NETGEAR WG102NA manual Setting up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual

Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This lets you choose a channel that provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available.

If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This can only happen when the access points use the same SSID.

See the link to the online document “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B for more information about wireless channels.

Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The default is Best.

Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point (AP). The options are full, half, quarter, eighth, and min. Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close together and using the same channel frequency. The default is Full.

Setting up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. After this is done, then you can set up wireless security settings appropriate to your needs.

1.Connect to the WG102 Access Point.

In address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229. Log in with the user name of admin and default password of password, or using the LAN address and password that you set up.

2.On the main menu, below the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings. The default SSID is NETGEAR-0-0.

Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WG102.

3.Select the Country/Region in which the wireless interface will operate.

4.For now, do not make other changes

Basic Installation and Configuration

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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