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I am trying to configure a Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point as a simple wireless access point. &nbsp;I am not having any luck getting started. &nbsp;The quick start guide is useless. &nbsp;I've tried downloading Cisco's CCA program, and tried discovery mode, but that does not appear to work. &nbsp;I don't have a DHCP server on the network, nor do I have any other Cisco devices, so I am unsure how to connect to this thing for the first time. &nbsp;The documentation I have found on Cisco's site is all about using it in conjunction with other devices and I find it very confusing. &nbsp;Help!
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I am trying to configure a Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point as a simple wireless access point.  I am not having any luck getting started.  The quick start guide is useless.  I've tried downloading Cisco's CCA program, and tried discovery mode, but that does not appear to work.  I don't have a DHCP server on the network, nor do I have any other Cisco devices, so I am unsure how to connect to this thing for the first time.  The documentation I have found on Cisco's site is all about using it in conjunction with other devices and I find it very confusing.  Help!

Cisco 521 Wireless Access Point - Standalone configuration

Wireless networking is anything related to the transfer of data between two (or more) devices without the use of a physical connection, ranging from getting advice on a new Bluetooth headset to configuring sophisticated enterprise level networks.

Wireless Networking

Wireless networking is a method by which homes, telecommunications networks and enterprise (business) installations avoid the costly process of introducing cables into a building, or as a connection between various equipment locations. Wireless telecommunications networks are generally implemented and administered using radio communication. This implementation takes place at the physical level (layer) of the OSI model network structure. The key hardware components of a wireless computer network include adapters, routers and access points, antennas and repeaters.