Set Up The Access Point And Complete The Initial Log-In Process - NETGEAR WAX204 User Manual

WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAX204
• Internet security settings, including the option to block sites and services, and the
option to set up port forwarding and port triggering rules.
• VPN service and VPN client.
• Internet traffic meter.
• Bridge port and VLAN tag groups.
• Changing the priority for an attached device.
For information about changing the system mode after initial setup, Change the system
mode to access point mode or to router mode on page 164.
The system mode affects how you can reach the access point local browser UI:
• Router mode. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your
browser.
In router mode, you always connect directly to the access point.
• Access point mode. The method to reach the local browser UI depends on how
you connect to the access point:
- Directly connected. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of
your browser.
One exception exists: If you assigned a static IP address to the access point, you
must use that IP address to reach the local browser UI.
-
Connected over your network. In the address field of your browser, enter the
IP address that your existing router or DHCP server assigned to the access point.
For more information, see Find the IP address of the access point when you
cannot use routerlogin.net on page 27.
Set up the access point and complete the
initial log-in process
When you connect the access point to the Internet and complete the initial log-in process,
also referred to as single sign-on (SSO), the following are required in most situations:
• Default router mode. The access point must be in its default router mode.
• Internet connection. The access point must connect to the Internet through a modem
or through an existing router in your network.
• Registration. To get full and unlimited access to the local browser UI, you must log
in with either a NETGEAR account or a registration key. If you do not have a NETGEAR
account, you can create one during the initial log-in process. For information about
getting a registration key, see Get a registration key on page 26.
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