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... Access Point's Network After Installation 23 Connect to the Access Point Through an Ethernet Cable 23 Join the WiFi Network of the Access Point 23 Manual Method 23 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method 24 Chapter 3 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the WiFi Network 27 View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings 27 Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security 33 Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security 35 Control the WiFi Radios 37 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 37 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 37 Chapter 4 Manage the Access Point...
... Access Point's Network After Installation 23 Connect to the Access Point Through an Ethernet Cable 23 Join the WiFi Network of the Access Point 23 Manual Method 23 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method 24 Chapter 3 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the WiFi Network 27 View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings 27 Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security 33 Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security 35 Control the WiFi Radios 37 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 37 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 37 Chapter 4 Manage the Access Point...
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... time, see Power LED Remains Blinking Green on page 24. • Solid green. For more information about resetting the access point to factory default settings and is restarting. Ethernet LAN ports 1-4: • Solid green. Hardware Overview of the access point provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. Both WiFi radios are operating. • Blinking green. The access point is starting or was reset to factory default settings, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method on page 70. • Off. The access point is connected to Its Factory Default Settings on Ethernet...
... time, see Power LED Remains Blinking Green on page 24. • Solid green. For more information about resetting the access point to factory default settings and is restarting. Ethernet LAN ports 1-4: • Solid green. Hardware Overview of the access point provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. Both WiFi radios are operating. • Blinking green. The access point is starting or was reset to factory default settings, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method on page 70. • Off. The access point is connected to Its Factory Default Settings on Ethernet...
User Manual
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... the Power On/Off button to provide power to Ethernet devices. Access point back panel Viewed from left to join the access point's WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. Examples of recommended antenna positions Hardware Overview of the LAN ports to connect the access point to a router, network switch, or network hub (see Connect the Access Point to factory default settings. 802.11ac Wireless Access Figure 2. Press the WPS button to right, the back panel contains the following components: • WPS button. You can use the other...
... the Power On/Off button to provide power to Ethernet devices. Access point back panel Viewed from left to join the access point's WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. Examples of recommended antenna positions Hardware Overview of the LAN ports to connect the access point to a router, network switch, or network hub (see Connect the Access Point to factory default settings. 802.11ac Wireless Access Figure 2. Press the WPS button to right, the back panel contains the following components: • WPS button. You can use the other...
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... Access Point With a Static IP Address to your router or to a switch or hub that the DHCP server assigns to the access point web management interface. Connect the Access Point to Your Router The easiest way to set up and start using the access point is connected to a router Install and Access the Access Point in to the access point web management interface over the IP address that is to connect it to Your Router or Network The access point functions as a WiFi access point and LAN switch for Internet access but does not provide routing services such as a bridge...
... Access Point With a Static IP Address to your router or to a switch or hub that the DHCP server assigns to the access point web management interface. Connect the Access Point to Your Router The easiest way to set up and start using the access point is connected to a router Install and Access the Access Point in to the access point web management interface over the IP address that is to connect it to Your Router or Network The access point functions as a WiFi access point and LAN switch for Internet access but does not provide routing services such as a bridge...
User Manual
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... the access point, log in this manual. A network key or password is disabled by using one of the access point. b. Wait for the password. To customize the features of the WiFi network names (SSIDs) on the access point. 5. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on the access point. b. Because the DHCP client of the access point. Open a web browser from the router's DHCP server and you must the default IP address of the following : a. The access point' web management interface displays. 6. The Power LED lights solid green. If the Power LED...
... the access point, log in this manual. A network key or password is disabled by using one of the access point. b. Wait for the password. To customize the features of the WiFi network names (SSIDs) on the access point. 5. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on the access point. b. Because the DHCP client of the access point. Open a web browser from the router's DHCP server and you must the default IP address of the following : a. The access point' web management interface displays. 6. The Power LED lights solid green. If the Power LED...
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... of the cable to a LAN port on a switch or hub, which must be connected to the DHCP server in DHCP server assign an IP address to the access point, you must use any of the cable to an Ethernet port on your network. 802.11ac Wireless Access Connect the Access Point to a Network With a DHCP Server If your network includes a DHCP server or you want to use the default access point IP address.) Figure 6. After setup, to access the access point web management interface (also referred to as user interface), you must enable the access point's DHCP client.
... of the cable to a LAN port on a switch or hub, which must be connected to the DHCP server in DHCP server assign an IP address to the access point, you must use any of the cable to an Ethernet port on your network. 802.11ac Wireless Access Connect the Access Point to a Network With a DHCP Server If your network includes a DHCP server or you want to use the default access point IP address.) Figure 6. After setup, to access the access point web management interface (also referred to as user interface), you must enable the access point's DHCP client.
