User's Manual

hwc_startup.fm
Configuring the HiPath Wireless Controller
Performing the first time setup of the HiPath Wireless Controller
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March 2008
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3.2 Performing the first time setup of the HiPath Wireless Controller
Before you can connect the HiPath Wireless Controller to the enterprise network,
you must change the IP address of the HiPath Wireless Controller management
port from its factory default to the IP address suitable for your enterprise network.
Access the HiPath Wireless Controller by one of two methods:
• Use a device supporting VT100 emulation, attached to the DB9 serial port
(COM1 port) of the HiPath Wireless Controller via a cross-over (null modem)
cable. Use the Command Line Interface (CLI) commands. For more
information, see the HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and
Convergence Software CLI Reference Guide.
• Use a laptop computer with a Web browser. Connect the supplied cross-over
Ethernet cable between the laptop and management Ethernet port of the
HiPath Wireless Controller. Follow the steps below.
3.2.1 Accessing the HiPath Wireless Controller
1. Statically assign an unused IP address in the 192.168.10.0/24 subnet for the
Ethernet port of the computer. For example, 192.168.10.205.
2. Launch your Web browser (Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher, or
FireFox).
3. In the browser address bar, type the following:
https://192.168.10.1:5825
This launches the HiPath Wireless Assistant. The logon page is displayed.
4. In the User Name box, type your user name. The default is admin.