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Chapter 2 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time
Assigning Basic Settings
• Configuration Server Protocol—Click on the button that matches the network’s method of IP
address assignment.
– DHCP—IP addresses are automatically assigned by your network’s DHCP server.
– Static IP—The access point uses a static IP address that you enter in the IP address field.
• IP Address—Use this setting to assign or change the access point’s IP address. If DHCP is enabled
for your network, leave this field blank.
Note If the access point’s IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using the
web-browser interface or a Telnet session over the wired LAN, you lose your connection to the
access point. If you lose your connection, reconnect to the access point using its new IP address.
Follow the steps in the “Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings” section on page 2-2 if
you need to start over.
• IP Subnet Mask—Enter the IP subnet mask provided by your network administrator so the IP
address can be recognized on the LAN. If DHCP is enabled, leave this field blank.
• Default Gateway—Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your network administrator.
If DHCP is enabled, leave this field blank.
• 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 1100 and 1200 series access points to 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.