Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point

The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. If you want the AP to operate in Supger-G mode, use this feature.

Figure 5-2: Advanced Wireless Settings screen

The table below describes the advanced wireless parameters.

Table 5-1.	Advanced Wireless LAN Settings Fields

Field		Description

Super-G Mode		Super-G Mode is a proprietary extension to the 802.11g standard which can double
		the throughput to 108Mbps. Only compatible Wireless stations can use this mode.
		Select Enable or Disable as required.
RTS Threshold		The packet size used to determine whether it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier
		Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense
		Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission.
Fragmentation		This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the
Length		size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value
		must be larger than the RTS Threshold value.
Beacon Interval		Specifies the data beacon rate between 20 and 1000.
DTIM Interval		The Delivery Traffic Indication Message specifies the data beacon rate between 1
		and 255.
Preamble Type		A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer
		range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Long is the default



5-2		Advanced Configuration

October 2004

WG102 specifications

The NETGEAR WG102 is a robust and versatile wireless access point designed to enhance network connectivity in a variety of environments, from small businesses to larger enterprise settings. This device is well-regarded for its ease of use, reliable performance, and a feature set that caters to both basic and advanced networking needs.

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