Overview

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.