Wireless Access Point
164 Configuring the Wireless AP
When finished, click the Save button if you wish to make your changes
permanent.
Procedure for Performing an Express Setup
1. License Key: An unlicensed AP will automatically contact Xirrus to
obtain its license, if it has Internet connectivity. If you need to enter a
license manually, enter it here. The factory installed license key is listed
here. See “Licensing” on page 80.
2. Configure the Contact Information settings.
a. Location: Enter a brief but meaningful description that accurately
defines the physical location of the AP. In an environment where
multiple units are installed, clear definitions for their locations are
important if you want to identify a specific unit.
b. Contact Name: Enter the name and contact information of the person
who is responsible for administering the AP at the designated
location.
c. Contact Email: Enter the email address of the admin contact you
entered in Step 3.
d. Contact Phone: Enter the telephone number of the admin contact you
entered in Step 3.
3. Configure the Network settings. Please see “Interfaces” on page 170 for
more information.
a. Host Name: Specify a unique host name for this AP. The host name is
used to identify the AP on the network. Use a name that will be
meaningful within your network environment, up to 64
alphanumeric characters. The default is the AP’s serial number.
b. Address Type: Choose DHCP to instruct the AP to use DHCP to
assign IP addresses to the AP’s Ethernet interfaces, or choose Static if
you intend to enter IP addresses manually. If you choose the Static IP
option, you must enter the following IP Settings:
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