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Using the AP Manager
Use the Help button in the AP Manager for a description of any field.
1. If you are currently managing APs with the AP Manager, determine if the new AP
belongs to an existing group. Refer to
description of configuration groups.
File Open (adds the AP to an existing group)
File New (starts a new group)
2. Click Setup/Add New AP.
3. If the AP has been assigned an IP address, click No when asked if you need to load an
IP address on the AP. If the AP does not have an IP address, click Yes.
4. Enter a new IP address or the AP's existing IP address and other network parameters
as prompted.
You may need to wait a few minutes for the IP address to load. Afterwards, the AP
Manager displays the Identification and Wireless Parameter dialog boxes.
5. Identification: Enter information that will help administrators identify the AP.
6. Wireless Parameters: Enter the wireless parameters for your wireless network. If
your wireless network requires additional settings, click the Advanced button.
7. Click OK.
8. To implement your changes:
R2 AP: Select Reset from the main window. Select Reset Slot x, where x is the slot
(1 or 2) you configured.
AP 2000: Select Reset from the main window. Select Reset with Current Settings.
Allow approximately one minute for the AP to reset and complete its self-test.
9. Repeat this procedure to add additional APs to this or other configuration groups.
10. When configuring wireless clients, enter the Wireless network name especially if
Secure Access is enabled.
Refer to the other sections in this chapter to configure features such as authentication,
encryption, and filters.
Configuring APs in an Infrastructure Network
"RoamAbout AP Manager" on page 4-2
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