Initial Configuration - HP MSM710 Quick Start Manual

MSM710 Controller Quickstart

Initial configuration

This procedure describes how to perform the initial configuration of a factory-default
MSM710, enabling you to establish a wired connection through the MSM710 to the Internet.
The MSM710 is managed via its web-based management tool using at least Microsoft
Internet Explorer 7/8 or Mozilla Firefox 3.x.
Since the provided power supply is the recommended way of powering the
Note:
MSM710, it is the assumed powering method in all procedures in this Quickstart.
Do not power on the MSM710 until directed.
Note:
A. Configure the management computer
1. Configure your computer 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.
B. Make these connections
1. Disconnect any cable from the LAN port on your computer, and disable any wireless
connection.
2. Connect the MSM710 LAN port to the LAN port on your computer.
3. Connect the MSM710 Internet port to a network with Internet access or to the PC port of
a DSL modem or equivalent.
Using the management tool
In this quickstart and referenced documentation,
instructions to select specific management tool
elements and menus are specified in the form:
"Select Controller >> Security > Firewall."
This instructs you to select the Controller element
in the Network Tree, and then in the right pane,
select the Security main menu, and finally, select
its Firewall sub-menu. All elements to the left of
the double angle brackets >> are found in the
Network Tree.
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C. Start the MSM710
Power on the MSM710 and wait until the power light stops blinking.
D. Connect to the management tool and log in
A factory-default MSM710 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 MSM710.
3. On the Login page, enter admin for both Username and Password and then select
Login.
4. On the License Agreement page, read the agreement and select Accept License
Agreement.
5. The registration page appears. It is recommended that you register later by selecting
Controller >> Maintenance > Registration.
6. If a Country prompt appears, select the country in which the MSM710 will operate.
Caution:
7. At the password prompt it is recommended that you change the default password. Enter
the new password and select Save. Passwords must be at least six characters long and
include four different characters.
Key elements of the management tool user interface are defined as follows:
The correct country must be selected.
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