Configure Your Computer - HP MSM320-R Quick Start Manual

MSM320-R Access Point Quickstart
In autonomous mode, the MSM320-R is managed via its web-based management tool using
at least Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 or Mozilla Firefox 3.x.
Wireless Security
Caution:
For initial configuration convenience, a factory-default MSM320-R 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 MSM320-R 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 MSM320-R
1. Connect the cables:
• If using a PoE switch, use standard Ethernet cables to connect your computer and the
MSM422 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
MSM320-R to the data and power out port of the PoE injector.
2. Power on the MSM320-R by powering on the PoE switch or injector.
Wait approximately a minute for the MSM320-R to initialize before proceeding to the
next step.
C. Switch the MSM320-R to autonomous mode
A factory-default MSM320-R is assumed.
Note:
1. In a web browser, enter the address: https://192.168.1.1. If a security certificate prompt
does not appear, click the Refresh button in the browser until it does.
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
to the management tool. The security warning will not appear again unless you change
the IP address of the MSM320-R.
3. On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password and then select
Login. The MSM320-R management tool home page opens.
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4. Select Switch to Autonomous Mode and confirm the change. The MSM320-R 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.
D. Log in
1. Wait until the login page appears, then specify admin for both Username and
Password. Select Login.
2. On the License Agreement page, read the agreement and select Accept License
Agreement.
3.
The registration page appears. It is recommended that you register later by selecting
Maintenance > Registration.
4. If a Country prompt appears, select the country in which the MSM320-R will operate.
The correct country must be selected. See Country of use on page 2.
Caution:
5. At the password prompt it is recommended that you change the default password and
select Save. Passwords must be at least six characters long and include four different
characters.
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:
E. Assigning an IP address to the MSM320-R
By default the MSM320-R operates as a DHCP client. This means that if the network has a
DHCP server, the MSM320-R will automatically receive a new IP address in place of its
default address of 192.168.1.1 upon connecting to the network. Use one of the following
methods to assign an IP address to the MSM320-R:
• Pre-configure the DHCP server to assign a specific IP address to the MSM320-R. To do
this you need to specify the MSM320-R Ethernet MAC address and a reserved IP
address on the DHCP server. The MSM320-R Ethernet MAC address is printed on the
MSM320-R label identified as Ethernet Base MAC, and listed on the management tool
Home page as Ethernet base MAC address.
• Let the DHCP server automatically assign an IP address. By default, the DHCP server
will assign an IP address once the MSM320-R connects to the network. Once the DHCP
server has assigned the MSM320-R an IP address, you can then find the IP address of
the MSM320-R by looking for its Ethernet base MAC address in the DHCP server log.
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