Management Access Through A Wireless Connection - SMC Networks SMCDPCR-AP User Manual

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Initial Configuration
255.255.255.0, so the PC and access point are on the same subnet when they
both have addresses that start 192.168.1.x. If the PC and access point are
already on the same subnet, proceed directly to step 4. Otherwise, you must
manually set the PC's IP address to 192.168.1.x (where "x" can be any number
from 2 to 254). If you are unfamiliar with this process, see "Changing a PC's IP
Settings" below.
Open your web browser and enter the address http://192.168.1.1. If your PC is
4.
properly configured, you will see the login page of your access point. If you do
not see the login page, check your settings and repeat step 3.
Proceed to the following sections for information on logging into the web
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interface and starting the Setup Wizard.

Management Access Through a Wireless Connection

You can also access the web management interface from a PC using a wireless
connection. Follow these steps:
Ensure your PC is equipped with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter and
1.
has a WLAN utility installed.
Set your PC's IP settings so that it automatically obtains an IP address from the
2.
access point. If you are unfamiliar with this process, see "Changing a PC's IP
Settings" below.
Start your PC's WLAN utility and search for available wireless networks.
3.
Find the wireless network named "SMC" and connect to it. (Be sure the access
4.
point is already powered on and the WLAN LED is flashing.)
Open your web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.2.1 in the address
5.
bar. The access point login page should display. If you do not see the login
page, check your PC's settings and repeat step 3.
Changing a PC's IP Settings
To change the IP settings of your PC:
On Windows
1.
Connections on the Control Panel window.
Right-click the icon for the network connection you want to change, and then
2.
click properties.
On the General tab, under This connection uses the following items, select
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Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
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XP, go to Start, then Network Connections. Or, find Network