NETGEAR WAC104 Installation

Installation
802.11ac Wireless Access Point
Model WAC104

Package Contents

Power adapter
Ethernet cable
(varies by region)

Initial Setup

IMPORTANT: The access point provides WiFi and LAN connectivity but is a
bridge and not a router. Therefore, do not connect the access point directly to
an Internet modem (such as a DSL or cable modem). Connect the access point
to a router that is connected to an Internet modem.
The access point uses a DHCP client that is enabled by default. Almost any
router functions as a DHCP server, allowing the access point to obtain an IP
address from the router. If your network includes a separate DHCP server,
connect the access point to a switch or hub that is connected to the DHCP
server.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable that came in the package to one of the
access point's Ethernet ports.
You can use any of the four LAN ports on the access point.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your router.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the computer to a LAN port on the access
point.
Access point
Internet modem
3. Power on the access point.
The Power LED
press the Power On/Off button.
Sample setup connection
WAC104
access point
WiFi device
Router Power adapter
lights solid green. If the Power LED does not light,
Wait for the WiFi LED to light solid green. If the WiFi LED does not light,
press the WiFi On/Off button.
4. Log in to the access point from a WiFi device:
From a WiFi device such as a WiFi-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone,
connect to the access point's default SSID (see
connecting to the SSID, launch a web browser and enter http://www.
aplogin.net in the address field. When prompted, enter admin for the user
name and password for the password. The access point's web management
interface displays.
Note:
For information about how to access the access point from a wired computer
(that is through an Ethernet cable connection), see the user manual, which is
available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Note: If your router does not function as a DHCP server or your network does not
include a separate DHCP server, the access point sets its IP address to a static IP
address of 192.168.0.100. However, in such a situation you can use
http://www.aplogin.net to initially log in from a WiFi device to the access point.
5. Configure the basic WiFi settings and security.
You can configure your basic WiFi settings and security now, or after you
complete the initial setup.
a. Select Setup > Wireless Setup.
b. Configure the AP name, region, and SSID, and personalize the security
option.
Note: The region or country is not selectable for the U.S. and Canada.
Note:
Make sure the country is set to the location where the device is
operating. The customer is responsible for complying within the local, regional,
and national regulations set for channels, power levels, and frequency ranges.
c. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
For more information on installing the access point, see the user manual or visit
http://kb.netgear.com/000037248/ How-do-I-install-my-WAC104-access-point/
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