NETGEAR WG102NA manual Profile Definition

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The Security Profile Configuration screen opens for that profile.

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Profile Definition

Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile, and to tell profiles apart.

Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. The SSID separates network traffic from different wireless networks. To connect any wireless device to a wireless network, you need to use the SSID. The default SSID is: NETGEAR-0-0 for the first profile, NETGEAR-0-1 for the second, and so on. You can enter a value of up to

32 alphanumeric characters. Some concepts regarding the SSID are explained below:

Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs cannot communicate with each other. However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations that have their SSID set to “any” or whose SSID is blank (null).

A Basic Service Set (BSS) is a group of wireless stations and a single access point, all using the same SSID.

An Extended Service Set (ESS) is a group of wireless stations and multiple access points, all using the same ID (ESSID).

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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 Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration What Is In the Box?System Requirements 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 Chapter Management Viewing InformationGeneral 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 Chapter Troubleshooting No Lights Are Lit on the Access PointWireless LAN Activity Light Is Off 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