NETGEAR WG302NA manual Deploy the WG302 Access Point

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

b.Click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings menu.

Figure 3-5: Basic Wireless Settings menu

c.Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the Understanding Basic Wireless Settings topic of this Reference Manual for full instructions.

Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. It may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.

Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WG302 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings.

3DEPLOY THE WG302 ACCESS POINT

a.Disconnect the WG302 and position it where you will deploy it. The best location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.

b.Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical.

Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual.

c.Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG302 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub.

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