Configuring The T504 For The First Time (Optional); Preparing The Administrative Computer - Ruckus Wireless T504 Installation Manual

Configuring the T504 for the First Time (Optional)

NOTE The T504 normally receives its latest AP and CM firmware downloads and
initial configurations from the cable modem termination system high speed data
services (CMTS) equipment when it powers up; if this is the case, then skip this
section and continue with
If the T504 AP and CM do not receive their latest firmware downloads and initial
configurations from the CMTS equipment when the T504 powers up, then continue
with this procedure:
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Preparing the Administrative Computer

• Operating the CM
• Configuring the AP for Standalone Operation
Preparing the Administrative Computer
Use an administrative computer to configure basic operational parameters for the
T504 access point and cable modem parts.
NOTE The following procedure is applicable if the administrative computer is
running Windows 7 or Windows XP. 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 Collect required equipment and information:
• An administrative computer (notebook computer) running Windows 7/Vista/
XP/2000 with one wireless 802.11b/g/n network card and one Ethernet card
installed.
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) installed
on the administrative computer.
• A Telnet or SSH (secure shell) client program installed on the administrative
computer.
2 On your Windows computer, open the Network Connections (or Network and
Dial-up Connections) control panel according to how the Start menu is set up:
• On Windows 7, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center
> Change Adapter Settings.
• On Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
3 When the Network Connections window appears, right-click the icon for Local
Area Connection, and then click Properties.
T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A
Verifying CM and AP Operation.
Installing the T504
Deploying the T504
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