Proxim AP-2000 User Manual

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3.

Set IP Address Type to Static.

4.

Enter a static IP Address for the AP in the field provided. You must assign the unit a unique address that 
is valid on your IP subnet. Contact your network administrator if you need assistance selecting an IP 
address for the unit.

5.

Enter your network’s Subnet Mask in the field provided.

6.

Enter your network’s Gateway IP Address in the field provided.

7.

Enter the SNMP Read/Write password in the Read/Write Password field (for new units, the default 
SNMP Read/Write password is “public”).

The TFTP Server IP Address and Image File Name fields are only available if ScanTool detects that the AP 
does not have a valid software image installed. See 

8.

Click OK to save your changes.
— Result: The Access Point will reboot automatically and any changes you made will take effect.

9.

When prompted, click OK a second time to return to the Scan List screen.

10. Click Cancel to close the ScanTool.
11. Proceed to 

 for information on how to access the HTTP interface.

The first time you connect to an AP’s HTTP interface, the Setup Wizard launches automatically. The Setup Wizard 
provides step-by-step instructions for how to configure the Access Point’s basic operating parameter, such as Network 
Name, IP parameters, system parameters, and management passwords.

Follow these steps to access the Access Point’s HTTP interface and launch the Setup Wizard:
1. Open a Web browser on a network computer.

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The HTTP interface supports the following Web browser:
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later

•

Netscape 6.1 or later

2. If necessary, disable the browser’s Internet proxy settings. For Internet Explorer users, follow these steps:

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Select Tools > Internet Options. 

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Click the Connections tab.

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Click LAN Settings.

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If necessary, remove the check mark from the Use a proxy server box.

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Click OK twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer.

3. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter.

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This is either the dynamic IP address assigned by a network DHCP server or the static IP address you 
manually configured. See 

 for information on how to determine the unit’s IP address and manually 

configure a new IP address, if necessary.

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Result: The Enter Network Password screen appears.

4. Enter the HTTP password in the Password field. Leave the User Name field blank. For new units, the default 

HTTP password is “public”.
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Result: The Setup Wizard will launch automatically.