Connect Over Ethernet Using A Computer Connected To The Same Network - NETGEAR Insight Instant AirBridge User Manual

Connect over Ethernet using a computer connected to the
same network
The following procedure assumes that your network includes a DHCP server (or router
that functions as a DHCP server) and that the AirBridge and the computer are on the
same network. By default, the AirBridge functions as a DHCP client. If you want to set
up the AirBridge with a static (fixed) IP address, see Connect over Ethernet using a
directly connected computer on page 25.
To connect to the AirBridge using a computer that is connected to the same network
as the AirBridge:
1. To determine the IP address that the DHCP server assigned to the AirBridge, use
one of the following methods:
• Windows-based computer. If you use a Windows-based computer, open
Windows Explorer, and click the Network link. If prompted, enable the Network
Discovery feature. Under Network Infrastructure, locate the WBC502 (assuming
that you did not change the system name), and double-click WBC502.
• DHCP server. Access the DHCP server in your network and open the page the
shows the network connections.
• IP network scanner. Use an IP network scanner to scan for the IP address that
is assigned to the AirBridge.
• NETGEAR Insight app. Use the NETGEAR Insight app to discover the IP address
that is assigned to the AirBridge. For more information, see Connect over WiFi
using the NETGEAR Insight App on an iOS or Android mobile device on page
13.
2. On the computer, open a web browser and, in the address bar, enter the IP address
that is assigned to the AirBridge.
The Day Zero Easy Setup page displays.
3. If your browser does not open the Day Zero Easy Setup page but displays a security
message and does not let you proceed, do one of the following:
• Google Chrome. If Google Chrome displays a Your connection is not private
message, click the ADVANCED link. Then, click the Proceed to 192.168.1.1
(unsafe) link, in which x.x.x.x represents the IP address of the switch.
• Apple Safari. If Apple Safari displays a This connection is not private message,
click the Show Details button. Then, click the visit this website link. If a warning
pop-up window opens, click the Visit Website button. If another pop-up window
opens to let you confirm changes to your certificate trust settings, enter your Mac
user name and password and click the Update Setting button.
Access the AirBridge and Use
the Easy Setup Method
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