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jimmead's avatar
jimmead
Aspirant
Jan 16, 2021

WNAP320 remote access

Hi All

 

I have two of the WNAP320 wireless access points in my home.

They were installed by me some years ago and have performed impeccably.

I recently realised that when I configured the units, I left one of them with an open network that I now want to disable or add password protection to?

Can anyone give me some simple guidance as to how I can do this?

I'm not technical, so step by step would be really appreciated?

I can easily disconnect the unit from its PPOE mounting location and reconnect to my PC if needed; BUT, I have tried this and nothing happens? I was expecting some sort of interface to appear upon connection, but nothing.

I have tried to find a way to remotely connect, but so far no success?

Many thanks, Jim

2 Replies

  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru
    Jan 16, 2021

    Let's break down this to a few simple steps:

     

    No need to change cabling, keep the AP on the PoE (that's not PPPoE) switch. First you need to find the AP(s) LAN IP adress(es). And oyu need to know the username and the password in place on these devices. At this point, you use a Web browser accessing the AP LAN IP address (your router DHCP table/connected devices does show the access points MAC address and the assigned IP address), enter the username and password, ... and change the config accordingly. 

     

    Everything you need to know ref. configuring the WNAP320 is in NETGEAR ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual.

    • jimmead's avatar
      jimmead
      Aspirant
      Jan 17, 2021

      Hi schumaku 

       

      thanks for your response on this;

       

      I do know the IP addresses for both units and the username and passwords.

      My problem is that searching for the IP address on any browser fails?

      There are a couple of solutions offered by the browser/s which involve either adusting/removing my firewall and or altering Proxy settings?

      I've now tried everything and still no luck.

       

      I can look at connected devices through my PC settings and I can see that the WAP's are connected and I know they work.

      But the PC tells me that the units are not responding to attempts to connect.

      I have removed both units from thier deployment locations now and connected them directly to the PC AND OR my router via an ethernet cable; both become active, but I still cannot connect to make any adjustment?

       

      Frustratingly, both units appear to be working OK, apart from this connection issue?

       

      Dyou think this may be simply due to thier age and lack of firmware updates?

      Any suggestions would be very welcome.

       

      Best, Jim