NETGEAR ProSafe WNDAP660 Installation Manual

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ProSafe 3x3 Dual Radio, Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point
WNDAP660

Package Contents

Unpack the box and verify the contents:
• ProSafe 3x3 Dual Radio, Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP660
• Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable
• Power adapter and cord (12V, 1.5A)
• Ceiling mount kit
• Installation Guide
• Resource CD, which includes link to the Reference Manual

Set Up the Access Point

Follow these instructions to set up your wireless access point. Before proceeding
with the WNDAP660 installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the
Resource CD. See the Reference Manual for instructions on advanced
configuration options.
Tip: Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up
and test the unit 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 access point to the PC (point A in the
illustration).
c. Securely insert the other end of
the cable into an access point
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Ethernet port (point B in the
illustration).
d. Connect the power adapter to the
access point. Verify the following:
The Power LED blinks when
the access point is first turned on.
After a few seconds it should stay
on (steady green). If after 30
seconds the Power LED is off 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.
The ACTIVE LED blinks when there is network traffic.
The LAN1 and LAN2 LEDs indicate LAN speed for each LAN port;
green for 1000 Mbps, amber for 100Mbps, and no light for 10Mbps.
2.4 GHz (WLAN). This LED indicates 2.4 GHz traffic.
5 GHz (WLAN). This LED indicates 5 GHz traffic.
2. Configure LAN and wireless access
a. From your PC, configure the access point Ethernet port for LAN access.
Connect to the access point by opening your browser and entering
http://192.168.0.100 in the address field.
b. A login window displays. When
prompted, enter admin for the user
name and password for the
password, both in lower case
letters.
The access point user interface
displays.
c. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General from the menu. Fill in
the Access Point Name field and select your Country/Region of operation
from the drop-down list.
d. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings from the menu and configure the
IP settings for your network.
A
e. If you use DHCP, reserve an IP address (based on the access point's MAC
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address) on the DHCP server. You can then use that address to log in to
the access point.
f. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings and select
Ethernet
B
the Turn Radio On setting.
port
g. Select Configuration > Security > Profile Settings and configure security
profiles for your network.
See the online help or the Reference Manual for full instructions.
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3. Test wireless connectivity.
Using a PC with a wireless adapter, verify that you can establish a wireless
connection to the access point.
Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the access point
in your network. If needed, you can reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back
to its original TCP/IP settings.

Deploy the Access Point

1. Disconnect the access point 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 mobile devices.
Note: DO NOT place the AP in a false ceiling space facing up.
Ceiling Mount Wall Mount