Step 3: Switch The Ap To Autonomous Mode; Step 4: Log In; Step 5: Configure Basic Wireless Protection; Step 6: Assign An Ip Address To The Ap - HP MSM325 Installation Manual

2. Power on the AP:
If using a PoE switch or injector, power it on.
If using a power supply, connect it to the AP then power on the supply.
Initially, the AP power light will blink once every two seconds. Wait approximately one minute
until it begins blinking once per second before proceeding to the next step.

Step 3: Switch the AP to autonomous mode

NOTE: A factory-default AP is assumed.
1. In a Web browser, enter the address: https://192.168.1.1.
2. A security certificate warning is displayed the first time you connect to the management tool.
This is normal. Select whatever option is needed in your Web browser to continue to the
management tool.
3. On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password, and then select Login.
The management tool home page opens.
4. Select Switch to Autonomous Mode and confirm the change. The AP restarts in autonomous
mode.
NOTE: To avoid a delay after switching modes, clear the ARP (address resolution protocol) cache
on your computer. In Windows for example, from the Windows Start menu, select Run and enter
"arp -d" (without the quotes). Select OK.

Step 4: Log in

1. Wait until the Power light stops blinking and remains on.
2. On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password, and then select Login.
3. Click through the prompts for License and Registration.
4. In some regions, a Country prompt appears. Select the country in which the AP will operate.
The correct country must be selected. See
5. At the password prompt it is recommended that you change the default password and select
Save. New passwords must be at least six characters long and include four different characters.
The management tool is organized with menus and sub-menus. Instructions for making menu
selections, such as "select Wireless > Local mesh" instruct you to select the Wireless menu and then
the Local mesh sub-menu, as follows:

Step 5: Configure basic wireless protection

It is recommended that you at least configure basic wireless protection. See Wireless protection
in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx APs Configuration Guide. To configure basic WPA protection:
1. Select VSC > HP and then enable Wireless protection and set it to WPA.
2. Under Mode, select WPA or WPA2, then under Key source, select Preshared key and specify
a key of at least 20 characters. Select Save.

Step 6: Assign an IP address to the AP

By default, the AP operates as a DHCP client. This means that if the network has a DHCP server,
the AP will automatically receive a new IP address in place of its default address of 192.168.1.1
"Country of use" (page
Initial configuration (autonomous mode)
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