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Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Features.................................................................................................................... 1
1.3. LED Definitions.........................................................................................................3
2. First-Time Installation and Configuration............................................................................ 4
2.1. Power........................................................................................................................ 4
2.2. Installing the HD24613 ............................................................................................. 4
2.3. Connecting a Managing Computer........................................................................... 5
2.4. Configuring the AP.................................................................................................... 5
2.4.1. Login............................................................................................................... 6
2.4.2. Selecting Mode............................................................................................... 7
2.4.3. Configuring TCP/IP Settings........................................................................... 8
2.4.4. Configure IEEE 802.11 Settings..................................................................... 9
2.4.5. Review and Apply Settings........................................................................... 10
2.5. Setting up Client Computers................................................................................... 10
2.5.1. Configure IEEE 802.11 Settings................................................................... 10
2.5.2. Configure TCP/IP-Related Settings.............................................................. 11
2.6. Confirm Settings of the HD24613 and Client Computers ....................................... 11
2.6.1. Checking if the IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings Work.................................. 11
2.6.2. Checking if the TCP/IP-Related Settings Work ............................................ 11
3. Advanced Network Management...................................................................................... 12
3.1. Overview................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.1. Menu Structure............................................................................................. 12
3.1.2. Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Commands............................................ 13
3.1.3. Home and Refresh Commands.................................................................... 14
3.2. Viewing Status........................................................................................................ 15
3.2.1. Associated Wireless Clients ......................................................................... 15
3.2.2. Current DHCP Mappings.............................................................................. 15
3.2.3. System Log................................................................................................... 15
3.2.4. Link Monitor.................................................................................................. 16
3.3. General Operations ................................................................................................ 16
3.3.1. Specifying Operational Mode ....................................................................... 16
3.3.2. Changing Password ..................................................................................... 18
3.3.3. Managing Firmware...................................................................................... 18
3.3.3.1. Upgrading Firmware by HTTP............................................................ 18
3.3.3.2. Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by HTTP............... 19
3.3.3.3. Upgrading Firmware by TFTP............................................................ 19
3.3.3.4. Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by TFTP............... 21
3.3.3.5. Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults....................................... 22
3.4. Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings ..................................................................... 22
3.4.1. Addressing.................................................................................................... 22
3.4.2. DHCP Server................................................................................................ 23
3.4.2.1. Basic................................................................................................... 23
3.4.2.2. Static DHCP Mappings....................................................................... 23
3.5. Configuring IEEE 802.11 Related Settings............................................................. 24
3.5.1. Communication............................................................................................. 24
3.5.1.1. Basic................................................................................................... 24
3.5.1.2. Link Integrity....................................................................................... 25
3.5.1.3. Association Control ............................................................................ 25
3.5.1.4. Load Balancing................................................................................... 25
3.5.1.5. Wireless Distribution System.............................................................. 26
3.5.2. Security......................................................................................................... 28
3.5.2.1. Selecting Wireless Security Mode...................................................... 29