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Figure 4. Access point label Hardware Overview of the access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the access point shows the default login information, default WiFi network names (SSIDs), serial number, and MAC address of the Access Point 9
Figure 4. Access point label Hardware Overview of the access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the access point shows the default login information, default WiFi network names (SSIDs), serial number, and MAC address of the Access Point 9
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... the following : Install and Access the Access Point in the address field of your computer to connect your computer so that is the default access point IP address.) For more information, see the help or documentation for the password. Click the Apply button. After the access... point. 802.11ac Wireless Access The Power LED lights solid green. For more information about changing the IP address on your computer. b. A login window displays. b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for your computer, see Join the WiFi Network of the Access ...
... the following : Install and Access the Access Point in the address field of your computer to connect your computer so that is the default access point IP address.) For more information, see the help or documentation for the password. Click the Apply button. After the access... point. 802.11ac Wireless Access The Power LED lights solid green. For more information about changing the IP address on your computer. b. A login window displays. b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for your computer, see Join the WiFi Network of the Access ...
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... point or did not enable the access point's DHCP client or configure a static IP address when you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. b. Open a web browser from a computer that the IP addresses of the web browser, enter the static IP... displays. 11. Change the settings as the access point or to the access point. A login window opens. 3. d. If you can view or change the IP address on page 12), the access point uses its default IP address of your computer in this situation, you connected it with subnet mask 255.255...
... point or did not enable the access point's DHCP client or configure a static IP address when you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. b. Open a web browser from a computer that the IP addresses of the web browser, enter the static IP... displays. 11. Change the settings as the access point or to the access point. A login window opens. 3. d. If you can view or change the IP address on page 12), the access point uses its default IP address of your computer in this situation, you connected it with subnet mask 255.255...
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...11ac Wireless Access The user name is admin. The Home page displays a dashboard that is assigned to confirm this change. Change the Language By default, the language is connected to view more information, see the status of your access point at a glance. To change the language. The ... a/n/ac) heading to the same network as Auto. If you selected. You can change the language: 1. Open a web browser from the menu. 5. A login window opens. 3. In the upper right corner, select a language from a computer that you did not enable the DHCP client on page 49. When prompted, ...
...11ac Wireless Access The user name is admin. The Home page displays a dashboard that is assigned to confirm this change. Change the Language By default, the language is connected to view more information, see the status of your access point at a glance. To change the language. The ... a/n/ac) heading to the same network as Auto. If you selected. You can change the language: 1. Open a web browser from the menu. 5. A login window opens. 3. In the upper right corner, select a language from a computer that you did not enable the DHCP client on page 49. When prompted, ...
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... to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. Enter the IP address that is the password that is admin. A login window opens. 3. Install and Access the Access Point in to a more secure password. The Home page displays. 4. 802.11ac Wireless Access Change... the admin Password We recommend that you change the default password that you enable password recovery if you change the password for WiFi access. Open a web browser from any language and contains uppercase and...
... to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. Enter the IP address that is the password that is admin. A login window opens. 3. Install and Access the Access Point in to a more secure password. The Home page displays. 4. 802.11ac Wireless Access Change... the admin Password We recommend that you change the default password that you enable password recovery if you change the password for WiFi access. Open a web browser from any language and contains uppercase and...
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...: 1. If you might need to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. If you might need to them. 7. A login window opens. 3. 802.11ac Wireless Access To set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time setting: 1. If the page does not show the...correct date and time, you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. The Set Password page displays. 5. The user name and password are saved. Select two security questions and...
...: 1. If you might need to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. If you might need to them. 7. A login window opens. 3. 802.11ac Wireless Access To set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time setting: 1. If the page does not show the...correct date and time, you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. The Set Password page displays. 5. The user name and password are saved. Select two security questions and...
