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Your browser might display a security warning because of the self-signed
certicate on the AP, which is expected behavior. You can proceed, or
add an exception for the security warning. For more information, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000062980/.
3. Enter the AP user name and default password. The user name is admin. The default
password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
4. Select the Web-browser (Local) radio button.
The Day Zero Easy Setup page displays.
5. Follow the instructions on the Day Zero Easy Setup page, and then click the Apply
button.
We recommend that you make a note of the new admin password, SSID (WiFi
network name), WiFi passphrase, and IP address to keep in a safe place.
A message displays to indicate that your settings are being applied.
6. If the WiFi connection of your computer or mobile is terminated, reconnect to the
AP using the new SSID and WiFi passphrase that you set on the Day Zero Easy
Setup page.
7. When the login page displays, you can log in to the AP using your new admin
password to congure the AP.
For information about conguring the AP, see the user manual, which you can
download by visiting netgear.com/support/download.
We recommend that you register your AP with Netgear.
8. To register your AP with NETGEAR:
a. From a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, visit
my.netgear.com.
b. Log in to your NETGEAR account.
If you do not already have a NETGEAR account, you can create an account
now.
The My Products page displays.
c. From the menu on the left, select Register a Product.
d. In the Serial Number eld, type the serial number of your AP.
The serial number is 13 digits long. It is printed on the AP label.
e. From the Date of Purchase menu, select the date that you purchased the AP.
f. Click the REGISTER button.
Your AP is registered to your NETGEAR account.
A conrmation email is sent to your NETGEAR account email address.
Mounting options
You can mount the AP to a solid surface (a wall or a ceiling), or to a ceiling
with a 15/16 in. (23.8mm) T-bar. We recommend that you use a at Ethernet cable
so that the cable ts in the narrow space between the AP and the surface on which it is
mounted. Before you mount the AP, we recommend that you rst set up and test the AP
to verify WiFi network connectivity and coverage.