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... Network Interfaces Wired Settings Wireless Settings Traffic Statistics Associated Clients Link Integrity Monitoring Rogue AP Detection Save or Import a 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... 29 32 34 34 39 40 40 43 46 52 52 55 63 76 76 79 79 91 94 95 96 97 104 104 108 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide ii
... Network Interfaces Wired Settings Wireless Settings Traffic Statistics Associated Clients Link Integrity Monitoring Rogue AP Detection Save or Import a 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... 29 32 34 34 39 40 40 43 46 52 52 55 63 76 76 79 79 91 94 95 96 97 104 104 108 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide ii
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...or procedures that are responsible for the Cisco® AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point on a wireless network. AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration Guide 3 Preface Preface This guide describes setup, configuration, administration and maintenance for ...configuring and operating a network by using Cisco software To obtain the greatest benefit from...
...or procedures that are responsible for the Cisco® AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point on a wireless network. AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration Guide 3 Preface Preface This guide describes setup, configuration, administration and maintenance for ...configuring and operating a network by using Cisco software To obtain the greatest benefit from...
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...Utility, or SNMP. In Standalone Mode, the access point acts as an individual access point in businesses of any size. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 6 The access point operates in Standalone Mode. If you use...following topics: • Administrator Computer Requirements • Connecting the Access Point to perform the setup, management, and maintenance of your new or extended wireless network. 1 Getting Started The Cisco Access Point provides continuous, high-speed access between wireless devices and Ethernet devices. This document ...
...Utility, or SNMP. In Standalone Mode, the access point acts as an individual access point in businesses of any size. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 6 The access point operates in Standalone Mode. If you use...following topics: • Administrator Computer Requirements • Connecting the Access Point to perform the setup, management, and maintenance of your new or extended wireless network. 1 Getting Started The Cisco Access Point provides continuous, high-speed access between wireless devices and Ethernet devices. This document ...
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...Traffic Statistics The Traffic Statistics page provides basic information about configuring these settings, click Edit to be redirected to refresh the page. 29 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide To change any of these settings, see LAN Settings, page 40. ...Click Refresh to the Setup > LAN Settings page. For information about configuring these figures indicate transmit and receive totals since the access point was last started. Wireless...
...Traffic Statistics The Traffic Statistics page provides basic information about configuring these settings, click Edit to be redirected to refresh the page. 29 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide To change any of these settings, see LAN Settings, page 40. ...Click Refresh to the Setup > LAN Settings page. For information about configuring these figures indicate transmit and receive totals since the access point was last started. Wireless...
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... your network. This VLAN is VLAN 1. If you must change the VLAN ID of the access point management VLAN. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 40 3 Setup LAN Settings The default wired LAN interface settings, including the default DHCP and VLAN parameters, might not work correctly...
... your network. This VLAN is VLAN 1. If you must change the VLAN ID of the access point management VLAN. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 40 3 Setup LAN Settings The default wired LAN interface settings, including the default DHCP and VLAN parameters, might not work correctly...
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3 Setup Configuring 802.1X Authentication Table 7 LAN Settings Field Descriptions Field Static IP Address Description The static IP address of the access point. Subnet Mask Default ... configure the access point 802.1X supplicant user name and password, click the 802.1X Authentication tab and configure the fields shown in Table 8. 43 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide In Dynamic mode, the IP addresses for the Connection Type. Changing some settings might...
3 Setup Configuring 802.1X Authentication Table 7 LAN Settings Field Descriptions Field Static IP Address Description The static IP address of the access point. Subnet Mask Default ... configure the access point 802.1X supplicant user name and password, click the 802.1X Authentication tab and configure the fields shown in Table 8. 43 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide In Dynamic mode, the IP addresses for the Connection Type. Changing some settings might...
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Click Disabled to enable the Administrative status of the 802.1X Supplicant. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 44 Setup Configuring 802.1X Authentication Figure 11 IEEE 802.1X Authentication 3 Table 8 IEEE 802.1X Authentication Field Descriptions Field 802.1X Supplicant Description Click Enabled to disable the Administrative status of the 802.1X Supplicant.
Click Disabled to enable the Administrative status of the 802.1X Supplicant. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 44 Setup Configuring 802.1X Authentication Figure 11 IEEE 802.1X Authentication 3 Table 8 IEEE 802.1X Authentication Field Descriptions Field 802.1X Supplicant Description Click Enabled to disable the Administrative status of the 802.1X Supplicant.