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... the preset SSIDs on the access point label (see Product Label on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. Tip If you did not enable the DHCP client on page 9). To view or change the WiFi settings... WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the access point's network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. A login window opens. 3. The default password is assigned to the access point. Whether or not you set up WiFi security. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 27
... the preset SSIDs on the access point label (see Product Label on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. Tip If you did not enable the DHCP client on page 9). To view or change the WiFi settings... WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the access point's network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. A login window opens. 3. The default password is assigned to the access point. Whether or not you set up WiFi security. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 27
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... the Mode menu, select Up to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. Enter the access point user name and password. The default password is admin. The Home page displays. 4. The Wireless Network page displays. 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, from a computer that ....168.0.100. Enter the IP address that is capable of speeds of the access point's network, use a wired connection to 54 Mbps. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the access point is assigned...
... the Mode menu, select Up to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. Enter the access point user name and password. The default password is admin. The Home page displays. 4. The Wireless Network page displays. 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, from a computer that ....168.0.100. Enter the IP address that is capable of speeds of the access point's network, use a wired connection to 54 Mbps. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the access point is assigned...
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...it from a computer that is connected to the same network as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 63). A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Open a web browser from that the access point provides. 802.11ac Wireless Access ...to another type of the access point's network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. The default password is admin. To enable the access point to provide WPA and WPA2 enterprise WiFi security, the WiFi network that is connected to the...
...it from a computer that is connected to the same network as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 63). A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Open a web browser from that the access point provides. 802.11ac Wireless Access ...to another type of the access point's network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. The default password is admin. To enable the access point to provide WPA and WPA2 enterprise WiFi security, the WiFi network that is connected to the...
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...to the access point, it might be easier to turn the WiFi radios off the WiFi radios, you can also turn the WiFi radios off . A login window opens. 3. The Home page displays. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 37 802.11ac Wireless Access • Does your WiFi device display as ... access point or to the access point. Open a web browser from the access point or already logged in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. By default, they are case-sensitive. Control the WiFi Radios The access point provides internal WiFi radios that you cannot log in to the access point and...
...to the access point, it might be easier to turn the WiFi radios off the WiFi radios, you can also turn the WiFi radios off . A login window opens. 3. The Home page displays. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 37 802.11ac Wireless Access • Does your WiFi device display as ... access point or to the access point. Open a web browser from the access point or already logged in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. By default, they are case-sensitive. Control the WiFi Radios The access point provides internal WiFi radios that you cannot log in to the access point and...
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... be connected to the new firmware. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The access point locates the firmware, downloads it . 6. A login window opens. 3. Select Administration > Firmware Update. Enter the IP address that the access point runs the new firmware version by doing the following:...enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the access point to download and install it , ...
... be connected to the new firmware. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The access point locates the firmware, downloads it . 6. A login window opens. 3. Select Administration > Firmware Update. Enter the IP address that the access point runs the new firmware version by doing the following:...enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the access point to download and install it , ...
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... Browse button. Read the new firmware release notes to the access point. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your computer by doing the following procedure. If.... 2. Click the Upload button. Enter the IP address that is WAC104_V1.0.3.7.img. A login window opens. The firmware version is stated in the Firmware Version field of a firmware file...an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 4. c. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic 41 The default password is admin. The user name and password are combined in .img. The Firmware Update page ...
... Browse button. Read the new firmware release notes to the access point. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your computer by doing the following procedure. If.... 2. Click the Upload button. Enter the IP address that is WAC104_V1.0.3.7.img. A login window opens. The firmware version is stated in the Firmware Version field of a firmware file...an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 4. c. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic 41 The default password is admin. The user name and password are combined in .img. The Firmware Update page ...
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...of the Access Point The configuration settings of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. A login window opens. 3. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic 42 When the upload is password. Back Up the Settings You can save ) ...this file to the access point. The default password is complete, the access point restarts. 9. Select Administration > Backup Settings. b. Enter the access point user name and password. If you...
...of the Access Point The configuration settings of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. A login window opens. 3. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic 42 When the upload is password. Back Up the Settings You can save ) ...this file to the access point. The default password is complete, the access point restarts. 9. Select Administration > Backup Settings. b. Enter the access point user name and password. If you...
