Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1.Log in to the WG102 using its default address of http://192.168.0.229 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured. Use the default user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever password you set up.
2.Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WG102.
3.Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR.
Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WG102.
4.Select the Country/Region in which the wireless interface will operate.
5.Set the Channel. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your wireless access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies see “Wireless Channels” on page
6.For initial configuration and testing, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to “Everyone” and the Encryption Strength set to “Disabled.”
7.Click Apply to save your changes.
Note: If you are configuring the WG102 from a wireless computer and you change the SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the new settings.
8.Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the WG102. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WG102.
Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the WG102, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions.
Basic Installation and Configuration |
October 2004
