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Configuring the AP for Point-to-Multipoint
Configuring the AP for Point-to-Multipoint
You can configure up to seven APs in a point-to-multipoint configuration. At least one AP
must be configured as a Central AP. The other APs are configured as endpoint APs, as
described in “Point-to-Multipoint” on page 1-10. To configure the RoamAbout R2 for
management by an NMS using SNMPv2 or SNMPv1, see “Configuring the R2 for
SNMPv1 or SNMPv2” on page 5-29.
Required Information
When configuring an AP, have the following information available:
• Valid Multipoint Activation Key (16 characters) to enable Multipoint bridge mode
(purchased separately). Contact your Enterasys Representative.
• If the AP has been configured with an IP address, you need to know that IP address. If
the AP has not been assigned an IP address, you need the following:
— The AP wired MAC address, which is printed on the front of the Access Point
2000 and on the side of the RoamAbout R2.
— Valid, unused IP address. Depending on your network configuration, you may
also need to provide the subnet mask and default gateway.
• The AP SNMP read/write community name (default is public). If you do not enter the
correct community name, you cannot modify the AP or add it to the AP Manager
group.
• For a RoamAbout R2, the SNMPv3 Authentication and Privacy Passwords (default for
both is password).
• Wireless MAC address of each AP. The wireless MAC address is NOT the same as the
wired MAC address printed on the AP. Perform one of the following to see the wireless
MAC address:
— AP Manager: Select each AP from the Managed List field and click the
Hardware button.
— Access Point 2000 console port: Show Current Settings from the Installation
Menu.
— R2 console port: Current Configuration from the Main Menu.
— Back of the PC Card used in the AP. The MAC address of the PC Card is the AP’s
wireless MAC address.
• Identification information, such as a unique name for the AP, its location, and the name
of the person responsible for the AP.