User's Manual

Installation and User Guide: Airgo Access Point 27

Installing the Access Point Using the

Configuration Interfaces

This chapter explains how to install and quickly configure the Airgo Access Point and provides

instructions for accessing the web and command line interfaces. The chapter includes the following

topics:

• Hardware Components

• System Requirements

• Installation Requirements

• Installing the Access Point

• Using the Configuration Interfaces

• Using AP Quick Start to Initialize the Access Point

• Navigating the Web Interface

• Configuration Wizards

Hardware Components

The Airgo Access Point shipping package contains the following items:

• Airgo Access Point

• Power supply and separate AC cord

• Software and documentation

System Requirements

The following are required to connect to the Airgo Access Point:

• For web browser or network management portal access, a computer with a web browser

capable of secure HTTP connections (HTTPS)

• For SSH connection, a computer with an SSH utility (the PuTTY application meets this

requirement and is available as freeware)

• 10/100 Ethernet cable to connect to the AP

The computer designated for AP access should be located on the same Local Area Network (LAN),

with a compatible IP address and subnet mask, or it must be able to be routed to the AP.

To connect directly to the console port in order to access the command line interface, have the

following available:

• A 9-pin DCE female-to-female null modem connector to connect the PC to the Access Point

• Terminal emulator software

Installation Requirements

Airgo Access Points are radio-frequency devices and are therefore susceptible to RF interference

and obstructions. When selecting locations for AP placement, try to choose places free of large