Specifications

Configuring the AP for Point-to-Multipoint
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Configuring the AP for Point-to-Multipoint
You can configure up to seven APs in a point-to-multipoint configuration. At least one AP
must be configured as a Central AP. The other APs are configured as endpoint APs, as
described in Point-to-Multipoint on page 1-10. After performing the procedure in this
section, refer to the other sections in this chapter to configure features such as filters,
VLANs, and CDP. Refer to Chapter 6 to configure the security features.
Parameters Used
Table 5-3 describes the settings used in a point-to-point network.
Table 5-3: Parameters Used in a Point-to-Multipoint Network
Parameter Description
IP Address If the AP has been configured with an IP address, you need to know that IP address.
Otherwise, you need the following:
• The AP wired MAC address, which is printed on the front of the Access Point
2000 and on the side of the RoamAbout R2.
• Valid, unused IP address.
Subnet Mask If necessary, enter the subnet mask based on your network configuration.
Default Gateway If appropriate, enter the IP address of the default gateway.
SNMP read/write
community name
Default is public. If you do not enter the correct community name, you cannot
modify the AP or add it to an AP Manager group.
SNMPv3
Authentication and
Privacy Passwords
RoamAbout R2 only. The default for both is password.
Wireless MAC
address
The wireless MAC address is NOT the same as the wired MAC address printed on
the AP. Perform one of the following to see the wireless MAC address:
• AP Manager: Select each AP from the Managed List field and click on the
Hardware button.
• AP 2000 console port: Show Current Settings from the Installation Menu.
• R2 console port: Current Configuration from the Main Menu.
• Back of the PC Card used in the AP. The MAC address of the PC Card is the
AP’s wireless MAC address.
Remote Wireless
MAC Address
Central AP: Enter the wireless MAC addresses of the other APs. Any unused fields
must be null (contain no characters).
Endpoint APs: Enter the wireless MAC address of the Central AP.
Identification Includes a unique name for the AP, its location, and the name of the person
responsible for the AP. Only available with the AP Manager and web interface.