and configuring your AP, see the
3Com AirConnect 9550 11n 2.4+5GHz PoE Access Point / 3Com AirConnect 9150 11n 2.4GHz
PoE Access Point User Guide on our website:
http://www.3Com.com
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