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...Ethernet cable from your WPN802 Access Point to a LAN port on your network. Now, Verify Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with a wireless adapter configured according to the wireless settings you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in to a power outlet. CONNECT THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT TO YOUR COMPUTER a. The ... the other end of the cable into the WPN802 Ethernet port. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. Connect an...
...Ethernet cable from your WPN802 Access Point to a LAN port on your network. Now, Verify Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with a wireless adapter configured according to the wireless settings you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in to a power outlet. CONNECT THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT TO YOUR COMPUTER a. The ... the other end of the cable into the WPN802 Ethernet port. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. Connect an...
WPN802v2 Setup Manual
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... to have restarted the computer with your access point. Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter may not work with the wireless adapter to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for support information. ©2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. The usual setting for Windows on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with...
... to have restarted the computer with your access point. Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter may not work with the wireless adapter to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for support information. ©2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. The usual setting for Windows on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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...Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters B-5 Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-7 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i B-10 What ...Product Support for WPA/WPA2 B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Glossary Contents vii 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
...Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters B-5 Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-7 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i B-10 What ...Product Support for WPA/WPA2 B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Glossary Contents vii 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products NETGEAR products related to return the WPN802 for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), including: - If any of the parts are as follows: • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • RangeMax Wireless...
... the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products NETGEAR products related to return the WPN802 for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), including: - If any of the parts are as follows: • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • RangeMax Wireless...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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Introduction 2-5 202-10101-01, May 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet. • Ethernet 10/100 Mbps port for connecting the access point to the network. • Factory Default Reset push button for Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings.
Introduction 2-5 202-10101-01, May 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet. • Ethernet 10/100 Mbps port for connecting the access point to the network. • Factory Default Reset push button for Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings.
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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.../e-mail address and password in "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on PCs. First, Connect the Wireless Access Point to complete the wireless access point setup. • Familiarize yourself with Internet access and an Ethernet adapter. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 System Requirements Before installing the WPN802, make sure that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration...
.../e-mail address and password in "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on PCs. First, Connect the Wireless Access Point to complete the wireless access point setup. • Familiarize yourself with Internet access and an Ethernet adapter. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 System Requirements Before installing the WPN802, make sure that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration...
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.... • Ethernet: The Ethernet (LAN) light should be lit (amber for a 10 Mbps connection and green for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 2. Then check the lights on your computer, and connect the power adapter to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off. • Test: The test...
.... • Ethernet: The Ethernet (LAN) light should be lit (amber for a 10 Mbps connection and green for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 2. Then check the lights on your computer, and connect the power adapter to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off. • Test: The test...
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... to the WPN802. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Secondary DNS Server: The Access Point will use a computer with a wireless adapter that you have finished the setup steps, you used by stations on page 4-2. 3. The Wireless Settings menu appears: Figure 3-4: Wireless Settings menu 2. Now that is GMT. Test the wireless connectivity. If needed, you can now...
... to the WPN802. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Secondary DNS Server: The Access Point will use a computer with a wireless adapter that you have finished the setup steps, you used by stations on page 4-2. 3. The Wireless Settings menu appears: Figure 3-4: Wireless Settings menu 2. Now that is GMT. Test the wireless connectivity. If needed, you can now...
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... NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. For security reasons, the access point has its own user name and password. A login window like the one below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window 2. To change the password, see Chapter 3. 5. Reference Manual for each computer that will use to connect to the WPN802 should light up. 4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point...
... NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. For security reasons, the access point has its own user name and password. A login window like the one below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window 2. To change the password, see Chapter 3. 5. Reference Manual for each computer that will use to connect to the WPN802 should light up. 4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point...
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...area in which your configuration choices. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of security required. When used on the physical placement of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on a metallic surface, MIMO units ... computer. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to configure the wireless features of wireless adapters also vary depending on both your WPN802 Access Point. In planning your wireless network, you should also select the physical placement of interference, such as computers, microwaves...
...area in which your configuration choices. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of security required. When used on the physical placement of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on a metallic surface, MIMO units ... computer. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to configure the wireless features of wireless adapters also vary depending on both your WPN802 Access Point. In planning your wireless network, you should also select the physical placement of interference, such as computers, microwaves...
