Hardware overview. Package contents V-M200, documentation, three antennas, and power supply.

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1 The HP V-M200 is a Wi-Fi Alliance authorized Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a/b/g and n product. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. In HP V-M n Access Point Quickstart This Quickstart shows you how to get started using the HP V-M200 Access Points (US J9467A, WW J9468A). After reading this Quickstart, you can visit and download the HP V-M n Access Point Management and Configuration Guide and other documentation. Hardware overview MIMO antennas Status lights (left to right) Power LAN WLAN 2.4 GHz WLAN 5 GHz Ethernet port Power connector Reset button Antenna connector Package contents V-M200, documentation, three antennas, and power supply. Ethernet port The V-M200 is equipped with an auto-sensing 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet port with RJ-45 connector. The port supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af. Radio and antennas The V-M200 features an a/b/g/n-compliant radio. Three dual-band omni-directional MIMO antennas are provided. Connect all three antennas and position them as illustrated for desktop install. For wall mounting, see Mounting the V-M200 on a wall on page 2.

2 HP V-M n Access Point Quickstart 2 Important information to read before installing Reset button Press and quickly release the Reset button to restart the V-M200. To reset the V-M200 to factory defaults, press and hold the button until the status lights blink three times, then release. If you keep the Reset button pressed for too long, the V-M200 will switch into maintenance mode as indicated by a rapid blinking of the status lights. If this occurs, power cycle the V-M200 and repeat the factory-default reset procedure. Status lights The status lights (left to right) indicate the following: Light State Description Power Off Blinking On The V-M200 has no power. The V-M200 is starting up. If the Power light continues to blink after several minutes, it indicates that the software failed to load. Reset or power cycle the V-M200. If this condition persists, contact The V-M200 is fully operational. Ethernet Off The port is not connected or there is no activity. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data. WLAN 2.4GHz Blinking Radio is transmitting or receiving data in b/g/n mode. WLAN 5GHz Blinking Radio is transmitting or receiving data in a/n mode. Important information to read before installing Prior to installing or using the V-M200, make sure that the installation plans are in compliance with RF and other regulations, such as building and wiring codes, safety, channel, indoor/outdoor restrictions, and license requirements for the intended country of use. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that installation and use comply with local safety and radio regulations. Surge protection and grounding: Make sure that proper surge protection and grounding precautions are taken according to local electrical code. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, fire, equipment damage, or a voided warranty. The HP Networking hardware warranty provides no protection against damage caused by static discharge or a power surge. Cabling: You must use the appropriate cables, and where applicable, surge protection, for your given region. For compliance with EN55022 Class-B emissions requirements use shielded Ethernet cables. At least Cat 5e cabling is required. Country of use: In some regions, you are prompted to select the country of use during setup. Once the country has been set, the V-M200 will automatically limit the available wireless channels, ensuring compliant operation in the selected country. Entering the incorrect country may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems. Safety: Take note of the following safety information during installation. If your network covers an area served by more than one power distribution system, be sure all safety grounds are securely interconnected. Network cables may occasionally be subject to hazardous transient voltages (caused by lightning or disturbances in the electrical power grid). Handle exposed metal components of the network with caution. The V-M200 is powered-on when the Ethernet port is plugged into a PoE power source or when an external power supply is connected. The V-M200 and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same building, including all PoE-powered network connections as described by Environment A of the IEEE 802.3af standard. Powering the V-M200 The V-M200 can be powered by: The provided external power adapter. A 10/100 or 10/100/1000 PoE-enabled switch. Various PoE-enabled switches are available from HP Networking. An HP Networking 1-Port Power Injector (J9407A). Caution: If the V-M200 will be powered by a user-supplied PoE power injector, use only a gigabit-compatible power injector. PoE injectors designed for 10/100 networks only are NOT compatible with the V-M200. Installation The V-M200 can be mounted on a wall, or placed on a desktop or any other suitable horizontal surface. The rubber feet prevent the V-M200 from sliding or scratching the surface. Mounting the V-M200 on a wall You can mount the V-M200 on a wall with the antennas at the top. Position all three antennas so that they run straight up parallel to the wall and perpendicular to the V-M200 body as illustrated to the right. Select mounting screws with a non-counter-sunk screw head approximately 6 mm (.25 inches) in diameter so that the screw head fits into the mounting holes on the back of the V-M200. The screws should have an approximate length of 25 mm to 30 mm (1 to 1.25 inches) and a diameter of 3.5 mm (.14 inches). For drywall, it is recommended that wall anchors be used with the screws. In North America, a #6 screw with matching wall anchor works well.

