HP M210 Configuration And Administration Manual

HP M210 802.11n Access Point Configuration and Administration Guide

HP Part Number: 5998-5756 Published: April 2014 Edition: 1

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Warranty

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Contents

1 Deploying the M210 ...................................................................................7

2 Using Quick setup .......................................................................................9

Overview................................................................................................................................................. 9

Automatically running Quick setup the first time you log in ........................................................................ 9

Accessing Quick setup after your first login ............................................................................................12

Quick setup wizard ..................................................................................................................................13

Step 1: Specify access point settings......................................................................................................13

Step 2: Specify access point cluster settings............................................................................................15

Step 3: Specify wireless network settings................................................................................................16

Security methods..................................................................................................................................... 20

WPA/WPA2 Personal........................................................................................................................ 20

802.1X/Dynamic WEP ........................................................................................................................21

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise ...................................................................................................................... 22

Static WEP ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Quick setup global settings page .............................................................................................................. 24

System summary ..................................................................................................................................... 25

3 Managing the M210 ................................................................................. 27

Configuring web server settings ................................................................................................................ 27

Web server configuration ................................................................................................................... 27

Administrator login credentials ............................................................................................................ 28

SNMP configuration................................................................................................................................ 28

Supported MIBs................................................................................................................................. 29

System time............................................................................................................................................ 29

Set system time...................................................................................................................................31

Daylight savings .................................................................................................................................31

4 Working with wireless communities and authentication ..................................33

Overview............................................................................................................................................... 33

Configuring global RADIUS servers ........................................................................................................... 33

Managing wireless communities ............................................................................................................... 35

About the default wireless community ................................................................................................... 35

Wireless community configuration options............................................................................................. 36

Wireless protection ............................................................................................................................ 37

MAC authentication ........................................................................................................................... 44

5 Wireless configuration ...............................................................................47

Wireless coverage .................................................................................................................................. 47

Factors limiting wireless coverage ........................................................................................................ 47

Configuring overlapping wireless APs ................................................................................................... 48

802.11n best practices ............................................................................................................................. 52

Supporting legacy wireless clients........................................................................................................ 52

Channel width................................................................................................................................... 54

Radio configuration................................................................................................................................. 54

Country............................................................................................................................................ 55

Basic settings .................................................................................................................................... 55

Advanced radio settings ..................................................................................................................... 57

Detecting Rogue APs ............................................................................................................................... 60

Enabling scanning............................................................................................................................. 60

Detected and Known AP lists................................................................................................................61

Working with saved AP lists ................................................................................................................ 63

Viewing wireless information .................................................................................................................... 64

Viewing all connected wireless clients................................................................................................... 64

Viewing wireless statistics for the radio ................................................................................................. 65

6 Creating WDS links ................................................................................... 67

Key concepts.......................................................................................................................................... 67

Simultaneous AP and WDS support ..................................................................................................... 67

Using the 5 GHz band for WDS links .................................................................................................. 68

Configuration considerations............................................................................................................... 68

WDS configuration ................................................................................................................................. 69

Sample WDS deployment........................................................................................................................ 71

7 Configuring Ethernet, IP, and VLAN settings..................................................75

Ethernet configuration.............................................................................................................................. 75

IPv4 configuration................................................................................................................................... 76

Automatically assigning an IP address (default method) ..........................................................................76

Static IP configuration......................................................................................................................... 76

IPv6 configuration................................................................................................................................... 77

VLAN configuration................................................................................................................................. 78

VLAN assignment via wireless communities ........................................................................................... 78

VLAN assignment via RADIUS ............................................................................................................. 79

Port statistics........................................................................................................................................... 80

8 Clustering multiple M210s.......................................................................... 81

Overview................................................................................................................................................81

Shared settings in a cluster...................................................................................................................81

IPv4 and IPv6 clusters......................................................................................................................... 82

Cluster formation .................................................................................................................................... 83

Client connections................................................................................................................................... 85

Channel planning ................................................................................................................................... 86

Configuration.................................................................................................................................... 86

Current channel assignments ............................................................................................................... 87

9 Maintenance.............................................................................................89

Configuration file management................................................................................................................. 89

Reset................................................................................................................................................ 89

Save ................................................................................................................................................ 89

Restore............................................................................................................................................. 90

Reboot ............................................................................................................................................. 90

