This procedure describes how to set a factory-default HP 560 to autonomous mode, and then perform its initial configuration that enables you to establish a wireless connection with the HP 560.
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IMPORTANT: If your HP 560 was ever used with an HP 10500/7500, HP 830, HP 850, HP 870, or HP WX5002/WX5004 controller, before you can use it with an MSM controller, you must follow the procedures described in Instructions for Converting an Access Point from Unified-Controlled to Using MSM Software, available at www.hp.com/support/manuals. |
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In autonomous mode, the HP 560 is managed via its web-based management tool using Microsoft Internet Explorer 9+ or Mozilla Firefox 15+.
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CAUTION: Wireless protection: A factory-default HP 560 that has been switched to autonomous mode has all wireless protection options disabled. HP recommends that you configure your HP 560 for wireless protection as described in Configure wireless protection. See also “Wireless protection” in the HP MSM Access Points Configuration Guide. |
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NOTE: Do not power on the HP 560 until directed to do so. |
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The HP 560 is powered via port 1, using either PoE or PoE+.
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If using a PoE switch, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer and the HP 560 to an unused factory-default PoE switch.
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If using a PoE injector, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer to the data in port of the PoE injector and the HP 560 to the data and power out port of the PoE injector.
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Power on the HP 560 by powering on the PoE switch or injector.
Initially, the HP 560 power LED flashes once every two seconds.
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Wait approximately a minute until the power LED begins flashing once per second before proceeding to the next step.
For information about PoE, see Power.
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NOTE: A factory-default HP 560 is assumed. |
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In your web browser, enter the address: https://192.168.1.1.
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A security certificate warning is displayed the first time you connect to the management tool. This is expected behavior. Select whatever option is needed in your web browser to continue to the management tool.
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On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password, and then select Login.
The HP 560 management tool home page opens.
IMPORTANT: If you do not see the Switch to Autonomous Mode button, you must follow the procedures in the separate document Instructions for Converting an Access Point from Unified-Controlled to Using MSM Software, even if your HP 560 has never been adopted by a unified controller.
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NOTE: To avoid a delay after switching modes, clear the ARP (address resolution protocol) cache on your computer. For example, from the Windows Start menu, select Run and enter arp -d, and then select OK. |
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On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password and then select Login.
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If a Country prompt appears, select the country in which the HP 560 will operate.
CAUTION: To ensure compliance, you must select the correct country.
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When prompted, HP recommends that you change the password from the default. Passwords must be at least six characters long and include four different characters.
HP recommends that you configure wireless protection. This section describes how to configure WPA or WPA2 wireless protection. For more information, see “Wireless protection” in the HP MSM Access Points Configuration Guide.
To configure WPA or WPA2 protection on the default wireless network:
By default, the HP 560 operates as a DHCP client. This means that if you connect the HP 560 to a network that has a DHCP server, the HP 560 automatically receives a new IP address in place of its default address of 192.168.1.1. You can find the IP address assigned to the HP 560 by looking for its Ethernet base MAC address in the DHCP server log. (The HP 560 Ethernet MAC address is printed on the HP 560 label identified as LAN MAC, and listed on the management tool Home page as Ethernet base MAC address.)
Another option is to assign a static IP address to the HP 560 using the management tool as follows:
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Select Network > DNS, and set the DNS server address. Select Save.
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Select Static, and then Configure. For IP address, set an address that is on the same subnet as the network to which the HP 560 will connect after installation. Respect any DHCP server-mandated static address ranges. Also set Mask and Default gateway.
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Select Save. Your connection to the management tool is lost. You can reconnect to the management tool by specifying the new static IP address.
In this example, the network to which the HP 517 is connected must have a DHCP server and an Internet connection.
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Power off the HP 560 by disconnecting the Ethernet cable from the HP 560.
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Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the switch or the data in port on the injector to the network.
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Reconnect and power on the HP 560. Use a standard Ethernet cable to reconnect the HP 560 to the PoE switch or the data and power out port on the injector.
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Enable the wireless network interface on your computer, and verify that it is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
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By default, the HP 560 creates a wireless network named HP in the 5 GHz band for 802.11n and 802.11a users. Connect your computer to this wireless network, specifying the preshared key you set in Configure wireless protection.
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Confirm that you can browse the Internet using the wireless network.
Configure your computer LAN port and connect it to the same network as the HP 560. Re-launch the HP 560 management tool at https://IP address where IP address is the HP 560 IP address assigned in Assign an IP address to the HP 560.