Initial Configuration; Configure Your Computer - HP 501 Quick Start Manual

HP 501 802.11ac Wireless Client Bridge Quickstart

Initial configuration

This procedure describes how to perform initial configuration for a factory-
default HP 501. For illustration purposes, a simple scenario is used.
In this scenario, the HP 501 links a wired computer to a private network through
a wireless connection to an AP. For instructions on how to configure other
scenarios, see the HP 501 802.11ac Wireless Client Bridge Configuration and
Administration Guide.
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Simple scenario
1: Wired computer
2: HP 501
The HP 501 is managed through its web-based management tool using
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 17 or later.
Note: Do not power on the HP 501 until directed.
A. Configure your computer
1.
Disconnect your computer LAN port and configure it to use a static IP
address in the range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254, and a subnet mask
of 255.255.255.0. Set the default gateway to 192.168.1.1, and DNS
server to 192.168.1.1.
2.
Disable any wireless connection on your computer.
B. Connect the cables and power on the HP 501
1.
Connect the cables:
• If using a PoE switch, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer
and the HP 501 to an unused factory-default PoE switch port.
• If using a PoE injector, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer
to the data-in port of the PoE injector and the HP 501 to the data and
power-out port of the PoE injector.
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3: AP
4: Private network with DHCP server
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• If using an AC/DC adapter, connect it to the power connector on the
HP 501.
2.
Power on the HP 501 by powering on the PoE switch, power injector, or
by plugging in the AC/DC adapter.
Initially, the HP 501 power LED flashes amber. Wait approximately one
minute until it turns green before proceeding to the next step.
3.
Connect the LAN port on your computer to the Ethernet port on the HP
501 using a standard Ethernet cable.
C. Connect to the management tool and log in
Note: A factory-default HP 501 is assumed.
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In a web browser, enter the address: https://192.168.1.1.
2. The first time you connect to the management tool, a security certificate
warning displays. This is expected behavior. Select whatever option is
needed in your web browser to continue to the management tool.
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3. On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password,
and then select Login. The HP 501 management tool home page opens.
4. On the License Agreement page, read the agreement and select Accept
License Agreement.
5.
The Registration page appears. HP recommends that you continue with
this procedure and register later. Be sure to register at a later time using
the management tool Maintenance > Registration menu.
6. A Country prompt appears. Select the country in which the HP 501 is
operating.
Caution:
See Country of use on page 3.
7. At the password prompt, HP recommends that you change the default
password and select Save. Passwords must be at least six characters
long and include four different characters.
The management tool is organized with menus and sub-menus. Instructions for
making menu selections, such as "select Network > IP" indicate that you should
select the Network menu and then the IP sub-menu, as follows:
To ensure compliance, you must select the correct country.
Initial configuration
Main menu
Sub-menu