Software updates.....................................................................................................................................91

Software information...........................................................................................................................91

Software upgrade...............................................................................................................................91

System information.................................................................................................................................. 92

10 Tools......................................................................................................93

System log ............................................................................................................................................. 93

System log configuration..................................................................................................................... 93

Remote syslog configuration................................................................................................................ 94

Events .............................................................................................................................................. 95

Email alert ............................................................................................................................................. 95

General configuration ........................................................................................................................ 95

Mail server configuration .................................................................................................................... 97

Message configuration....................................................................................................................... 97

Sending a test message...................................................................................................................... 98

Viewing email alert status ................................................................................................................... 98

Network trace configuration ..................................................................................................................... 99

Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 99

Packet trace configuration ................................................................................................................... 99

Packet file trace ............................................................................................................................... 100

Remote packet trace ..........................................................................................................................101

Packet trace status.............................................................................................................................103

Packet trace file download ................................................................................................................ 104

Ping .................................................................................................................................................... 105

11 Support and other resources ...................................................................107

Online Documentation............................................................................................................................107

Contacting HP.......................................................................................................................................107

HP Websites .........................................................................................................................................107

Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 108

A Resetting to factory defaults ...................................................................... 109

Factory reset procedures ........................................................................................................................ 109

Using the reset button....................................................................................................................... 109

Using the management tool .............................................................................................................. 109

1 Deploying the M210

Wireless community

High security wireless network for

employees using WPA/WPA2.

Router with

DHCP server

M210

Wireless community 1

High security wireless network

(WPA/WPA2) for employees

Switch

Wireless community 2

Low security wireless network

for guests

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

Guests with access to a network

printer and the Internet

Employees with secure access

to all network resources

and the Internet

M210

In a small office, the M210 can be directly connected to a broadband router (DSL or cable) to provide wireless networking for all employees. In the following scenario, employees can share data and resources with each other and access the Internet at the same time:

With its wireless community feature, the M210 can be configured to provide up to four separate wireless networks (all on the same wireless channel), each with its own configuration settings for security, VLAN support, and more.

In this scenario, employees connect to wireless community 1, which is protected with WPA/ WPA2. All employee traffic exits the M210 on VLAN 1, providing access to private resources on the company network and on the Internet.

Guests connect to wireless community 2, which is protected with WEP. All guest traffic exits the M210 on VLAN 2, providing access only to the Internet.

Note WEP is available only when the radio mode does not support 802.11n.

For offices that already have a wired networking infrastructure, the M210 is easily integrated to provide wireless networking. It can also be used to extend the reach of the network to areas that are difficult or impossible to reach with traditional cabling.

In the following scenario, M210 #1 provides wireless network services to the employees in the

Wireless community

File server DHCP server

computers

WDS

Wireless link

Employee

Main office area Warehouse

Wireless community

M210

Wireless community

Employee group 1

Employee group 3

Wireless community

M210

Router

Internet

Cluster

Employee group 2

main office, while M210 #2 and M210 #3 use the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to create a wireless link between the main office network and a small network in a warehouse. WDS eliminates the need to run cabling, allowing for fast and easy deployment.

In the following scenario, three M210s provide distinct employee groups access to the Internet through a router on the network. The M210s are joined in a cluster, which enables them to share a single configuration and to be administered as a single unit. Channel planning may be implemented on the cluster to reduce interference and optimize wireless bandwidth usage.

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2 Using Quick setup

Overview

Quick setup provides an easy way to quickly configure settings on the M210 for several different networking scenarios. Just pick the scenario that most closely resembles your installation and fill in the appropriate fields.

Automatically running Quick setup the first time you log in

The first time you log in to the management tool (see the HP M210 802.11n Access Point Quickstart for first time login procedure), the HP end user license agreement displays. When you accept the agreement, a page displays to enable you to select your country so that wireless radio settings are configured appropriately. Select Save to display the first page in the Quick setup wizard.

This page lets you choose one of five configuration scenarios to use as the basis for your setup, as described in the following sections.

Basic wireless network

Choose this option if you want to create a single wireless network to provide wireless connectivity for your users. This option can be used to connect the M210 directly to a broadband router or to an existing wired network, using static IP, DHCP, or IPv6 addressing.

This scenario supports clustering mode, where multiple APs in the network are deployed and administered as a single entity.

