Cisco Aironet 1300 Series - What To Do Next; Output Power Level; Protecting Your Wireless LAN; Using the IP Setup Utility

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Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time
What To Do Next
What To Do Next
After your bridge has basic settings, you need to complete your bridge’s configuration. You might need
to adjust the output power level and other network and security settings.
Output Power Level
Your bridge’s output power level might require adjustment under the following conditions:
• The bridge’s output power level must be reduced when using the 15-dBi sector or the 21-dBi dish
antenna (refer to “Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains” section on page D-3).
• When bridges are installed less than 328 ft (100 m) apart, you should reduce their output power to
avoid overloading the bridge’s receivers.
• Your regulatory domain may limit the equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) from the bridge’s
antenna (refer to “Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains” section on page D-3).
To configure your bridge’s output power level, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for
Cisco Aironet Bridges.
Protecting Your Wireless LAN
To prevent unauthorized access to your network, you must configure security settings. Because the
bridge is a radio device, the bridge communicates beyond the physical boundaries of your building.
Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges to configure security
features to protect your network from intruders:
• Unique SSIDs that are not broadcast in the bridge beacon
• WEP and additional WEP features, such as TKIP and broadcast key rotation
• Dynamic WEP and EAP authentication
Using the IP Setup Utility
IPSU enables you to find the bridge’s IP address when it has been assigned by a DHCP server. You can
also use IPSU to set the bridge’s IP address and SSID if they have not been changed from the default
settings.
Note IPSU can be used only on the following operating systems: Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME, or XP.
The sections below explain how to install the utility, how to use it to find the bridge’s IP address, and
how to use it to set the IP address and the SSID.