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AP User Manual January 2004
Software Release 4.1
7.3.3 Configuration Procedure
This procedure includes both required and optional settings.
Required Steps
Perform the following steps to configure the AP:
Procedure 12: Setting mandatory Configuration page parameters
1. Remove the base cover of the AP. (See Figure 24 on Page 61.)
2. In the powered down state, connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on both the AP
and the computer.
3. Connect a power source to the AP.
RESULT: When power is applied to a Canopy module or the unit is reset on the web-
based interface, the module requires approximately 25 seconds to boot. During this
interval, self-tests and other diagnostics are being performed. See Diagnostic LEDs on
Page 62.
4. Based on the origination source of the sync pulse for this AP, set the Sync Input
parameter. See Sync Input on Page 79.
5. Assign an RF frequency for the module to transmit. See RF Frequency Carrier on Page 79.
6. Assign values for uplink and downlink bandwidth capping. See
• Sustained Uplink Data Rate on Page 81.
• Uplink Burst Allocation on Page 81.
• Sustained Downlink Data Rate on Page 81.
• Downlink Burst Allocation on Page 81.
NOTE: If the AP is in a cluster with other modules, then this parameter must be set
exactly the same on all modules.
7. Assign an IP address to the module for the target network, and assign an appropriate
subnet mask and network gateway. See
• LAN1 Network Interface Configuration, IP Address on Page 87.
• LAN1 Network Interface Configuration, Subnet Mask on Page 87.
• LAN1 Network Interface Configuration, Gateway IP Address on Page 87.
8. Configure the appropriate color code on the AP so that SMs can register. (The SM color
codes must match the AP color code for registration.) See Color Code on Page 81.
9. Configure the maximum range at which the AP can register an SM. See Max Range on
Page 81.
NOTE: If the AP is in a cluster with other modules, then this parameter must be set
exactly the same on all modules.
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