3 HP V-M n Access Point Quickstart 3 Configure a simple wireless network 1. Drill two holes of appropriate diameter for the screws or wall anchors. The holes must be precisely 83 mm (3.25 inches) apart. On the back of the V-M200, there is a holedrilling template with small arrows, indicating the correct spacing for the screw holes. Use this template to correctly space the two holes. 2. If using wall anchors, insert them into the holes. Drive the screws into the wall anchors. Leave the screws protruding approximately 6 mm (.25 inches) out of the wall. 3. Position the two mounting holes on the back of the V-M200 against the two screws. 4. Gently push the V-M200 against the two screws so that they fit into the mounting holes and then slide the V-M200 slightly down until it is sufficiently anchored. Configure a simple wireless network This procedure describes how to configure a simple wireless network that enables you to establish a wireless connection to the Internet through the V-M200. Other wireless network configurations are possible. See the HP V-M n Access Point Management and Configuration Guide. The topology of this simple wireless network is illustrated as follows: If using a PoE injector, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer to the data in port of the PoE injector and the V-M200 to the data and power out port of the PoE injector. 4. Power on the V-M200: If using a power supply, connect it to the V-M200 then power on the supply. If using a PoE switch or injector, power it on. Initially, the V-M200 power light will blink once every two seconds. Wait approximately a minute until it begins blinking once per second before proceeding to the next step. B. Logging in A factory-default V-M200 is assumed. Note: The V-M200 is managed via its Web-based management tool using at least Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 or Mozilla Firefox 3.x. The management tool is organized with menus and sub-menus. Instructions for making menu selections, such as select Wireless > Radio instruct you to select the Wireless menu and then the Radio sub-menu, as follows: Main-menu Sub-menu Wireless community A. Configuring your computer 1. Disconnect your computer LAN port and configure it to use a static IP address in the range to and a subnet mask of Set the default gateway to and DNS server to For example to do this in Windows Vista, use Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections > Local Area Connection, right-click Properties then select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties. 2. Disable any wireless connection on your computer. 3. Connect the cables: Power LAN WLAN2.5G WLAN5G HP M210 V-M200 providing a/b/g/n wireless services Router with DHCP server If using a power supply, use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the V-M200 Ethernet port. If using a PoE switch, use Ethernet cables to connect your computer and the V-M200 to an unused factory-default PoE switch. 1. In a Web browser, specify address: 2. At the security certificate prompt, select the option that allows you to continue to the Website. 3. On the Login page, specify admin for both Username and Password and then select Login. 4. On the License Agreement page, read the agreement and then select Accept License Agreement. 5. The registration page appears. It is recommended that you select Cancel now and then register later by selecting Maintenance > Registration. 6. In some regions, a Country prompt appears. Select the country in which the V-M200 will operate. Caution: The correct country must be selected. See Country of use on page 2. C. Quick Setup The first time you log in to the management tool, the Quick Setup home page is automatically presented at the end of the login sequence. This page lets you choose one of four configuration scenarios to use as the basis for your network. Pick the scenario that most closely resembles your network and then make the appropriate settings.

