Netgear WPN802v2 WPN802v2 Setup Manual

NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point

Start Here

Please refer to the Reference Manual on your

Resource CD

for instructions on advanced

configuration options.

Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes.

Tip

: Before mounting the WPN802 in a high location, first set up and test the WPN802 to

verify wireless network connectivity.

First, Set Up the WPN802

1. C

ONNECT

THE

WIRELESS

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. Config-

ure 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 WPN802 to the PC.

d.

Securely insert the other end of

the cable into the WPN802

Ethernet port.

e.

Turn on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Then

check the lights on the front:

•

Power

: The 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 blinks when the WPN802 is first turned on.

•

WLAN:

The wireless light should be lit.

•

Ethernet

: The Ethernet (LAN) light should be lit (amber for a 10

Mbps connection and green for a 100 Mbps connection). If not, make sure

the Ethernet cable is securely attached at both ends.

2. C

ONFIGURE

LAN

AND

W

IRELESS

A

CCESS

a.

Configure the WPN802 Ethernet port for LAN access.

•

Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and

entering http://192.168.0.231 in the address field.

•

When prompted, enter

admin

for the user name and

password

for the

password, both in lower case letters.

•

Click the Basic Settings link and configure the IP Settings for your network.

b.

Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the

Reference Manual for full instructions.

c.

Test wireless connectivity using a computer with a wireless adapter configured

according to the wireless settings you just set in the WPN802 to establish a

wireless connection to the WPN802.

Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in

your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to

its original TCP/IP settings.

Deploy the WPN802

1.

Disconnect the WPN802 from the computer and place it

where you will deploy it.

The best location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on

the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage

area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. If the

WPN802 is on a metal surface it must be positioned

vertically.

2.

Connect an Ethernet cable from your WPN802 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 in

to a power outlet. The Power, WLAN and Ethernet lights should light up.

Now, Verify Wireless Connectivity

Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter, verify connectivity by

using a browser such as Netscape® or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or

check for file and printer access on your network.

Note

: If you cannot connect, see to Troubleshooting Tips in this guide or the Reference

Manual on the

Resource CD

for the Wireless Access Point.

WPN802

Router

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