User's Guide

MPC8377EWLAN Wireless Router SW User’s Guide 8
1 Package Contents
The package should contain all the items listed in Table 1-1. MPC8377EWLAN is a secure wireless
router, one-application build in the Reference Design Solution platform enabled by near-market ready,
with BOM-optimized hardware and open-source software support. Check your package for the following
contents:
Table 1-1 Package Content
Items Quantity
MPC8377EWLAN router 1
Power adapter 1
External antennas 3
Wireless card (part of router) 1
CAT-5 Ethernet cable 1
UART cable 1
Documentation CD 1
2 Introduction to the Interface
This section introduces various parts of the interface that you will see after you have logged in and are
ready to configure the router. Refer to Section 3.4 Configuring the MCP8377EWLAN Wireless Router.
2.1 Hovering the Cursor at an Option
This section explains navigating the options near the top of the page. When you place your cursor over an
option, the option becomes bold, with yellow background. Figure 2-1shows an example of an option
(Network) being highlighted when a cursor is placed on it.
Figure 2-1. Option Cursor Hover
2.2 Clicking an Option and Opening a Submenu
When you click an option: Network, in this case—the option’s submenu appears below the row of the
primary options (See Figure 2-2). Submenu options will also change to highlighted yellow background
with bold text when you place the cursor over them.