Initial Configuration (Autonomous Mode); Installation - HP ProCurve MSM310 Quick Start Manual

MSM310 Access Point Quickstart
Country of use: In some regions, you are prompted to select the country of use during setup.
Once the country has been set, the MSM310 will automatically limit the available wireless
channels, ensuring compliant operation in the selected country. Entering the incorrect
country may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems.
Safety: Take note of the following safety information during installation:
• If your network covers an area served by more than one power distribution system, be
sure all safety grounds are securely interconnected.
• Network cables may occasionally be subject to hazardous transient voltages (caused by
lightning or disturbances in the electrical power grid).
• Handle exposed metal components of the network with caution.
• The MSM310 is powered-on when Ethernet Port 1 is plugged into a PoE power source
or when an external power supply is connected.
• The MSM310 and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the
same building (except for outdoor models / antennas), including all PoE-powered
network connections as described by Environment A of the IEEE 802.3af standard.

Installation

When mounting the MSM310 on a wall or ceiling, ensure that the surface to which you
attach the MSM310 and the fasteners you use can support at least .9 kg (2 pounds). Allow
extra weight for cables.
If you intend to install the MSM310 in a plenum, see Plenum installation under Important
information to read before installing on page 2.
Powering the MSM310
The MSM310 can be powered by:
• A PoE-enabled switch. Various PoE-enabled switches are available from HP ProCurve.
• An HP ProCurve PoE 1-Port Power Injector (J9407A)
• An HP ProCurve MSM31x Power Supply (J9405A).

Initial configuration (autonomous mode)

This procedure describes how to switch a factory-default MSM310 to autonomous mode
and then perform its initial configuration that enables you to establish a wireless connection
through the MSM310 to the Internet.
For controlled mode configuration, instead see Working with controlled APs in the
Note:
MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration Guide.
In autonomous mode, the MSM310 is managed via its web-based management tool using at
least Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or Mozilla Firefox 2.0.
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Wireless Security
Caution:
For initial-configuration convenience, a factory-default MSM310 that has been switched
to autonomous mode has all wireless security options disabled. It is strongly
recommended that after performing this procedure, you enable a wireless security option
to properly safeguard the wireless network from intruders. See Wireless protection in the
MSM3xx / MSM4xx Access Points Management and Configuration Guide.
Do not power on the MSM310 until directed.
Note:
A. Configure your computer
1. Disconnect your computer LAN port and configure it to use a static IP address in the
range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254, and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Set the
default gateway to 192.168.1.1, and DNS server to 192.168.1.1. For example to do this
in Windows XP, use Control Panel > Network Connections > Local Area Connection >
Properties > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > Properties.
2.
Disable any wireless connection.
3. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect your computer to Ethernet Port 1 on the
MSM310.
B. Switch the MSM310 to autonomous mode
A factory-default MSM310 is assumed.
Note:
1.
Power on the MSM310 (see Powering the MSM310 on this page). Initially, the Power
light will blink once every two seconds. Wait until it begins blinking once per second
before proceeding to the next step.
2. In a web browser, enter the address: https://192.168.1.1.
3. At the security certificate prompt proceed as follows:
• In Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, select Continue to this website.
• In Firefox 2, select Accept this certificate temporarily for this session and OK.
To eliminate the security warning, you need to replace the default certificate that is
installed on the MSM310. See About certificate warnings in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx
Access Points Management and Configuration Guide.
4. On the Login page, specify admin for Username and Password and then select Login.
The MSM310 management tool home page opens.
5. Select Switch to Autonomous Mode and confirm the change. The MSM310 restarts in
autonomous mode.
To avoid a delay after switching modes, clear the ARP (address
Note:
resolution protocol) cache on your computer. In Windows for example,
from the Windows Start menu, select Run and enter "arp -d"
(without the quotes). Select OK.
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