Table Of Contents - NETGEAR WAC104 User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Access Point
Unpack the Access Point.......................................................................................6
Top Panel With LEDs.............................................................................................6
Back Panel.............................................................................................................7
Position the Antennas............................................................................................8
Product Label.........................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Access Point in Your Network
Position Your Access Point...................................................................................11
Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network..........................................12
Connect the Access Point to Your Router........................................................12
Connect the Access Point to a Network With a DHCP Server........................14
Connect the Access Point With a Static IP Address to Your Network..............16
Log In to the Access Point After Setup to View or Change Settings....................19
Change the Language.........................................................................................20
Change the admin Password...............................................................................21
Set Up Password Recovery.................................................................................21
Set the Time Zone and Adjust the Daylight Saving Time.....................................22
Connect to the Access Point's Network After Installation.....................................23
Connect to the Access Point Through an Ethernet Cable...............................23
Join the WiFi Network of the Access Point......................................................23
Manual Method...........................................................................................23
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................24
Chapter 3 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the WiFi Network.............27
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings.........................................................27
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security.............................................................33
Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security.......................................35
Control the WiFi Radios.......................................................................................37
Use the WiFi On/Off Button.............................................................................37
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios..................................................................37
Chapter 4 Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic
Update the Firmware of the Access Point............................................................40
Check for New Firmware and Update the Access Point..................................40
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Access Point......................41
Manage the Configuration File of the Access Point.............................................42
Back Up the Settings.......................................................................................42
Restore the Settings........................................................................................43
Recover the admin Password..............................................................................43
Return the Access Point to Its Factory Default Settings......................................44
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