User's Manual

Basic AP-5131 Configuration
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4. Reset the AP-5131. An AP-5131 can be reset by removing and re-inserting the LAN cable or
removing and re-inserting the power cable.
As the AP-5131 is re-booting, a “Press esc key to run boot firmware” message displays.
5. Quickly press <ESC>.
If the <ESC> key is pressed within three seconds a boot> prompt displays.
6. Type the following at the boot prompt:
passwd default
7. Reset the AP-5131 by typing the following at the boot prompt:
reset system
When the AP-5131 re-boots again, the password will return to its default value of “symbol.”
You can now access the AP-5131.
4.1 Configuring “Basic” Device Settings
Configure a set of minimum required device settings within the AP-5131 Quick Setup screen. The
values defined within the Quick Setup screen are also configurable in numerous other locations
within the AP-5131 menu tree. When you change the settings in the Quick Setup screen, the values
also change within the screen where these parameters also exist. Additionally, if the values are
updated in these other screens, the values initially set within the Quick Setup screen will be updated.
To define a basic AP-5131 configuration:
CAUTION If the <ESC> key is not pressed within three seconds after the “Press
esc key to run boot firmware” message displays, the AP-5131 will
continue to boot.
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