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WNAP320_IG_8Sep10.fm Page 1 Friday, September 10, 2010 12:30 PM Installation Guide ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Package Contents Unpack the box and verify the contents: • ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • Power adapter and cord (12V, 1A) • Wall mount kit • Installation Guide • Resource CD which includes Warranty information, GPL license information, and a link to the Reference Manual Set Up the WNAP320 Follow these instructions to set up your wireless PC card. Before proceeding with the WNAP320 installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the Resource CD. Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for instructions on advanced configuration options. Estimated Completion Time: 3 minutes. Tip: Before mounting the WNAP320 in a high location, first set up and test the WNAP320 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 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 WNAP320 to the PC (point A in the illustration). A c. Securely insert the other end of NETGEAR Cable the cable into the WNAP320 Ethernet port (point B in the illustration). d. Connect the power adapter to the B Ethernet port WNAP320 and verify the following: • Power/Test. The Power/Test WNAP320 light blinks when the WNAP320 is first turned on. After a few seconds it should stay lit (steady green). If after 30 seconds the Power/Test light is not lit 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. • ACTIVE. The ACTIVE LED blinks when there is network traffic. • LAN. The LAN LED indicates LAN speeds, green for 1000 Mbps, amber for 100Mbps, and no light for 10Mbps. • WLAN. The 2.4 GHz wireless indicator should be lit or blinking. 2. Configure LAN and Wireless Access a. From your PC, configure the WNAP320 Ethernet port for LAN access. Connect to the WNAP320 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.100 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 WNAP320 user interface will display c. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General from the menu and configure the Access Point Name and select the appropriate Country/ Region of operation from the pull-down menu. 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 always use that address to login to the access point. f. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings from the menu and configure the wireless interface for wireless access. Check the Turn Radio On setting. g. Select Configuration > Security > Profile Settings from the menu and configure Security Profiles for your network. h. See the online help or the Reference Manual for full instructions. (A link to the online Reference Manual is on your Resource CD.) 3. Test Wireless Connectivity Using a PC with a wireless adapter verify that you can establish a wireless connection to the WNAP320. Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the WNAP320 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings. Now, Deploy the WNAP320 1. Disconnect the WNAP320 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 the mobile devices. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WNAP320 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/Test and LAN LEDs should light up. Tip: The WNAP320 supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE). If you have a switch that provides PoE, you will not need to use the power adapter to power the WNAP320. This can be especially convenient when the WNAP320 is installed in a high location far away from a power outlet.