NETGEAR WNAP210 Installation Manual

NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210
Start Here
Follow these instructions to set up your wireless-N access point
documentation links on the Resource CD or the NETGEAR knowledge base at
http://kbserver.netgear.com. Please consult the Resource CD or the Documentation link on
the user interface to access the Reference Manual for instructions on advanced
configuration options.
Estimated Completion Time: 20 minutes.
Tip: Before mounting the WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point in a high location, first set
up and test the WNAP210 to verify wireless network connectivity.

Product Contents

The WNAP210 contains the following:
• Wireless Access Point
• Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Vertical stand feet (2)
• Wall Mounting Kit (2 brackets, 2 anchors, 2 screws)
• Installation Guide
• Resource CD
First, Set Up the WNAP210
1. C W -N A P
ONNECT THE IRELESS CCESS OINT
a. Unpack the box and verify the contents.
b. Prepare a computer with Internet access and an Ethernet adapter. If this computer
is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
Configure the computer 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
WNAP210 to the PC.
d. Securely insert the other end of the cable
into the WNAP210 Ethernet port.
e. Connect the NETGEAR Switching
Power Supply from the wireless-N
access point to an AC power outlet.
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You can also consult the
Note: Only connect your wireless-N
access point using the switching power
supply provided with the WNAP210.
Check the lights on the front of the wireless-N access point:
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lit, check the connections and check to see if the power outlet is controlled
by a wall switch that is turned off.
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on.
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Mbps and green for 1000 Mbps) indicating that a connection has been made.
If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached at both ends.
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activity.
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Power: The green power light should be lit. If the power light is not
Test: The Test light is on briefly when the WNAP210 is first turned
Ethernet: The Ethernet (LAN) light should be lit (amber for 10/100
WLAN: The blue wireless light may blink indicating wireless
2. C LAN W A
ONFIGURE AND IRELESS CCESS
a. Configure the WNAP210 Ethernet port for LAN access.Connect to the
WNAP210 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.236 in the
address field.
A login window will display.
b. When prompted, enter admin for the
user name and password for the
password, both in lower case letters.
The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless-N
Access Point WNAP210 user inter-
face will display.
c. Select Wireless Settings under the
Setup menu on the left navigation
pane and configure your wireless
interface for wireless access.
d. Then select WEP/WPA Settings under Security and configure the level of data
encryption security for your network.
See the online help or the online Reference Manual for full instructions.
e. Finally, select Basic Settings under the Setup menu on the left navigation pane
and configure the IP Settings for your network.
Note: If you change the default subnet of the LAN IP address, you will be
disconnected from the WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point user interface. To
reconnect, reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within the new
LAN IP subnet.
Tip: Before you deploy your wireless-N access point, reserve an IP address
(based on the WNAP210's MAC address) on the DHCP server. That way, you
can configure the wireless-N access point with a static IP address which you can
always use to log in to make future configuration changes.
Deploy the WNAP210
Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WNAP210 in your
network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original
TCP/IP settings.