Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
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Management
July 2005 v3.0
To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your
computer or click the Browse button to locate the file. When you have located it, click the Retrieve
button to upload the file. After completing the upload, the WG302 will reboot automatically.
Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings
It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings. This
can be done by using the Restore function, which restores all factory settings. After a restore, the
wireless access point's password will be
password
, the WG302's DHCP client is enabled, the
default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.228, and the access point name is reset to the name printed on
the label on the bottom of the unit.
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
“WG302 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 WG302
2.
Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On the WG302 for 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 WG302 is ready for use.
Changing the Administrator Password
The default password is
password
. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot
change the administrator login name.
