Netgear WC7500 - ProSAFE® Wireless Controller User Manual

By default, a controller-managed access point functions as a DHCP client. The only reason to 
manually change the IP address settings on a controller-managed access point is that you 
must assign a static IP address to the access point.

Make sure that the new IP address is in the same Layer 2 or Layer 3 network as the wireless 
controller, otherwise the wireless controller cannot reach the access point after you change 
the IP address.

If you configure a static IP address for the access point, you must also specify the IP address 
of the wireless controller.

You can also change the VLAN settings. However, if you change the VLAN, make sure that 
you configure the correct management VLAN ID and state whether it is tagged or untagged, 
otherwise the wireless controller cannot reach the access point after you change the VLAN 
settings.

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Find the IP address of the access point on your network.

In the address bar, enter the IP address of the access point.

A login window displays.

Enter the user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.

The Network Settings page displays. (The full path is Configuration > System > 
Network Settings.)