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Chapter 1: Getting Started
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5. Proceed with the IP Address configuration by following the on-screen
menus.
Using a
Communications
Program
You can use a communications program (such as HyperTerminal) to set
the initial IP address for the access point. After you configure the IP
address, you can continue to use the communications program to set
other parameters or you can use a web browser or a telnet session to
complete the configuration.
To use a communications program, you must have
a terminal or PC with an open serial port and the communications
program.
an RS-232 null-modem cable. One end of this cable must be a 9-pin
socket connector to connect to the serial port on the access point.
To use a communications program
1. Use the RS-232 null-modem cable to connect the serial port on the
access point to a serial port on your PC. You may need to remove the
serial port plug.
2. Start the communications program and configure the serial port
communications parameters on your PC, and then click OK. You
should configure the serial port communications parameters to:
Bits per second 9600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bit 1
Flow control None
3. Connect the access point to power. The access point has no On/Off
switch, so it boots as soon as you apply power.