Setup Wizard Configuration on the WAP131 Access Point

Objective

The Setup Wizard is a built-in feature that is used to help with the initial configuration of the WAP device. The Setup Wizard makes configuring basic settings easy to follow. The step-by-step process of the Setup Wizard guides you through the configuration of all the basic settings necessary to run the WAP device.

This article explains how to configure the WAP131 device with the Setup Wizard.

Applicable Devices

• WAP131

Software Version

• 1.0.3.4

Setup Wizard

Step 1. Log in to the Access Point Configuration Utility and choose Run Setup Wizard in the navigation panel. The Access Point Setup Wizard window appears:

Note: If this is the first time you have logged in to the WAP, the Setup Wizard will open automatically.

Configuration

Step 1. Click Next to continue. The Configure Device - IP Address section displays.

Step 2. Click the radio button that corresponds to the method you want to use to determine the IP address of the WAP.

The available options are defined as follows:

• Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) (Recommended) — Allows the DHCP server assign you a dynamic IP Address for the WAP. Skip to Step 7.

• Static IP Address — Allows you to create a fixed (static) IP address for the WAP. A static IP address does not change.

Step 3. If Static IP Address was selected in the previous step, enter the IP address of the WAP in the Static IP Address field. This IP address is unique to the WAP and should not be used by another access point in the network.

Step 4. Enter the subnet mask of the IP address in the Subnet Mask field.

Step 5. Enter the IP address of the default gateway for the WAP in the Default Gateway field. The default gateway is usually the private IP address assigned to your router.

Step 6. (Optional) If you want to access web pages outside of your network, enter the IP address of the primary domain name system (DNS) in the DNS field. The IP address of the DNS server should be given by your Internet service provider (ISP).

Step 7. (Optional) In the Secondary DNS field, enter the IP address of the secondary DNS.

Step 8. Click Next.

The Configure Device - Set System Date and Time window appears.

Step 9. Choose your time zone from the Time Zone drop-down list.

Step 10. Click the radio button that corresponds with the method you wish to use to set the time of the WAP.

The available options are as follows:

• Network Time Protocol (NTP) — The WAP gets the time from a NTP server.

• Manually — The time is manually entered into the WAP. If Manually is selected, skip to Step 12.

Step 11. Enter the domain name of the NTP server that provides the date and time in the NTP Server 1 field. You can add up to four different NTP servers by entering them in their respective fields. Then, skip to Step 14.

Step 12. Select the date in the System Date drop-down lists to choose the month, day, and year respectively.

Step 13. Select the hour and minutes respectively from the System Time drop-down lists.

Step 14. Click Next. The Configure Device - Set Password window appears.

Step 15. Enter a new password for administrative access on the WAP in the New Password field. This password is not used for connecting to the wireless network; it will be needed to gain administrative access to the WAP itself.

Step 16. Confirm your password in the Confirm Password field by typing in the same password.

The Password Strength Meter field displays vertical bars that change as you enter the password.

The Password Strength meter colors are defined as follows:

• Red — The minimum password complexity requirement is not met.

• Orange — The minimum password complexity requirement is met, but the strength of password is weak.

• Green — The minimum password complexity requirement is met, and the strength of password is strong.

Step 17. (Optional) To enable password complexity, check the Enable check box in the Password Complexity field. This requires that the password is at least 8 characters long and composed of lower and upper case letters and number/symbols. The Enable check box in the Password Complexity field is enabled by default.

Step 18. Click Next to continue.

Configuring Radio 1 (2.4 GHz)

The Configure Radio 1 - Name Your Wireless Network window appears.

Note: The WAP 131 is equipped with two radio channels, 2.4 and 5 GHz. Wireless network settings must be configured individually for each radio channel. The process for setting up the wireless network is the same for each channel.

Step 1. Enter the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. The SSID is the name of the wireless local area network.

Step 2. Click Next. The Configure Radio 1 - Secure Your Wireless Network window appears.

Step 3. Click the radio button that corresponds with the network security you would like to apply to your wireless network.

The options are defined as follows:

• Best Security (WPA2 Personal - AES) — Provides the best security and is recommended if your wireless devices support this option. WPA2 Personal uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) between the clients and the access point. It uses a new encryption key for each session which makes it difficult to compromise.

• Better Security (WPA Personal - TKIP/AES) — Provides security when there are older wireless devices that do not support WPA2. WPA Personal uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). It uses IEEE 802.11i Wi-Fi Standard.

• No Security (Not recommended) — The wireless network does not require a password and can be accessed by anyone. If selected, a pop-up window will appear asking if you want to disable security; click Yes to continue. If this option is selected, skip to Step 6.

Step 4. Enter the password for your network in the Security Key field. The colored bar to the right of this field shows the complexity of the entered password.

Step 5. (Optional) To see the password as you type, check the Show Key as Clear Text check box.

Step 6. Click Next. The Configure Radio 1 - Assign The VLAN ID For Your Wireless Network window appears.

Step 7. Enter the VLAN ID for the network in the VLAN ID field. If the management VLAN is same as the VLAN assigned to the wireless network, wireless clients on the network can administer the device. You can also use Access Control Lists (ACL) to disable the administration from wireless clients.

Step 8. Click Next. The Configure Radio 2 – Name Your Wireless Network window appears.

Note: The process for configuring wireless network settings for Radio 2 is identical to the process used to set up Radio 1.

Step 9. Enter the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. The SSID is the name of the wireless local area network.

Step 10. Click Next.

Configuring Radio 2 – (5 Ghz)

The Configure Radio 2 - Secure Your Wireless Network window appears.

Step 1. Click the radio button that corresponds with the network security you would like to apply to your wireless network.

The options are defined as follows:

• Best Security (WPA2 Personal - AES) — Provides the best security and is recommended if your wireless devices support this option. WPA2 Personal uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) between the clients and the access point. It uses a new encryption key for each session which makes it difficult to compromise.

• Better Security (WPA Personal - TKIP/AES) — Provides security when there are older wireless devices that do not support WPA2. WPA Personal uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). It uses IEEE 802.11i Wi-Fi Standard.

• No Security (Not recommended) — The wireless network does not require a password and can be accessed by anyone. If selected, a pop-up window will appear asking if you want to disable security; click Yes to continue. If this option is selected, skip to Step 4.

Step 2. Enter the password for your network in the Security Key field. The colored bar to the right of this field shows the complexity of the entered password.

Step 3. (Optional) To see the password as you type, check the Show Key as Clear Text check box.

Step 4. Click Next. The Configure Radio 2 - Assign The VLAN ID For Your Wireless Network window appears.

Step 5. Enter the VLAN ID for the network in the VLAN ID field.

Step 6. Click Next. The Summary – Confirm Your Settings window appears.

Step 7. Review the settings shown and ensure that the information is correct. If you would like to change a setting, click the Back button until the desired window is reached.

Step 8. (Optional) If you would like to exit the Setup Wizard and undo all the changes you made, click Cancel.

Summary

Step 1. Click Submit to enable your settings on the WAP. A loading bar will appear while your settings are being applied.

Step 2. Once the settings have been applied, the Device Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the WAP 131 is now set up. To add other computers to the wireless network, be sure to record the Security Keys shown here, as they will be required when connecting. Click Finish to exit the Setup Wizard.