Configuration Overview
Since each network is unique, the AP-3 must be configured to operate in your network environment.
Most administrators use the HTTP Interface (web browser) for configuration; however, the Command Line Interface (CLI) provides the same functionality by entering CLI Commands or scripts from Terminal and Telnet sessions. For information about using CLI, please refer to the "Command Line Interface Reference Manual", included on the installation CD-ROM.
In some cases, you need to make configuration choices (for example, which radio channel to use). This guide explains each choice. When in doubt, we suggest you accept the default values.
Things to know before AP-3 configuration
Before configuring the AP-3, you need to know certain network information. The following section identifies the information you need, and "Documenting Your Configuration" in this guide provides a form you should use to document your system. Before configuration, you need to know:
- Network Name (of your wireless cards). Each wireless interface of your AP-3 must be given a Network Name before users can sign on. This is not the same as the System Name, which applies only to the AP-3 unit. There must be at least one active network, but there can be multiple networks. The network administrator typically provides the Network Name(s).
- Password. Each AP-3 requires a read/write password to make changes. The default password is "public".
- Authentication method. A primary authentication server may be configured; a backup authentication server is optional. The network administrator typically provides this information.
- Authentication server "Shared Secret". This is a kind of password shared between the AP-3 and the RADIUS authentication server, and is typically provided by the network administrator.
- Authentication server authentication port. This is a port number (default is 1812) and is typically provided by the network administrator.
- Client IP Address Pool allocation scheme. The AP-3 can automatically provide IP addresses to clients as they sign on. The network administrator typically provides this value.
- Default Router IP Address. The network administrator typically provides this IP Address.
- Primary Domain Name Server (DNS) IP Address. The network administrator typically provides this IP Address.
- Gateway IP Address. The network administrator typically provides this IP Address.
- Subnet Mask. The network administrator typically provides this mask.
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Client Manager software comes with the PC Cards used in wireless
client computers. The current network profile on the wireless client
must contain a valid Network Name; in other words, one of the case-
sensitive Network Names defined in the AP-3 PC Card "Wireless
Interface" properties. For more information, please refer to the
PC Card documentation.
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