Prerequisites - Avaya AP-7 User Manual

Prerequisites

Before installing an AP-7, you need to gather certain network information.
information you need.
Table 1: Required Network Information
Network Information
Network Name (SSID of
the wireless cards)
AP's IP Address
HTTP Password
CLI Password
SNMP Read Password
SNMP Read-Write
Password
SNMPv3 Authentication
Password
SNMPv3 Privacy
Password
Security Settings
Authentication Method
Explanation
You must assign the Access Point a Network Name before
wireless users can communicate with it. The clients also need
the same Network Name. This is not the same as the System
Name, which applies only to the Access Point. The network
administrator typically provides the Network Name.
If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, then you
need to assign the Access Point an IP address that is valid on
your network.
Each Access Point requires a read/write password to access the
web interface. The default password is "public".
Each Access Point requires a read/write password to access the
CLI interface. The default password is "public".
Each Access Point requires a password to allow get requests
from an SNMP manager. The default password is "public".
Each Access Point requires a password to allow get and set
requests from an SNMP manager. The default password is
"public".
If Secure Management is enabled, each Access Point requires a
password for sending authenticated SNMPv3 messages. The
default password is "public". The default SNMPv3 username is
administrator, with SHA authentication, and DES privacy
protocol.
If Secure Management is enabled, each Access Point requires a
password when sending encrypted SNMPv3 data. The default
password is "public".
You need to determine what security features you will enable on
the Access Point.
A primary authentication server may be configured; a backup
authentication server is optional. The network administrator
typically provides this information.
Prerequisites
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