Allied Telesis AT-WA7400/NA - Manual (Page 37)

AT-WA7400 Management Software User’s Guide
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Configuring the Basic Settings and Starting the Wireless Network
Provide a minimal set of configuration information by defining the basic
settings for your wireless network. These settings are all available on the
Basic Settings page in the AT-WA7400 management software, and are
categorized into steps 1-4 on the web page.
Configuring the
Basic Settings
To configure initial settings, perform the following procedure:
1. In the Review Description of this Access Point section, configure the
following parameters as necessary:
IP Address
The IP address assigned to this access point. You cannot edit this field
because the IP address is already assigned (either through DHCP or
statically through the Ethernet (wired)) settings as described in
“Enabling or Disabling Guest Access” on page 90.
MAC Address
Shows the
MAC address of the access point.
A MAC address is a permanent, unique hardware address for any
device that represents an interface to the network. The MAC address
is assigned by the manufacturer. You cannot change the MAC
address. It is provided here for informational purposes as a unique
identifier for an interface.
The address shown here is the MAC address for the bridge ( br0 ). This
is the address by which the access point is known externally to other
networks.
Firmware Version
Version information about the firmware currently installed on the
access point.
As new versions of the firmware become available, you can upgrade
the firmware on your access points to take advantages of new features
and enhancements.
For instructions on how to upgrade the firmware, see “Upgrading the
Firmware” on page 207.
Location
Specify a location description for this access point.
2. In the Provide Network Settings section, configure the following
parameters as necessary:
Current Password
As an immediate first step in securing your wireless network, Allied