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6. If this is the first time you are connecting to the Access Point, the IP Address,
sub-net mask, ESSID (the name of the wireless network), the channel, and
security settings will need to be configured. Other configuration parameters
may also need to be set. You will use options from within the Setup menu to
perform these configurations (see below).
6.2 Setting the IP Address
If this is the first time you are connecting to the Access Point, the IP Address will
need to be set up.
This can be done automatically if DHCP is active on the Ethernet LAN. If DHCP
is not active, the IP Address is assigned manually in the Bridge IP Configuration
section (see below). In either case, you will use the Find Access Point option in
the File menu.
6.3 File
6.3.1 Find Access Point
Use this option to connect to an Access Point when you are not sure of the IP
Address, or if this is the first time you are connecting to a new Access Point.
1. From the
File
tab, select the
Find Access Point
item.
2. Windows will bring you to the
Available Access Points
screen listing the
Access Point. Highlight the Access Point to which you want to configure.
Click the
Connect
button.
