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7. If your network uses VLANs, you might need to configure the management VLAN ID or untagged VLAN ID on the UAP
in order for it to work with your network.
For information about how to configure VLAN information, see
"Ethernet Settings" on page 37
8. If your network uses IEEE 802.1X port security for network access control, you must configure the 802.1X supplicant
information on the AP.
For information about how to configure the 802.1X user name and password, see
Authentication" on page
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ASIC ETTINGS
From the Basic Settings page, you can view various information about the UAP, including IP and MAC address information,
and configure the administrator password for the UAP.
Settings page.
Field Description
IP Address Shows the IP address assigned to the AP. This field is not editable on this page because the IP
address is already assigned (either by DHCP, or statically through the Ethernet Settings page).
IPv6 Address Shows the IPv6 address assigned to the AP. This field is not editable on this page because the IP
address is already assigned (either by DHCPv6, or statically through the Ethernet Settings page).
IPv6 Link Local Shows the IPv6 Link Local address, which is the IPv6 address used by the local physical link. The
Address link local address is not configurable and is assigned by using the IPv6 Neighbor Discovery process.
MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the AP. The address shown here is the MAC address associated with
the management interface. This is the address by which the AP is known externally to other
networks.
Firmware Version Shows version information about the firmware currently installed on the AP. As new versions of the
WLAN AP firmware become available, you can upgrade the firmware on your APs.
Product Identifier Identifies the AP hardware model.
Hardware Version Identifies the AP hardware version.
Device Name Generic name to identify the type of hardware.
Device Description Provides information about the product hardware.
Current Password Enter the current administrator password. You must correctly enter the current password before you
are able to change it.
New Password Enter a new administrator password. The characters you enter are displayed as bullet characters to
prevent others from seeing your password as you type.
The administrator password must be an alphanumeric string of up to 8 characters. Do not use
special characters or spaces.
Confirm New Re-enter the new administrator password to confirm that you typed it as intended.
Password
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Table 4: Basic Settings Page

Note: As an immediate first step in securing your wireless network, we recommend that you
change the administrator password from the default.
"Configuring the Ethernet Settings" on page 22
Table 4 describes the fields and configuration options on the Basic
Software User Manual
12/10/09
(CLI) or
"Configuring IEEE 802.1X
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