Netgear ProSAFE WN203
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1. configure the access point from a browser Multiple causes Make sure that the access point is correctly installed it is powered on and the LAN connections are good Check that the LAN LED is lit to verify that the Ethernet connection is good Ensure that your computer is using an IP address in the range of the access point The access point default IP address is 192 168 0 100 and the default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Quit the browser clear the cache delete the cookies and launch the browser again Possible Solution You cannot There isa access the configuration Internet or the problem computer LAN from a Make sure that the SSID and wireless security wireless settings of the wireless device are the same as device those of the access point e You might not have restarted the wireless device to let the TCP IP changes take effect Restart the The wireless device might not have the correct TCP IP settings to communicate with the network Restart the wireless device and check that TCP IP is set up correctly for that network In Windows the usual setting for Network Properties is to obtain an IP address automatically The access point default values might not work with your network Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network For information about changing the default values of the access point see the reference manual Support Thank you for2. 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 httos my netgear com You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website For product updates and web support visit htto support netgear com NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources You can get the user manual online at htto downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface For the current EU Declaration of Conformity visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621
3. with a static IP address of 192 168 0 210 anda subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 3 Insert an Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port of the computer point A in the illustration 4 Securely insert the other end of the cable into the Ethernet LAN port on the back panel of the access point point B in the illustration 5 Connect the power adapter to the access point and plug the power adapter into a power outlet 6 Verify the following C Power LED The Power LED is green If the Power LED is off check the connections and check if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off V Test LED The Test LED blinks amber at startup and turns off after about one minute 1 LAN LED The LAN LED indicates LAN speeds green for 1000 Mbps amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps If no link is detected the LAN LED is off o WLAN LED The WLAN LED is blue indicating that the wireless LAN WLAN is ready ee BB HO LAN port Console port Power connector Antenna connector Antenna connector Configure the LAN and Wireless Access Settings 1 On the computer that is connected to the access point enter http 192 168 0 100 in the address field of a browser A login window displays p Login Enter admin for the user name and 2 password for the password both in lowercase letters The web management interface of the access point displays The menu lets you navigate to the various screens Select Confi
4. NETGEAR Installation Guide ProSAFE Single Band 802 11n Wireless Access Point WN203 WN203 200PES Follow the instructions in this installation guide to set up your ProSAFE Single Band 802 11n Wireless Access Point WN203 For information about advanced configuration options see the reference manual Note In this installation guide the Wireless Access Point WN203 is referred to as the access point Package Contents Unpack the box and verify the contents e Wireless Access Point WN203 e Two external 2 4 GHz antennas e Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable e Power adapter and cord 12V 1A e Stand e Two wall mount screws and anchors e Resource CD e Installation guide Set Up the Access Point Setting up the access point consists of three short procedures e Attach the antennas and connect the access point to your computer e Configure the LAN and wireless access settings e Test wireless connectivity Estimated total time for these procedures 15 minutes Tip Before you mount the access point in a high location first set up and test the access point to verify wireless network connectivity Attach the Antennas and Connect the Access Point to Your Computer 1 Attach the antennas to the SMA antenna connectors on the back panel 2 Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter a If this computer is already part of your network record its TCP IP configuration settings b Configure the computer
5. States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved June 2013 201 1 463 01 NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA Troubleshooting Tips This section provides some tips for correcting simple problems that you might encounter For more troubleshooting information see the troubleshooting chapter in the reference manual Possible Solution No LEDs are lit The access point Make sure that the power cord is connected to the on the access has no power access point and plugged in to a working power point outlet or power strip Make sure that you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point If the access point is using PoE make sure that the PoE switch is providing power to the access point The LAN LED There is a is off hardware connection problem Make sure that the cable connectors are securely plugged in to the access point and to the network device hub PoE switch or router Make sure that the network device is turned on The WLAN LED is off The wireless If the WLAN LED stays off disconnect the power connection does adapter from its power source and then plug it in not work again Log in to the access point and verify that the radio or radios are turned on Contact NETGEAR if the WLAN LED remains off You cannot
6. guration gt System gt Basic gt General from the menu a In the Access Point Name field enter a unique name or leave the default name b From the Country Region drop down list select the country where the access point is installed c Click Apply Select Configuration gt IP gt IP Settings from the menu By default the access point has a static IP address of 192 168 0 100 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 and the DHCP client is disabled a Configure the IP settings for your LAN b Click Apply Tip If you configure the access point as a DHCP client reserve an IP address on the DHCP server in your network by binding the access point s MAC address to the IP address that is issued by the DHCP server The next time that you log in to the access point you need to use the reserved IP address Username admin Password sesesese LOGIN Select Configuration gt Security gt Profile Settings from the menu a Configure one or more security profiles for your wireless network b After configuring each security profile click Apply Select Configuration gt Wireless gt Advanced gt Wireless Settings a Next to Antenna select the External radio button to enable the external antennas b Click Apply Test Wireless Connectivity Using a computer or another wireless device verify that you can establish a wireless connection to the access point By default the wireless radio of the access point is o
7. n and the default wireless mode is ng that is 802 11ng Now that you have finished the setup you are ready to deploy the access point in your network You can reconfigure the computer that you used to configure the access point back to its original TCP IP settings Deploy the Access Point 1 Disconnect the access point and position it where you plan to 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 wireless devices 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet LAN port on your access point to a LAN port on your router switch or hub 3 Connect the power adapter to the access point and plug the power adapter into a power outlet The Power and LAN LEDs should light Tip The access point supports Power over Ethernet PoE If you have a switch that provides PoE you do not need to use the power adapter to power the access point This can be especially convenient when the access point is installed in a high location far from a power outlet 4 Using a computer or another wireless device verify the following e You can establish a wireless connection to the access point e You can connect to the Internet through a browser e You can access files and printers on your network NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United
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