Chapter 3 Configuration
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Wireless-G Access Point
Chapter 3: 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 want to change these settings, the
Access Point can be configured through your web browser
with the Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to
use the Utility.
The Utility can be accessed via a web browser through use
of a computer that is networked with the Access Point.
For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the
following screens of the Utility:
Setup •On the Setup > Network Setup screen, enter
your basic network settings here.
Management •Click the Administration tab and then
select the Management screen. To secure the Access
Point, change the password from the default value
(admin). Enter a new password in the Password and
Re-enter to confirm fields.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

To access the web-based utility of the Access Point, launch
your web browser. I n the Address field, enter the Access
Point’s default IP address, 192.168.1.245, or the IP address
you entered during the Setup Wizard. (Should you need to
learn what IP address the Access Point presently uses, run
the Setup Wizard again. It will scan the Access Point and
give you its IP address.) Press Enter.
Internet Explorer Address Bar
The login screen 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
from the Administration > Management screen.) Then click
OK.
Login Screen

How to Navigate within the Utility

There are four main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Administration,
and Status. When you select a main tab, the screens for
that tab are listed below the main tab. To display a screen,
click its name in the list.

The Setup Tab > Network Setup

The first screen that appears is the Network Setup screen.
This allows you to change the Access Point’s general
settings.
Setup > Network Setup (Automatic Configuration - DHCP)
Setup > Network Setup (Static IP)

Network Setup

Device Name
You may assign any Device Name to the Access Point.
Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are
employing multiple access points on the same network.
Configuration Type
Select Automatic Configuration - DHCP if your network
router will assign an IP address to the Access Point. The
Access Point’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway address will then be displayed.
Select Static IP if you want to assign a static or fixed IP
address to the Access Point. Then complete the following: