Newbie - 1242AG basic configuration

[HSS_cisco]

We have just purchased a 1242AG and I am trying to configure it. In the web interface, when information is entered in the express setup and express security screens, and I "apply" it, nothing is saved. Is there something obvious that I am missing?

Thanks,

Alan

[vunnikri]

you can turn on broadcast ssid from the following config commands

ap#conf t

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.

ap(config)#dot11 ssid test

ap(config-ssid)#guest-mode

guest-mode is the command that gets the ssid to broadcast.

[HSS_cisco]

Ok, I tried:

ap(config)# dot11 ssid test

ap(config-ssid)# guest-mode

ap(config-ssid)# exit

ap(config)# interface dot11radio 0

ap(config-if)# ssid test

ap(config-if)# channel 8

ap(config-if)# encryption key 1 size 128Bit akey

ap(config-if)# no shutdown

ap(config-if)# exit

I still cannot see the ssid, but from the flashing lights on the 1242AG I can see the radio is active. What am I missing?

[vunnikri]

Hey alan,

Apply might not seem to work correctly in the GUI if you are using a web browser like, mozilla or opera.

Try IE and i hope it works for you.

[HSS_cisco]

I am using Firefox on linux. Due to circumstances, it would be very awkward getting this onto Windows to use IE. I hope Cisco didn't go only for IE, their documentation says netscape. In my short experience the web interface seems so thoughly broken as to not be worthwhile attempting to use.

[vunnikri]

cisco supports both IE and netscape, yes you are correct that web interface does not work expected in other browser..

else i will say CLI is the way to go.

vivek