User interfaces

HTTP (web browser) Interface

The HTTP Interface provides easy graphical access to configuration settings and network statistics. Use the HTTP Interface through your LAN (switch, hub, etc.) through the Internet, or with a "crossover" Ethernet cable connected directly to your computer's Ethernet Port.

The HTTP Interface is not backwards compatible with Access Point II hardware. To manage AP-II devices, use the AP Manager software.

Logging In to the HTTP Interface

1. Open your browser and enter the IP Address of your AP-3.
2. Press ENTER to connect. Result: The Login screen appears, similar to the following example.

Figure: Login screen

Leave the User Name field empty.

3. Enter public in the Password field. Result: The HTTP Interface System Status screen appears.

Figure: AP-3 System Status screen

HTTP Interface features

Operation buttons

The Help, Refresh, and Back buttons

Command Line Interface

The Command Line Interface (CLI) represents a set of keyboard commands and parameters used for configuring and managing the AP-3.

Users enter Command Statements, composed of CLI Commands and their associated parameters. Statements may be issued from the keyboard for real time control, or from scripts that automate configuration.

For example, when downloading a file, administrators enter the download CLI Command along with IP Address, file name, and file type parameters.

• If necessary, use the CLI with your computer serial port to initialize the proper IP address for your network. For more information about initializing your unit, please refer to "Initialization".
• The CLI provides configuration and management access for most generic Telnet and Terminal clients. Use the CLI through your computer serial port, over your LAN, through the Internet, or with a "crossover" Ethernet cable connected directly to your computer.

The "Command Line Interface Reference Manual", contained on the installation CD-ROM provides more information about using the CLI.