Cisco AIR-AP1220B-A-K9 Hardware Installation Guide - Page 43

Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Entering Basic Settings Step 11 Click OK to set your configuration changes and the Setup page appears. Your basic configuration is complete, you can close your internet browser. For additional information on security options, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide. Using a Terminal Emulator This section provides instructions for using the console port and Microsoft's HyperTerminal to set basic access point settings; other terminal emulator programs are similar. Typically, you would use the serial interface when the access point is initially being configured with basic settings and is easily accessible. When the access point is initially configured and mounted in an elevated operating location, the browser interface is more convenient to use to make access point configuration changes. Selecting Pages and Settings With the serial interface, when you enter names and settings that appear in brackets you jump to that page or setting. HyperTerminal jumps to the page or setting as soon as it recognizes a unique name, so you need to enter only the first few characters in the page or setting name. For example: to jump from the home page to the Setup page, you only need to type s. Applying Changes to the Configuration The serial interface's auto-apply feature is on by default, so changes you make to any page are applied automatically when you move to another management page. To apply changes and stay on the current page, type apply and press Enter. Assigning Basic Settings Follow these steps to assign basic settings to the access point using the console port and a terminal emulator program: Step 1 Connect a RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable (Cisco part number AIR-CONCAB1200 or refer to Appendix C, "Console Cable Pinouts") to the COM port on your computer and to the console port on the back of the access point. Note Both the Ethernet and console ports use RJ-45 connectors. Be careful to avoid accidently connecting the serial cable to the Ethernet port connector. OL-2155-02 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-9