Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point

Instant Wireless® Series

10.The next screen (Figure 5-9) will allow you to review your settings. If these settings are correct, click the Yes button to save these settings. If there are any problems with the settings, click the No button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 5-9

10.At this point, the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is com- plete, as shown in Figure 5-10. To configure any other access points in your network, you can run this Setup Wizard again. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 5-10

Wireless Network Access Point

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point

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.

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 192.168.1.251). 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 6-7.

Figure 6-1

The Setup Tab

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 click the Apply button to set it.