Multiple wireless networks

Choose this option if you want to create multiple wireless networks to support users with different networking requirements. For example, you could create two wireless networks, one for employees and one for guests.

This option can be used to connect the M210 to a network using static IP, DHCP, or IPv6 addressing. This scenario also supports clustering mode, where multiple APs in the network are deployed and administered as a single entity.

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Multiple wireless networks with wired VLANs

Choose this option if you want to:

• Create multiple wireless networks to support users with different requirements.

• Map the traffic from each wireless network to a specific VLAN.

As in Multiple wireless networks mode, this option supports static IP, DHCP, or IPv6 addressing for the network connection, and supports clustering mode.

Multiple wireless networks with RADIUS authentication

Choose this option if you want to:

• Create multiple wireless networks to support users with different requirements.

• Map the traffic from each wireless network to a specific VLAN.

• Authenticate user login credentials using a third-party RADIUS server.

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Add to wireless network with existing AP cluster

Use this option if your network already has a defined cluster of M210 APs and you want this AP to join the cluster.

Accessing Quick setup after your first login

When you log in subsequent to completing or cancelling out of the Quick setup wizard, the System summary page displays by default. You can view and configure the Quick setup global settings by selecting Home > Quick setup. See Quick setup global settings page on

page 24.

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See also the HP M210 802.11n Access Point Quickstart, which describes the configuration procedure for a basic wireless network.

Quick setup wizard

To the Quick setup wizard, select one of the following options for the network environment, as described in the previous sections, and select OK:

• Basic wireless network

• Multiple wireless networks

• Multiple wireless networks with wired VLANs

• Multiple wireless networks with RADIUS authentication

• Add to wireless network with existing AP cluster

Step 1: Specify access point settings

For a complete description of all settings, see the online help.

Configure the radio

Wireless mode

Select a radio mode.

• IEEE 802.11a: Up to 54 Mbps in the 5 GHz frequency band.

• IEEE 802.11b/g: (Compatibility mode.) Up to 11 Mbps for 802.11b and 54 Mbps for

802.11g in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

• IEEE 802.11a/n: (Compatibility mode.) Up to 300 Mbps for 802.11n and 54 Mbps for

802.11a in the 5 GHz frequency band.

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• IEEE 802.11b/g/n: (Compatibility mode.) Up to 11 Mbps for 802.11b, 54 Mbps for

802.11g, and 300 Mbps for 802.11n in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. If support for

802.11b/g is not required, it is recommended that you choose one of the 802.11n-only modes.

• 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n: (Pure 802.11n) Up to 300 Mbps in the 802.11n 5 GHz frequency

band.

• 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11n: (Pure 802.11n) Up to 300 Mbps in the 802.11n 2.4 GHz

frequency band.

Get an IP address

You can use these settings to configure IP addresses and how they are assigned. The IPv4 configuration field displays by default. To configure IPv6 settings, click the + to the left of IPv6.

You can configure addresses for both protocol versions. Only IPv4 supports DHCP.

IPv4 addresses

You can select DHCP (the default) so that the IP address will be assigned by a DHCP server on the network. Or, select Static IP to statically configure an address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

IPv6 addresses

You can configure a static IPv6 address and enable autoconfigured IPv6 addressing.

Entering a static IPv6 address

Enter a Static IPv6 address, specify the Static IPv6 address prefix length, and enter the Default IPv6 gateway address.

The Static IPv6 address status shows the configured address. The possible values are as follows:

• Operational: The IP address has been verified as unique on the LAN and is usable on

the interface.

• Tentative: The M210 initiates a duplicate address detection (DAD) process automatically

when a static IP address is assigned. An IPv6 address is in the tentative state while it is being verified as unique on the network. While in this state, the IPv6 address cannot be used to transmit or receive traffic, except to exchange messages with other network nodes to verify the uniqueness of the address.

• Blank (no value): No IP address is assigned or the assigned address is not operational.

The IPv6 link local address is used by the local physical link. The link local address is not configurable and is assigned by using the IPv6 Neighbor Discovery process.

Enabling auto configuration

When IPv6 auto configuration is enabled, the M210 builds a global IPv6 address by applying an algorithm to the device MAC address and the network prefix that is sent by routers in router advertisements. The autoconfigured addresses display in the IPv6 autoconfigured global addresses list.

