NETGEAR WG102NA manual Logging in to the Wireless Access Point

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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual

Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the WG102 Access Point (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.

Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting

Logging in to the Wireless Access Point

The default IP address of your access point is 192.168.0.229. The WG102 Access Point is set, by default, for the DHCP client to be disabled.

Note: The computer that you use to connect to the WG102 Access Point should be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.

1.Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

2.Connect to the WG102 Access Point by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.229 into your browser.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions FCC StatementANT24O5 Placement and Range GuidelinesEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Compliance StatementMaltese Antenna Statement for the European CommunityCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursProduct and Publication Details Viii Contents Chapter Management Appendix B Related Documents Xii Contents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualHow to Print This Manual How to Use This ManualRevision History V1.0, July What Is In the Box? Chapter Basic Installation and ConfigurationSystem Requirements Front Panel Hardware DescriptionCabling Requirements Rear PanelInstalling the WG102 Access Point Wireless Equipment Placement and Range GuidelinesV1.0, July V1.0, July V1.0, July V1.0, July Logging in to the Wireless Access Point Basic IP Settings V1.0, July Wireless Settings Setting up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity V1.0, July Wireless Data Security Options Chapter Configuring SecuritySecurity Profiles Profile Definition Network Authentication Types Network AuthenticationData Encryption Wireless Client Security SeparationWPA Radius Settings Before You Change the Ssid and WEP SettingsConfiguring the Radius Server Settings Configuring Network Authentication V1.0, July Entering WEP Data Encryption Keys Restricting Wireless Access by MAC AddressSelect the Turn Access Control On check box V1.0, July Viewing Information Chapter ManagementGeneral Information General Information Fields Activity Log Statistics Available Wireless Station List Available Wireless Station ListUpgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware Configuration File Management Backing up and Restoring the Configuration Changing the Administrator PasswordErasing the Configuration Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default SettingsSnmp Remote Management V1.0, July Hotspot Settings Chapter Advanced ConfigurationConfiguring Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Bridging and Repeating Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration Point-to-Multi-Point Multi-Point Bridge ConfigurationV1.0, July Repeater with Wireless Client Association V1.0, July No Lights Are Lit on the Access Point Chapter TroubleshootingWireless LAN Activity Light Is Off LAN Light is Off Cannot Connect to the WG102 Access PointUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings When I Enter a URL or IP Address I Get a Timeout ErrorV1.0, July Factory Default Settings Appendix a Factory Default Settings and SpecificationsTechnical Specifications V1.0, July V1.0, July Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsRelated Documents