Netgear WG102 Installation Guide

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Installation Guide
NETGEAR ProSafe® 802.11g Wireless Access Point, WG102-
500, WGAP150
Start Here
Please refer to the Reference Manual for instructions about advanced configuration
options. The Reference Manual is available on the Netgear website.
Estimated Installation Time: 30 minutes.
Tip: Before mounting the WG102-500 in a high location, first set up and test the
WG102-500 to verify wireless network connectivity.
Note: The Wireless Access Point does not include an external antenna. You must
connect a suitable antenna to the Wireless Access Point before powering on the
access point.
First, Set Up the Wireless Access Point
1. Connect the WG102-500 to the Computer
a. Unpack the box and verify the contents.
b. Prepare a computer with 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.
A
B
c. Connect an Ethernet cable from
the WG102-500 to the computer
(point A in the illustration).
d. Securely insert the other end of the
cable into the WG102-500
Ethernet port (point B in the illustration).
e. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG102-500 and
verify the following:
Power: The power light on the WG102-500 should be steady
green. If the power light is not lit, check the connections, and check
if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off.
Status: The status light on the WG102-500 should be blinking red
while the WG102-500 starts up. When the startup process is
complete, the status light should be steady green to indicate that the
WG102-500 is ready.
LAN: The LAN light on the WG102-500 should be blinking green. If
it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached at
both ends.
Wi-Fi: The Wi-Fi light on the WG102-500 should be blinking green
when the wireless LAN (WLAN) is ready.
2. Configure LAN and Wireless Access
a. Configure the WG102-500 Ethernet port for LAN access.
Connect to the WG102-500 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 Reference
Manual for full instructions.
c. Test wireless connectivity using a computer with a wireless adapter
configured according to the wireless settings you just set in the WG102-500
to establish a wireless connection to the WG102-500.
d. Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the
WG102-500 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the
computer you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings.
Then, Deploy the Wireless Access Point
1. Disconnect the WG102-500 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 WG102-500 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 PWR and LAN lights should light up.
Tip: The WG102-500 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
WG102-500. This can be especially convenient when the WG102-500 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 for the ProSafe® 802.11g Wireless Access Point.
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Installation GuideNETGEAR ProSafe® 802.11g Wireless Access Point, WG102-500, WGAP150Start HerePlease refer to the Reference Manual for instructions ab

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