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4 - Accessing the Web Interface without OvrC

There are several ways to access the WAP’s web interface without using OvrC:

• EZ Access Method – Used for initial setup. Connect your computer to the access point using Wi-Fi.

• Configured System Name Access – Enter the device name instead of the IP address to access the web interface.

• DHCP/Static IP Address Method – Enter the IP address issued to the WAP, or the default IP address,

(192.168.20.253).

4.1 - EZ Access Method

Connect and access the web interface without any cable connections or network card setting changes.

Note – The WAP must be connected to a network with a functioning DHCP server for EZ Access setup. After the WAP is powered on, startup usually takes two to four minutes to complete. Wait for the Status LED to turn solid before beginning setup.

Figure 3. Default SSID

araknis_initial

Network

PC set to DHCP WAP set to DHCP by default

1. Power on the WAP. If you have several, power them on and set them one at a time to avoid confusion.

1. Disconnect all network cables from your computer.

2. Set the wireless network card to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP mode).

3. Connect your computer to the wireless network SSID named araknis_initial. If you see more than one, power off all but one WAP.

4. Open a web browser and enter the configuration address for your device:

• AN-100-AP-I-N enter:

http://config.an-100-ap-i-n.wap/

• AN-300-AP-I-N enter:

http://config.an-300-ap-i-n.wap/

• AN-500-AP-I-AC enter:

http://config.an-500-ap-i-ac.wap/

• AN-700-AP-I-AC enter:

http://config.an-700-ap-i-ac.wap/

• AN-700-AP-O-AC enter:

http://config.an-700-ap-o-ac.wap/

5. Enter your login credentials and log in.

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Default Login Credentials – Username: araknis; Password: araknis

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4.2 - Configured System Name Access

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Note – Araknis EZ Access (Security Menu>Device Discovery) must be enabled for this method to

work. See section 11.4 - Device Discovery (p.40) for more information.

1. See section 8 - System Settings (p.19) to set the system name, then apply the settings. After

configuration, the WAP web interface may be accessed using the system name.

2. Open a web browser and enter the configuration address for your WAP in this format

(Example System Name = smith100):

• Enter into address bar:

http://config.smith100.wap/

3. Enter your login credentials and log in.

• Default Login Credentials – Username: araknis; Password: araknis

4.3 - Issued IP Address Method

Connect your computer to the wired or wireless network and enter the IP address issued to the access point by the network.

1. Use one of these methods to find the IP address of the WAP:

• Check the client table on your router

• Use a network scanner (e.g. Fing) to sniff the network. The Araknis WAP manufacturer field will display Snap AV.

• See the highlighted field in the figure below for an example of an Araknis device being identified.

Figure 4. Fing IP Scanner Example

2. Once the IP address is found, enter it in your web browser and log in. (Default: araknis/araknis)

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4.4 - Default IP Address Access

Access the interface using the default IP address, 192.168.20.253. Use this method if the access point is not issued an IP address on the network or if access is required while not connected to a network.

1. Connect your PC to the WAP using a network patch cable.

Computer

2. On your PC, open the Control Panel and click Network and Internet.

WAP

3. Click Network and Sharing Center.

4. In the left bar, click Change adapter settings.

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5. Right-click the icon for the wired network connection in use and click

Properties.

6. Click to highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.

7. In the General tab, click Use the following IP address: and enter the IP address and subnet mask.

• IP Address:

192.168.20.2

• Subnet Mask:

255.255.255.0

8. Click OK to close Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties, then click OK to close Wireless

Network Connection Properties.

9. Open a web browser and navigate to http://192.168.20.253/.

10. Enter your login credentials and log in.

• Default Login Credentials – Username: araknis; Password: araknis

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