Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
Understanding Basic Wireless Settings
To configure the wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless Settings link in the Basic section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Basic Wireless Settings menu will appear, as shown below.
Figure 3-7: Basic Wireless Settings menu
The Basic Wireless Settings menu options are discussed below:
•Country/Region. This field identifies the region where the WG302 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field. There is no default country domain, and the channel is set to 11. Unless a country domain is selected, the channel cannot be changed.
•Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities.
•Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use the SSID. The WG302 default SSID is: NETGEAR.
–A group of Wireless Stations and a single access point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS).
Basic Installation and Configuration |
September 2004
