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Chapter 1: Getting Started
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In a simple wireless network, the access point that is connected to the
wired network serves as a transparent bridge between the wired network
and wireless end devices.
To install a simple wireless network
1. Configure the initial IP address. For help, see “Configuring the Access
Point (Setting the IP Address)” on page 38.
2. Install the access point. For help, see Chapter 2, “Getting Started” on
page 11.
3. Configure the Ethernet network. For help, see Chapter 3, “Configuring
the Ethernet Network” on page 64.
4. Configure the radios. For help, see Chapter 4, “Configuring the
Radios” on page 96.
5. Decide what level of security you want to implement in your network.
For help, see Chapter 6, “Configuring Security” on page 169.
Example - Configuring an 802.11g Access Point
Figure 7. 802.11g Access Point
Table 5. 802.11g Access Point Parameter Settings
Screen Parameter Access Point
802.11g Radio Node Type Master
SSID (Network
Name)
Manufacturing
Spanning Tree
Settings
Root Priority 5
Ethernet Bridging
Enabled
Checked
Ethernet
Access
point
Host