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3.
On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password and then select Login.
The AP management tool home page opens.
4.
Select Switch to Autonomous Mode and confirm the change. The AP restarts in autonomous
mode.
NOTE:
cache on your computer. In Windows for example, from the Windows Start menu, select Run
and enter "arp -d" (without the quotes). Select OK.
Table 1 Status LED behavior in autonomous mode
LED
Power
Ethernet
Radio
Logging in
1.
Wait until the Power LED stops blinking and remains on.
2.
On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password and then select Login.
3.
Click through the other prompts for License and Registration.
4.
In some regions, a Country prompt appears. Select the country in which the AP will operate.
CAUTION:
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5.
At the password prompt HP recommends that you change the default password and select
Save. Passwords must be at least six characters long and include four different characters. If
you forget this password, you will have to reset the AP to factory defaults to regain access.
The management tool is organized with menus and sub-menus. Instructions for making menu
selections, such as "select Wireless > Local mesh," instruct you to select the Wireless menu
and then the Local mesh sub-menu, as follows:
Figure 12 Selecting Wireless > Local mesh
Configuring basic wireless protection
HP recommends that you at least configure basic wireless protection. See "Wireless protection"
in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx APs Configuration Guide. To configure basic WPA protection:
1.
Select VSC > HP and then enable Wireless protection and set it to WPA.
2.
Under Mode, select WPA or WPA2, then under Key source, select Preshared key and specify
a key of at least 20 characters.
3.
Select Save.
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Initially configuring (autonomous mode)
To avoid a delay after switching modes, clear the ARP (address resolution protocol)
Status
Description
Off
The AP has no power.
Blinking
The AP is starting up. If the Power LED continues to blink after several minutes, it
indicates that the software failed to load. Reset or power cycle the AP. If this
condition persists, contact HP customer support.
On
The AP is fully operational.
Off
The port is not connected or there is no activity.
Blinking
The port is transmitting or receiving data.
Blinking
The radio is transmitting or receiving data.
The correct country must be selected. See
5).
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