Installation; Configure Your Computer; Initial Configuration (Autonomous Mode) - HP MSM310 Quick Start Manual

MSM310 Access Point Quickstart
External Antennas: When using an external antenna, depending on the
Caution:
country of use, the antenna selected, and your radio settings, it may be
mandatory to reduce the radio transmission power level to maintain
regulatory compliance. For specific power limits for your country, consult the
Antenna Power-Level Setting Guide available on the HP ProCurve manuals
page for the MSM3xx/4xx Access Points at
www.hp.com/go/procurve/manuals.
To set the radio transmission power level, for controlled access points see Transmit power
control in the MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration Guide. For autonomous
access points, see Transmit power control in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx Access Points
Management and Configuration Guide.
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 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.
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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 7/8 or Firefox 3.x.
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 Vista, use Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network
Connections > Local Area Connection, right-click Properties then select Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties.
2. Disable any wireless connection on your computer.
B. Connect the cables and power on the MSM310
1. Connect the cables:
• If using a PoE switch, use standard Ethernet cables to connect your computer and the
MSM310 to an unused factory-default PoE switch.
• If using a PoE injector, use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect your computer to
the data in port of the PoE injector and a standard Ethernet cable to connect the
MSM310 to the data and power out port of the PoE injector.
• If you are using a power supply, use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect your
computer to the MSM310 Ethernet port.
2. Power on the MSM310:
• If using a PoE switch or injector, power it on.
• If using a power supply, connect it to the MSM310 then power on the supply.
Initially, the MSM310 power light will blink once every two seconds. Wait approximately
a minute until it begins blinking once per second before proceeding to the next step.
C. Switch the MSM310 to autonomous mode
A factory-default MSM310 is assumed.
Note:
1. In a Web browser enter the address: https://192.168.1.1.
2. A security certificate warning is displayed the first time you connect to the management
tool. This is normal. Select whatever option is needed in your Web browser to continue
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