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Chapter 6: Configuring the Dual-
Band Wireless Access Point
Note: The Access Point is designed to function properly after
using the Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those
who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring.
The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with
the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you'd like to change these
settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the
Web-Based Utility. This chapter explains how to configure the Access Point in
this manner.
Open your web browser and type the
IP Address you entered in the Setup
Wizard. (The default IP address is
192.168.1.250.) (Should you need to
learn what IP Address the Access
Point presently uses, run the Setup
Wizard again. It will scan the Access
Point and give you its IP Address.)
Press the Enter key and the follow-
ing screen, shown in Figure 6-1, will
appear. Leave the User Name field
blank. The first time you open the
Web-Based Utility, use the default
password admin. You can set a new
password from the Password tab.
The Setup Tab
The first screen that appears, shown in Figure 6-2, is the "Setup" tab. This
allows you to change the Access Point's general settings. Change these settings
as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel
to cancel your changes. If you require online help, click the Help button.
•
Firmware. This will display the Access Point's current firmware version.
Firmware can be upgraded from the Help tab.
•
Access Point Name. You may assign any name to the Access Point.
Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing
multiple access points on the same network. Verify this is the name you
wish to use and click the Apply button to set it.
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Figure 6-1
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
•
Static IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. (The
default IP address is 192.168.1.250. As this is a private IP address, there is
no need to purchase a separate IP address from your service provider.)
Verify the address and click the Apply button to save changes.
•
Subnet Mask. The Access Point's Subnet Mask (or IP Mask) must be the
same as your Ethernet (wired) network. Verify this is correct and click the
Apply button to set it.
Figure 6-2
The following entries are for both 5GHz/802.11a and 2.4GHz/802.11b:
• SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wire-
less network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless
network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric char-
acters, which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the
same for all points in your wireless network.
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