Ruckus Wireless MF2900 Users Manual

MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point

User’s Guide

Part number: 8000001

May, 2005

Copyright © 2005 Video54, Inc. All rights reserved. May, 2005.

Trademarks

Video54, BeamFlex™, MediaFlex™, MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point, MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter, M2900 AP, and M2501 Adapter are trademarks of Video54, Inc.

All other brand and product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Video54, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

Video54, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

The device has met the FCC 15.247 requirement. In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirement, the user must keep 20cm away from the antenna.

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance

This is to certify that the MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).

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Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
What You’ll Find in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Typographic conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Support and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
MediaFlex™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
BeamFlex™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
LED Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Establishing a good general location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Connecting to the M2900 AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Connecting a PC to the M2900 AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Accessing the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Chapter 3: Using the Video54 Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
M2900 AP Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Video54 Web Interface Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Common Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Air Quality Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Configuring the M2900 AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Customizing the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Configuring the Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Advanced Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Configuring WEP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Configuring WPA PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Adding an ACL entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
Deleting an ACL entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39

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System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
Viewing Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Viewing Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Viewing LAN Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Viewing Wireless Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Viewing the Station List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Viewing Station Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Performing a Web Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
TFTP or FTP Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Rebooting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Taking a System Support Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54

Appendix A: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Performance and Supported Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Traffic Management and QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58

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Preface

This MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide will help you understand the MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point, how to install it, and configure it using the Video54 Web Interface.

Who Should Use this Guide

This User’s Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. All the basic computer networking, Internet, and other information required to configure this device is provided herein.

What You’ll Find in this Guide

The following topics are covered:

•Chapter 1: “Introduction”

•Chapter 2: “Installation and Setup”

•Chapter 3: “Using the Video54 Web Interface”

•Appendix A: “Technical Specifications”

Typographic conventions

This User’s Guide uses the following typographic conventions:

Table 1—Typographic conventions

Typeface or	Meaning	Example
Symbol
italics	Emphasis, book titles, CD names, special	Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.
	terms.
	Also used to denote optional input if	Enter an address in the range
	surrounded by <brackets>	192.168.0.<2-253>
bold	System menu names, user input	Open the Control Panel.
fixed	Screen text, URLs, IP addresses	Browse to the following IP address:
		http://192.168.0.1

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System Requirements

System Requirements

The MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point is compatible with most contemporary personal computers and operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking.

The M2900 AP is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Web browsers are supported:

•Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher

•Netscape version 6.0 and higher

•Apple Safari 1.0 and higher

•Mozilla Firefox version 1.0 and higher

Support and Warranty Information

See the Warranty and Support card for detailed information about contacting Technical Support, and the Warranty terms for your MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point (M2900 AP). The M2900 AP is a device that enables wireless multimedia networking for video, voice and data, without replacing existing routers, network adapters and media receivers.

A typical installation consists of a Video54, Inc. MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point connected to a DSL router or cable modem. The M2900 AP sends wireless signals to MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter or other adapter that is connected to a set top box. Video, data and voice traffic are distributed amongst TV, video appliances, and other wireless-enabled home entertainment appliances.

	Cable Modem	MediaFlex 2900
Internet	or DSL Router	Multimedia Access Point

Set-Top Box

Ethernet

Ethernet

MediaFlex 2501

Multimedia Wireless Adapter

Figure 1—The MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point in a Typical Home Network

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MediaFlex™

MediaFlex™

MediaFlex™ is Video54, Inc.’s family of purpose-built, multimedia WiFi appliances that enable reliable wireless distribution of entertainment-quality, real-time media applications throughout the home. Media applications require consistent and uninterrupted bandwidth; however most wireless LANs (WLANs) cannot provide consistent service because of the variable nature of the wireless medium.

Video54, Inc.’s new, patent-pending Multicast TV-over-WLAN (TVoWLAN) technology differentiates multicast video frames from general multicast and broadcast traffic to provide robust wireless transport for IPTV streams—from the broadband gateway to the set top boxes.

To mitigate the performance impact of concurrent applications and interfering devices in a shared medium network, MediaFlex integrates Video54’s new, patent-pending Media Quality of Service (QoS) technology to automatically classify video traffic and prioritize transmissions among applications.

BeamFlex™

BeamFlex™ is Video54, Inc.’s patent-pending antenna technology that allows wireless signals to navigate around interference, extend wireless signal range, and increase speeds and capacity for 802.11b/g wireless networks. The BeamFlex™ antenna system consists of an array of six high-gain directional antenna elements, that allow the M2900 AP to find quality signal paths in a changing environment, and sustain the baseline performance required for supporting data, audio and video applications.

