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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Using an External Antenna with the Access Point 420
Installation Procedures
Using an External Antenna
with the Access Point 420
Setting the Antenna Mode Using the Web Interface
1. Select the Configuration tab.
2. Click the [
Port/Radio Settings] button.
3. Scroll down to the External Antennas section at the bottom of the page.
4. From the Antenna Mode drop-down menu, select Diversity or Single for the
type of antenna attached to the access point.
5. Click the
[Apply Changes] button.
Setting Transmit Power Limits Using the CLI
1. Type configure to enter global configuration mode.
HP420#configure
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with
CTRL/Z
HP420(config)#
2. Type interface wireless g to enter interface configuration mode.
HP420(config)#interface wireless g
Enter Wireless configuration commands, one per line.
HP420(if-wireless g)#
Antenna Mode selection;
Diversity or Single.