NETGEAR WG102NA manual Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration, System Requirements

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Chapter 1

Basic Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

System Requirements

Before installing the WG102, make sure your system meets these requirements:

•A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch.

•The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it

•A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source.

•A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.

•At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed.

•802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter.

What Is In the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:

•NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.

•Power adapter and cord.

•Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable.

•802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installation Guide WG102.

•Resource CD.

•Installation Guide for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions FCC StatementANT24O5 Placement and Range GuidelinesEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Compliance StatementMaltese Antenna Statement for the European CommunityCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursProduct and Publication Details Viii Contents Chapter Management Appendix B Related Documents Xii Contents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualHow to Print This Manual How to Use This ManualRevision History V1.0, July System Requirements Chapter Basic Installation and ConfigurationWhat Is In the Box? Front Panel Hardware DescriptionCabling Requirements Rear PanelInstalling the WG102 Access Point Wireless Equipment Placement and Range GuidelinesV1.0, July V1.0, July V1.0, July V1.0, July Logging in to the Wireless Access Point Basic IP Settings V1.0, July Wireless Settings Setting up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity V1.0, July Wireless Data Security Options Chapter Configuring SecuritySecurity Profiles Profile Definition Network Authentication Types Network AuthenticationData Encryption Wireless Client Security SeparationWPA Radius Settings Before You Change the Ssid and WEP SettingsConfiguring the Radius Server Settings Configuring Network Authentication V1.0, July Entering WEP Data Encryption Keys Restricting Wireless Access by MAC AddressSelect the Turn Access Control On check box V1.0, July General Information Chapter ManagementViewing Information General Information Fields Activity Log Statistics Available Wireless Station List Available Wireless Station ListUpgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware Configuration File Management Backing up and Restoring the Configuration Changing the Administrator PasswordErasing the Configuration Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default SettingsSnmp Remote Management V1.0, July Hotspot Settings Chapter Advanced ConfigurationConfiguring Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Bridging and Repeating Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration Point-to-Multi-Point Multi-Point Bridge ConfigurationV1.0, July Repeater with Wireless Client Association V1.0, July Wireless LAN Activity Light Is Off Chapter TroubleshootingNo Lights Are Lit on the Access Point LAN Light is Off Cannot Connect to the WG102 Access PointUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings When I Enter a URL or IP Address I Get a Timeout ErrorV1.0, July Factory Default Settings Appendix a Factory Default Settings and SpecificationsTechnical Specifications V1.0, July V1.0, July Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsRelated Documents