NETGEAR WG103NA Installation Manual

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NETGEAR WG103 ProSafe® 802.11g Wireless Access Point

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Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for instructions about
advanced configuration options.
Estimated Installation Time: 30 minutes.
Tip: Before mounting the WG103 in a high location, first set up and test the WG103 to
verify wireless network connectivity.
First, Set Up the Wireless Access Point
1. Connect the WG103 to the Computer
a. Unpack the box and verify the contents.
b. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet
adapter. If this PC is already part
A
of your network, record its
TCP/IP configuration settings.
Configure the PC with a static IP
address of 192.168.0.210 and
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
c. Connect an Ethernet cable from
the WG103 to the PC (point A in
the illustration).
d. Securely insert the other end of the
cable into the WG103 Ethernet
port (point B in the illustration).
e. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG103 and verify the
following:
• Power: The power light should be lit. If the power light is not lit, check the
connections and check to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall
switch that is turned off.
• Test: The test light should be blinking when the WG103 is first turned on.
• LAN: The LAN light should be lit (amber for a 10 Mbps connection and
green for a 100 Mbps connection). If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is
securely attached at both ends.
2. Configure LAN and Wireless Access
a. Configure the WG103 Ethernet port for LAN access.
• Connect to the WG103 by opening your browser and
entering http://192.168.0.229 in the address field.
• When prompted, enter admin for the user name and
password for the password, both in lower case letters.
• Click the Basic Settings link and configure the IP Settings for your network.
b. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the
Reference Manual for full instructions.
c. Test wireless connectivity using a PC with a wireless adapter configured
according to the wireless settings you just set in the WG103 to establish a
B
wireless connection to the WG103.
Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WG103 in
your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to
its original TCP/IP settings.
Then, Deploy the Wireless Access Point
1. Disconnect the WG103 and position it where you will deploy it. The best location is
elevated, such as wall mounted 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. Position the antenna. Vertical positioning provides best side-to-side coverage.
Horizontal positioning provides best top-to-bottom coverage.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG103 to a LAN port on your router, switch, or
hub.
4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in
to a power outlet. The Power and LAN lights should light up.
Tip: The WG103 supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE). If you have a switch that
provides PoE, you will not need to use the power adapter to power the WG103.
This can be especially convenient when the WG103 is installed in a high
location far away from a power outlet.
Now, Verify Wireless Connectivity
Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter, verify connectivity by
using a browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox to connect to the Internet, or
check for file and printer access on your network. In order to connect to the Internet, your
network must include a router that provides Internet access.
Note: If you cannot connect, see to Troubleshooting Tips in this guide or the Reference
Manual on the Resource CD for the ProSafe® 802.11g Wireless Access Point.