User Manual

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Chapter 4: Configuring the 2480AA AP
Overview
The Telex 2480AA AP is shipped with default (factory-set) values for certain network settings.
You will need to change these settings at the Access Point location to match those of your ISP
or IS Department.
To do this requires 3 main steps:
1. Change your computer network settings to match the default network settings in the 2480AA
AP so your computer can communicate with the AP configuration software.
2. Using a standard web browser (Internet Explorer 5.5 or later, Netscape 7.0 or later), change
the 2480AA AP wireless network settings from the default values to the values of your ISP
or IS Dept.
3. If necessary, change the network settings on the AP and computer to match other devices on
a wired network connected to the computer.
If you do not know how to enable and change network setting on your PC, contact your
network service provider (ISP or IS Dept.) support desk or a qualified PC technician for
assistance.
If your network service provider has not already provided you with specific network settings to
use, contact them now and ask for the following:
1. The IP Address assigned to your AP:
2. The corresponding Subnet Mask:
3. The corresponding Default Gateway:
4. The SSID, AP name, transmission rate and radio channel:
We recommend using static IP addresses for all AP’s. However, if your network uses DHCP to
assign IP addresses automatically to the AP, you will not need the IP address, Subnet Mask or
Default Gateway. Select the DHCP option from the 2480AA AP IP Address Mode on the IP
Network screen to allow the AP to obtain an IP address automatically.
The AP name is used with the Telex Locator software for use in upgrading firmware.