Set The Access Point's Ip Address; Configure Network Names For The Wireless Interfaces - Proxim Orinoco AP-2500 User Manual

Installation & Basic Configuration

Set the Access Point's IP Address

You should have already assigned the Access Point an IP address using ScanTool (see
the CLI (see Using the Command Line
Access Point's IP address:
1. Click Configure > Network.
2. Set the IP Address Assignment Type (Dynamic or Static).
NOTE: For best results, Proxim recommends that you assign the AP-2500 a static public IP address that is routable
on the Internet. If you use a dynamic IP address, some of the Public Space features may not work properly if
the IP address changes at a later date.
3. If you set the IP Address Assignment Type to Static, enter the following information in the fields provided:
• Network IP Address
• Network Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway IP Address
NOTE: The AP's Subnet Mask needs to match the Subnet Mask of your network.
4. Click OK when finished. The AP-2500 unit will need to be rebooted for the changes to take effect.
Figure 2-20 Network IP Configuration

Configure Network Names for the Wireless Interfaces

During boot-up, the AP automatically detects the number and type of radio cards installed and updates the wireless
configuration parameters accordingly. Many of the wireless settings can be left at their default value.
However, you may want to change the Network Name for each wireless interface. By default, Slot A's Network Name
is "My Wireless Network A" and Slot B's Network Name is "My Wireless Network B".
1. Click Configure > Interfaces > Wireless-A (slot A) or Wireless-B (slot B) to view the Wireless configuration
options for the installed card.
2. Enter a Network Name (between 1 and 31 characters) in the Network Name (SSID) field.
• The Network Name is also known as the Service Set ID (SSID).
3. Click OK.
A wireless client must have either the same Network Name as the AP or a Network Name of "any" to communicate
with an AP.
Interface). However, follow these steps if you want to change the
Initialization (ScanTool)) or
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