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Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings

To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP

address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see

“WAG302 rear panel” on page 2-7

). The reset button has two functions:

•

Reboot.

When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point will reboot (restart).

•

Reset to Factory Defaults.

This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all

settings to the factory default values.

To clear all data and restore the factory default values:

1.

Power off the WAG302 and power it back on.

2.

Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in for

at least 5 seconds.

3.

Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice.

4.

Release the Reset Button.

The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WAG302 is ready for use.

Rebooting the Access Point

1.

Click

Reboot AP

under Management on the main menu.

2.

Click

Apply

.

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Changing the Administrator Password

The default password is

password

. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot

change the administrator login name.

1.

From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change

Password to bring up the menu shown below.

Figure 4-7:

Set Password menu

2.

To change the password, first enter the old password and then enter the new password twice.

Click Apply to save your change.

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Chapter 5

Advanced Configuration

This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WAG302 ProSafe Dual

Band Wireless Access Point:

•

IP Settings

: Use the AP as a DHCP server for wireless clients.

•

Wireless Settings

: Set up AutoCell and configure advanced wireless LAN parameters.

•

Access Point Settings

: Enable wireless bridging and repeating.

These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu.

Understanding Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients

The default advanced IP wireless settings usually work well. If you want the AP to act as a DHCP

server gateway for wireless clients, use this feature. The AP accepts both static and DHCP clients.

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Figure 5-1: Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients screen

You may configure the Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients if you are a network system

administrator.

•

Use AP as DHCP Server

: You may turn on this option and the Access Point will function as a

DHCP Server for Wireless Clients only. The Access Point will provide the pre-configured

TCP/IP configurations for all wireless stations connected to this Access Point.

There are two options available for managing the wireless clients:

–

Accept DHCP Enabled Wireless Clients Only

: The Access Point can only provide the

TCP/IP configurations to those wireless clients with the DHCP enabled.

–

Accept Both DHCP Enabled and Static IP Configured Wireless Clients

: The Access

Point will support wireless clients with the DHCP enabled and the static IP configured.

You need to configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using Access Point as a DHCP

Server for Wireless Clients.

–

Starting IP Address

: Type the starting IP address can be assigned from the DHCP server

on this Access Point.

–

Ending IP Address

: Type the Ending IP address can be assigned from the DHCP server

on this Access Point