Basic Configuration
Configure basic settings via GUI

Follow the steps below to enter basic settings with an Internet Web browser. If using Netscape Communicator, the field in which to enter the IP address for the AP is labeled Netsite or Location. If using Microsoft Internet Explorer, the field is labeled Address. If the access point is new and its factory configuration has not been changed, the Express Setup page appears instead of the Summary Status page when browsing to the access point.

For IOS GUI: (AP 1200, 1100, 350*)

Step 1 Open an Internet browser. Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.x or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.x) must be used.
Step 2 Enter the IP address of the access point in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network Password screen appears.
Step 3 Press Tab to bypass the Username field and advance to the Password field.
Step 4 Enter the case-sensitive password Cisco and press Enter. The Summary Status page appears. (HOME) .
Step 5 Click Express Setup. The Express Setup screen appears .
Step 6 Enter the configuration settings.
* when available.

For VxWorks GUI: (AP 1200 and 350)

Step 1 Start the browser.
Step 2 Enter the IP address of the access point in the browser Location field (Netscape Communicator) or Address field (Internet Explorer) and press Enter.
Step 3 If the access point has not been configured, the Express Setup page appears . If the access point has been configured, the Summary Status page appears. From this page, go to the Setup Page. The Express Setup will be in the blue bar near the top of the window .

The Express Setup is the default Web page menu for the AP when it is first turned on, depending on the AP model and firmware. It will remain the default page until a configuration has been successfully entered and the user has clicked on Apply or OK. Some field names vary slightly between the AP models and image versions.

A description of the settings which are configurable through the Express Setup page are shown in Figure . Figure summarizes the steps necessary to configure the basic AP settings. The factory default AP settings are shown in Figure .


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