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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3.2.1.1 Changing the administrator password
It is recommended to change your default administrator password once your
system is installed.
To change the administrator password:
1. From the main menu, click Wireless Controller Configuration. The HiPath
Wireless Controller Configuration page is displayed.
2. In the left pane, click Management Users.
3. In the user_admin table, click admin.
4. In the Modify User Password box, type the new administrator password.
5. In the Modify User Confirm Password box, type the new administrator
password again.
6. Click Change Password.
3.2.2 Connecting the HiPath Wireless Controller to
your enterprise network
Once you have modified the management port configuration settings, the next
step is to connect the HiPath Wireless Controller to your enterprise network.
To connect the HiPath Wireless Controller to your enterprise network:
1. Disconnect your computer from the HiPath Wireless Controller management
port.
2. Connect the HiPath Wireless Controller management port to the enterprise
Ethernet LAN. The HiPath Wireless Controller resets automatically.
3. Log on to the HiPath Wireless Assistant. The system is visible to the
enterprise network.
3.2.3 Applying the product license key
To ensure all available system functionality is enabled, your product license key
must be applied.
To apply the product license key:
1. From the main menu, click Wireless Controller Configuration. The HiPath
Wireless Controller Configuration page is displayed.
2. In the left pane, click Software Maintenance.
3. Click the HWC Product Keys tab.