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Wireless-G Access Point
15
Instant Wireless
®
Series
14
LAN
•
MAC Address.
The MAC Address of the LAN interface is displayed here.
•
Configuration Type.
Select
Static IP Address
if your ISP provided you
with the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and default Gateway address or Select
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
if your ISP assigns IP addresses via
DHCP.
•
IP Address.
The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest
you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.245. This is a private IP
address, so there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your
service provider. Verify the address and click the
Apply
button to save
changes.
•
Subnet Mask.
The Access Point’s Subnet Mask (or IP Mask) must be the
same as your Ethernet network. Verify this is correct and click the
Apply
button to set it.
•
Gateway.
If you have assigned a static IP address to the Access Point, then
enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway, such as a router, in the
Gateway
field. If your network does not have a Gateway, then leave this
field blank.
Figure 6-2
Chapter 6: Configuring the
Wireless-G Access Point
The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with
the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you’d like to change these
settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web browser with the
Web-Based Utility. This chapter explains how to configure the Access Point in
this manner.
Open your web browser and type
the IP Address you entered in the
Setup Wizard (the default IP
address is
192.168.1.245
). Press
the
Enter
key and the following
screen, shown in Figure 6-1, will
appear. Leave the
User Name
field blank. The first time you
open the Web-based Utility, use
the default password
admin
. You
can set a new password on the
Password
screen shown in Figure
6-5.
The first screen that appears, shown in Figure 6-2, is the
Setup
tab. This allows
you to change the Access Point’s general settings. Change these settings as
described here, and click the
Apply
button to apply your changes or
Cancel
to
cancel your changes. If you require online help, click the
Help
button.
•
Firmware Version.
This displays the current version of the Access Point’s
firmware. Firmware should only be upgraded if you experience problems
with the Access Point and can be upgraded from the
Help
tab.
•
AP Name.
You may assign any name to the Access Point. Unique, memo-
rable names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access
points on the same network. Verify this is the name you wish to use and
Figure 6-1
The Setup Tab
Note:
The Access Point is designed to function properly after
using the Setup Wizard. This chapter is provided solely for those
who wish to perform more advanced configuration or monitoring.