Netgear 12200202 User Manual

Installation Guide

Unpack the box and verify the contents:

ProSafe 3x3 Single Radio, Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point

Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable

Power adapter and cord (12V, 1.5A)

Ceiling mount kit

Installation Guide

Resource CD, which includes link to the Reference Manual

Follow these instructions to set up your wireless access point. Before proceeding 
with the WNDAP620 installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the 
Resource CD. See the Reference Manual for instructions on advanced 
configuration options. 

Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up 

and test the unit to verify wireless network connectivity.

Connect the wireless access point to your computer.
a. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. If this PC is already part of your 

network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Configure the PC with a 

static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

b. Connect an Ethernet cable from the access point to the PC (point A in the 

illustration).

NETGEAR Cable

WNDAP620

Ethernet

port

Securely insert the other end of 

the cable into an access point 

Ethernet port (point B in the 

illustration).

d.  Connect the power adapter to the 

access point. Verify the following:

The Power LED blinks when 

the access point is first turned on. 

After a few seconds it should stay 

on (steady green). If after 30 
seconds the Power LED is off or is 
still blinking, check the 
connections and check to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall 
switch that is turned off.

 The ACTIVE LED blinks when there is network traffic.
 The LAN LED indicates LAN speed for each of the two LAN ports; 

green for 1000 Mbps, amber for 100Mbps, and no light for 10Mbps. 
2.4 GHz (WLAN). This LED indicates 2.4 GHz traffic.
5 GHz (WLAN). This LED indicates 5 GHz traffic.

Configure LAN and wireless access
a.  From your PC, configure the access point Ethernet port for LAN access. 

Connect to the access point by opening your browser and entering  

http://192.168.0.100 in the address field. 

b.  A login window displays. When 

prompted, enter admin for the user 

name and password for the 

password, both in lower case 

letters.
The access point user interface 
displays.

c.  Select Configuration > System > Basic > General from the menu. Fill in 

the Access Point Name field and select your Country/Region of operation 

from the drop-down list.

d.  Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings from the menu and configure the 

IP settings for your network.

e.  If you use DHCP, reserve an IP address (based on the access point’s MAC 

address) on the DHCP server. You can then use that address to log in to 

the access point.

f.  Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings and select 

the Turn Radio On setting.

g.  Select Configuration > Security > Profile Settings and configure security 

profiles for your network.

See the online help or the Reference Manual for full instructions. 

Test wireless connectivity. 
Using a PC with a wireless adapter, verify that you can establish a wireless 
connection to the access point.
Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the access point 
in your network. If needed, you can reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back 
to its original TCP/IP settings.

Disconnect the access point and position it where you will deploy it. The best 

location is elevated such as wall or ceiling mounted, at the center of your 

wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all mobile devices. Make 

sure the dome side of the AP points toward users.

Ceiling Mount

Wall Mount