Netgear WG302v1 Installation Guide download pdf

Installation Guide

Follow these quick steps to install your wireless

access point.

You can also consult the Install Assistant or the Reference Manual on the

ResourceCD for ProSafe Wireless Access Point.

Set up the WG302 Access Point

Tip: Before mounting the WG302 in a high location, first set up and

test the WG302 to verify wireless network connectivity.

a. Unpack the box and verify the contents and attach the antennas.

b. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. If this PC is already part

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 for the Subnet Mask.

c. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG302 to the PC (A).

d. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the

WG302 and verify the following:

• The PWR power light goes on.

• The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when

connected to a powered on PC.

Configure LAN and Wireless Access

a. Configure the WG302 Ethernet port for LAN access.

• Connect to the WG302 by opening your browser and

entering http://192.168.0.228 in the address field.

• When prompted, enter admin for the user name and

password for the password, both in lower case letters.

• Click the IP Settings link and configure the IP Settings for

your network.

b. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online

help or “Understanding Basic Wireless Settings” section in 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

WG302, establish a wireless connection to the WG302.

Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy

the WG302 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the

PC you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings.

Deploy the WG302 Access Point

a. Disconnect the WG302 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.

b. Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical.

Note: Consult the antenna positioning and configuration infor-

mation in the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for ProSafe

Wireless Access Point.

c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG302 Access Point to a

LAN port on your router, switch, or hub.

d. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug

the power adapter in to a power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and

Wireless LAN lights should light up.

Verify Wireless Connectivity

Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter, verify

connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape

or Internet

Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer

access on your network.

Note: If you cannot connect, see to Troubleshooting Tips in this

guide or the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for ProSafe Wireless

Access Point.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Installation Guide

Installation Guide Follow these quick steps to install your wireless access point.You can also consult the Install Assistant or the Reference Manual o

Page 2 - Technical Support

Troubleshooting TipsIf you have trouble setting up your WG302, check the tips below.No lights are lit on the access point.The access point has no powe