Prerequisites; Set Basic Configuration Parameters - HP WL520 User Manual

prerequisites

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Before configuring the HP WL520, you need to gather certain network information. The following section identifies the
information you need. A form has been provided at the end of this guide for you to document the configuration settings of
each of the HP WL520 units in your network. Refer to
Network Name (SSID of the wireless cards) Each wireless interface of your HP WL520 must be given a Network Name before users can sign on.
(HTTP) Password Each HP WL520 requires a read/write password to access the web interface. The default password is
Authentication Method A primary authentication server may be configured; a backup authentication server is also optional. The
Authentication Server Shared Secret This is a kind of password shared between the HP WL520 and the RADIUS authentication server (so both
Authentication Server Authentication Port This is a port number (default is 1812) and is typically provided by the network administrator.
Client IP Address Pool Allocation Scheme The HP WL520 can automatically provide IP addresses to clients as they sign on. The network
DNS Server IP Address The network administrator typically provides this IP Address.
NOTE:
Client Manager software comes with the PC Cards used in wireless client computers. The current network profile on
the wireless client must contain a valid Network Name; in other words, one of the case-sensitive Network Names
defined in the HP WL520 PC Card "Wireless Interface" properties. For more information, please refer to the PC Card
documentation.

set basic configuration parameters

set basic configuration parameters
set basic configuration parameters set basic configuration parameters
Once you have a valid IP Address assigned to your HP WL520 and an Ethernet connection, use your web browser to
configure the HP WL520 through the Web Interface.
log in to the hp log in to the hp WL520 unit using the web interface hp WL520 WL520 unit using the web interface
log in to the hp log in to the WL520
1. Ensure any proxies are turned off. Open your browser and enter the IP Address. Press
screen appears.
Login
NOTE:
Leave the
User Name User Name
User Name User Name
2. Enter in the
Password Password Password Password
public
3. Click the operation button. Result: The
Configure Configure Configure Configure
for specific configuration categories.
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Recording Your Configuration
This is not the same as the System Name, which applies only to the HP WL520 unit. This may apply to
the isolated unit, the immediate, active network, or to multiple networks. The network administrator
typically provides the Network Name(s).
"public".
network administrator typically provides this information.
passwords must be the same), and is typically provided by the network administrator.
administrator typically provides the IP Pool range.
unit using the web interface unit using the web interface
field empty
field. Result: The
System Status
System Configuration
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Settings.
. Result: The HP WL520
ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
screen appears.
screen appears. Each tab contains information
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