NETGEAR WG302 manual Cabling Requirements

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302

Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG302. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Specifications”.

For best results, place your wireless access point:

•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 line-of-sight access (even if through walls).

•Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

•Away from large metal surfaces.

•Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.

•If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

Cabling Requirements

The WG302 Access Point connects to your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2

September 2004