Chapter 2 Setup Goldstream Access Point; Before You Begin Installation - LG LW1100AP Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Setup LG Access Point

2.1 Before You Begin Installation

The LG LW1100AP Series Access Point is a wireless LAN transceiver that can act as
the center point of a stand-alone wireless LAN network or as the connection point
between wireless and wired networks. In multiple installations, the roaming functionality
provided by multiple Access Points allows wireless users to move freely throughout the
facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to the network. The Access
Point supports Access Point management software . The system settings are contained
on the Access Point's firmware.
Before setting up your Access Point, ask your network system administrator for the
following information:
— If your network does not use a DHCP server, you need an IP (Internet Protocol)
address for the Access Point. If your network uses a DHCP server, an IP address will
be assigned automatically. Each station or device on your network must have a
unique IP address.
— If there is some Access Points are already installed, SSID and channel allocation
strategy.
— WEP key allocation
Caution
You should configure the Access Point before mounting it on a pole or a ceiling. Some
configuration steps, such as communicating with the Access Point through a serial cable,
may be difficult if the Access Point is inaccessible.
Before you begin installation, make sure that you have the following items:
— The LG LW1100AP Series Access Point
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