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Change administrator login credentials

The M210 supports one administrator login. Use this section to change the password.

Note As an immediate first step in securing your wireless network, it is recommended that you

change the administrator password from the default.

Current password

The default password is admin.

New password and Confirm password

Specify a new password for the M210 administrator account.

The administrator password can be from 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters. Do not use special characters or spaces. For security purposes, it is recommended that the password be at least 6 characters.

Caution If you forget the administrator password, the only way to access the administrator account is to

reset the M210 to factory default settings. See Resetting to factory defaults on page 109.

Step 2: Specify access point cluster settings

Use this section to configure whether this AP functions as a member of a cluster of APs on the network. APs in a cluster have a single point of administration, enabling you to view, deploy, configure, and secure the wireless network as a single entity rather than a series of separate wireless devices. When APs are clustered, you can also configure channel planning, which helps to reduce radio interference and maximize bandwidth on the wireless network.

For more information on clustering, see Clustering multiple M210s on page 81.

Clustering

Select to enable clustering on this AP.

Cluster name

Specify the name of the cluster to which the AP belongs. The AP will dynamically form a cluster with other APs on the same subnet that have the same cluster name.

Cluster location

Enter a description of the physical location of this AP.

Clustering IP version

Select the IP version that the APs in the cluster use to communicate with each other.

Note If the selected network environment was Add to wireless network with existing AP

cluster, then the Quick setup wizard is complete. Select Save to have the AP join the cluster.

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Step 3: Specify wireless network settings

Use this section to define wireless networks and to configure the security settings for client access and encryption.

This section displays different settings depending on the selected network environment.

• For a Basic wireless network, the page displays fields for configuring the network

name (SSID) and security settings:

• For a Multiple wireless networks configuration, an additional table displays for

adding wireless networks.

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• For a Multiple wireless networks with wired VLANs configuration, an additional

field displays to enable associating a VLAN with each wireless community:

• For a Multiple wireless networks with RADIUS authentication configuration, an

appropriate security method is selected and additional fields display to configure RADIUS server information:

• For an Add to wireless network with existing AP cluster configuration, this

section does not display, as no security settings or additional wireless communities are needed.

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Wireless communities

The M210 allows you to create up to four wireless communities. Each wireless community defines the settings for a distinct wireless network, with its own network name (SSID), settings for wireless protection, user authentication, VLANs, and more. Radio settings are shared by all wireless communities.

If you selected the Basic wireless network environment, you cannot configure additional wireless communities on the Quick setup page—this configuration assumes that only one wireless network is needed. You can later configure additional communities on the Wireless > Communities page.

A default wireless community is defined on the M210. Its name (or SSID) is HP and it is assigned to VLAN 1. The settings that initially display in the Wireless community settings pertain to the default community.

Note Before creating a new community, ensure that the name (SSID), VLAN, and security settings for

the default community are configured as needed.

To create a new community:

1. S e l e c t Add New Wireless Community.

An additional row displays in the wireless community table. The fields in the Wireless community settings area display default values for the new community.

2. Modify the default values, if necessary. See Wireless community settings for a description of these fields.

3. Select Add.

4. Select Save to accept the default settings in the Wireless community settings area, or modify the settings and select Add, then Save.

If you select Cancel before selecting Add, the new wireless community will be deleted.

If you change these settings after saving a new wireless community, select Update, then Save. You can select Cancel before selecting Update to undo any changes to these settings.

Wireless community settings

These settings apply to the default wireless community or, if you have created multiple communities, the wireless community selected in the table. After you select Save, you can use the Wireless > Communities page if you want to update these settings.

Identify the wireless network

Use this section to define a name for the wireless community.

Network name (SSID)

Specify a name to uniquely identify the wireless network associated with this community. Each wireless user that wants to connect to this community must use the network name.

By default, the M210 will broadcast this name so that wireless users can see it when they try to connect to the wireless network.

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The name is case-sensitive and must include between 2 and 32 alphanumeric characters, including spaces. The following characters are not allowed:

• ?, “, $, [, \, ], and +

• only spaces

• #, !, ;,and a space as the first character

• a space as the last character

Map wireless network to a VLAN

This option displays only when you select Multiple wireless networks with wired VLANs or Multiple wireless networks with a RADIUS authentication as the

network environment. For the other options, all traffic is associated with VLAN 1 by default, and is forwarded untagged to the wired network.

