Welcome to the comprehensive “Cisco WAP551 and WAP561: Setup and Configuration Guide.” In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, establishing a robust wireless network is paramount. This guide delves into configuring Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 devices, ensuring a seamless and secure wireless experience. Moreover Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 offer cutting-edge solutions for high-performance wireless connectivity, making them integral to modern networking setups.
This guide will explore step-by-step procedures to set up. Nonetheless Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or a newcomer to networking, our comprehensive instructions will empower you to harness the full potential of these devices. From initial installation to optimizing advanced settings, we have you covered. By the end, you’ll deeply understand how Cisco WAP 551 and WAP 561 contribute to building efficient, reliable, and secure wireless networks.
Here are the default credentials below;
Username: cisco
Password: cisco
Fall-Back IP Address: 192.168.xxx.xxx (This IP can change if you have DHCP enabled in your LAN) and if not then alone you can use the Fall Back IP)
However, When you assign a DHCP Address to this device, you won’t be able to determine it unless you download the Cisco Findit tool, as demonstrated below.
Hover over the listed wireless device name to find these details.
http://www.cisco.com/go/findit
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/findit-network-discovery-utility/model.html#~tab-downloads
After Download
Enter the IP address (192.168.xxx.xxx) on any browser to access the3 Access Point
Use the initial setup wizard to make life easy 😊 Or use the below methods
Note: After accessing the LAWP WAP561, it prompts you to change the password.
Use the password generator to generate a secure password.
Step 2: By default the Cisco WAP561 Wireless Access Points Radio (wireless) button is not enabled.
– login to the AP,
– Navigate to the wireless tab
– Select Radio
– On the Radio page window under Basic Settings,
– Click on Enable.
Entering the SSID parameters
Navigate to the Wireless Tab and expand it,
– Click on Network
– Nonetheless Select the radio interface first, and then enter the configuration parameters (Entered name the name ‘SSID for the Wireless WLAN AP’ and click on save
Also, configure the security (Passphrase)
Note: Moreover, For roaming, I Configured (used) the same SSID and password, so when you are out of the first coverage, then you are automatically connected to the new AP