Contents

About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope	xiii
How to Use This Manual	xiv
How to Print this Manual	xv
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102	1-1
Key Features and Standards	1-2
Supported Standards and Conventions	1-2
Key Features	1-3
802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking	1-4
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink	1-4
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products	1-5
System Requirements	1-5
What’s In the Box?	1-6
Hardware Description	1-7
Front Panel	1-7
Rear Panel	1-8
Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines	2-2
Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options	2-3
Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point	2-4
Setting up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point	2-4
Configuring LAN and Wireless Access	2-5
Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point	2-10
Verifying Wireless Connectivity	2-10
Logging In Using the Default IP Address	2-11
Setting Basic IP Options	2-12

2.0, September 2006

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