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... Reset Button 19 Configuring the Access Point by using the Getting Started Page 20 Access Point Configuration 20 Access Point Management Page 21 Wireless Configuration Page 21 Wireless Client Requirements 21 Verifying the Installation 23 Configuring Security on the Wireless Access Point 24 Chapter 2: Status 26 Device Information 27 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide i
... Reset Button 19 Configuring the Access Point by using the Getting Started Page 20 Access Point Configuration 20 Access Point Management Page 21 Wireless Configuration Page 21 Wireless Client Requirements 21 Verifying the Installation 23 Configuring Security on the Wireless Access Point 24 Chapter 2: Status 26 Device Information 27 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide i
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...List of Known Access Points Chapter 3: Setup LAN Settings Configuring 802.1X Authentication Enabling the Network Time Protocol Chapter 4: Wireless Modifying Wireless Radio Settings Modifying Virtual Access Point Settings Security (Mode...) Client Connection Control Configuring a MAC Filter and Station List on the Access Point Configuring MAC Authentication on the ... Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) Chapter 5: SNMP Configuring SNMP on the Access Point Configuring SNMP Views 28 29 29 29 32 34 34 39 40 40 ...
...List of Known Access Points Chapter 3: Setup LAN Settings Configuring 802.1X Authentication Enabling the Network Time Protocol Chapter 4: Wireless Modifying Wireless Radio Settings Modifying Virtual Access Point Settings Security (Mode...) Client Connection Control Configuring a MAC Filter and Station List on the Access Point Configuring MAC Authentication on the ... Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) Chapter 5: SNMP Configuring SNMP on the Access Point Configuring SNMP Views 28 29 29 29 32 34 34 39 40 40 ...
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...File Restoring the Current Configuration by using TFTP Restoring the Current Configuration by Using HTTP Rebooting the Access Point Software Upgrade Upgrading the Software by using TFTP Upgrading the Software by Using HTTP Event Logs ...Access Points Managing Access Points in the Cluster Clustering Single and Dual Radio Access Points Viewing and Configuring Cluster Members Removing an Access Point from the Cluster Adding an Access Point to a Cluster Navigating to Configuration Information for a Specific Access Point 136 136 137 137 140 140 141 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point...
...File Restoring the Current Configuration by using TFTP Restoring the Current Configuration by Using HTTP Rebooting the Access Point Software Upgrade Upgrading the Software by using TFTP Upgrading the Software by Using HTTP Event Logs ...Access Points Managing Access Points in the Cluster Clustering Single and Dual Radio Access Points Viewing and Configuring Cluster Members Removing an Access Point from the Cluster Adding an Access Point to a Cluster Navigating to Configuration Information for a Specific Access Point 136 136 137 137 140 140 141 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point...
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... Configuration Using SNMP Configuring the Wireless Distribution System WDS Configuration from the Web Interface WDS Configuration Using SNMP Clustering Access Points Clustering APs by Using the Web Interface Clustering Access Points by Using SNMP Appendix A:Default Settings Appendix B:Where to Go From Here 141 142 144 145 146 147 ...148 149 150 154 156 157 158 159 160 160 162 162 163 164 165 165 167 168 172 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick ...
... Configuration Using SNMP Configuring the Wireless Distribution System WDS Configuration from the Web Interface WDS Configuration Using SNMP Clustering Access Points Clustering APs by Using the Web Interface Clustering Access Points by Using SNMP Appendix A:Default Settings Appendix B:Where to Go From Here 141 142 144 145 146 147 ...148 149 150 154 156 157 158 159 160 160 162 162 163 164 165 165 167 168 172 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick ...
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...AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration Guide 3 Audience This guide is intended for System Administrators that can adversely affect network connectivity, security, and so forth. Preface Preface This guide describes setup, configuration, administration and maintenance for configuring and operating a network by using Cisco... should also have basic knowledge of settings, events, or procedures that are responsible for the Cisco® AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point on a wireless network. NOTE A note provides more information about critical aspects of...
...AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration Guide 3 Audience This guide is intended for System Administrators that can adversely affect network connectivity, security, and so forth. Preface Preface This guide describes setup, configuration, administration and maintenance for configuring and operating a network by using Cisco... should also have basic knowledge of settings, events, or procedures that are responsible for the Cisco® AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point on a wireless network. NOTE A note provides more information about critical aspects of...
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...] Indicates an optional fixed parameter. [< >] Angle brackets within square brackets [] Indicates an optional variable. {} curly braces | Vertical bars [{}] Braces within an optional element. AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration Guide 4 Separates the mutually exclusive choices. Indicate a choice within square brackets {choice1 | choice2} choice1 | choice2 [{choice1 | choice2}] Indicates that you must enter...
