2.2 Accessing the Access Point by Web Browser

The EZ Setup Wizard will guide you through the basic configuration for the Access Point. For more advanced settings, you will need to link to the Access Point’s Web-based Configuration Utility.

Step 1 Open the web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox) and type 192.168.2.250 or the IP address you have configured for your Access Point (the IP address you entered in Step 6, Section 2.1) in the URL address bar and press Enter.

Step 2 Log in to the Access Point with username “admin” and password.

The Web Configuration Utility contains advanced features that allow you to configure the AP to meet your network’s needs such as: MAC Filter, Multiple AP, Radius Server, etc.

Below is a general description of the functions available for this Access Point.

Menu

Description

Status

Displaying the system status and information of this Access Point

Basic Settings

Selecting an operation mode for this Access Point and configuring

 

its corresponding settings.

Security

Configuring the wireless security settings for the Access Point.

MAC Filter

Configuring the MAC address filter to protect your network from

 

being accessed by unauthorized users and highly increase the

 

security for your personal data.

Advanced Settings

Configuring the advanced network settings for this Access Point.

WPS Setting

Using the WiFi-Protected Setup (WPS) to make the connection to

 

the wireless clients easier.

Radius Server

Allowing you to configure a Radius Authorization Server on this

 

Access Point.

Management

Allowing you to change the administrator’s password and IP

 

address.

Tools

Allowing you to back/restore the AP’s settings, upgrade the

 

firmware, and reboot the AP remotely.

 

 

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Airlink101 N300 user manual Accessing the Access Point by Web Browser, Basic Settings

N300 specifications

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