Performing A Forced Reload; Step 1 - Preparations - Compaq WL110 User Manual

Performing a Forced Reload

A forced reload procedure consists of three steps:

1. Step 1 - Preparations.

2. Step 2 - Set to "Forced Reload" Mode.
3. Step 3 - Configuring and Uploading Files.
One additional step is optional, but recommended:
Creating a Back-up File
Step 1 - Preparations
A forced reload procedure can only be performed when you have physical
access to the Access Point.
Familiarize yourself with the location of the Access Point:
Do you need special equipment to access the Access Point, such as a ladder
or keys to get into the room where the Access Point is located?
Do you have a back-up copy of the Access Point's current configuration file
(*.cnf)?
— If Yes, you can use the back-up copy to restore the original
configuration.
— If No, you will need to set all the user-defined parameters for the Access
Point that apply in your network again.
Back-up copies may have been created upon initial installation using the
Download Config File
If you have access to the Compaq 11Mbps Wireless LAN website, you can
download the latest software (*.bin) available for your Access Point.
It is advised to specify a temporary IP address for the Access Point. To enter
this temporary IP address:
— Open the AP Manager program.
— Select from the
— Enter the temporary IP address in the
The temporary IP address is assigned to the Access Point in forced reload
mode. This is done to enable configuring and uploading the software file,
before the Access Point has its definite IP address.
Two configurations of your LAN administrator station are possible to enable
you to logically access the Access Point:
Your LAN administrator station is the 11Mbps Wireless LAN station.
Your LAN administrator station is a wired (Ethernet) station.
Your LAN administrator station is a Wired Station
Your LAN administrator station is connected to the Access Point via the
Ethernet interface of the Access Point.
Forced Reload Procedure
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option of the A PManager program.
menu the option
Tools
.
Options
field.
Local IP address