An bridge can be configured in a variety of ways
. The GUI by way
of a Web browser is the easiest way to configure the bridge, but a Telnet
client or a console connection can also be used to configure the bridge through
a menu or CLI.
Configuration Using the GUI
There are 3 basic
GUI interfaces depending on the bridge image:
- IOS
1400
- VxWorks
BR350
- SOS
WGB350
The bridge will get an IP address using DHCP, if possible. If no DHCP
server is available, a Cisco AP will use the static IP address 10.0.0.1 for the
1400 or the BR350 by default. The WGB350 will default to 192.168.200.1.
Configuration Using the CLI
The other primary method of setting
up APs is through the use of the CLI. In general, users can utilize different
methods to configure access points depending on the model and image version.
There are three CLI versions. They are the IOS CLI
, VxWorks menu
, and SOS menu
.
Accessing through a Web Browser
Open a Web browser, and enter the
IP address for the bridge on the address line of the browser. The Web page
screen of the bridge will be displayed, as shown in Figure
, depending on
the bridge model.
Accessing through Console Settings
On the BR350, connect a serial
cable from the PC to the access point and open HyperTerminal
. Use the
following settings to configure HyperTerminal:
- Bits per second (baud rate): 9600
- Data bits: 8
- Parity: No parity
- Stop bits: 1
- Flow control: Xon/Xoff or None
Notice that the WGB350 and the 1400 do not have a console port. They
must be configured using Telnet, a web browser, or over a wired or wireless
link.
Accessing through Telnet
From a DOS Shell, type
telnet <ip-address>. Use the currently assigned IP
address on the access point for <ip-address>. Other
terminal services programs such as PuTTY and HyperTerminal can be used. All
three bridges can be accessed remotely with a Telnet connection.