VLAN ID

Enter a VLAN ID to associate it with the wireless community. If this VLAN ID is set to a value other than the management VLAN ID (which is 1 by default), then packets from this wireless community are tagged with the specified VLAN ID when forwarded to the wired network.

The VLAN ID can be from 1 to 4094.

Secure the wireless network

Use this section to define security settings for the wireless network.

Security method

The available security methods and selected default settings vary depending on the selected network environment. The following table lists the security options available with each environment:

Note You can also disable security on each network environment. However, this is not

recommended.

Network environment Security methods

Basic

Multiple wireless networks

Multiple wireless networks with wired VLANs

If the wireless mode includes 802.11n:

• WPA/WPA2 Personal (default)

If the wireless mode does not include 802.11n:

• Static WEP (see note)

• WPA/WPA2 Personal (default)

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Network environment Security methods

Multiple wireless networks with RADIUS authentication

If the wireless mode includes 802.11n:

• WPA/WPA2 Personal

• WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (default)

If the wireless mode does not include 802.11n:

• Static WEP (see note)

• 802.1X/Dynamic WEP (see note)

• WPA/WPA2 Personal

• WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (default)

Add to wireless network with existing AP cluster

Note: WEP-based security is not available in 802.11n modes due to Wi-Fi security requirements.

The security methods are defined in the following section. After you select a security method and complete the related settings, the Quick setup wizard is complete.

The AP will inherit its security settings from the cluster.

Security methods

A security method (or no security method) can be associated with the default wireless community and any additional communities you create. This section defines the available security methods as they display in the Quick setup wizard. To modify these settings after you complete the Quick setup wizard, or to access additional configuration options, use the Wireless > Communities page.

WPA/WPA2 Personal

WPA Personal provides for secure login using a preshared key (PSK) and for data encryption.

WPA versions

The following WPA versions are supported:

Version Description

WPA WPA with TKIP encryption.

Note: If this version is selected and the chosen wireless mode supports

802.11n, then wireless clients that support 802.11n cannot connect at 802.11n transmission rates. They will be connected at legacy rates. If the chosen wireless mode is one of the 802.11n-only modes, then you cannot select this option alone (that is, WPA2 must also be selected).

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Version Description

WPA2 WPA2 (802.11i) with AES-based CCMP encryption. If all of your clients support

WPA2, select this option for the maximum possible security. If the chosen wireless mode is one of the 802.11n-only modes, then this mode must be selected.

WPA and WPA2

Key

The M210 uses the key you specify to generate the TKIP or AES keys that are used to encrypt the wireless data stream. Specify a key that is from 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters and reenter the key in the Confirm key box. It is recommended that the preshared key be at least 20 characters long, and be a mix of letters and numbers. Acceptable characters include upper and lower case alphabetic letters, the numeric digits, and special symbols such as @ and #. The key cannot begin with or end with spaces and cannot contain only spaces.

802.1X/Dynamic WEP

Dynamic WEP uses 802.1X to distribute dynamically generated keys from the AP to its clients, providing better security than Static WEP. A RADIUS server provides a WEP key for each client session and regenerates keys at each reauthentication interval.

You can select both versions at the same time. Some legacy WPA clients may not work if this mode is selected. This mode is slightly less secure than using the pure WPA2 mode.

RADIUS IP address type

Select an IP version for communicating with the RADIUS server.

RADIUS IP or IPv6 address

Enter the IPv4 or IPv6 address for the primary RADIUS server for this wireless community.

If IPv4 is selected as the RADIUS IP address type, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server that all wireless communities use by default, for example 192.168.10.23. If IPv6 is selected, enter the IPv6 address of the RADIUS server, for example 2001:0db8:1234::abcd.

Note You can configure only one RADIUS server using the Quick setup wizard. You can, however,

configure additional RADIUS servers using the Wireless > Communities page.

RADIUS key

Enter the RADIUS key in the text box.

The RADIUS key is the shared secret key for the global RADIUS server. You can use up to 63 alphanumeric and special characters. The key is case-sensitive and cannot be all spaces. You must configure the same key on the AP and on your RADIUS server. The text you enter will be displayed as “*” characters to prevent others from seeing the RADIUS key as you type.

