Getting Started with the Configuration
This section describes the system requirements and how to access the web-based Configuration Utility.
Supported Browsers
Before you begin to use the configuration utility, make sure that you have a computer with one of the following browsers:
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Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge or later
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Firefox 64 or later
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Chrome 72 or later
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Safari 5.1 or later
Browser Restrictions
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If using Internet Explorer 11, configure the following security settings:
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Select Tools, Internet Options and then select the Security tab.
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Next, select Local Intranet and then select Sites.
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Select Advanced and then select Add. Add the intranet address of the WAP device http://<ip-address> to the local intranet zone. The IP address can also be specified as the subnet IP address so that all subnet addresses, are added to the local intranet zone.
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If you have multiple IPv6 interfaces on your management station, use the IPv6 global address instead of the IPv6 local address to access the WAP device from your browser.
Launching the Web-based Configuration Utility
Follow these steps to access the configuration utility from your computer to configure the WAP device:
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Connect the WAP device to the same network (IP subnet) as your computer. The factory default IP address configuration of the WAP device is DHCP. Make sure that your DHCP server is running and can be accessed. Besides, the WAP device has a default static IP, 192.168.1.245. You may choose to connect to it by configuring your computer's IP address in the 192.168.1.xxx range.
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Locate the IP address of the WAP device.
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The WAP device can be accessed and managed by using the Cisco FindIT Network Discovery Utility. This utility enables you to automatically discover all supported Cisco devices in the same local network segment as your computer. You can get a snapshot view of each device or launch the product configuration utility to view and configure the settings. For more information, see http://www.cisco.com/go/findit.
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The WAP device is Bonjour-enabled and automatically broadcasts its services and listens for services being advertised by other Bonjour-enabled devices. If you have a Bonjour- enabled browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer with a Bonjour plug-in, or the Apple Mac Safari browser, you can find the WAP device on your local network without knowing its IP address.
You can download the complete Bonjour for Microsoft Internet Explorer browser from Apple’s website by visiting: http://www.apple.com/bonjour/ .
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Locate the IP address assigned by your DHCP server by accessing your router or DHCP server. See your DHCP server instructions for more information.
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Launch any of the supported web browsers.
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In the address bar, enter the IP address obtained using the initial step and press Enter.
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Enter the default user name and password: cisco in the Username and Password fields.
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Click Log In. The Access Point Setup Wizard appears.
Follow the Setup Wizard instructions to finish the installation. We strongly recommend that you use the Setup Wizard for the first installation. See Using the Access Point Setup Wizard for more information.
Logging Out
By default, the configuration utility logs out after 10 minutes of inactivity. See Management for instructions on changing the default timeout period.
To log out, click Logout in the top right corner of the configuration utility.