Using The Hp 560 As A Standalone Ap; Hp 560 Status Led States In Autonomous Mode; Configuring The Hp 560 For Autonomous Mode; Configure Your Computer - HP 650 Installation Manual

4 Using the HP 560 as a standalone AP

In autonomous mode, the HP 560 operates as a standalone AP. You configure and manage it
using its web-based management tool, as described in this section.
The management tool is organized with menus and sub-menus. Instructions for making menu
selections, such as "select Network > DNS" instruct you to select the Network menu, and then the
DNS sub-menu, as follows:

HP 560 status LED states in autonomous mode

LED
Power/System OK
Ethernet
Radio

Configuring the HP 560 for autonomous mode

This procedure describes how to set a factory-default HP 560 to autonomous mode, and then
perform its initial configuration that enables you to establish a wireless connection with the HP
560.
IMPORTANT:
870, or HP WX5002/WX5004 controller, before you can use it with an MSM controller, you
must follow the procedures described in Instructions for Converting an Access Point from
Unified-Controlled to Using MSM Software, available at www.hp.com/support/manuals.
In autonomous mode, the HP 560 is managed via its web-based management tool using Microsoft
Internet Explorer 9+ or Mozilla Firefox 15+.
CAUTION:
mode has all wireless protection options disabled. HP recommends that you configure your HP
560 for wireless protection as described in
"Wireless protection" in the HP MSM APs Configuration Guide.
NOTE: Do not power on the HP 560 until directed to do so.

Configure your computer

1. Disconnect your computer LAN port and configure it to use the static IP address 192.168.1.2
and the subnet mask 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.
14 Using the HP 560 as a standalone AP
State
Off
Flashing
On
Off
Flashing
Flashing
If your HP 560 was ever used with an HP 10500/7500, HP 830, HP 850, HP
Wireless protection: A factory-default HP 560 that has been switched to autonomous
Description
The HP 560 has no power.
The HP 560 is starting up. A power LED that continues to flash after
several minutes indicates that the software failed to load. If this occurs,
reset or power cycle the HP 560. If this condition persists, contact HP
customer support.
The HP 560 is fully operational.
The port is not connected or there is no activity.
The port is transmitting or receiving data.
The radio is transmitting or receiving data.
"Configure wireless protection" (page 15). See also