AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide
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3.4.2 Connecting to the Access Point using the LAN Port
To initially connect to the AP-5131 using the access point’s LAN port:
1. The LAN port default is set to DHCP. Connect the AP-5131’s LAN port to a DHCP server.
The AP-5131 will receive its IP address automatically.
2. To view the AP-5131’s IP address, connect one end of a null modem serial cable to the
AP-5131 and the other end to the serial port of a computer running HyperTerminal or similar
emulation program.
3. Configure the following settings:
• Baud Rate - 19200
• Data Bits - 8
• Stop Bits - 1
• No Parity
• No Flow Control
4. Press <ESC> or <Enter> to access the AP-5131 CLI.
5. Enter the default username of “admin” and the default password of “symbol.”
As this is the first time you are logging into the AP-5131, you are prompted to enter a new
password and set the county code. Refer to Country Codes on page A-6 for a list of each
available countries two digit country code.
6. At the CLI prompt (admin>), type “summary.”
The AP-5131’s LAN IP address will display.
7. Using a Web browser, use the AP-5131’s IP address to access the AP-5131.
8. Refer to Basic Device Configuration on page 3-5 for instructions on the initial (basic)
configuration of the AP-5131.