HP ProCurve MSM422 User Manual

The MSM422 is a Wi-Fi Alliance authorized Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11a/b/g and
802.11n draft 2.0 product. Draft 2.0 refers to the version of the not-yet-ratified
IEEE 802.11n standard used in Wi-Fi Alliance testing as of June 2007. The Wi-
Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
MSM422 Access Point Quickstart
This Quickstart shows you how to get started using the MSM422 Access Point (US J9358A, WW J9359A).
After reading this Quickstart, you can visit www.procurve.com/manuals and download documents of particular interest such as the MSM3xx / MSM4xx Access
Points Management and Configuration Guide and the MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration Guide.
Hardware overview
Antenna B
connector
Status lights
Ethernet port
Inf
o
Power
Antenna C
connector
Front view
Antenna D
connector
Radio 2 adjustable
antenna flap
Status lights
Radio 1 - 802.11n
Radio 1 - 802.11a/b/g
Radio 2 - 802.11a/b/g
Radio 1 adjustable
antenna flap
Antenna A
connector
Power connector
Reset button
Ethernet
Console
Ports
Top and bottom views
(when wall mounted)

HP ProCurve MSM422 Specifications

General

Model	MSM422
Product Type	Wireless Access Point
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	300 Mbps
MIMO Technology	2x2 MIMO
PoE Support	Yes
Security Algorithms	WPA, WPA2, WEP
Management Protocols	SNMP, HTTP, CLI
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Antennas	Internal
Mounting	Ceiling, Wall
Ethernet Ports	1 x 10/100/1000Base-T

Summary

Hardware Overview

Product Information

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the MSM422 access point package.

Radios and Antennas

Details the two radios and antenna configurations of the MSM422.

Ports

Describes the Ethernet and Console ports on the MSM422.

Reset Button Functionality

Explains how to use the reset button for rebooting or factory reset.

Operating Modes

Explains the differences between controlled and autonomous modes.

Status Light Behavior

Details status light indicators for controlled and autonomous modes.

Installation Guide

Wall Mounting

Instructions for mounting the MSM422 directly on a wall.

Suspended Ceiling Mounting

Guidance for installing the MSM422 on suspended ceilings.

Plenum Installation

Details for installing the MSM422 in a plenum environment.

Configuration and Testing

Antenna Position Adjustment

How to adjust antenna flaps for optimal radio performance.

Powering the MSM422

Methods for powering the MSM422 access point.

Initial Configuration (Autonomous Mode)

Steps to set up the MSM422 for autonomous mode operation.

Testing the Wireless Network

Procedure to verify wireless network connectivity after setup.

Enabling Access to Other Resources

Configuring the MSM422 to allow access to network resources.