Configuration Pages

The provides configuration pages so that you can manage and monitor the access point from any computer on the network. Under normal operating conditions, you do not need to change the basic configuration that you established when you installed your access point. However, if your network environment changes, you may decide to reconfigure your access point to reflect the new environment.

The topics below address the following aspects of using the configuration pages:

Configuring Your Web Browser

You may need to disable the HTTP Proxy feature of your Web browser so the configuration pages will display the most current information.

Internet Explorer users:

  1. Click Tools > Internet Options, and select the Connections tab.

  2. Select Never dial a connection, then click Apply.

  3. Click OK.

  4. Click Tools > Internet Options, and select the Connections tab again.

  5. Click the LAN Settings button.

  6. Clear all the check boxes and click OK.

  7. Click OK again.

Netscape Navigator 8.x users:

  1. Click Tools > Options > General.

  2. Click the Connection Settings button.

  3. Select Direct connection to the Internet, then click OK.

Logging In to the Configuration Pages

If you know the IP address of the access point, simply type it in your Web browser's location or address line and press ENTER. If you do not know the IP address of the access point, follow one of the procedures below to find it:

Using the Device Locator (Windows Users Only)

  1. Windows Vista or XP: Click Windows Start > All Programs > USRobotics Network Device Locator.

    All Other Windows Operating Systems: Click Windows Start > Programs > USRobotics Network Device Locator.

    The locator displays its welcome screen:

  2. Click Next.

    The locator lists the access point as well as any other USRobotics devices that were found:

  3. Find the in the list. (If you have more than one , find the device whose MAC address matches the LAN MAC address on the bottom of the access point that you are trying to access). Note the IP address associated with the LAN MAC address of the access point.

Manually Finding the IP Address of the Access Point

The networking device to which you connected the access point assigns IP addresses on your local network. To find the IP address of the access point:

  1. Access the configuration program or configuration pages of the networking device. For detailed instructions, consult the documentation for the networking device.

  2. Find the list of clients associated with the networking device.

  3. On the client list, find the LAN MAC address of the access point.

  4. Make a note the IP address associated with the LAN MAC address of the access point.

Configuration Page Reference

The configuration pages are divided into the functional areas shown on its tabs and listed below; for the description of a page, click one of the following links: