You must assign the Access Point a Network Name before wireless users can
communicate with it. The clients also need the same Network Name. This is not the same
as the System Name, which applies only to the Access Point. The network administrator
typically provides the Network Name.

AP’s IP Address

If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, then you need to assign the
Access Point an IP address that is valid on your network.

HTTP Password

Each Access Point requires a read/write password to access the web interface. The default
password is “public”.

CLI Password

Each Access Point requires a read/write password to access the CLI interface. The default
password is “public”.

SNMP Read Password

Each Access Point requires a password to allow get requests from an SNMP manager.
The default password is “public”.

SNMP Read-Write Password

Each Access Point requires a password to allow get and set requests from an SNMP
manager. The default password is “public”.

SNMPv3 Authentication Password

If Secure Management is enabled, each Access Point requires a password for sending
authenticated SNMPv3 messages. The default password is “public”.

SNMPv3 Privacy Password

If Secure Management is enabled, each Access Point requires a password when sending
encrypted SNMPv3 data. The default password is “public”.

Security Settings

You need to determine what security features you will enable on the Access Point.

Authentication Method

A primary authentication server may be configured; a back-up authentication server is
optional. The network administrator typically provides this information.

Authentication Server Shared Secret

This is a password shared between the Access Point and the RADIUS authentication
server (so both passwords must be the same), and is typically provided by the network
administrator.

Authentication Server Authentication Port

This is a port number (default is 1812) and is typically provided by the network
administrator.

Client IP Address Pool Allocation Scheme

The Access Point can automatically provide IP addresses to clients as they sign on. The
network administrator typically provides the IP Pool range.

DNS Server IP Address

The network administrator typically provides this IP Address.

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