Package Contents; About Controlled Mode And Autonomous Mode - HP ProCurve MSM422 Quick Start Manual

MSM422 Access Point Quickstart

Package contents

MSM422, mounting bracket, four mounting screws with wall anchors, retention screw
(4-40x1/4"). The MSM422 ships fully assembled and ready to operate.
Radios and antennas
The MSM422 contains two radios. The lower flap contains three antennas for Radio 1, which
by default is set to 802.11n (5 GHz) mode. The upper flap contains two antennas for Radio 2,
which by default is set to b/g mode. Optional external antennas are available from HP
ProCurve and can be installed on the antenna connectors or connected by coaxial cable.
Antenna External
Radio
flap connector
1 Lower A, B, C
2 Upper D
Ports
The MSM422 provides two ports.
• Ethernet port: An auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector. The
port supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af.
• Console port: A standard console (serial) port with a DB-9 (female) connector. To
connect to a computer, use a standard (straight-through) serial cable (male-to-female).
For details, see the MSM422 console port description in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx Access
Points Management and Configuration Guide.
Reset button
Press and quickly release the button to reset the MSM422. To reset the MSM422 to factory
defaults, press the button until the status lights blink three times, then release.
Following a reset to factory defaults, the MSM422 starts up in controlled mode.
Note:

About controlled mode and autonomous mode

The MSM422 can operate in one of two modes: controlled (the default) or autonomous.
Switching modes resets all configuration settings to factory defaults.
•
Controlled mode: To become operational, the MSM422 must establish a management
tunnel with an MSM7xx Controller. The controller manages the MSM422 and provides all
configuration settings. Discovery of the controller is automatic if default settings are used
on the MSM422 and the controller, and both devices are on the same subnet. See Working
with controlled APs in the MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration Guide.
• Autonomous mode: Once switched to autonomous mode, the MSM422 operates as a
stand-alone AP. An autonomous MSM422 is configured and managed via its web-based
management tool as described in Initial configuration (autonomous mode) on page 4.
Radio mode
Default Other choices
n (5 GHz) n (2.4 GHz), n/a, n/g, n/b/g, b, b/g, g, a
b/g b, a, a turbo
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Status light behavior in controlled mode
During startup/discovery in controlled mode, the MSM422 status lights provide the following
information:
Status light behavior
Power light blinks once every two seconds.
Power light blinks once per second.
Power light, Info light, and Ethernet light
blink in sequence from left to right.
Power light is on. Info and Ethernet lights
blink alternately until the secure
management tunnel is established.
Power light and Info light blink alternately
and quickly. Ethernet light is off.
Power light and one Radio light blink
slowly. (This will be the light for the radio
on which the local mesh link is being
established.)
Power light and Ethernet light blink slowly.
Once the discovery process is complete, and the MSM422 has established a secure
management tunnel to a controller, the Power light remains on and the Ethernet and Radio
lights blink to indicate the presence of traffic.
Status light behavior in autonomous mode
In autonomous mode, the status lights provide the following information:
Light State
Power Off The MSM422 has no power.
On The MSM422 is powered on and is fully operational.
Blinking The MSM422 is starting up. If the Power light continues to
blink after several minutes, it indicates that the software
failed to load. Reset or power cycle the MSM422. If this
condition persists, contact HP ProCurve Customer Care.
HP ProCurve Networking
Description
The MSM422 is starting up.
The MSM422 is looking for an IP address,
or building the list of VLANs on which to
perform discovery. The management tool
will also respond before discovery.
The MSM422 has obtained an IP address
and is attempting to discover a controller.
The MSM422 has found a controller and is
attempting to establish a secure
management tunnel with it.
The MSM422 has received a discovery
reply from two or more controllers with the
same priority setting. The MSM422 is
unable to connect with either controller
until the priority conflict is resolved.
The MSM422 is attempting to establish a
local mesh link to a master node.
The MSM422 is attempting to establish
wired connectivity.
Description