Controller Initial Configuration; Perform Initial Configuration - HP MSM710 Installation Manual

3 Controller initial configuration

This procedure describes how to perform the initial configuration of a factory-default controller,
enabling you to establish a wired connection through the controller to the Internet.
The controller is managed via its Web-based management tool using Microsoft Internet Explorer
8+ or Mozilla Firefox 3+.

Perform initial configuration

NOTE: Because the provided power supply is the recommended way of powering the controller,
it is the assumed powering method in all procedures in this guide.
Do not connect power or network cables to the controller until directed to do so in this procedure.
If cables are connected, temporarily disconnect them.
To initially configure the controller:
1. Configure your computer to use a static IP address in the range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
and set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Set the default gateway to 192.168.1.1 and DNS
server to 192.168.1.1.
2. Connect network cables as follows:
a. Disconnect any cable from the LAN port on your computer, and disable any wireless
connection.
b. Connect the controller LAN port to the LAN port on your computer.
c. Connect the controller Internet port to a network with Internet access or to the PC port of
a DSL modem or equivalent.
3. Power on the controller and wait approximately 90 seconds until the Power LED stops blinking.
4. Perform initial login tasks:
a. Using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8+ or Mozilla Firefox 3+, open page:
https://192.168.1.1.
b. A security certificate warning may be 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.
c. On the Login page, enter admin for Username and admin for Password and then select
Login.
d. On the HP End User License Agreement page, read the agreement and then select Accept
HP End User License Agreement.
e. On the product registration page it is recommended that you register your product now
by selecting Register Now. If the controller is not connected to the Internet or you prefer
not to register now, select Register Later. Registration is available at any time by selecting
Maintenance > Registration.
f. In some regions, a Country prompt appears. Choose the country in which this product
will be used and select Save.
CAUTION:
the country in which the controller and any controlled access points (APs) will operate.
g. At the Administrator password prompt it is recommended that you change the password.
Select Save to save the new password or Cancel if you choose to keep the default
password.
8 Controller initial configuration
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