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Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual
Deploying the ProSafe Wireless Access Point
Now that you have completed the setup steps, you can deploy the access point in your
network. If necessary, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in Step1
Tip:
Before mounting the WNAP320 in a high location, first set up and test the
WNAP320 to verify wireless network connectivity.
To deploy the access point:
1.
Disconnect the access point from the PC, and position it where it will be deployed. The
best location is elevated, such as on a wall or ceiling 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.
2.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or
hub.
Note:
By default, access point is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your
network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting.
To connect to the access point after the DHCP server on your
network assigns it a new IP address, enter the product family name
in your Web browser. The default product family name is
netgearxxxxxx
, where
xxxxxx
represents the last 6 bytes of the
MAC address. The default name is printed on the bottom label of the
access point.
3.
If you are not using PoE, connect the power adapter to the wireless access point, and plug
the power adapter into a power outlet. The Power and LAN LEDs should be on, and the
WLAN LED should blink.
Verifying Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions in the next sections to set up and test basic wireless connectivity.
Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings
appropriate to your needs (see
Understanding WNAP320 Wireless Security Options
17).
The default SSID for the 802.11b/g/n is NETGEAR-11g. The SSID of any wireless access
adapters must match the SSID configured in the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point
WNAP320. If they do not match, no wireless connection will be made.