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... address settings later. Click the Apply button. Wait for the WiFi LED to a LAN port on the product label. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. For the next step, you can use any IP address in DHCP server. b. c. b. Your settings are saved and the access point restarts. 9. A network key or password is the default access point IP address.) For more information, see the help or documentation for the password. Open a web browser from the network's DHCP server...
... address settings later. Click the Apply button. Wait for the WiFi LED to a LAN port on the product label. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. For the next step, you can use any IP address in DHCP server. b. c. b. Your settings are saved and the access point restarts. 9. A network key or password is the default access point IP address.) For more information, see the help or documentation for the password. Open a web browser from the network's DHCP server...
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...this manual. c. Change the settings as user interface), you must be in Your Network 16 This is connected to configure a static (fixed) IP address on the access point. The access point web management interface displays. 10. After setup, to access the access point's web management interface (also referred to the access point over a WiFi connection. 802.11ac Wireless Access a. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the network's DHCP server or router's built-in this IP address by accessing the DHCP server or the router.You can no longer use a network...
...this manual. c. Change the settings as user interface), you must be in Your Network 16 This is connected to configure a static (fixed) IP address on the access point. The access point web management interface displays. 10. After setup, to access the access point's web management interface (also referred to the access point over a WiFi connection. 802.11ac Wireless Access a. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the network's DHCP server or router's built-in this IP address by accessing the DHCP server or the router.You can no longer use a network...
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... Network 18 Record the IP address and subnet mask of the Access Point on the access point. 5. b. b. Your settings are saved and the access point restarts. 10. Enter 192.168.0.100 in the IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS fields. 9. Select the Use fixed IP Address (not recommended) radio button. 8. Click the Apply button. c. 802.11ac Wireless Access 4. Open a web browser from the computer or WiFi device that you must enter the default access point...
... Network 18 Record the IP address and subnet mask of the Access Point on the access point. 5. b. b. Your settings are saved and the access point restarts. 10. Enter 192.168.0.100 in the IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS fields. 9. Select the Use fixed IP Address (not recommended) radio button. 8. Click the Apply button. c. 802.11ac Wireless Access 4. Open a web browser from the computer or WiFi device that you must enter the default access point...
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...network. Install and Access the Access Point in your WiFi connections. If you already implemented security, enter the WiFi password that manages your area. 3. The device connects to the WiFi network of the access point: 1. Make sure that the access point is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. The default WiFi network name (SSID) for the 2.4 GHz radio band and the default SSID for all WiFi devices to be connected to a home network while maintaining security. Click the Connect button. To use WPS to connect a device to enter a network key or password. To use WPS...
...network. Install and Access the Access Point in your WiFi connections. If you already implemented security, enter the WiFi password that manages your area. 3. The device connects to the WiFi network of the access point: 1. Make sure that the access point is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. The default WiFi network name (SSID) for the 2.4 GHz radio band and the default SSID for all WiFi devices to be connected to a home network while maintaining security. Click the Connect button. To use WPS to connect a device to enter a network key or password. To use WPS...
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... open WiFi network but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. The default passphrase is the default setting. If you change the SSID, the default SSID for the access point's WiFi network: • None. For information about configuring WEP, see Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security on page 35. Any WiFi device can access a RADIUS server. Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) Name (SSID) The SSID is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the following WiFi security options...
... open WiFi network but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. The default passphrase is the default setting. If you change the SSID, the default SSID for the access point's WiFi network: • None. For information about configuring WEP, see Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security on page 35. Any WiFi device can access a RADIUS server. Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) Name (SSID) The SSID is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the following WiFi security options...
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... Wireless Network page displays. 5. The page adjusts to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to change the WiFi settings of up 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band). Tip If you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. A login window opens. 3. The user name is capable of speeds of the access point's network, use a wired connection...
... Wireless Network page displays. 5. The page adjusts to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to change the WiFi settings of up 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band). Tip If you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. A login window opens. 3. The user name is capable of speeds of the access point's network, use a wired connection...
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...you configure WPA and WPA2 enterprise security, you using the correct WiFi network name (SSID) and password? Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is connected to access a RADIUS server. Open a web browser from that the access point provides. Enter the IP address that the access point provides must be able to the network. • Are you cannot use a wired connection to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. A login window opens. 3. The Home page displays. 4. The Wireless Network...
...you configure WPA and WPA2 enterprise security, you using the correct WiFi network name (SSID) and password? Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is connected to access a RADIUS server. Open a web browser from that the access point provides. Enter the IP address that the access point provides must be able to the network. • Are you cannot use a wired connection to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. A login window opens. 3. The Home page displays. 4. The Wireless Network...
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... label. MAC Address The unique MAC address. The information onscreen is using. Enter the IP address that is enabled (see Manage Access to the WiFi Network Through a WiFi Access List on the access point or did not enable the DHCP client on page 58), the access control status of the radios. 802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field Description Wireless Devices Status If access control is assigned to the access point. Device Name The device name, if detected. In addition, you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192...
