Netgear WAC104 – Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point User Manual

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Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the
WiFi Network
The access point comes with preset WiFi network names (SSIDs) and with open networks without WiFi
security.You can find the preset SSIDs on the access point label (see 
 on page 9). Whether
or not you customize the SSIDs, we do recommend that you set up WiFi security.
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings
You can view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security.The access point simultaneously supports
the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11b/g/n devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11a/n/ac devices.
If you change the WiFi settings of the access point’s network, use a wired connection to
avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
Tip
To view or change the basic WiFi settings:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the access point or to
the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection.
2.
Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
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.
Enter the access point user name and password.
The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The Home page displays.
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