Pls help a "Newbie"!

Hello people,

I am trying to set up a 1200 - straight out of the box, so by default (no radio on, set to receive the IP from a DHCP server, etc..).

Our guy periphery who would normally install this kit has resigned with notice very short and took all the information with him... so I went trying to set up this device with no information another PDF I downloaded from Cisco.

My normal line of work is to install PC-based process control systems, so I'm used to dealing with networks, even though CAN-Bus, Profibus and these other flavors - however, I also installed "wired ethernet", so to understand the basics and I'm very practical.

I made my own console drive and can now sucessfully communicate with the 1200 via a Hyperterminal session. I've set up an IP address and some other basic elements, but I'm stuck now. I am trying to connect to the unit of 1200 via the ethernet port to use the graphical interface to continue setting up (because I guess that's the easiest way for someone like me). However, I can't connect to the 1200 that way - and Yes, I have updated my PC network card an IP in the same range etc. and uses a cable etc. I also installed an applet called "IPSU", and who cannot 'see' the 1200 either.

When I'm in a console session, if I use the 'Ping' command built into the 1200 software, I get a success report of 100% in the INVESTIGATION period, I have implemented in the 1200 (do not know if this prooves anything if...)

Is there a PDF primer that explains all the choices that are available in the CLI?

How to invoke the "express setup" option in the console?

Hope someone can help me with what must seem like basics to you guys...

PS - It could be useful that I describe my request... It's really basic, base if I could do it with one (I dare say) type, but for the beach consumer product I need (so 'good' antenna's agenda). I hang the 1200 to a switch that is part of a system of environmental control effect of greenhouse. The AP is to allow farmers freedom to walk around the greenhouse with HP IPAQ, so that they can be in contact with the PC, who oversees the various control systems, the host PC performs a very locked down NT4.5 platform with a WEB server set up. The IPAQ simply uses their internet Explorer integrated app to post a link to the host through the AP. We've done that before, but then our network guys left us, as I explained above... ho - hum!

Part of the problem may be where you applied your IP address.

You should put your IP address on the "BVI1" interface, not the ethernet or radios.

BVI stands for "Virtual Interface bridged" and is the logic element that identifies the management system.

IPSU is a simple utility to assign an address without having to the console in the AP. To use IPSU, you need either the MAC assress (to get or set an IP address) or IP address (for the MAC of the AP).

As you mentioned, once you have an IP address on the BVI UI:

Enable

config t

int BVI1

IP addr xx.xx.xx.xx mm.mm.mm.mm (k-x is address, me s are the mask)

No tap

^ Z (; Control Z - back mode)

You should be able to use a web browser to complete the configuration via the GUI (including an "Express Setup")

If you browse through your locked-down system, you may need to loosen to the top of your firewall software (if you have one) to allow traffic.

The default value is SSID for Cisco 'tsunami' - with the AP connected to the wired network and your clients configured for the SSID "tsunami", you should be able to pass traffic back and forth. The IP address of the access point is strictly for management.

From the console, you can check the status of the interfaces with a 'show ip interface brief' (abbreviated as sh ip int br) it will show you the address and the State of each interface he knows.

In regards to the primer, start with the "Configuration Guides" (do a search on the main site on 'AP1200 configuration Guide').

There is also a guide to the CLI commands, but I think you need a paid account of Cisco SmartNet for access. It used to be on the same pages with the software download pages.

I hope that you get, so we can get you the information that will allow to continue with the configuration of the system (encryption, authorization, etc.).

Good luck

Scott

Tags: Cisco Wireless

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