User guide

Basic Network Configuration
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4. Create a back-up file of the new configuration settings (optional but
recommended).
Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each of the Base Stations that you wish to install.
Step 1 - Installing the Base Station
For installation instructions of the Base Station hardware, please refer to the
documentation that was included with the Base Station.
Step 2 - Connecting to the Base Station
To connect to the Base Station, you need to address each Base Station via its IP
address.
! If your network includes a BOOTP or DHCP server, the IP address will be
assigned automatically (refer to BOOTP and DHCP on page 8-23 for more
information about BOOTP/DHCP).
! In situations where no IP addresses are assigned automatically, the IP
address will be 153.69.254.254.
You must change this factory-set IP address (153.69.254.254) upon first
configuration.
To connect to the Base Station proceed as follows:
1. Start the AP Manager program.
2. Select the Base Station that you wish to configure from the list or enter the
IP address in the field
Enter the IP address for a specific Base Station.
! A new Base Station is marked with a special icon.
! This list will display all Base Stations located on the same IP subnet as
your management station (see also Modifying the Configuration on
page 8-21).