Configuring Access Points In A Point-To-Point Network - Cabletron Systems RoamAbout Access Point Manual

Configuring Access Points in a Point-to-Point Network

You can configure two Access Points to communicate with each other in a LAN-to-LAN,
Point-to-Point configuration using the AP Manager or the console port as described in the
following sections. When configuring a new Access Point, have the following information
available:
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The Access Point wired MAC address, which is printed on the front of the Access
Point. The MAC address for the RoamAbout Access Point 2000 is underneath the
plastic cover.
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A valid, unused IP address. Depending on your network configuration, you may also
need to provide the subnet mask and default gateway. The Access Point does not
automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
You need the Access Point SNMP read/write community name. By default, the community
name is public. If you do not enter the correct community name, you cannot modify the
Access Point or add it to the AP Manager group.
You also need the wireless MAC address of both Access Points. The wireless MAC address
is NOT the same as the wired MAC address printed on the Access Point label. Perform one
of the following to see the wireless MAC address:
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If both Access Points are currently managed by the AP Manager, select each Access
Point from the Managed List field and click the Hardware button.
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Using the Access Point console port at each Access Point, choose Show Current
Settings from the RoamAbout Access Point Installation Menu.
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Check the back of the PC Card used in the Access Points. The MAC address of the PC
Card is the Access Point's wireless MAC address.
The following Access Point parameters are not used in this configuration:
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Wireless Network Name
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Secure Access
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AP Density
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Power Management (DTIM Period)
Configuring Access Points in a Point-to-Point Network
Configuring the Wireless Network 5-9