Netgear WNAP320 Installation Guide
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1. es WNAP320_IG_8Sep10 fm Page 1 Friday September 10 2010 12 30 PM S i Installation Guide Connect with Innovation ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP320 Package Contents Unpack the box and verify the contents e ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP320 e Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable e Power adapter and cord 12V 1A e Wall mount kit e Installation Guide e Resource CD which includes Warranty information GPL license information and a link to the Reference Manual Set Up the WNAP320 Follow these instructions to set up your wireless PC card Before proceeding with the WNAP320 installation familiarize yourself with the contents of the Resource CD Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for instructions on advanced configuration options Estimated Completion Time 3 minutes Tip Before mounting the WNAP320 in a high location first set up and test the WNAP320 to verify wireless network connectivity 1 Connect the wireless access point to your computer a 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 as the subnet mask b Connect an Ethernet cable from the WNAP320 to the PC point A in the illustration c Securely insert the other end of the cable into the WNAP320 Ethernet port point B in the illustra2. If you use DHCP reserve an IP address based on the access point s MAC address on the DHCP server You can then always use that address to login to the access point f Select Configuration gt Wireless gt Basic gt Wireless Settings from the menu and configure the wireless interface for wireless access Check the Turn Radio On setting g Select Configuration gt Security gt Profile Settings from the menu and configure Security Profiles for your network h See the online help or the Reference Manual for full instructions A link to the online Reference Manual is on your Resource CD 3 Test Wireless Connectivity Using a PC with a wireless adapter verify that you can establish a wireless connection to the WNAP320 Now that you have finished the setup you are ready to deploy the WNAP320 in your network If needed you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original TCP IP settings Now Deploy the WNAP320 1 Disconnect the WNAP320 and position it where you will deploy it The best location is elevated such as wall or ceiling mounted at the center of your wireless coverage area and within line of sight of all the mobile devices 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from your WNAP320 Access Point to a LAN port on your router switch or hub 3 Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet The Power Test and LAN LEDs should light up Tip The WNAP3
3. e If using PoE ensure that the PoE switch is providing power to the access point The LINK ACT light is not lit There is a hardware connection problem e Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in to the access point and to the network device hub switch or router MITOTIC 201 12892 01 August 2010 e Make sure the connected device is turned on If the Ethernet link is a 10 Mbps link then the 10 100 1000 light will be off but the Link Act light will be blinking if traffic is present The WLAN lights are not lit The wireless connection is not working e If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again e Log in to the access point and verify that the radio is turned on e Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off I cannot configure the access point from a browser Check these items e The WNAP320 is properly installed LAN connections are OK and it is powered on Check that the LAN light is on to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK e Ifyou are using the Net BIOS name of the WNAP320 to connect ensure that your PC and the WNAP320 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network e If your PC uses a Fixed Static IP address ensure that it is using an IP Address in the range of the WNAP320 The WNAP320 default IP Address is 192 168 0 100 and the default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255
4. 0 The WNAP320 default setting is for a static IP address If the network where you are connecting it is using DHCP configure it accordingly See the Reference Manual for details I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer There is a configuration problem Check these items e You may not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP IP changes take effect Restart the computer e The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP IP settings to communicate with the network Restart the computer and check that TCP IP is set up properly for that network The usual setting for Windows on the Network Properties is set to Obtain an IP address automatically e The wireless access point s default values may not work with your network Check the wireless access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network e For full instructions on changing the default values of the wireless access point see the Reference Manual Technical Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at http Awww netgear com register Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service Registration via our web site is strongly recommended Go to http kbserver netgear com for product updates and Web sup
5. 20 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 WNAP320 This can be especially convenient when the WNAP220 is installed in a high location far away from a power outlet id S WNAP320_IG_8Sep10 fm Page 2 Friday September 10 2010 12 30 PM Finally Verify Wireless Connectivity W N Using a computer with an 802 11b g n wireless adapter verify connectivity by using a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer Firefox or Safari 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 If you use an External Antenna To use an external 2 4 GHz antenna 1 Mount the accessory antenna s 2 Attach the antenna s to the connector s on the access point rear panel 3 Log into the access point and configure it to use the external antenna The access point cannot use the internal and external 2 4GHz antennas at the same time Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have No lights are lit on the access point The wireless access point has no power e Make sure the power cord is connected to the wireless access point and plugged in to a working power outlet or power strip e Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your wireless access point
6. port For Warranty and Regional Customer Support information see the Resource CD that came with your product For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at http kb netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 Electrical and Electronic Equipment the WEEE Directive If disposed of within the European Union this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction X This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002 96 on the Waste mmm Mplementing the WEEE Directive 2010 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice id
7. tion d Connect the power adapter to the WNAP320 and verify the following e Power Test The Power Test light blinks when the WNAP320 is first turned on After a few seconds it should stay lit steady green If after 30 seconds the Power Test light is not lit or is still blinking check the connections and check to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off e ACTIVE The ACTIVE LED blinks when there is network traffic e LAN The LAN LED indicates LAN speeds green for 1000 Mbps amber for 100Mbps and no light for 10Mbps e WLAN The 2 4 GHz wireless indicator should be lit or blinking 2 Configure LAN and Wireless Access a From your PC configure the WNAP320 Ethernet port for LAN access Connect to the WNAP320 by opening your browser and entering http 192 168 0 100 in the address field NETGEAR Cable Ethernet port http 192 168 0 100 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 WNAP320 user interface will display Login Username admin Password secccece c Select Configuration gt System gt Basic gt General from the menu and configure the Access Point Name and select the appropriate Country Region of operation from the pull down menu d Select Configuration gt IP gt IP Settings from the menu and configure the IP settings for your network e
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