Installing In A Plenum; Initial Configuration (Autonomous Mode); Configure Your Computer - HP MSM410 Quick Start Manual

MSM410 Access Point Quickstart
Mounting on a suspended ceiling
The MSM410 can be mounted on a suspended ceiling using the mounting bracket (supplied)
and T-bar clips (supplied only with rev B US J9426B and WW J9427B).
1. For ease of assembly, pre-position the
two T-bar clips on the bracket as
illustrated. Work the clip posts in the
holes of the bracket until the posts can
move freely. Remove the clips from the
bracket.
2. Install the clips on the suspended
ceiling T-bar at the desired mounting
position,7.9 cm (3 1/8 inches) apart on
center.
3. Mount the bracket on the clips, and
secure with a nut on each clip. The
smooth side of the bracket must be
facing the clips.
4. Once the bracket is firmly attached to the T-bar, cut a hole in the ceiling through the
bracket opening for the Ethernet cable.
5. Run the Ethernet cable to the hole and then pull the cable through the hole in the
bracket.
B. Attach the MSM410 to the bracket
1.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the MSM410 Ethernet port. Push excess cable back
through the hole.
2. Position the MSM410 against the bracket so that the bracket tabs fit into the tab slots on
the back of the MSM410. Push the MSM410 against the bracket and then slide the
MSM410 firmly so that it snaps into position on the bracket.
3. Verify that the MSM410 is firmly anchored before letting go of it.
4. Optionally, secure the MSM410 to an immovable object with a Kensington-type cable
lock using the hole below the status lights.

Installing in a plenum

See Plenum installation under Important information to read before installing on page 3.

Initial configuration (autonomous mode)

This procedure describes how to switch a factory-default MSM410 to autonomous mode
and then perform its initial configuration that enables you to establish a wireless connection
through the MSM410 to the Internet.
For controlled mode configuration, instead see Working with controlled APs in the
Note:
MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration Guide.
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In autonomous mode, the MSM410 is managed via its web-based management tool using at
least Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 or Mozilla Firefox 3.x.
Wireless Security: For initial configuration convenience, a factory-default
Caution:
MSM410 that has been switched to autonomous mode has all wireless
security options disabled. It is strongly recommended that after performing
this procedure, you enable a wireless security option to properly safeguard
T-bar clip
the wireless network from intruders. See Wireless protection in the 
MSM3xx / MSM4xx Access Points Management and Configuration Guide.
Smooth Do not power on the MSM410 until directed.
Note:
side of
bracket
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. For example to do this
in Windows Vista, use Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network
Connections > Local Area Connection, right-click Properties then select Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties.
2. Disable any wireless connection on your computer.
B. Connect the cables and power on the MSM410
1. Connect the cables:
• If using a PoE switch, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer and the MSM410
to an unused factory-default PoE switch.
• If using a PoE injector, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer to the data in
port of the PoE injector and the MSM410 to the data and power out port of the PoE
injector.
2. Power on the MSM410 by powering on the PoE switch or injector.
Initially, the MSM410 power light will blink once every two seconds. Wait approximately
a minute until it begins blinking once per second before proceeding to the next step.
C. Switch the MSM410 to autonomous mode
A factory-default MSM410 is assumed.
Note:
1. In a Web browser, enter the address: https://192.168.1.1.
2. A security certificate warning is displayed the first time you connect to the management
tool. This is normal. Select whatever option is needed in your Web browser to continue
to the management tool. The security warning will not appear again unless you change
the IP address of the MSM410.
3. On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password and then select
Login. The MSM410 management tool home page opens.
4. Select Switch to Autonomous Mode and confirm the change. The MSM410 restarts in
autonomous mode.
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