Contents

Chapter 1

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

1-1

How to Use This Manual

1-2

How to Print this Manual

1-3

Chapter 2

 

Introduction

 

About the WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point

2-1

Key Features

2-2

AutoCell—TheSelf-Organizing Wireless Network

2-3

802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking

2-4

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink

2-4

Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

2-4

System Requirements

2-5

What’s In the Box?

2-5

Hardware Description

2-6

Front Panel

2-6

Rear Panel

2-7

Chapter 3

 

Basic Installation and Configuration

 

Observing Placement and Range Guidelines

3-1

Cabling Requirements

3-2

Default Factory Settings

3-3

Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security Options

3-4

Installing the WAG302 Access Point

3-5

How to Log In to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address

3-12

Understanding Basic Wireless Settings

3-13

Wireless Settings 11a

3-13

Wireless Settings 11b/g

3-15

Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options

3-18

Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings

3-20

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