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AT-TQ2403 Management Software User's Guide 25
Configuring the Basic Settings and Starting the Wireless
Network
Provide a minimal set of configuration information by defining the basic settings for your wireless
network. These settings are all available on the Basic Settings page in the AT-TQ2403 Management
Software, and are categorized into steps 1-3 on the web page.
Configuring the Basic Settings
9. To configure initial settings, perform the following procedure:
In the “Review Description of this Access Point” section, configure the following parameters as
necessary:
IP Address
The IP address assigned to this access point. You cannot e
dit this field because the IP address is
already assigned (either through DHCP or statically through the Ethernet (wired)) settings as
described in “Configuring LAN or Internal Interface Ethernet Settings
”.
MAC Address
Shows the MA
C address of the access point.
A MAC address is a permanent, unique hardware address for any device that represents an
interface to the network. The MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer. You cannot change the
MAC address. It is provided here for informational purposes as a unique identifier for an interface.
The address shown here is the MAC address for the bridge (br0). This is the address by which the
access point is known externally to other networks.
Firmware Version
Versio
n information about the firmware currently installed on the access point.
As new versions of the AT-TQ2403 Management Software firmware become available, you can
upgrade the firmware on your access points to take advantages of new features and enhancements.
For instructions on how to upgrade the firmware, see “Upgrading the Firmware
”.
Time since system-up
It is to show
the passed time since system boot up.
10. In the “Provide Network Settings” section, configure the following parameters as necessary:
Current Password
As an immed
iate first step in securing your wireless network, Allied Telesis recommends that you
change the administrator password from the default which is “friend.” Enter the current
administrator password.
The administrator password must be an alphanumeric string of up to 8 characters. Do not use
special characters or spaces.
New Password
Enter a new adminis
trator password. The characters you enter are displayed as “ * ” characters to