Key Features

BeamFlex™ Smart MIMO Antenna Maximizes Wireless Range and Performance

•Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology supports real time learning of Radio Frequency, station, network and application conditions.

•On-the-fly adaptation to each receiving device in response to environmental changes such as interference to maximize signal quality, data rate and minimize packet errors and retransmissions.

•Internal driver software controls an antenna array with 6 high-gain, directional antenna elements and 63 unique antenna combinations.

•Expert system 802.11 driver controls data rate and retransmission policies on a per-packet basis.

Media QoS Ensures Highest Video Quality

•Automatic traffic classification and Type-of-Service (TOS) tagging eliminates complex QoS configurations.

•Priority queuing for voice, video, best-effort and background traffic, per WiFi Alliance WiFi Multimedia (WMM) specifications.

•Strict priority with short (2 frames) hardware queue depth to ensure rapid feedback from the remote AP.

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Key Features

Multiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data Traffic

•Delivers 15-20 Mbps of bandwidth at 99.9% availability throughout a typical 2500ft2 (300m2) home.

•Supports one MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or one 10Mbps+ high definition video stream at 50ft (18m), with simultaneous data traffic.

Simple Configuration and Installation

•Simple Web-based user interface for easy configuration and customization of features such as SSID, WEP or WPA key, statistics monitoring and software upgrade.

Standards-based Solution Protects User Investment, Minimizes Replacement Cost

•Compliant with 802.11b and 802.11g: supports 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps; and can interoperate in 802.11g-only or mixed networks.

•Compliant with 802.1x (WEP and WPA with TKIP) and Wi-Fi Alliance WMM specifications.

•Supports Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) data encryption. WPA provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.

•Supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.

•Provides Access Control List (ACL) configuration to restrict wireless access based on MAC address, WEP keys or WPA passphrase.

•Attaches to installed routers or home gateways via Ethernet to optimize the WLAN without replacing existing router, firewall or media devices.

•Forward compatible with the emerging 802.11n WLAN standard.

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Key Features

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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup

This chapter describes how to install your MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point, and how to set up your PC to connect to the Video54 Web Interface.

Topics covered in this chapter include:

•“Packing List” on page 12

•“MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point” on page 12

•“LED Status Lights” on page 13

•“Placement Guidelines” on page 15

•“Connecting to the M2900 AP” on page 16

•“Accessing the Web Interface” on page 18

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Packing List

Packing List

1.MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point

2.AC power adapter

3.Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable

4.MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point Quick Setup Guide

MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point

Front View

Figure 2— “Front View of theMediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point” shows the front view M2900 AP, with the LED indicators numbered. The numbers correspond to the labels describing LED behavior in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.

1

2

3

4

5

Figure 2—Front View of theMediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point

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LED Status Lights

LED Status Lights

Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the M2900 AP.

Table 2—LED Indicators and Meanings

Label	LED	Activity	Description
1	Antenna	All LEDs On Green Solid	The M2900 AP is booting.
		Counterclockwise flashing	The M2900 AP is up.
		Green Flashing randomly	The lit LEDs indicate which antennae are active.
2	Power	Green	Power is supplied to the M2900 AP.
		Off	Power is not supplied to the M2900 AP.
3	LAN	Green Steady	The M2900 AP has link.
		Off	The M2900 AP has no link.
4	Wireless	Green Flashing	The M2900 AP is transmitting data. The faster the flashing, the
			more data is being transmitted or received.
		Green Steady	The Wireless port is initialized and enabled.
5	Air Quality	Green Steady	Good Air Quality: A steady Green LED indicates that the
			current environment will support quality video streaming.
		Green Flashing	Maybe Acceptable Air Quality: a flashing Green LED
			(on for 0.25 second, off 0.25 second) indicates that the current
			environment does not always meet the video standard. While
			video streaming is possible, the quality will vary.
		Green intermittent	Bad Air Quality: A briefly flashing Green LED (on for 0.03
		Flashing	second and off for 1 second) indicates that video streaming is not
			possible in the current environment. The brief flash also indicates
			that the device is still functioning.

