Configure basic settings via CLI

Configure a System Name (Hostname)
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow the steps shown in Figure to configure a system name.

Assigning an IP Address
When connecting the access point to the wired LAN, the access point links to the network using a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically. Instead of tracking separate IP addresses for the Ethernet and radio ports of the access point, the network uses the BVI .

When assigning an IP address to the access point using the CLI, the address should be assigned to the BVI. Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow the steps in Figure to assign an IP address to the access point BVI. Use the commands shown in Figure to password protect management access.

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Manage AP Configuration and Image Files

Students will learn the file management features of the AP IOS and GUI.

Interactive Media Activity

Demonstration Activity: Configure IP Address using VxWorks Menu

In this activity, students will learn about CLI setup.

Interactive Media Activity

Demonstration Activity: Configure Radio Interface using VxWorks Menu

In this activity, students will learn to set the AP SSID during the VxWorks Menu setup.