User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 10ag
- Installing the Access Point
- Before You Begin
- Installation Precautions
- Summary of Installation Tasks
- Installation Procedures
- Getting Started With Access Point Configuration
- Setting Up the Access Point
- Configuring Basic Settings
- Configuring Basic Wireless Settings
- Configuring the Security Settings
- Controlling Access to the Wireless Network
- Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings
- Setting the SNMP Community Names
- Managing the Access Point
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Access Point Port and Network Cables
- Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
- Open Source Licenses
- Recycle Statements
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Installing the Access Point
Installation Procedures
Installing the Access Point
Step 4. Position the Access Point
Unplug the access point from its power source, and then place it in the
network location that you have chosen. The access point can be installed on
a flat surface (for example, on a desktop) or wall-mounted (mounting kit not
included). When deciding where to position the access point, choose a loca-
tion that:
■ Allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to
the rear panel connectors, if necessary.
■ Is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the
access point. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar
furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both hori-
zontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.
When positioning the access point, ensure:
■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.
■ Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and
sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband
amplifiers.
■ There are no thick walls or metal shielding between the access point and
the wireless stations. In ideal conditions, the access point has a range of
around 100 meters. If there are any obstructions between the wireless
devices, the range is reduced and transmission speed is lower, .
■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
■ Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is
not restricted. HP recommends a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance.
Step 5. Connect the Access Point to a Power Source
1. Plug the included power adapter into the access point’s power connector
and into a nearby AC power source.
Alternatively, connect the Ethernet port on the access point to a switch
or other network device that provides Power over Ethernet.
Note If you connect the access point to an AC power source and a PoE power source
at the same time, PoE will be disabled.
2. Re-check the LEDs during the system initialization. See “LED Behavior”
on page 2-11
.