4 HP V-M n Access Point Quickstart 4 Configure a simple wireless network This procedure uses the first option, Basic wireless network, as an example. Select Basic wireless network and then OK. The Quick Setup Basic wireless network page is displayed. This page is divided into two sections: Step 1 and Step 2. Step 1: Specify access point settings Configure settings as described in the following sections and then select Save: Configure the radio Wireless mode Select the mode that best supports the wireless client stations at your location. Supported wireless modes are determined by the regulatory domain. Available options may include one or more of the following: n (5 GHz): (Pure n) Up to 300 Mbps in the n 5 GHz frequency band n/a: (Compatibility mode.) Up to 270 Mbps for n and 54 Mbps for a in the 5 GHz frequency band n (2.4 GHz): (Pure n) Up to 300 Mbps in the n 2.4 GHz frequency band n/g: (Compatibility mode.) Up to 270 Mbps for n and 54 Mbps for g in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Only use this setting when support for g is necessary n/b/g: (Compatibility mode.) Up to 270 Mbps for n, 54 Mbps for g, and 11 Mbps for b in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Only use this setting when support for b is necessary b: Up to 11 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency band b/g: Up to 11 and 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency band g: Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency band a: Up to 54 Mbps in the 5 GHz frequency band. Note: In n (2.4) and n (5 GHz) modes, the V-M200 does not permit non n clients to associate. Also in these modes, the V-M200 does not use protection mechanisms (RTS/CTS or CTS-to-self) to enable legacy APs to operate on the same frequency. This can potentially cause problems with legacy (a/b/g) APs operating on the same channel, but provides the best throughput for the V-M200 and its 11n clients. Note: In n/a, n/g, n/b/g modes, the V-M200 permits both n and legacy clients (a/b/g) to associate. The V-M200 uses protection mechanisms (RTS/CTS or CTS-to-self) when sending 11n data to prevent disruption to legacy (a/b/g) clients associated on the same channel. Get an IP address IP configuration DHCP server: The V-M200 will operate as a DHCP client and automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network connected to the Ethernet port. If no DHCP server is found, the IP address is assigned to the Ethernet and wireless ports.

5 HP V-M n Access Point Quickstart 5 Configure a simple wireless network Use one of the following methods to assign an IP address to the V-M200: Pre-configure the DHCP server to assign a specific IP address to the V-M200. To do this you need to specify the V-M200 Ethernet MAC address and a reserved IP address on the DHCP server. The V-M200 Ethernet MAC address is printed on the V-M200 label identified as Ethernet MAC, and listed on the management tool Home page as Ethernet base MAC address. Let the DHCP server automatically assign an IP address. By default, the DHCP server will assign an IP address once the V-M200 connects to the network. When the DHCP server has assigned the V-M200 an IP address, you can then find the IP address of the V-M200 by looking for its Ethernet base MAC address in the DHCP server log. For example after Step D.4 below, you could go to the DHCP server log to retrieve the IP address assigned to the V-M200. Manual: You must specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Note: With a manual (static) IP address assignment, the IP address change occurs as soon as you save. If the new IP address is on a different subnet than your computer (currently at x), you will lose communications with the management tool until you re-configure your computer to use the new subnet. IP address: Specify the IP address you want to assign to the Ethernet port in the format: n.n.n.n, where n is a number between 1 and 255. Set an address that is on the same subnet as the network to which the V-M200 will connect once installed. Respect any DHCP server-mandated static address ranges. Address mask: Specify the appropriate subnet mask for the IP address you specified in the format: n.n.n.n, where n is a number between 1 and 255. Default gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway in the format: n.n.n.n, where n is a number between 1 and 255. This is generally the address of the device on the wired network that provides access to the Internet. Manage access point Username Optionally specify a new username for the V-M200 manager account. New password, Confirm password Optionally specify a new password for the V-M200 manager account. New passwords must be 6 to 16 printable ASCII characters in length, with at least 4 different characters. Passwords are case sensitive. Space characters and double quotes ( ) cannot be used. Note: If you leave Username and Password fields blank and then select Save, no change is made to the current username and password. Step 2: Specify wireless network settings Identify wireless network Wireless community name Specify a name to identify the wireless community on the V-M200. Network name (SSID) Specify a name to uniquely identify the wireless network associated with this community. Each wireless user that wants to connect to this community must use the network name. The name is case-sensitive. Secure wireless network Security method Choose the method that will be used to protect wireless transmissions. Refer to the sections that follow for configuration details. WPA, WPA2, WPA or WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security protocol that provides for both encryption of the wireless data stream (via TKIP or AES/CCMP) and authentication of wireless users (via 802.1X/EAP). The following versions are supported: WPA: WPA with TKIP encryption. WPA2: WPA2 (802.11i) with CCMP encryption. If all your clients are WPA2, select this option for the maximum possible security. WPA or WPA2: Mixed mode supports both WPA (version 1) and WPA2 (version 2) at the same time. Some legacy WPA clients may not work if this mode is selected. This mode is slightly less secure than using the pure WPA2 mode.

