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Chapter 4: Quick Steps For Setup And Launch
Connect The Access Point To Network And Power
For initial configuration with a direct Ethernet connection and no DHCP
server, be sure to set your PC to a static IP address in the same subnet as
the default IP address on the access point. (The default IP address for the
access point is 192.168.1.10.)
If for initial configuration you use a direct Ethernet (wired) connection (via
crossover cable) between the access point and the computer, you will need
to reconfigure the cabling for subsequent startup and deployment of the
access point so that the access point is no longer connected directly to the
PC but instead is connected to the LAN (either via a Hub as shown in Fig-
ure 4.1, or directly).
It is possible to detect access points on the network (using Kickstart) with a
wireless connection. However, we strongly advise against using this
method. In most environments you may have no way of knowing whether
you are actually connecting to the intended AP and also because many of
the initial configuration changes required will cause you to lose connectiv-
ity with the AP over a wireless connection.
Figure 4.1 Ethernet Connections Using DHCP
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ETHERNET CONNECTIONS WHEN USING DHCP FOR INITIAL CONFIGURATION