Specifications

Configuring APs in an Infrastructure Network
5-4
Using the AP Manager
Refer to Table 5-1 for a description of the parameters used in this procedure.
1. If you are currently managing APs with the AP Manager, determine if the new AP
belongs to an existing group. Refer to RoamAbout AP Manager on page 4-2 for a
description of configuration groups.
File
→Open (adds the AP to an existing group)
File
→New (starts a new group)
2. Click on Setup/Add New AP.
3. If the AP has been assigned an IP address, click on No when asked if you need to load
an IP address on the AP. If the AP does not have an IP address, click on Yes.
4. Enter a new IP address or the AP’s existing IP address and other network parameters
as prompted.
You may need to wait a few minutes for the IP address to load. Afterwards, the AP
Manager displays the Identification and Wireless Parameter dialog boxes.
5. Identification: Enter information that will help administrators identify the AP.
6. Wireless Parameters: Enter the wireless parameters for your wireless network. If
your wireless network requires additional settings, click on the Advanced button.
7. Click on OK.
8. To implement your changes:
R2: Select Reset from the main window. Select Reset Slot x, where x is the slot (1 or
2) you configured.
AP 2000: Select Reset from the main window. Select Reset with Current Settings.
Allow approximately one minute for the AP to reset and complete its self-test.
9. Repeat this procedure to add additional APs to this or other configuration groups.
When configuring wireless clients, enter the Wireless network name especially if Secure
Access is enabled.