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WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

This option is available in the Quick setup wizard only when you select the Multiple wireless networks with RADIUS authentication network environment.

WPA Enterprise with RADIUS is an implementation of the Wi-Fi Alliance IEEE 802.11i standard, which includes the TKIP and CCMP (AES) mechanisms. The Enterprise mode requires the use of a RADIUS server to authenticate users.

This security mode is backwards compatible with wireless clients that support the original WPA.

WPA versions

Select the types of wireless clients you want to support:

• WPA (TKIP). If all wireless clients on the network support the original WPA but none

support the newer WPA2, then select WPA. WPA (TKIP) cannot be used when the radio operating mode supports 802.11n only.

• WPA2 (AES). If all wireless clients on the network support WPA2, we suggest using

WPA2, which provides the best security per the IEEE 802.11i standard. If the radio mode is set to one of the 802.11n-only modes, WPA2 is the only supported WPA version.

If you have a mix of clients, some of which support WPA2 and others which support only the original WPA, select both WPA and WPA2. This setting enables both WPA and WPA2 wireless clients to associate and authenticate, but uses the more robust WPA2 for clients that support it. This WPA configuration allows more interoperability, at the expense of some security.

RADIUS IP address type

Select an IP version for communicating with the RADIUS server.

RADIUS IP or IPv6 address

Enter the IPv4 or IPv6 address for the primary RADIUS server for this wireless community.

Note You can configure only one RADIUS server using the Quick setup wizard. You can, however,

configure additional RADIUS servers using the Wireless > Communities page.

RADIUS key

Enter the RADIUS key in the text box.

The RADIUS key is the shared secret key for the RADIUS server. You can use up to 64 alphanumeric and special characters. The key is case-sensitive, and you must configure the same key on the AP and on your RADIUS server. The text you enter will be displayed as “*” characters to prevent others from seeing the RADIUS key as you type.

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Static WEP

This is the least secure method of protecting wireless transmissions. WEP is provided so you can support clients that do not support WPA.

Note WEP cannot be used when the radio operating mode supports 802.11n.

Key length

Select one of the following values as the length of the encryption key:

• 64 bits: The key can be 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits.

• 128 b i t s : The key can be 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits.

When encryption is enabled, wireless clients that do not support encryption cannot communicate with the M210. The same encryption key must be used on the M210 and all wireless clients.

Key type

Select the format used to specify the encryption key:

• ASCII: ASCII keys are much weaker than carefully chosen hexadecimal keys. You can

include ASCII characters from 32 to 126, inclusive, in the key. However, note that not all wireless clients support non-alphanumeric characters such as spaces, punctuation, or special symbols in the key.

• Hex: Your keys should only include the following hexadecimal characters: 0–9, a–f, A–F.

Key 1

Enter a key of the specified format and length. The Quick setup wizard allows you to configure one key. You can configure additional keys on the Wireless > Communities page.

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Quick setup global settings page

If you manually launch Quick setup by selecting Home > Quick setup, you will see the

Quick setup global settings page. This page will also display if you select Manually configure wireless network settings check box on the initial Quick setup page.

This page enables you to configure the same settings as available in the Quick setup wizard. See “Quick setup wizard” on page 13 for instructions. In addition, the Quick setup global settings page enables you to configure the following settings:

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System settings

In the Configure system settings area, you can specify information that helps identify the AP:

System name

Specify a name.

System location

Provide a description that identifies where the M210 is physically located.

System contact

Specify a person to contact for administrative purposes.

Multiple RADIUS servers

If you select 802.1X/Dynamic WEP or WPA/WPA2 Enterprise as the Security method, you can configure multiple RADIUS servers on this page (in the Quick setup wizard

you can configure only one).

System summary

After you complete the Quick setup wizard, when you log into the management tool again, the System summary page displays.

This page includes the following information:

IP address

The IP address assigned to the AP. See the Network > IP page to configure IP information.

Static IPv6 address

The IPv6 address assigned to the AP, if one is configured.

IPv6 autoconfigured global addresses

The global IPv6 address, if one or more has been assigned automatically using the network prefix that is sent by routers in router advertisements.

IPv6 link local address

The link local address is derived automatically using the prefix fe80::/64 and the MAC address of the AP.

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MAC address

The MAC address of the AP. This is the address by which the AP is known externally to other networks.

