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Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Overview The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility. The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through use of a computer that is networked with the Access Point. For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility: HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. Refer to "Appendix D: Windows Help" for more information on TCP/IP. tcp/ip: a set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. browser: an application that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. • Setup On the Network Setup screen, enter your basic network settings here. • Management Click the Administration tab and then select the Management screen. The Access Point's default password is admin. To secure the Access Point, change the AP's Password from its default. NOTE: The Access Point is designed to function properly after using the Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring. Navigating the Utility There are four main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Administration, and Status. Additional screens will be available from most of the main tabs. Setup Enter the network settings for the Access Point. • Network Setup. Enter the settings for the Access Point and your Internet connection on this screen. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX 19 Overview