Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CGD24G User Manual
•Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the gateway while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any WPS- enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate WPS by pressing a WPS button on the gateway, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or entering a PIN number. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security.
Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the
To set up your wireless network using the WPS feature:
–Use the WPS button on the side of the gateway (there is also an onscreen WPS button), or enter the PIN of the wireless device.
–Make sure that all wireless computers and wireless adapters on the network are
See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security” on page
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the gateway. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
For best results, place your gateway according to the following guidelines:
•Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
•In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have
•Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.
•Away from large metal surfaces.
•Put the antenna in a vertical position to provide the best
Wireless Configuration |
