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on the computer or WiFi device that you want to connect to 

your access point.
This utility scans for WiFi networks in your area.

2.  Find and select your access point’s WiFi network name (SSID).

The SSID is on the product label.

3.  Enter the access point’s password (or your custom password if 

you changed it) and click the 

Connect

 button.

The password is on the product label.

4.  Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to add other computers or WiFi 

devices.

View or Change the Access Point Settings

You can log in to the access point to view or change its settings.

Log In to the Access Point

 

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To log in to the access point:

1.  Connect a computer or WiFi device to the access point.

You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi: 

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For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect 

your computer to the network switch that your access 

point is currently connected to.

• 

To connect with WiFi, select and join your WiFi network.

2.  Launch a web browser.
3.  Enter 

http://192.168.0.100

 in the address field of the 

browser.
A login screen displays.

4.  Enter 

admin

 for the user name and 

password

 for the password 

(or your custom password if you changed it). 
The web management interface of the access point displays.

Summary of Contents for WAC120

Page 1: ...ent EU Declaration of Conformity visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compl...

Page 2: ...ETGEAR support resources You can get the user manual online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface Ethernet cable Access point Ethernet cable Internet Mod...

Page 3: ...Contents Set Up the Access Point 1 Install Your Access Point 2 LEDs 4 Join the WiFi Network 5 View or Change the Access Point Settings 6 Troubleshooting Tips 8...

Page 4: ...nline help that came with that computer 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer 3 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the access point 4 Connect the power adapter to th...

Page 5: ...urity Profile Settings 6 Configure a security profile for your wireless network For more information about security profile settings see the reference manual 7 After configuring a security profile cli...

Page 6: ...r devices a Plug in then turn on your gateway or modem b With an Ethernet cable connect your gateway or modem to a network switch c With the Ethernet cable that came with the access point connect the...

Page 7: ...2 3 4 LEDs The LEDs on the wireless access point light to indicate wireless access point activity LED Description Power LED Off Power is off Green Power in on Amber A self test is running During star...

Page 8: ...structions or online help that came with that computer or device Some older equipment cannot use WPS To join the network using WPS 1 Press the WPS button on the access point for two to three seconds T...

Page 9: ...g in to the access point to view or change its settings Log In to the Access Point To log in to the access point 1 Connect a computer or WiFi device to the access point You can use an Ethernet cable o...

Page 10: ...on Your changes are saved Find a Forgotten WiFi Security Password The preset WiFi password is on the product label If you changed your WiFi password and forgot what it is log in to the access point to...

Page 11: ...ted to the access point and plugged in to a working power outlet Make sure that the On Off button is in the On position Make sure that you are using the NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access...

Page 12: ...in You cannot access the Internet or the LAN from a wireless device A configuration problem exists Make sure that the SSID and wireless security settings of the wireless device are the same as those o...

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