Specifications

Wireless AP configuration
Summit WM Getting Started Guide, Software Version 5.172
default method for Wireless AP configuration. The Wireless AP default IP address impacts the first-time
configuration processes for both methods:
● DHCP server – If successful, the Wireless AP is assigned an IP address by the network’s DHCP
server when the Wireless AP is powered on.
● If the DHCP assignment is not successful in the first 60 seconds, the Wireless AP returns to its
default IP address.
● The Wireless AP waits for 30 seconds in default IP address mode before attempting again to
acquire the IP address from the DHCP.
● The process repeats itself until the DHCP assignment is successful, or until an administrator
assigns the Wireless AP an IP address using static configuration.
NOTE
You can telnet the Wireless AP during the 30 seconds the Wireless AP is assigned its default IP address. If a
static IP address is assigned during this period, you must reboot the Wireless AP for the configuration to take
effect.
● Static configuration – Power up the Wireless AP, connect it to a laptop, and then ping its default IP
address.
● If the ping is successful, telnet the Wireless AP within 30 seconds and configure the static IP
address.
If the Wireless AP is not configured within the 30 seconds, it again attempts to get the IP address via
the DHCP assignment.
NOTE
For more information on how to telnet the Wireless AP, see the Summit WM CLI Reference Guide.
NOTE
For more information on Wireless APs default IP address, see the Summit WM User Guide.
Configuring the Wireless APs for the first time
Before you start configuring the Wireless APs, ensure that you have:
● Set-up, installed and configured the Summit WM Controller.
● Installed the Wireless APs at the location indicated by your site survey.
NOTE
• If you are installing the Altitude AP, see the Altitude 350-2i/350-2d AP Installation Guide.
• If you are installing the Outdoor AP, see the Outdoor AP Installation Guide.
• If you are installing the Altitude 802.11n AP, see the Altitude 802.11n AP Installation Guide.
● To configure the Wireless APs for the first time: