Configure Your Computer; Connect The Cables And Power On The Ap - HP 560 Quick Start Manual

HP 560 Wireless 802.11ac Access Point Quickstart
The remainder of this Quickstart does not apply to controller-managed
Note:
APs.
Using the AP in autonomous mode
In autonomous mode, the AP operates as a standalone device. You configure
and manage an autonomous AP by using its web-based management tool, as
described in this section.
The management tool is organized with menus and sub-menus. Instructions for
making menu selections, such as "select
to select the Wireless menu and then the Local mesh sub-menu, as follows:
AP status LED states in autonomous mode
LED State
Off
Power/
Flashing
System OK
On
Off
Ethernet
Flashing
Radio Flashing
This procedure describes how to set a factory-default AP to autonomous
mode, and then perform its initial configuration that enables you to establish a
wireless connection through the AP to the Internet.
In autonomous mode, the AP is managed via its web-based management tool
using Microsoft Internet Explorer 9+ or Mozilla Firefox 15+.
Wireless protection: A factory-default AP that has been switched
Caution:
to autonomous mode has wireless protection options disabled. HP
recommends that you follow the procedure in Configure basic wireless
protection on page 7. See also Wireless protection in the HP MSM APs
Configuration Guide.
Wireless > Local mesh " instruct you
Description
The AP has no power.
The AP is starting up. A Power LED that
continues to flash after several minutes
indicates that the software failed to load.
Reset or power cycle the AP. If this condition
persists, contact HP customer support.
The AP is fully operational.
The port is not connected or there is no
activity.
The port is transmitting or receiving data.
The radio is transmitting or receiving data.
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Do not power on the AP until directed.
Note:
A. Configure your computer
1.
Disconnect your computer LAN port and configure it to use the static IP
192.168.1.2 and the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 . Set the
address
default gateway to
2.
Disable any wireless connection on your computer.
B. Connect the cables and power on the AP
1.
Connect the cables:
• If using a PoE switch, use Ethernet cables to connect your
Main-menu
computer and the AP to an unused factory-default PoE switch.
Sub-menu
• If using a PoE injector, use Ethernet cables to connect your
computer to the data in port of the PoE injector and the AP to the
data and power out port of the PoE injector.
2.
Power on the AP by powering on the PoE switch or injector.
Initially, the AP power LED flashes once every two seconds. Wait
approximately a minute until it begins flashing once per second before
proceeding to the next step.
C. Switch the AP to autonomous mode
A factory-default AP is assumed.
Note:
1.
In a web browser, enter the address:
2.
A security certificate warning is displayed the first time you connect to the
management tool. This is expected behavior. Select whatever option is
needed in your web browser to continue to the management tool.
3. On the Login page, specify
and then select
4. Switch to Autonomous Mode and confirm the change. The AP
Select
restarts in autonomous mode.
To avoid a delay after switching modes, clear the ARP (address
Note:
resolution protocol) cache on your computer. In Windows for
example, from the
arp -d, and then select
D. Log in
1. Wait until the Power LED is on solid.
Using the AP in autonomous mode
192.168.1.1 and DNS server to 192.168.1.1 .
https://192.168.1.1 .
admin for both Username and Password,
Login . The AP management tool home page opens.
Windows Start menu, select Run and enter
OK .