Note:You must select the correct country or region of operation. It might not be legal to operate the access points in a country or region not shown here. If your location is not listed, check with your local government agency or check the NETGEAR website for more information about which channels to use.
The General Settings screen lets you configure the basic settings of your wireless controller.
To configure general settings:
- Open a web browser. In the browser's address field, type the http:// followed by the IP address that you assigned to the wireless controller.
By default, the IP address is 192.168.0.250. If you have not yet assigned another IP address to the wireless controller, type http://192.168.0.250.
The wireless controller's login screen displays. - Enter your user name and password.
If you have not yet personalized your user name and password, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lowercase letters. - Click the Login button.
The wireless controller's web management interface opens and displays the Summary screen. - Select Configuration > System > General.
The General Settings screen displays:
- Configure the settings as described in the following table:
Setting Description Name Enter a unique value as the wireless controller name. NETGEAR recommends changing the name as soon as possible after setting up.
The name must contain only alphabetical characters, numbers, and hyphens, and must be 31 characters or less.Country/Region From the menu, select the region of operation for the wireless controller and the access points that the wireless controller manages.
This setting is crucial for optimal performance of the wireless controller. The wireless controller uses the country code to determine the best wireless settings for the access points. In the United States, the country is preset and cannot be changed on the access points. If the country or region is not set up correctly, the wireless controller might not be able to access the access points.Controller Location Code (Optional) Enter a code to identify the physical location of the wireless controller.
If you use more than one wireless controller, a code is especially useful. - Click the Apply button.
Last Updated:10/17/2025
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