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2.

Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the

Subnet Mask.

3.

Connect an Ethernet cable from the WPN802 to the computer.

Figure 3-1:

WPN802 connected to a computer during configuration

4.

Turn on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Then check the lights

on the front:

•

Power

: The power light should be lit. If the power light is not lit, check the

connections and check to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is

turned off.

•

Test

: The test light blinks when the WPN802 is first turned on.

•

WLAN:

The wireless light should be lit.

•

Ethernet

: The Ethernet (LAN) light should be lit (amber for a 10 Mbps connection

and green for a 100 Mbps connection). If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely

attached at both ends.

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Then, Configure the Basic Settings

1.

Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering

in the

address field.

2.

When prompted, enter

admin

for the user name and

password

for the password, both in lower

case letters. The Settings page opens.

Figure 3-2:

WPN802 Settings page

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3.

Click the Basic Settings link to configure the IP Settings for your network. The Basic Settings

menu appears:

Figure 3-3:

Basic Settings menu

4.

Configure the Basic Settings for your network.

•

Access Point Name:

The unique NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is

located on the bottom label of the WPN802. You may modify the default name with a

unique name up to 15 characters long.

•

IP Address:

By default, the Access Point is set to be a DHCP (Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol) client disabled. The default IP address is 192.168.0.231.

•

DHCP Client:

You may enable the DHCP client to let the Access Point get its TCP/IP

configuration from the DHCP server on your network.

•

IP Address:

Type the IP address of your Access Point (factory default: 192.168.0.231).

•

IP Subnet Mask:

The Access Point automatically calculates the subnet mask based on the

IP address that you assign. Otherwise, you can use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

•

Default Gateway Address:

The Access Point will use this IP address default gateway for

any traffic beyond the local network.

•

Primary DNS Server:

The Access Point will use this IP address as the primary Domain

Name Server used by stations on your LAN.

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Secondary DNS Server:

The Access Point will use this IP address as the secondary

Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN.

•

Time Zone:

Select the appropriate local time zone for your Access Point from a list of all

available time zones. The default is GMT.

Next, Configure the Wireless Settings

After you configure the Basic Settings for the WPN802, then you need to configure the Wireless

Settings.

1.

On the Settings page, click Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings menu appears:

Figure 3-4:

Wireless Settings menu

2.

Enter the wireless settings. For more information, see

“Understanding Wireless Settings” on

page 4-2

.

3.

Test the wireless connectivity. To do this, use a computer with a wireless adapter that is

configured according to the wireless settings you just set in the WPN802. With this computer,

establish a wireless connection to the WPN802.

Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in your

network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original

TCP/IP settings.

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Deploy the WPN802 and Verify Wireless Connectivity

When you have configured the Basic Settings and the Wireless Settings, then you can deploy the

WPN802.

1.

Disconnect the WPN802 and position it where you will deploy it.

The best location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of

your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.

Use the plastic clips provided to place the WPN802

vertically if it is on a metal surface.

Figure 3-5:

WPN802 placed in a vertical orientation

2.

Connect an Ethernet cable from your WPN802 Access Point to a LAN port on your router,

switch, or hub.

Figure 3-6:

WPN802 connected to a router

Note:

By default, the WPN802 is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses

dynamic IP addresses, you will need to change this setting.

WPN802

Router