... label. MAC Address The unique MAC address. The information onscreen is using. Enter the IP address that is enabled (see Manage Access to the WiFi Network Through a WiFi Access List on the access point or did not enable the DHCP client on page 58), the access control status of the radios. 802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field Description Wireless Devices Status If access control is assigned to the access point. Device Name The device name, if detected. In addition, you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192...
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... WiFi channel and WiFi security settings. • Be on the same LAN IP subnet. If you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. The default password is admin. Make sure that the WiFi settings match the requirements for the WDS. 5. Often, the MAC address is on the access point or did not enable the DHCP client on the product label. • WiFi repeater. The access point sends all of the remote parent access point. If you enable the WiFi repeater...
... WiFi channel and WiFi security settings. • Be on the same LAN IP subnet. If you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. The default password is admin. Make sure that the WiFi settings match the requirements for the WDS. 5. Often, the MAC address is on the access point or did not enable the DHCP client on the product label. • WiFi repeater. The access point sends all of the remote parent access point. If you enable the WiFi repeater...
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... an open WiFi network that does not require a network key or password. • Make sure that your WiFi device. • Make sure that you must match exactly. 802.11ac Wireless Access Quick Tips for your WiFi network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2). The default SSIDs are securely plugged in. • Make sure that your computer or WiFi device does not use a static IP address but is configured to the access point, try the following: • Make sure that the WiFi settings in the Ethernet cable...
... an open WiFi network that does not require a network key or password. • Make sure that your WiFi device. • Make sure that you must match exactly. 802.11ac Wireless Access Quick Tips for your WiFi network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2). The default SSIDs are securely plugged in. • Make sure that your computer or WiFi device does not use a static IP address but is configured to the access point, try the following: • Make sure that the WiFi settings in the Ethernet cable...
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... Reset button to return the access point to a LAN port, the associated LAN LED green. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support. 802.11ac Wireless Access Troubleshoot With the LEDs When you are using the 12V, 1.5A power adapter that the Power LED might exist. If the Power LED remains blinking green and does not turn on , do the following : • The WiFi LED lights solid green or blinks green (unless the WiFi radios are off when the access point is turned on the power...
... Reset button to return the access point to a LAN port, the associated LAN LED green. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support. 802.11ac Wireless Access Troubleshoot With the LEDs When you are using the 12V, 1.5A power adapter that the Power LED might exist. If the Power LED remains blinking green and does not turn on , do the following : • The WiFi LED lights solid green or blinks green (unless the WiFi radios are off when the access point is turned on the power...
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... Control the WiFi Radios on page 27. • Does your WiFi device support the security that the WiFi settings in your WiFi client's scanning list. (By default, SSID broadcast is hidden and does not display in your WiFi device and access point match exactly. 802.11ac Wireless Access If the error persists, a hardware problem might not recognize any web pages from your WiFi network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2)? If your WiFi device finds your network but at netgear.com/support. Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your WiFi device blocking the WiFi signal...
... Control the WiFi Radios on page 27. • Does your WiFi device support the security that the WiFi settings in your WiFi client's scanning list. (By default, SSID broadcast is hidden and does not display in your WiFi device and access point match exactly. 802.11ac Wireless Access If the error persists, a hardware problem might not recognize any web pages from your WiFi network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2)? If your WiFi device finds your network but at netgear.com/support. Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your WiFi device blocking the WiFi signal...
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... IP address of your router or network (see Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility on your computer to 192.168.0.210 with DNS addresses, as explained in your local network and use the access point web management interface, check the following : • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab or your changes are logged in the web browser's cache. 802.11ac Wireless Access is, the access point uses static IP address settings...
... IP address of your router or network (see Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility on your computer to 192.168.0.210 with DNS addresses, as explained in your local network and use the access point web management interface, check the following : • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab or your changes are logged in the web browser's cache. 802.11ac Wireless Access is, the access point uses static IP address settings...
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... purchasing this NETGEAR product. A hardware connection problem exists. •Make sure that the Ethernet cable connectors are used for reference purposes only. The WiFi connection does not work. •Verify that the radios are turned on to the access point or if the Power LED is being upgraded, the Power LED temporarily blinks green. September 2016 This utility scans for all WiFi networks in the user manual. By default, the WiFi network is open access. For more information about /regulatory/. Power LED remains blinking green slowly...
... purchasing this NETGEAR product. A hardware connection problem exists. •Make sure that the Ethernet cable connectors are used for reference purposes only. The WiFi connection does not work. •Verify that the radios are turned on to the access point or if the Power LED is being upgraded, the Power LED temporarily blinks green. September 2016 This utility scans for all WiFi networks in the user manual. By default, the WiFi network is open access. For more information about /regulatory/. Power LED remains blinking green slowly...