Basic Configuration
Configure basic settings through the GUI

The Express Setup page is used to assign basic settings to the bridge. The configuration of the radio and Ethernet ports and services will be covered later in this module. Information about setting up security, filtering, and other bridge features will be covered in later modules.

Follow the steps in Figure to enter the basic settings on the bridge using a Web browser. If using Netscape Communicator, enter the IP address in the Netsite or Location field. If using Microsoft Explorer, enter the IP address in the Address field.

The Express Setup page, for the Cisco Aironet 350 Bridge, is shown in Figure . This is the default Web page menu for the bridge when it is first turned on. It will remain the default page until a configuration has been successfully entered and the user has clicked on Apply or OK.

All of the settings such as IP address, mask, gateway, and so on are the same as configuring the AP and will not be covered. The primary configuration settings which are different on the BR350 are the radio roles. Use the Role in Radio Network to select the role of the device on the network. The menu contains the following options as shown in Figure . The primary topologies using the BR350 are shown in Figure through . The BR350 supports all of the same enterprise level features and services as the 350, 1100, and 1200 APs.


Interactive Media Activity

Demonstration Activity: Using the IP Setup Utility (IPSU)

In this activity, students will learn about the IP Setup Utility (IPSU).