Configuring the Access Point
Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster
Configuring for Standalone Operation or for
Management by FlexMaster
What You Will Need
Before starting with the configuration task, make sure that you have the following require-
ments ready:
An administrative computer (notebook computer) running on Microsoft Windows
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Vista/XP/2000
Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) installed on the
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administrative computer
One Cat5e UTP (outdoor-rated) solid cable
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One Ethernet cable
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PoE injector (if not supplied with the Access Point, you can purchase a third party
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802.3af-compliant PoE injector or switch)
6mm Phillips screwdriver
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If you are planning to power the Access Point using a 12v DC connection, you will also
need the following:
UL1185 (80°, 300V) single shielded DC cable
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12v DC, 1A DC power source (for example, a battery)
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3mm Phillips screwdriver
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Step 1: Prepare the Administrative Computer
NOTE: The following procedure is applicable if the administrative computer is running
on Windows XP or Windows 2000. If you are using a different operating system, refer to
the documentation that was shipped with your operating system for information on how
to modify the computer's IP address settings.
1. On your Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, open the Network Connections (or
Network and Dial-up Connections) control panel according to how the Start menu is
set up:
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On Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
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On Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Network Connections.
2. When the Network Connections window appears, right-click the icon for Local Area
Connection, and then click Properties.
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