AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Administration Guide i
Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1
Administrator Computer Requirements 2
Administration PC IP Address 3
Connecting the Access Point to a PC 3
Connect the Access Point to an Administration PC 4
Connecting the Access Point to the PC by using a Direct Cable Connection4
Connecting the Access Point to the PC through a Network Connection 5
Launching the Access Point Configuration Utility 6
Display the Configuration Utility By Using the Default IP Address 6
Display the Configuration Utility by Using Cisco Configuration Assistant 2.1 or
higher 9
Display the Configuration Utility by Using Another IP Address 11
Troubleshooting Your Connection 13
Using the Ping Command to Test the Connection 13
Possible Cause of Failure 13
Resetting the Device by using the Reset Button 14
Configuring the Access Point by using the Getting Started Page 15
Access Point Configuration 15
Access Point Management Page 16
Wireless Configuration Page 16
Wireless Client Requirements 16
Verifying the Installation 18
Configuring Security on the Wireless Access Point 19
Chapter 2: Status 21
Device Information 22
Network Interfaces 23
Wired Settings 24
Wireless Settings 24
Traffic Statistics 24
Associated Clients 27
Link Integrity Monitoring 29