Netgear WNDAP360-100NAS Leaflet
Installation Guide
b. Connect an Ethernet cable from
the access point to the PC (point
A in the illustration).
c. Securely insert the other end of
the cable into the access point
Ethernet port (point B in the
illustration).
d. Connect the power adapter to the
access point and verify the
following:
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Power. 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.
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ACTIVE. The ACTIVE LED blinks when there is network traffic.
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LAN. The LAN LED indicates LAN speeds; green for 1000 Mbps, amber
for 100Mbps, and no light for 10Mbps.
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2.4G Hz (WLAN). This LED indicates 2.4 G Hz traffic.
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5 G Hz (WLAN). This LED indicates 5 G Hz traffic.
2.
Configure LAN and wireless access
a. From your PC, configure the access point Ethernet port for LAN 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.
The access point user interface
displays.
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B
WNDAP360
Ethernet
port
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.
3.
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.
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.
Deploy the Access Point
1.
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.
2.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to a LAN port on your
router, switch, or hub.
3.
Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power
adapter into a power outlet. The Power and LAN LEDs should go on.
Tip:
The access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). If you have
a switch that provides PoE, you do not need to use the power adapter
to power the access point. This can be especially convenient when the
access point is installed in a high location far from a power outlet.
to power the access point. This can be especially convenient when the
access point is installed in a high location far from a power outlet.
ProSafe® Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP360
Package Contents
Unpack the box and verify the contents:
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ProSafe® Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP360
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Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable
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Power adapter and cord (12V, 1A)
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Wall mount kit
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Installation Guide
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Resource CD, which includes link to the Reference Manual
Set Up the Access Point
Follow these instructions to set up your wireless access point. Before proceeding
with the WNDAP360 installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the
Resource CD. See the Reference Manual for instructions on advanced
configuration options.
with the WNDAP360 installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the
Resource CD. See the Reference Manual for instructions on advanced
configuration options.
Estimated Completion Time: 3 minutes.
Tip:
Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up
and test the unit to verify wireless network connectivity.
1.
Connect the wireless access point to your computer.
a. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. If this PC is already part of your
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.
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