WatchGuard Ethernet Power Injector WG8568 User Manual
Product codes
WG8568
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3. Connect the power adapter to the DC power connector on the WatchGuard AP
device. For more information, see AC Power Adapter on page 16.
If you use a PoE adapter, make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected to the
correct port on the PoE adapter. For more information, see Connect the Ethernet
Power Injector on page 18.
correct port on the PoE adapter. For more information, see Connect the Ethernet
Power Injector on page 18.
The device will power on. The Power/Status light flashes amber while the device boots up
and then changes to steady green when the device is ready.
and then changes to steady green when the device is ready.
Assign an IP Address to the WatchGuard AP
There are two ways you can assign an IP address to the WatchGuard AP to connect the
device to your network:
device to your network:
Automatic IP address configuration by DHCP (default)
Manual IP address configuration
Automatic IP Address Configuration by DHCP
When first powered on, the WatchGuard AP is configured to automatically receive an IP
address from the network via DHCP. After the AP device receives an IP address, the
WatchGuard XTM can connect to the AP device through automatic discovery.
address from the network via DHCP. After the AP device receives an IP address, the
WatchGuard XTM can connect to the AP device through automatic discovery.
Manual IP Address Configuration
If you do not use DHCP on your network, you must directly connect to the WatchGuard AP
and assign an IP address to the device from its local Web UI.
and assign an IP address to the device from its local Web UI.