HP ProCurve 520wl Wireless Access Point - Manual (Page 34)

Getting Started
3. Set IP Address Type to Static.
4. Enter a static IP Address for the AP in the field provided. You must assign the unit a unique address that
is valid on your IP subnet. Contact your network administrator if you need assistance selecting an IP
address for the unit.
5. Enter your network’s Subnet Mask in the field provided.
6. Enter your network’s Gateway IP Address in the field provided.
7. Enter the SNMP Read/Write password in the Read/Write Password field (for new units, the default
SNMP Read/Write password is “public”).
NOTE
The TFTP Server IP Address and Image File Name fields are only available if ScanTool detects that the AP
does not have a valid software image installed. See
Client Connection Problems .
8. Click OK to save your changes.
— Result: The Access Point will reboot automatically and any changes you made will take effect.
9. When prompted, click OK a second time to return to the Scan List screen.
10. Click Cancel to close the ScanTool.
11. Proceed to
Setup Wizard for information on how to access the HTTP interface.
Logging into the HTTP Interface
Once the AP has a valid IP Address and an Ethernet connection, you may use your web browser to monitor network
statistics.
The Command Line Interface (CLI) also provides a method for viewing network statistics using Telnet or a serial
connection. This section covers only use of the HTTP interface. For more information about viewing network statistics
with the CLI, refer to
Command Line Interface (CLI) .
Follow these steps to monitor an AP’s operating statistics using the HTTP interface:
1. Open a Web browser on a network computer.
NOTE
The HTTP interface supports the following Web browser:
•
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later
• Netscape 6.1 or later
2. If necessary, disable the Internet proxy settings. For Internet Explorer users, follow these steps:
– Select Tools > Internet Options....
– Click the Connections tab.
– Click LAN Settings....
– If necessary, remove the check mark from the Use a proxy server box.
– Click OK twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer.
3. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter.
– Result: The AP Enter Network Password screen appears.
4. Enter the HTTP password in the Password field and click OK. Leave the User Name field blank. (By default, the
HTTP password is “public”).
–
Result: The System Status screen appears.
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