Getting Started With Access Point Configuration; Recommended Minimal Configuration - HP ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Installation And Getting Started Manual

Getting Started With Access Point
Configuration
This chapter is a guide for using the access point's console to quickly assign
an Internet Protocol (IP) address and subnet mask to the access point, set a
manager password, and, optionally, configure other basic features.
For more information on using the access point's console and the Web browser
interface, please see the Management and Configuration Guide.

Recommended Minimal Configuration

In the factory default configuration, the access point is configured as a DHCP
client. If the access point fails to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server,
it uses its default static IP address of 192.168.1.10. If this address is not
compatible with your network, then the access point can only be managed
through a direct console connection. To manage the access point through in-
band (networked) access, you should configure the access point with an IP
address and subnet mask compatible with your network. Also, you should
change the default Manager password that controls access to the console and
Web browser interface. Other parameters can be left at their default settings
or you can configure them with values you enter.
C a u t i o n
A correct country code must be set for the country in which you operate the
access point, so that it uses the correct authorized radio channels for wireless
network devices. The country code for the ProCurve Wireless Access Point
530 NA (J8986A) is preset to "US" and can only be changed from "US" to the
codes for either Canada, Mexico or Taiwan.
The ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 WW (J8987A) has no preset country
code and must be configured before you can enable radio communications
for the access point. Refer to"To Set the Access Point's Country Code" on
page 3-4 for information on setting the country code.
Many other features can be configured through the access point's console
interface to optimize the access point's performance, to enhance your control
of the network traffic, and to improve network security. Once an IP address
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