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... network data, your wireless data transmissions can connect over the wireless link is still fully exposed to your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. If you can allow for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. Reference Manual for...
... network data, your wireless data transmissions can connect over the wireless link is still fully exposed to your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. If you can allow for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. Reference Manual for...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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...wireless adapters and the wireless access point. - You can use , record the key values in the spaces below . • Passphrase method These characters are set up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point... WPN802 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following sections to configure...
...wireless adapters and the wireless access point. - You can use , record the key values in the spaces below . • Passphrase method These characters are set up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point... WPN802 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following sections to configure...
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... do not match, you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in to the WPN802 at its...default password of the WPN802. Click Wireless Settings in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WPN802. 4. Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. Set the Region. Log in the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. Figure 4-5: Wireless Settings menu 3. Follow the instructions ...
... do not match, you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in to the WPN802 at its...default password of the WPN802. Click Wireless Settings in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WPN802. 4. Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. Set the Region. Log in the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. Figure 4-5: Wireless Settings menu 3. Follow the instructions ...
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.... Configure and test your wireless access point. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with another nearby wireless router or access point. Set the Channel. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for wireless connectivity. Check that they have basic wireless connectivity, you are able to "Disabled." 7. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 5.
.... Configure and test your wireless access point. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with another nearby wireless router or access point. Set the Channel. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for wireless connectivity. Check that they have basic wireless connectivity, you are able to "Disabled." 7. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 5.
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... Log in to "Authentication and WEP Data Encryption" on page B-2 for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note: If you use a wireless computer configure WEP settings, you click Apply. The four key boxes will be identical on all computers and access points in your wireless adapter to make any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). Reference Manual for a full explanation of...
... Log in to "Authentication and WEP Data Encryption" on page B-2 for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note: If you use a wireless computer configure WEP settings, you click Apply. The four key boxes will be identical on all computers and access points in your wireless adapter to make any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). Reference Manual for a full explanation of...
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...items: • The WPN802 is properly installed, LAN connections are on the Network Properties is for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 I cannot configure the access point from a browser. Restart the computer and check that it accordingly. Reference Manual for a static IP address... on . Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter may not have TCP/IP changes take effect. A number of other computers work with the wireless adapter to communicate with a wireless capable computer. Connect to connect, ensure that your PC and the...
...items: • The WPN802 is properly installed, LAN connections are on the Network Properties is for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 I cannot configure the access point from a browser. Restart the computer and check that it accordingly. Reference Manual for a static IP address... on . Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter may not have TCP/IP changes take effect. A number of other computers work with the wireless adapter to communicate with a wireless capable computer. Connect to connect, ensure that your PC and the...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... alone offer system administrators no effective method to IETF's RFC 2284. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management •...
... alone offer system administrators no effective method to IETF's RFC 2284. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management •...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA/WPA2-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Controlled Port Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Wireless Networking Basics 202-10101-01, May 2005...
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA/WPA2-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Controlled Port Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Wireless Networking Basics 202-10101-01, May 2005...
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...client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. B-18 202-10101-01, May 2005 Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to permit the configuration of WPA/WPA2 authentication (and preshared key) and the.../WPA2 encryption algorithms (TKIP and AES). Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to embed the WPA driver update in beta. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is still in the wireless adapter driver.
...client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. B-18 202-10101-01, May 2005 Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to permit the configuration of WPA/WPA2 authentication (and preshared key) and the.../WPA2 encryption algorithms (TKIP and AES). Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to embed the WPA driver update in beta. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is still in the wireless adapter driver.
WPN802v2 Product datasheet
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...®, UNIX®, or Linux® - CardBus (FA511) - WPN802 RangeMax Wireless Access Point Internet WPN802 RangeMax Wireless Access Point FVS114 ProSafe VPN Firewall 8 Microwave Oven Smart MIMO technology by: 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries...
...®, UNIX®, or Linux® - CardBus (FA511) - WPN802 RangeMax Wireless Access Point Internet WPN802 RangeMax Wireless Access Point FVS114 ProSafe VPN Firewall 8 Microwave Oven Smart MIMO technology by: 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries...