Ruckus Wireless MF2900 Network Router User Manual


 
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Configuring the MF2900 AP
4. Click the Next button to go to the next configuration screen.
5. Click the Update button to save your settings.
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CAUTION:—You must click the Update button to save any configuration changes. The Ruckus
Wireless Web Interface will timeout after 5 minutes of inactivity. If you let the system time out before clicking
the Update button, any changes you made will be lost.
6. Click the Restore button to cancel configuration changes.
7. Go to the Boot menu and click the Reboot button to reboot the device for configuration changes to take effect.
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CAUTION:—If, after having changed any default settings, you have forgotten what the new settings are, you
may not be able to login to the MF2900 AP. To regain access to the MF2900 AP, you must reset the device to
its factory default settings. Do this by inserting the end of a paper clip into the Reset Button while the unit is
on and keep holding the button down until the green LEDs at the top of the unit briefly go out— indicating
the system is rebooting.
Customizing the System Configuration
It is recommended that you customize the username and password so that you can control who can gain
administrative access to the MF2900 AP. You may also wish to change the default IP address if it conflicts
with another device in your wireless network. Refer to Table 8 for details on each field.
Table 8—System Configuration
Field Description
IP Address
The IP address of the MF2900 AP. This IP address is used only when you need to
access the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface to change configuration or view information
about the MF2900 AP.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask of the MF2900 AP. The default is 255.255.255.0. Changing the
Subnet Mask field is not recommended for most installations.
Default Gateway
The IP address of default gateway. The default is 0.0.0.0. If connecting the MF2900 AP
to a home gateway, enter the IP of the home gateway into this field. Your service
provider or installer may provide this address.
User Name The user name. The default user name is
admin. If you change the user name, make
sure to write it down for future reference.
Password / Confirm The user password. The default is no password. If you change the password, make
sure to write it down for future reference.