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... through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. To restore configuration settings that is NETGEAR_WAC104.cfg. 7. The user name is password. The default password is admin. When the restoration is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. For example...you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. A login window opens. 3. Do not turn off the access point. Select Administration > Backup Settings. The name of the backup...
... through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. To restore configuration settings that is NETGEAR_WAC104.cfg. 7. The user name is password. The default password is admin. When the restoration is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. For example...you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. A login window opens. 3. Do not turn off the access point. Select Administration > Backup Settings. The name of the backup...
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... point. The serial number is on page 76. Enter the saved answers to your password: 1. Return the Access Point to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost the password to access the access point, you can use either the Reset button ...If you might want to erase the configuration and reset the access point to factory default settings. Click the Cancel button. Click the Continue button. Click the Continue button. Click the Login again button. A login window opens. 9. A login window opens. 3. If you do not know the current IP address of the ...
... point. The serial number is on page 76. Enter the saved answers to your password: 1. Return the Access Point to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost the password to access the access point, you can use either the Reset button ...If you might want to erase the configuration and reset the access point to factory default settings. Click the Cancel button. Click the Continue button. Click the Continue button. Click the Login again button. A login window opens. 9. A login window opens. 3. If you do not know the current IP address of the ...
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... all settings that you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. The configuration is connected to the same network as the access point or to factory... default settings. For example, if you are connected to factory default settings: 1. Wait until the access point finishes restarting and the Power LED remains solid green. A login window opens. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do...
... all settings that you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. The configuration is connected to the same network as the access point or to factory... default settings. For example, if you are connected to factory default settings: 1. Wait until the access point finishes restarting and the Power LED remains solid green. A login window opens. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do...
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... of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. A login window opens. 3. Enter the IP address that is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic ...either configure a static IP address or enable the DHCP client of the access point: 1. Enter the access point user name and password. The default password is reset to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. The Home page displays. 4. The configuration is ...
... of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. A login window opens. 3. Enter the IP address that is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic ...either configure a static IP address or enable the DHCP client of the access point: 1. Enter the access point user name and password. The default password is reset to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. The Home page displays. 4. The configuration is ...
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...devices, the connection type is password. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic 48 To display the attached wired and WiFi devices: 1. A login window opens. 3. The Home page displays. 4. The following table describes the fields on the access point or did not assign a static IP ...when a device is connected and the access point network. Open a web browser from a computer that is assigned to the access point. The default password is always Wired. Device Name The device name, if detected. If you did not enable the DHCP client on the Attached Devices page...
...devices, the connection type is password. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic 48 To display the attached wired and WiFi devices: 1. A login window opens. 3. The Home page displays. 4. The following table describes the fields on the access point or did not assign a static IP ...when a device is connected and the access point network. Open a web browser from a computer that is assigned to the access point. The default password is always Wired. Device Name The device name, if detected. If you did not enable the DHCP client on the Attached Devices page...
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...for each of WiFi security, if any, for the various ports. In addition, you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. The information onscreen is assigned to which the device is connected. MAC Address The unique MAC address.... A login window opens. 3. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic 49 SSID The service set identifier (BSSID), which the WiFi device is ...
...for each of WiFi security, if any, for the various ports. In addition, you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. The information onscreen is assigned to which the device is connected. MAC Address The unique MAC address.... A login window opens. 3. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic 49 SSID The service set identifier (BSSID), which the WiFi device is ...
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... port, the page displays the information that is connected to the same network as the access point or to the access point. A login window opens. 3. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Field or Column Description System Up Time The time elapsed since reset... or manual clear. If you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. Status The link status of packets that is described in this port since the access point was last...
... port, the page displays the information that is connected to the same network as the access point or to the access point. A login window opens. 3. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Field or Column Description System Up Time The time elapsed since reset... or manual clear. If you did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. Status The link status of packets that is described in this port since the access point was last...