6 HP V-M n Access Point Quickstart 6 Configure a simple wireless network Key source This option determines how the WPA encryption keys are generated. PreShared Key: PreShared key is pre-selected for the Basic wireless network option. The V-M200 uses a statically defined key to encrypt traffic. To connect to this community, wireless users must configure their WPA software with this key. Key: The V-M200 uses the key you specify in this field to generate the TKIP or AES/CCMP keys that are used to encrypt the wireless data stream. Specify a key that is from 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters in length. It is recommended that the preshared key be at least 20 characters long and be a mix of letters and numbers. The double quote character ( ) should not be used. WEP This is the least secure method of protecting wireless transmissions. It is provided only for use with devices that do not support better security. Key The number of characters you specify for the key determines the level of encryption. For 40-bit encryption, specify 5 ASCII characters or 10 hex digits. For 128-bit encryption, specify 13 ASCII characters or 26 hex digits. When encryption is enabled, wireless stations that do not support encryption cannot communicate with the V-M200. Key format Select the format used to specify the encryption key: 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the switch or the data in port of the injector to the network. 4. Reconnect and power on the V-M200: If using a power supply, use an Ethernet cable to connect the V-M200 to the network and reconnect the V-M200 power supply. If using a PoE switch or injector, use an Ethernet cable to reconnect the V-M200 to the PoE switch or the data and power out port of the injector. 5. Enable the wireless network interface of your computer and verify that it is set to Obtain an IP address automatically. For example, to do this in Windows Vista, use Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection, right-click Properties and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties, and make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain a DNS server address automatically are both enabled. 6. Connect your computer to the new wireless network. For example, in Windows Vista, from the Network and Sharing Center, select Connect to a network and then select your network name from the list of available wireless networks. You may have to wait a short time for your new wireless network name to appear in the wireless networks list. 7. Select WPA2 security and specify your chosen preshared key. 8. Confirm that you can browse the Internet using the wireless network. E. Configuring additional settings The V-M200 management tool is now available wirelessly or wired at address> where <IP address> is the V-M200 IP address from IP configuration on page 4. ASCII: ASCII keys are much weaker than carefully chosen hex keys. You can include ASCII characters between 32 and 126, inclusive, in the key. However, note that not all client stations support non-alphanumeric characters such as spaces, punctuation, or special symbols in the key. HEX: Your key must only include the following characters: 0-9, a-f, A-F Completing Quick Setup After completing the Step 1 and Step 2 sections, select Save. D. Testing the wireless network For the purpose of this example, the network to which you connect the V-M200 must have a DHCP server and an Internet connection. Furthermore, the Network name (SSID) is assumed to be HP Networking, and the Security method is WPA2 with PreShared Key. 1. Disconnect your computer from the PoE switch or injector or the V-M Power off the V-M200: If using a power supply, disconnect it. If using a PoE switch or injector, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the V-M200. Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. July 2010 Document part # * *