Bridge Connection
Connecting to the bridge

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.