User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420
- Installing the Access Point 420
- Included Parts
- Installation Procedures
- Summary
- Installation Precautions:
- 1. Prepare the Installation Site
- 2. Verify the Access Point Passes the Self Test
- 3. Mount the Access Point
- 4. Connect the Access Point to a Power Source
- 5. Connect the Network Cable
- 6. Position the Antennas on the Access Point
- 7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Access Point 420
- Sample Network Topologies
- Getting Started With Access Point Configuration
- Using an External Antenna with the Access Point 420
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Access Point Port and Network Cables
- Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
- Recycle Statements
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420
Access Point Features
Introducing the ProCurve
Wireless Access Point 420
■ support for up to 64 IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLANs (as specified for each
client in the RADIUS server) so that wireless clients can join the appro-
priate logical grouping for the network user’s needs
■ RADIUS Accounting for logging user activity on the network
■ support for many advanced features to enhance network performance—
for a description, see the Management and Configuration Guide, which
is on the Documentation CD-ROM that is included with your access point.
■ download of new access point software for product enhancements or
software updates
■ upload and download of access point configuration files in a binary or
readable text format
■ dual flash images – enables auto-recovery upon unsuccessful download