Hewlett Packard Enterprise 550 10016 6 User Manual

WAP-200 Quickstart

This quickstart guide shows you how to start up and test the WAP-200 intelligent wireless access point. For detailed configuration
and operating information, download the WAP-200 Administrator’s Guide from the Colubris Networks web site at www.colubris.com
(select Support and then Product Registration)

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT WIRELESS SECURITY: For easy access to the management interface through a wireless connection, the

WAP-200 ships with all wireless security options disabled. Colubris strongly recommends that once the unit is installed you enable a
wireless security option in order to properly safeguard the wireless network from intruders. For more information see the WAP-200
Administrator's Guide.

Hardware overview

Front Rear

.

Reset

Reset buttonPower

Antenna connector

MAIN

5 volts

light

Power connector

Ethernet

light

Wireless

light

Port 1

802.3af

10101

Serial port

Package contents

• WAP-200 unit

• Two 2.4 GHz (2 dBi) / 5 GHz (2 dBi) dual-mode omnidirectional
antennas

• Power adapter and power cord

• Mounting bracket

• Spring clip—if needed, insert into one of the screw holes in the
mounting bracket as shown to provide a tighter fit

Antenna connector

AUX

Reset button

• Press and release the button quickly to restart the WAP-200.

• To reset to factory default settings, press and hold the reset button
until the status lights begin to flash, then release.

Important: Resetting the WAP-200 deletes all your configuration settings, resets
the Administrator username and password to ‘admin’, and sets the IP address of
Port 1 via DHCP. If a DHCP server is not found connected to Port 1, the address

192.168.1.1 is assigned to Port 1 and the wireless port.

Installation

Important: Installation must be performed by a professional installer familiar
with local regulations governing wireless devices.

Antennas

The WAP-200 has a single radio with two antennas. It can create a single
wireless cell. The antenna connectors are reverse-polarity SMA male
jacks. This means antennas or cable connectors must be SMA female
connectors with reverse polarity. Antennas can be either directly attached
or attached via a coax cable. Colubris recommends attaching to the MAIN
connector when using coax.

Important: Shielded Ethernet cables must be used for all connections.

Note: Do not connect the Ethernet port directly to a metropolitan area

network (MAN) or wide area network (WAN).

When mounting the WAP-200 on a wall, or ceiling ensure that

• The surface you attach the WAP-200 to and the fasteners you use are
able to support at least 5.1 kg (11.25 pounds)

• Cable pull (accidental or otherwise) does not make the unit exceed
the 5.1 kg (11.25 pound) limit

Note: Only indoor operation on channels 36 to 48—5.15 to 5.25 GHz—
is allowed.

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Plenum installations

Plenum rated cables and attachment hardware must be used if the
WAP-200 is installed in a plenum. Since the optional WAP-200 power
adapter is not rated for plenum installations, only the WAP-200 and
appropriate cabling can be located in the plenum.

Configuration

Note: PoE injectors available separately from Colubris Networks cannot
be installed inside the plenum.

To configure the WAP-200 you use the built-in Web-based
Management Tool. Access this tool by establishing a Web browser
connection to the WAP-200. You must use a JavaScript-enabled Web
browser—for example, Netscape 7.1 or higher, or Microsoft Internet
Explorer 6.0 or higher with all applicable updates.

1 Connect your computer

a. Use a cross-over cable (not supplied) to connect the LAN port on

your computer to port 1 on the WAP-200.

b. Configure your computer with the static IP address 192.168.1.2.

2 Power-on the WAP-200

Connect the power supply (sold separately) or use PoE (802.3af) to
power-up the WAP-200.

The WAP-200 is fully operational when the power light stops flashing.

3 Start the management tool

a. Start your Web browser and specify the following address and

press enter: HTTPS://192.168.1.1.

b. You are prompted to accept a Colubris Networks security

certificate. Do so to continue.

4 Configure the wireless network

By default the WAP-200 is configured to

• Automatically select the best operating channel (frequency)

• Create a wireless network named Colubris Networks

There is no need to change these settings for most installations.

5 Configure the WAP-200

a. Open the Virtual AP > Profiles page and select the Colubris

Networks profile.

c. The WAP-200 login page opens. Log in with username admin

and password admin.

d. If this is the first time you are logging in, you are prompted to

change the default administrator password. Specify a new
password and click Save.

e. If you are using the WAP-200 outside of the United States, set

the country that the WAP-200 is operating in on the
Management > Country page.

• If the WAP-200 will be installed as a stand-alone device and not
connected to an access controller, clear the Wireless security
filters checkbox.

• If the WAP-200 will be connected to a Colubris Networks access
controller, under General, select the Use Colubris access
controller checkbox.

b. By default the WAP-200 operates as a DHCP client to obtain its

IP address. In this configuration the WAP-200’s serial number
can be used to manage the device. If static IP addressing is
preferred, configure it on the Network > Ports page by
selecting the Static option and then clicking Configure.

The WAP-200 is now ready for operation

For additional configuration and operating information, see the
WAP-200 Administrator’s Guide.

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