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3 Setup Configuring 802.1X Authentication Table 8 IEEE 802.1X Authentication Field Descriptions Field Description Username Enter the MD5 username for the access point to use when ... quote (") is not editable. NOTE After you configure the settings on the Authentication page, you change access point settings when WLAN traffic is low. 45 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide We recommend that you must click Apply to apply the changes and to stop...
3 Setup Configuring 802.1X Authentication Table 8 IEEE 802.1X Authentication Field Descriptions Field Description Username Enter the MD5 username for the access point to use when ... quote (") is not editable. NOTE After you configure the settings on the Authentication page, you change access point settings when WLAN traffic is low. 45 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide We recommend that you must click Apply to apply the changes and to stop...
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Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol 3 Enabling the Network Time Protocol The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used to provide the correct time of each event ... messages and session information. By using NTP, the AP can obtain and maintain its clock. See http://www.ntp.org for more information about NTP. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 46 To configure the NTP that synchronizes computer clock times on the network. NTP...
Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol 3 Enabling the Network Time Protocol The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used to provide the correct time of each event ... messages and session information. By using NTP, the AP can obtain and maintain its clock. See http://www.ntp.org for more information about NTP. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 46 To configure the NTP that synchronizes computer clock times on the network. NTP...
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3 Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol Figure 12 Manually Enabling Network Time Protocol 47 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide
3 Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol Figure 12 Manually Enabling Network Time Protocol 47 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide
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... not recommended as the IP address is operating, for example USA (Eastern). Use the System Date list to the local time zone. 49 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide If using NTP, specify the server by host name or IP address. NTP .... This field appears when you select Manually in the Set System Time field. All times are relative to select month, day, and year. 3 Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol Table 9 TIme Settings (NTP) Field System Time Set System Time Description Shows the current system time. Select the international time...
... not recommended as the IP address is operating, for example USA (Eastern). Use the System Date list to the local time zone. 49 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide If using NTP, specify the server by host name or IP address. NTP .... This field appears when you select Manually in the Set System Time field. All times are relative to select month, day, and year. 3 Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol Table 9 TIme Settings (NTP) Field System Time Set System Time Description Shows the current system time. Select the international time...
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... hours and minutes. DST End (24 HR) Specify the time (24-hour format) by selecting the hours and minutes. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 50 Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol 3 Table 9 TIme Settings (NTP) Field Adjust Time for Daylight Savings DST Start (24 HR...
... hours and minutes. DST End (24 HR) Specify the time (24-hour format) by selecting the hours and minutes. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 50 Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol 3 Table 9 TIme Settings (NTP) Field Adjust Time for Daylight Savings DST Start (24 HR...
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3 Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol NOTE After you configure the Time settings, you change access point settings when WLAN traffic is low. 51 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide We recommend that you must click Apply to apply the changes and to stop and restart system processes. Changing some settings might cause the access point to save the settings. If this happens, wireless clients will temporarily lose connectivity.
3 Setup Enabling the Network Time Protocol NOTE After you configure the Time settings, you change access point settings when WLAN traffic is low. 51 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide We recommend that you must click Apply to apply the changes and to stop and restart system processes. Changing some settings might cause the access point to save the settings. If this happens, wireless clients will temporarily lose connectivity.
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... and additional fields appear. STEP 5 Select WPA Personal from the Web Interface STEP 1 Log onto the access point and navigate to the Wireless > Wireless Network Setup (VAPs) page. The key can be a mix of alphanumeric and special characters. STEP 3 Enter 3 in the Security column. STEP 6 Select the WPA2 ... and 63 characters. 8 VAP Configuration from the menu in the VLAN ID column. STEP 7 Enter a WPA encryption key in the Key field. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 158 STEP 4 In the SSID column, delete the existing SSID and type Marketing.
... and additional fields appear. STEP 5 Select WPA Personal from the Web Interface STEP 1 Log onto the access point and navigate to the Wireless > Wireless Network Setup (VAPs) page. The key can be a mix of alphanumeric and special characters. STEP 3 Enter 3 in the Security column. STEP 6 Select the WPA2 ... and 63 characters. 8 VAP Configuration from the menu in the VLAN ID column. STEP 7 Enter a WPA encryption key in the Key field. Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 158 STEP 4 In the SSID column, delete the existing SSID and type Marketing.