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Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time
Assigning Basic Settings
• Broadcast SSID in Beacon—Use this setting to allow devices that do not specify an SSID to
associate with the access point.
– Ye s—This is the default setting; it allows devices that do not specify an SSID to associate with
the access point.
– No—Devices must specify an SSID to associate with the access point. With No selected, the
SSID used by the client devices must match exactly the access point’s SSID.
• Role in Radio Network—Click on the button that describes the role of the access point on your
network. Select Access Point (Root) if your access point is connected to the wired LAN. Select
Repeater (Non-Root) if it is not connected to the wired LAN.
• Optimize Radio Network for—Use this setting to select either preconfigured settings for the access
point radio or customized settings for the access point radio.
– Throughput—Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce its
range.
– Range—Maximizes the access point’s range but might reduce throughput.
– Custom—The access point uses settings you enter on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b
Settings page. Clicking Custom takes you to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings
page.
• Aironet Extensions—Enable this setting if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless
LAN.
• SNMP Community—If your network is using SNMP, enter the SNMP Community name provided
by your network administrator and select the attributes of the SNMP data (also provided by your
network administrator).
Step 7 Click Apply to save your settings. If you changed the IP address, you lose your connection to the access
point. Browse to the new IP address to reconnect to the access point.
Your access point is now running but probably requires additional configuring to conform to your
network’s operational and security requirements. Consult the chapters in this manual for the information
you need to complete the configuration.
Note You can restore the access point to its factory defaults by unplugging the power jack and
plugging it back in while holding down the Mode button for a few seconds, or until the Status
LED turns amber.
Default Settings on the Express Setup Page
Table 3-1 lists the default settings for the settings on the Express Setup page.
Table 3-1 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page
Setting Default
System Name ap
Configuration Server Protocol DHCP