...] Indicates an optional fixed parameter. [< >] Angle brackets within square brackets [] Indicates an optional variable. {} curly braces | Vertical bars [{}] Braces within an optional element. AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration Guide 4 Separates the mutually exclusive choices. Indicate a choice within square brackets {choice1 | choice2} choice1 | choice2 [{choice1 | choice2}] Indicates that you must enter...
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... pages provides information about the settings on the current page, click the Help link on the Access Point Configuration Utility. For information about all fields and features available from the Access Point Configuration Utility. AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration Guide 5 Preface Online Help, Supported Browsers, and Limitations Online help is a subset of a page. The...
... pages provides information about the settings on the current page, click the Help link on the Access Point Configuration Utility. For information about all fields and features available from the Access Point Configuration Utility. AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration Guide 5 Preface Online Help, Supported Browsers, and Limitations Online help is a subset of a page. The...
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... Started The Cisco Access Point provides continuous, high-speed access between wireless devices and Ethernet devices. The access point operates in Standalone Mode. In Standalone Mode, the access point acts as an individual access point in the network, and you power on the Wireless Access Point To manage the access point by using the Web interface, the access point needs an IP address. The access point enables wireless...
... Started The Cisco Access Point provides continuous, high-speed access between wireless devices and Ethernet devices. The access point operates in Standalone Mode. In Standalone Mode, the access point acts as an individual access point in the network, and you power on the Wireless Access Point To manage the access point by using the Web interface, the access point needs an IP address. The access point enables wireless...
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... on Redhat® Linux® version 2.4 or later Security Settings The Web browser must be enabled. 7 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 1 Getting Started Administrator Computer Requirements NOTE The WLAN AP is disabled on a PC running Windows...for changing these parameters on the wireless client used to support the interactive features of the access point. Ensure that security is not designed to function as the access point. The Administration PC IP Address section describes the procedure for Configuration Required Software or Component...
... on Redhat® Linux® version 2.4 or later Security Settings The Web browser must be enabled. 7 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 1 Getting Started Administrator Computer Requirements NOTE The WLAN AP is disabled on a PC running Windows...for changing these parameters on the wireless client used to support the interactive features of the access point. Ensure that security is not designed to function as the access point. The Administration PC IP Address section describes the procedure for Configuration Required Software or Component...
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.... STEP 4 In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address. Verify that you can connect the access point directly to an administration PC or through a Network Connection" Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 8 To do so, the PC IP address must be configured that you configure the device...
.... STEP 4 In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address. Verify that you can connect the access point directly to an administration PC or through a Network Connection" Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 8 To do so, the PC IP address must be configured that you configure the device...
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... the Access Point to a PC Connect the Access Point to an Administration PC You can connect the access point to a administration PC directly or through or crossover cable to the network port on the access point, as shown in the "Display the Configuration Utility By Using the Default IP Address" section. 9 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick...
... the Access Point to a PC Connect the Access Point to an Administration PC You can connect the access point to a administration PC directly or through or crossover cable to the network port on the access point, as shown in the "Display the Configuration Utility By Using the Default IP Address" section. 9 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick...
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... to the power port on the back of the access point, then plug the other devices on the access point, as shown in Figure 2. Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to a PC 1 Connecting the Access Point to the PC through a Network Connection To connect the access point to an administration PC through the network: STEP 1...through or crossover cable to the network port on the network. STEP 3 If you use must permit broadcast signals from the access point to reach the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 10
... to the power port on the back of the access point, then plug the other devices on the access point, as shown in Figure 2. Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to a PC 1 Connecting the Access Point to the PC through a Network Connection To connect the access point to an administration PC through the network: STEP 1...through or crossover cable to the network port on the network. STEP 3 If you use must permit broadcast signals from the access point to reach the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 10
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... the an IP address assigned to a PC Launching the Access Point Configuration Utility This section contains information for the for launching the Access Point Configuration Utility: • Using the default static IP address of the access point into a Web browser, do the following: STEP 1 Enter the Cisco AP 541N default static IP address in the "Display the...
... the an IP address assigned to a PC Launching the Access Point Configuration Utility This section contains information for the for launching the Access Point Configuration Utility: • Using the default static IP address of the access point into a Web browser, do the following: STEP 1 Enter the Cisco AP 541N default static IP address in the "Display the...
