Brocade Mobility 1240 Access Point Installation Guide - Manual (Page 49)

Initial configuration
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27. Refer to the Country and Time Zone field to set the following device deployment
information:
• Location - Define the location of the Access Point. The Location parameter
acts as a reminder of where the AP is deployed within the Brocade
managed wireless network.
• Contact - Specify the contact information for the administrator. The
credentials provided should accurately reflect the individual responding to
service queries.
• Country - Select the Country where the Access Point is deployed. The
Access Point prompts for the correct country code on the first login. A
warning message also displays stating an incorrect country setting may
result in illegal radio operation. Selecting the correct country is central to
legal operation. Each country has its own regulatory restrictions
concerning electromagnetic emissions and the maximum RF signal
strength that can be transmitted. This is a required parameter.
• Time Zone - Set the time zone where the Access Point is deployed. This is a
required parameter. The setting should be complimentary with the
selected deployment country.
28. If an NTP resource is unavailable, set the System Date and Time (calendar
date, time, and AM/PM designation).
29. Optionally enter the IP address of a server used to provide system time to the
Access Point. Once the IP address is entered, the Network Time Protocol (NTP)
functionality is engaged automatically for synchronization with the NTP
resource.
30. If an NTP resource is unavailable, set the System Date and Time (calendar
date, time, and AM/PM designation).
31. Optionally, enter the IP address of a server used to provide system time to the
Access Point. Once the IP address is entered, the Network Time Protocol (NTP)
functionality is automatically engaged for synchronization with the NTP
resource.
32. Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Summary and Commit
screen to summarize the screens (pages) and settings updated using the Initial
AP Setup Wizard.
No user intervention or additional settings are required within this screen. It is
a means of validating the configuration before its deployed.