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LED Status Lights

Rear View

6

7

8

	Figure 3—Rear View of the M2900 AP
	Table 3—Rear Ports and Adapters
Label	Description
6	AC Power Adapter (Input: DC 5V 2A)
7	10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing, autonegotiating RJ-45 network port
8	Reset button. Used only if you need to reset the M2900 AP to its
	factory default settings. Insert the end of a paper clip or pin into the
	hole and hold it in for at least 4 seconds.

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Placement Guidelines

Placement Guidelines

You or your service provider or installer can determine the best placement for the M2900 AP by using the following guidelines.

Establishing a good general location

Your M2900 AP should be placed:

•Near the center of the room.

•On a shelf or other elevated location where other wireless networking devices are within line-of-sight access.

•Away from other sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, microwave ovens, and cordless phones).

•Away from large metal surfaces, pictures or mirrors.

•Away from large furniture or other physical obstructions.

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CAUTION:—Never connect the M2900 AP to a router, switch, or hub. Only connect it to another PC or a set top box.

Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placement

Wireless environments are sensitive to the physical arrangement of both electronic devices and furniture in a room. You or your installer can observe the Air Quality Indicator LED to determine the best location. The Air Quality indicator LED is described in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.

Your service provider or installer can guide you through a self-help troubleshooting session if video quality deteriorates after an installation. Or, you may be able to determine a solution to the problem on your own.

If “Bad” or “Maybe Acceptable,” air quality is indicated, you can adjust the location of the M2900 AP and other devices until a steady green LED indicates “good” air quality.

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Connecting to the M2900 AP

Connecting to the M2900 AP

Before using the M2900 AP, you have to configure it to work within your home network. Your service provider or installer will likely perform all installation tasks for you, or you may read the following section to understand how to configure it manually.

To gain administrative control of the unit, set your PC or laptop network IP address to an address within the same network as the M2900 AP’s default IP address. Then, connect your PC to the M2900 AP using the provided Ethernet cable.

You can set your PC’s IP address to an address within the network 192.168.0.<2-253> (Example: 192.168.0.100).

Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC

1.Windows 2000: Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections Windows XP: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Network Connections

2.Double-click the icon for the Local Area Connection designated for your home network, then click the Properties button at the bottom of the screen. (This is not the same icon as your home wireless network.)

3.In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.

Figure 4—Internet Protocol (TCP/IP Properties)

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Connecting to the M2900 AP

4.Select the Use the following IP address button, and enter an IP address within the network as noted above.

5.Hit the Tab key and allow the Subnet mask address to auto-fill to 255.255.255.0.

6.Click OK to exit the TCP/IP Properties window.

7.Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.

Connecting a PC to the M2900 AP

The following steps will guide you through connecting to your M2900 AP.

1.Remove the M2900 AP from the packaging and place it next to your PC or laptop.

2.Connect the AC Power Supply to the M2900 AP and plug into a power outlet.

3.Connect your PC or laptop to the Ethernet port on the M2900 AP using the supplied Ethernet cable.

4.On your PC, open a browser window. Enter the address http://192.168.0.1.

5.When the login screen appears, enter the username admin and leave the password field blank. Then click the Logon button.

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CAUTION:—Make sure to write down the new IP address, username, password and SSID. If you change the M2900 AP’s default IP address to one outside the current address range of your PC, you will not be able to connect to the device after reboot until you reset your computer’s IP address to be within the same network as the M2900 AP. See Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 20 and Table 6, “M2900 AP Default and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 21 for more information.

You should now be able to find the default SSID “V54” of your M2900 AP over your wireless connection:

Table 4—Default Wireless Settings

Wireless Feature	Setting
Network Name (SSID)	V54
Security	Disabled

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Accessing the Web Interface

Accessing the Web Interface

The M2900 AP provides a Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring. For information about using the Video54 Web Interface, read the next chapter.

To access the Video54 Web Interface, launch a Web browser and enter the M2900 AP’s IP address. If this is the first time the access point is being configured, enter the default IP address: http://192.168.0.1.

A login screen will appear. Use the default login information below for logging in: Username: admin

Password: <blank>

After logging in, you will see the main information page. On the information page, there are two panes. The pane on the left shows major information or configuration points. Each major information or configuration area has a number of sub-menus. Clicking on the relevant menu will bring the relevant page onto the screen.

The system monitors the activities on the Web user interface. If you do not use the Web interface for more than five minutes, the system will time out, and you will be logged out automatically. You need to re-log in to access the interface.

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CAUTION:—Any configuration changes will be lost unless you use the Update button. It is recommended that after each configuration screen you modify, you click the Update button.

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MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide

8000001, May, 2005