Madge Networks 802.11b - Manual (Page 4)

Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Features .......................................................................................................................................... 1
2 First-Time Installation and Configuration ............................................................................................. 2
2.1 Powering up the AP........................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Mounting the AP on a Wall............................................................................................................ 2
2.3 Preparing for Configuration ........................................................................................................... 3
2.3.1 Connecting the Managing Computer and the Advanced AP .................................................. 3
2.3.2 Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer.................................................... 3
2.4 Configuring the Advanced AP ....................................................................................................... 4
2.4.1 Entering the User Name and Password................................................................................... 4
2.4.2 Step 1: Configure TCP/IP Settings ......................................................................................... 5
2.4.3 Step 2: Configure IEEE 802.11 Settings................................................................................. 6
2.4.4 Step 3: Review and Apply Settings......................................................................................... 6
2.5 Deploying the Advanced AP.......................................................................................................... 7
2.6 Setting up Client Computers .......................................................................................................... 7
2.6.1 Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings .......................................................................... 7
2.6.2 Configuring TCP/IP-Related Settings..................................................................................... 7
2.7 Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers ............................................................. 7
2.7.1 Checking if the IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings Work........................................................... 7
2.7.2 Checking if the TCP/IP-Related Settings Work ..................................................................... 8
3 Using the Web-Based Network Manager .............................................................................................. 9
3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 General
Operations....................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Changing Password............................................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Upgrading Firmware ............................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings .......................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Addressing ............................................................................................................................ 12
3.4 Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings ............................................................................... 13
3.4.1 Communication..................................................................................................................... 13
3.4.2 Security ................................................................................................................................. 13
3.4.3 IEEE
802.1x/RADIUS .......................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Configuring Advanced Settings ................................................................................................... 16
3.5.1 Management.......................................................................................................................... 16
4 The Wireless Network Manager.......................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Installing the Wireless Network Manager.................................................................................... 16
4.2 Using the Wireless Network Manager ......................................................................................... 18
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................................. 20
A-1: Default Settings............................................................................................................................... 20
A-2: LED Definitions.............................................................................................................................. 20
Appendix B: Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 21
B-1: Wireless Settings Problems............................................................................................................. 21
B-2: TCP/IP Settings Problems............................................................................................................... 21
B-3: Other Problems................................................................................................................................ 23
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