Installation Manual

3 Initial configuration
This chapter describes how to configure a factory-default HP 501. The sample configuration links
a wired computer to a private network through a wireless connection to an AP. For instructions on
how to configure other scenarios, see the HP 501 802.11ac Wireless Client Bridge Configuration
and Administration Guide.
Figure 5 Simple scenario
Private networkAPHP 501Wired computer
NOTE: Follow the procedures in the order listed.
Configure your computer
1. Disconnect your computer LAN port.
2. Configure your computer using the following settings:
a. Static IP address in the range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.
b. Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.
c. Default gateway as 192.168.1.1.
d. DNS server as 192.168.1.1.
3. Disable any wireless connection on your computer.
NOTE: Do not power on the HP 501 until directed.
Connect the cables and power on the HP 501
The HP 501 can be powered by:
• A 10/100 or 10/100/1000 PoE-enabled switch. Various PoE-enabled switches are available
from HP.
• An HP 1-Port Power Injector (J9407B).
• An HP AC/DC Power Adapter (J9405B).
NOTE: If the HP 501 is powered by a user-supplied PoE power injector, use only a
gigabit-compatible power injector. Although 10/100 PoE-enabled switches are compatible, PoE
injectors designed for 10/100 networks only are not compatible with the HP 501.
1. Connect the cables:
• If using a PoE switch, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer and the HP 501 to
an unused factory-default PoE switch port.
• If using a PoE injector, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer to the data-in port
of the PoE injector and the HP 501 to the data and power-out port of the PoE injector.
• If using an AC/DC adapter, connect it to the power connector on the HP 501.
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