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Copyright 2011 ValuePoint Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
Network Controller 3500/3550
Note: To download the current firmware you need your ValuePoint Webstore
account. Please contact sales@valuepointnet.com if you need more
information.
1. Configuring the Controller
1.1. Connect to the Controller:
The default LAN IP Address of the Controller is:
IP: 192.168.1.1
Set you managing computer to:
IP 192.168.1.100
Netmask 255.255.255.0
Or DHCP
Connect the LAN cable, and open a web browser to address 192.168.1.1. Default
Username / Password for the administrator is
Username: "root"
Password: "root"
We recommend changing the default password after the first login.
1.2. Configure WAN settings:
Depending on your broadband ISP, set the Controller to DHCP, PPPoE or Static Address.
1.2.1. WAN DHCP
If your WAN connection is TCP/IP, and you expect the Controller to receive a dynamic
address from a DHCP server, use this setting. This is most common with Cable Modem
service, or if you are connecting the Controller to an existing routed network or T1 router.
Simply select
Express Setup – DHCP Client
1.2.2. WAN PPPoE
If your WAN connection is DSL, or another kind of PPP-based network, use this setting.
Quick Start Guide
Firmware Version 1.00.90
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- Page 1 Copyright 2011 ValuePoint Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Network Controller 3500/3550 Quick Start Guide Firmware Version 1.00.90 Note: To download the current firmware you need your ValuePoint Webstore account. Please contact sales@valuepointnet.com if you need more information. 1. Configuring the Controller 1.1.
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Page 2: Configure Lan Settings
Provide The User and Password in the text fields. When connecting or reconnecting PPPoE it is recommended to reset or reboot the DSL Modem first and then reboot the Controller 3500. 1.2.3. Static WAN IP Address If you have Static IP settings provided by your ISP, or you are adding the Controller to an existing network, select Express Setup –... - Page 3 Copyright 2011 ValuePoint Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. The default authentication of the Controller: No Authentication Default Local User Account: Username: guest Password: guest 1.4.1. Configure Local Authentication To manage user accounts directly from the Controller without an external authentication server, select: Security –...
- Page 4 Copyright 2011 ValuePoint Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.4.4. Configure Terms of Service Many venue owners wish to provide open access, but want to limit it to users who have explicitly agreed to a legal terms of service to protect the venue. The terms of service feature will only allow access to users who specifically “click through”...
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Page 5: Upgrading The Firmware
Copyright 2011 ValuePoint Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. terms of service, manage their account, or login to the Controller. To create a custom login page, select Customization – Login Page – External Portal Provide the URL of the page you wish unauthenticated users to be directed to in the text box. - Page 6 Note: If you have any HTTP GUI display problems please clear your Internet file cache in Internet Explorer by selecting Tools – Internet Options – Delete Files – Delete All Files. 2. Controller 3500/3550 Default Settings Web configuration login (case sensitive): username: root - password: root Default LAN IP: 192.168.1.1...
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Page 7: Optimizing Controller Performance
Copyright 2011 ValuePoint Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Optimizing Controller Performance The Controller 3500/3550 is designed to satisfy multiple network configurations and business models. If you are deploying the Controller in a high stress public environment where you will be using authentication, login redirect, Auto-IP, Auto-Proxy and other sophisticated features you can maximize the performance of the Controller by simplifying the WAN connection and providing a Static IP Address.