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Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to a PC Figure 3 Login Window 1 STEP 2 Enter the login information: Username = cisco Default password cisco. (Passwords are case sensitive.) When you log in, the Getting Started page for the access point Configuration Utility is displayed, as shown in Figure 4. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 12
Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to a PC Figure 3 Login Window 1 STEP 2 Enter the login information: Username = cisco Default password cisco. (Passwords are case sensitive.) When you log in, the Getting Started page for the access point Configuration Utility is displayed, as shown in Figure 4. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 12
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... address to a PC STEP 3 Update the Cisco AP 541N software with static IP addresses, by clicking the Software Upgrade link, as shown in Figure 4. 1 Figure 4 Getting Started Page Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to the access point if your network devices are configured with the latest... version by clicking Set LAN IP Address. 13 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide
... address to a PC STEP 3 Update the Cisco AP 541N software with static IP addresses, by clicking the Software Upgrade link, as shown in Figure 4. 1 Figure 4 Getting Started Page Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to the access point if your network devices are configured with the latest... version by clicking Set LAN IP Address. 13 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide
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... CCA installed to a switch port on a SBCS device. Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to a PC 1 Display the Configuration Utility by Using Cisco Configuration Assistant 2.1 or higher Use Cisco Configuration Assistant 2.1 or higher (CCA) to the CCA site by using CCA: STEP 1 Connect the Ethernet port on the access point to any access switch port on the Cisco AP541N.
... CCA installed to a switch port on a SBCS device. Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to a PC 1 Display the Configuration Utility by Using Cisco Configuration Assistant 2.1 or higher Use Cisco Configuration Assistant 2.1 or higher (CCA) to the CCA site by using CCA: STEP 1 Connect the Ethernet port on the access point to any access switch port on the Cisco AP541N.
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...recommend that you have connected to the CCA site and the devices have been discovered, the Topology Map includes the Cisco AP541N. 1 Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to a PC When you : • Change the password by clicking Change Administrator Password. • Configure the ...Properties, and Annotation. STEP 7 Right-click the access point to the switch are configured with static IP addresses, by clicking Set LAN IP Address. 15 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide The Access Point Configuration Utility displays in a new window, as shown...
...recommend that you have connected to the CCA site and the devices have been discovered, the Topology Map includes the Cisco AP541N. 1 Getting Started Connecting the Access Point to a PC When you : • Change the password by clicking Change Administrator Password. • Configure the ...Properties, and Annotation. STEP 7 Right-click the access point to the switch are configured with static IP addresses, by clicking Set LAN IP Address. 15 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide The Access Point Configuration Utility displays in a new window, as shown...
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...Using the Default IP Address" section. If the access point does not find a DHCP server on the network, the access point uses its default static IP address (192.168.10.10) unless you have access to the DHCP server on the Cisco AP541N. To configure the access point by using the procedure in DHCP client searches for... a DHCP server on your link to the access point will be lost and you must enter the new IP address...
...Using the Default IP Address" section. If the access point does not find a DHCP server on the network, the access point uses its default static IP address (192.168.10.10) unless you have access to the DHCP server on the Cisco AP541N. To configure the access point by using the procedure in DHCP client searches for... a DHCP server on your link to the access point will be lost and you must enter the new IP address...
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...we recommend that if you bring up another WLAN Cisco AP541N on your network devices are configured with the latest version by using the Access Point Configuration Utility, see LAN Settings, page 40. 17 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide Next, we recommend assigning a... a new static IP address to the access point if your internal network, and do not have a DHCP server on the same network, the IP address for the access point Configuration Utility is displayed, as shown in Figure 4. STEP 4 Update the Cisco AP 541N software with static IP addresses,...
...we recommend that if you bring up another WLAN Cisco AP541N on your network devices are configured with the latest version by using the Access Point Configuration Utility, see LAN Settings, page 40. 17 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide Next, we recommend assigning a... a new static IP address to the access point if your internal network, and do not have a DHCP server on the same network, the IP address for the access point Configuration Utility is displayed, as shown in Figure 4. STEP 4 Update the Cisco AP 541N software with static IP addresses,...
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...should get a reply similar to the following: Pinging 192.168.10.10 with the access point by using the factory default static IP address. To use ping on a PC running Windows: STEP 1 Verify that the Cisco AP 541N is powered on and the LEDs indicate the appropriate links. Getting Started Troubleshooting ... Test the Connection If you cannot display the configuration utility, you can test the ability of the PC to the factory defaults and accessing the Access Point Configuration Utility by using ping. If you do not know the IP address, you can configure the device by resetting the device to...
...should get a reply similar to the following: Pinging 192.168.10.10 with the access point by using the factory default static IP address. To use ping on a PC running Windows: STEP 1 Verify that the Cisco AP 541N is powered on and the LEDs indicate the appropriate links. Getting Started Troubleshooting ... Test the Connection If you cannot display the configuration utility, you can test the ability of the PC to the factory defaults and accessing the Access Point Configuration Utility by using ping. If you do not know the IP address, you can configure the device by resetting the device to...