NETGEAR WNAP210 Manuals

������������������ NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Start Here Follow these instructions to set up your wireless-N access point. You can also consult the documentation links on the Resource CD or the NETGEAR knowledge base at http://kbserver.netgear.com. Please consult the Resource CD or the Documentation link on the user interface to access the Reference Manual for instructions on advanced configuration options. Estimated Completion Time: 20 minutes. Tip: Before mounting the WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point in a high location, first set up and test the WNAP210 to verify wireless network connectivity. Product Contents The WNAP210 contains the following: • Wireless Access Point • Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Vertical stand feet (2) • Wall Mounting Kit (2 brackets, 2 anchors, 2 screws) • Installation Guide • Resource CD First, Set Up the WNAP210 1. CONNECT THE WIRELESS-N ACCESS POINT TO YOUR COMPUTER a. Unpack the box and verify the contents. b. Prepare a computer with Internet access and an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask. c. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WNAP210 to the PC. d. Securely insert the other end of the cable into the WNAP210 Ethernet port. e. Connect the NETGEAR Switching Power Supply from the wireless-N access point to an AC power outlet. Note: Only connect your wireless-N access point using the switching power supply provided with the WNAP210. Check the lights on the front of the wireless-N access point: • Power: The green power light should be lit. If the power light is not lit, check the connections and check to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off. • Test: The Test light is on briefly when the WNAP210 is first turned on. • Ethernet: The Ethernet (LAN) light should be lit (amber for 10/100 Mbps and green for 1000 Mbps) indicating that a connection has been made. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached at both ends. • WLAN: The blue wireless light may blink indicating wireless activity. 4 2. CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Configure the WNAP210 Ethernet port for LAN access.Connect to the WNAP210 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.236 in the address field. A login window will display. b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 user inter- face will display. c. Select Wireless Settings under the Setup menu on the left navigation pane and configure your wireless interface for wireless access. d. Then select WEP/WPA Settings under Security and configure the level of data encryption security for your network. See the online help or the online Reference Manual for full instructions. e. Finally, select Basic Settings under the Setup menu on the left navigation pane and configure the IP Settings for your network. Note: If you change the default subnet of the LAN IP address, you will be disconnected from the WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point user interface. To reconnect, reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within the new LAN IP subnet. Tip: Before you deploy your wireless-N access point, reserve an IP address (based on the WNAP210’s MAC address) on the DHCP server. That way, you can configure the wireless-N access point with a static IP address which you can always use to log in to make future configuration changes. Deploy the WNAP210 Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WNAP210 in you network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its origina TCP/IP settings.

350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA December 2011 202-10474-02 1.0 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 User Manual