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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Getting Started With Access Point Configuration
Getting Started With Access
Point Configuration
2. Type configure to enter global configuration mode, and then type interface
wireless g to access the wireless interface-configuration mode.
3. To set the radio channel through which the access point communicates
with its wireless clients. Use the default setting (auto) to have the access
point automatically select the first available channel. Otherwise, type
channel number, where number can be from 1 to 14, depending on the
wireless regulations specified by your country.
4. To set the primary Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the access point. Type
ssid index 1 to enter SSID interface configuration for the primary SSID
interface. Then type ssid identifier, where identifier can consist of up to 32
alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive.
5. To enable the radio, type end to return to wireless interface-configuration
mode, then type no shutdown to enable the radio interface.
Note All settings are immediately saved and retained on a reboot.
HP ProCurve Access Point 420#configure
Enter configuration commands, one per line.
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(config)#interface wireless g
Enter Wireless configuration commands, one per line.
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(if-wireless-g)#
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(if-wireless-g)#channel 9
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(if-wireless-g)#
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(if-wireless-g)#ssid index 1
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(if-wireless-g-ssid-1)#ssid AP420
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(if-wireless-g-ssid-1)#
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(if-wireless-g-ssid-1)#end
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(if-wireless-g)#no shutdown
HP ProCurve Access Point 420(if-wireless-g)#