User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420
- Installing the Access Point 420
- Included Parts
- Installation Procedures
- Summary
- Installation Precautions:
- 1. Prepare the Installation Site
- 2. Verify the Access Point Passes the Self Test
- 3. Mount the Access Point
- 4. Connect the Access Point to a Power Source
- 5. Connect the Network Cable
- 6. Position the Antennas on the Access Point
- 7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Access Point 420
- Sample Network Topologies
- Getting Started With Access Point Configuration
- Using an External Antenna with the Access Point 420
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Access Point Port and Network Cables
- Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
- Recycle Statements
3-1
Getting Started With Access
Point Configuration
3
Getting Started With Access Point
Configuration
This chapter is a guide for using the access point’s console to quickly assign
an Internet Protocol (IP) address and subnet mask to the access point, set a
manager password, and, optionally, configure other basic features.
For more information on using the access point’s console and the Web browser
interface, please see the Management and Configuration Guide, which is on
the Documentation CD-ROM that came with your access point.
Recommended Minimal Configuration
In the factory default configuration, the access point is configured as a DHCP
client. If the access point fails to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server,
its IP address defaults to 192.168.1.1. If this address is not compatible with
your network, then the access point can only be managed through a direct
console connection. To manage the access point through in-band (networked)
access, you should configure the access point with an IP address and subnet
mask compatible with your network. Also, you should configure a Manager
password to control access to the console and web browser interface. Other
parameters can be left at their default settings or you can configure them with
values you enter.
Caution The country code for the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420 NA (J8130B)
sold in the United States and Canada is fixed in the firmware and cannot be
changed. This means that only radio channels 1-11 are available for this model.
The country code for the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420 WW (J8131B)
sold in other countries is not set, and must be configured before you can
enable radio communications for the access point. Setting the country code
enables only those radio channels permitted for wireless networks in the
specified country. Please refer to“To Set the Access Point’s Country Code” on
page 3-4 for information on setting the country code.
Note that once you have set the country code, it can only be changed by
restoring the factory default settings as described under “Restoring the
Factory Default Configuration” on page 5-8.