Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Hardware Overview
Unpack Your Access Point
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Top Panel
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Rear Panel
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Access Point Label
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Chapter 2 Initial Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
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System Requirements
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WiFi Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
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Ethernet Cabling Requirements
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LAN Configuration Requirements
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Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN
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Operating Frequency Guidelines
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Requirements for Entering IP Addresses
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IPv4
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IPv6
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Install and Configure the Access Point
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Connect the Access Point to a Computer
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Log In to the Access Point
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Log In to the Access Point When It Is Directly Connected to Your Computer...17
Log In to the Access Point When It Is Connected to a Network With a DHCP
Server
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Local Browser Interface
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Disable Business Central Mode for a Standalone Access Point
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Configure Basic General System Settings
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Configure Time Settings
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Configure the IPv4 Settings
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Configure the Basic WiFi Settings
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Configure 802.11bg/ng/bgn WiFi Settings
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Configure 802.11a/a-na-ac WiFi Settings
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Test Basic WiFi Connectivity
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Mount the Access Point
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Package Content of the Ceiling and Wall Installation Kit
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Mount the Access Point to a Drop Ceiling
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Mount the Access Point to a Wall
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Chapter 3 Configure the WiFi Features and Security
WiFi Data Security Options
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WiFi Security Profiles
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Configure and Enable WiFi Security Profiles
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About WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK
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