This module will begin with information about basic AP installation and
configuration. An AP acts as a central communication point for wireless network
users. An AP can link wired and wireless networks together. The goal is to
configure the AP to communicate. It is important to keep the configuration
simple until connectivity is achieved. Later in this module, more detailed port
configurations and services will be discussed. Security, monitoring, and
maintenance configurations will be discussed in later modules.
First,
basic configuration is done using a Web browser or the command line interface
(CLI). The module will examine the proper steps and tasks that must be followed
in order to properly configure an AP.
Next, the configuration of AP
ports is examined. In general, there are two interfaces that can be configured
with access points. Both Ethernet port configuration and radio port
configuration is discussed. The module will take the student step-by-step
through the process of configuring the ports for use.
Finally, the
different services such as CDP, FTP, HTTP, NTP, and so on are discussed.