This MAC address applies to the Ethernet port on the AP and to the first (default) wireless community, referred to as wlan0. The MAC address is incremented by 1 for each additional wireless community that you create. For example, if the Ethernet and wlan0 interfaces are assigned MAC address 00:55:9A:3C:7A:00, then the next wireless community you create will be assigned MAC address 00:55:9A:3C:7A:01, and so on.

Software version

The version of software installed on the AP.

Product identifier

The AP hardware model ID number.

Hardware version

The AP hardware version.

Serial number

The AP serial number.

Device description

Information about the product hardware.

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3 Managing the M210

The M210 is managed via its web-based management tool using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8+ or Mozilla Firefox 9+. You can access the M210 management tool using either http or https. Using https is more secure but you will see a security warning until you purchase and install your own certificate. With https, it is acceptable to choose the option that allows you to proceed through the security warning.

In a web browser, specify either: http://192.168.1.1 or https://192.168.1.1.

For information on launching the management tool for the first time, see the HP M210 802.11n Access Point Quickstart.

Configuring web server settings

Select Management > Management tool to open the Configure web server settings page.

Web server configuration

Use this section to configure web access to the management tool.

HTTPS server status HTTP server status

The M210 software includes HTTP and HTTPS functionality to enable communication with your web browser. Unlike HTTP, HTTPS enables secure sessions, using a digital certificate to encrypt data exchanged between the M210 and your web browser. HTTP and HTTPS are both enabled by default.

The M210 supports only one management session at a time via HTTP or HTTPS.

HTTP port

By default, the HTTP server uses the well-known logical port number 80 for communication with clients. You can specify a different port number if port 80 is blocked or used for a different protocol on your network.

Session timeout

If there is no activity on the management session for the specified time, then the administrator will be automatically logged off.

Administrator login credentials

The M210 supports one administrator login. Use this section to change the password.

Current password

The default password is admin.

New password and Confirm password

Specify a new password for the M210 administrator account.

The administrator password can be from 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters. Do not use special characters or spaces. For security purposes, it is recommended that the password be at least 6 characters.

Caution If you forget the administrator password, the only way to access the administrator account is to

reset the M210 to factory default settings. See Resetting to factory defaults on page 109.

SNMP configuration

The M210 provides a robust SNMP v1/v2 implementation supporting both industry-standard MIB II objects and HP-specific MIB objects. Read-only access is supported.

Select Management > SNMP to open the SNMP configuration page.

SNMP

Use this checkbox to enable/disable the SNMP agent. By default, the SNMP agent is enabled. If you disable the agent, the M210 will not respond to SNMP requests.

Read-only community name Confirm read-only community name

This is the password that controls read-only access to SNMP information on the M210. A network management program must supply this name when attempting to get SNMP information from the M210. By default, the name is set to public.

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Supported MIBs

The M210 supports the following MIBs and MIB objects:

Standard MIBs

The following standard MIBs are supported:

• BRIDGE-MIB (802.1d) • SNMP-TARGET-MIB

• ENTITY-MIB (RFC 2737) • SNMP-USM-DH-OBJECTS-MIB

• IANAifType-MIB • SNMPv2-CONF

• IEEE802dot11- MI B • SN M P v 2- M I B ( R F C 2418 )

• IF-MIB • SNMPv2-SMI

• INET-ADDRESS-MIB • SNMPv2-TC

• RADIUS-ACC-CLIENT-MIB • SNMPv2-TM

• RFC115 5 - S M I • RFC4688

• RFC1213-MIB • IP-MIB

• R F C -1215 • TCP-MIB

• SNMP-FRAMEWORK-MIB • UDP-MIB

• SNMP-NOTIFICATION-MIB • UCD-SNMP-MIB

Private MIBs

The following private MIBs and MIB objects are supported:

• COLUBRIS-SMI

• COLUBRIS-SYSTEM-MIB. Only the following objects are supported:

• HP-WLAN-ACCESS-POINT-MIB

• systemFirmwareRevision

• systemBootRevision

• systemSerialNumber

• systemDeviceIdentification

System time

Correct system time is important for proper operation of the M210, especially when using the logs to troubleshoot.

Select Management > System time to open the System time page. This page enables you to configure time server and time zone information.

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HP M210 Configuration And Administration Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual