Manage the basic WiFi settings and WiFi
security of the WiFi network
The AP comes with preset WiFi network names (SSIDs) and WPA and WPA2 mixed
mode WiFi security with a preset WiFi passphrase:
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The default SSID in the 2.4 GHz radio band is NETGEAR_11N with the default WiFi
passphrase sharedsecret.
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The default SSID in the 5 GHz radio band is NETGEAR_11AC with the default WiFi
passphrase sharedsecret.
View or change the basic WiFi settings
You can view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security. The AP simultaneously
supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11b/g/n devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11a/n/ac
devices.
Tip: If you change the WiFi settings of the AP’s network, use a wired connection to
avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
To view or change the basic WiFi settings:
1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways:
•
Connect directly to the AP’s WiFi network or LAN.
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Connect to the same network that the AP is connected to.
2. Launch a web browser and enter http://www.aplogin.net (or aplogin.net) in the
address field.
Instead, if you are connected to same network as the AP, enter the LAN IP address
that is assigned to the AP. For information about finding the IP address, see Find the
IP address of the AP when you cannot use aplogin.net on page 24.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the AP local device password.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password
is case-sensitive.
The Home page displays.
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Manage the Basic WiFi Network
Settings
802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104
