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... you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in the WPN802 to establish a wireless connection to the PC. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for file and printer access on your network. The best location is controlled by a wall switch that you have finished...
... you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in the WPN802 to establish a wireless connection to the PC. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for file and printer access on your network. The best location is controlled by a wall switch that you have finished...
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... the Wireless LAN activity light stays off . If the network where you for more details. See the Reference Manual on the Network Properties is connected to the access point and plugged in your product, go to: http://www.NETGEAR.com/register... Go to connect, ensure that TCP/IP is not lit. Restart the computer and check that your network. The usual setting for Windows on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point for selecting NETGEAR...
... the Wireless LAN activity light stays off . If the network where you for more details. See the Reference Manual on the Network Properties is connected to the access point and plugged in your product, go to: http://www.NETGEAR.com/register... Go to connect, ensure that TCP/IP is not lit. Restart the computer and check that your network. The usual setting for Windows on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point for selecting NETGEAR...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10101-01 May 2005
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10101-01 May 2005
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-2 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 The Front Panel Status Lights 2-4 The Rear Panel ...2-4 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Default Factory Settings 3-1 System Requirements ...3-2 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Access Point 3-2 First...
... this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-2 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 The Front Panel Status Lights 2-4 The Rear Panel ...2-4 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Default Factory Settings 3-1 System Requirements ...3-2 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Access Point 3-2 First...
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...: Table 1-2. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN802.asp. This manual is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 May 2005 Note: Product updates are...
...: Table 1-2. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN802.asp. This manual is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 May 2005 Note: Product updates are...
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... on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page. - How to Print this...View. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. Double-click on a link in order to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. 1-2 About This...
... on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page. - How to Print this...View. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. Double-click on a link in order to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. 1-2 About This...
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Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - Click the print icon in the manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of the window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Printing the Full Manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - Click the print icon in the manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of the window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Printing the Full Manual.
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 1-4 About This Manual 202-10101-01, May 2005
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 1-4 About This Manual 202-10101-01, May 2005
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..." without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. Earlier versions of this manual. Key Features The WPN802 Access Point is easy-to your wireless computers. Chapter 2 Introduction The NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.This chapter describes the features...
..." without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. Earlier versions of this manual. Key Features The WPN802 Access Point is easy-to your wireless computers. Chapter 2 Introduction The NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.This chapter describes the features...
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...RangeMax is autosensing and capable of cable to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPN802 Access Point includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual... The WPN802 can connect to compensate for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your house with your existing 802....
...RangeMax is autosensing and capable of cable to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPN802 Access Point includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual... The WPN802 can connect to compensate for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your house with your existing 802....
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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 PC Card (WPN511) Package Contents The product package should contain the...
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 PC Card (WPN511) Package Contents The product package should contain the...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The Front Panel Status Lights You can use the status lights on the front panel of the WPN802 contains the items listed below describes the lights on self test diagnostic. The wireless feature is turned off or there ...connections. Seven integrated antennas inside LEDs show which antenna is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Table 2-1. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is detected. The Ethernet port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. The Ethernet port has detected ...
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The Front Panel Status Lights You can use the status lights on the front panel of the WPN802 contains the items listed below describes the lights on self test diagnostic. The wireless feature is turned off or there ...connections. Seven integrated antennas inside LEDs show which antenna is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Table 2-1. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is detected. The Ethernet port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. The Ethernet port has detected ...
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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. Introduction 2-5 202-10101-01, May 2005
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 2-6 Introduction 202-10101-01, May 2005
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 2-6 Introduction 202-10101-01, May 2005
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... network is already part of your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You may need information such as the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311). If this manual and the animated tutorials for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this computer is up and working. 1. Prepare a computer with the contents of the Resource...
... network is already part of your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You may need information such as the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311). If this manual and the animated tutorials for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this computer is up and working. 1. Prepare a computer with the contents of the Resource...
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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. Figure 3-1: WPN802 connected to the computer. If the power light is not lit, check the connections... and check to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off. • Test: The test light blinks when the WPN802 is securely attached at both ends. Reference Manual...
...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. Figure 3-1: WPN802 connected to the computer. If the power light is not lit, check the connections... and check to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off. • Test: The test light blinks when the WPN802 is securely attached at both ends. Reference Manual...
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When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1. The Settings page opens. Figure 3-2: WPN802 Settings page 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters. Reference Manual for the password, both in the address field. 2.
When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1. The Settings page opens. Figure 3-2: WPN802 Settings page 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters. Reference Manual for the password, both in the address field. 2.
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... Manual for your network. The default IP address is 192.168.0.231. • DHCP Client: You may modify the default name with a unique name up to be a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client disabled. Click the Basic Settings link to let the Access Point...your Access Point (factory default: 192.168.0.231). • IP Subnet Mask: The Access Point automatically calculates the subnet mask based on your network. • Access Point Name: The unique NetBIOS name. You may enable the DHCP client to configure the IP Settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point ...
... Manual for your network. The default IP address is 192.168.0.231. • DHCP Client: You may modify the default name with a unique name up to be a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client disabled. Click the Basic Settings link to let the Access Point...your Access Point (factory default: 192.168.0.231). • IP Subnet Mask: The Access Point automatically calculates the subnet mask based on your network. • Access Point Name: The unique NetBIOS name. You may enable the DHCP client to configure the IP Settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point ...
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..." on your LAN. • Time Zone: Select the appropriate local time zone for your network. Enter the wireless settings. 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 just set in the WPN802. Now that is GMT...
..." on your LAN. • Time Zone: Select the appropriate local time zone for your network. Enter the wireless settings. 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 just set in the WPN802. Now that is GMT...
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... DHCP client disabled. Disconnect the WPN802 and position it where you can deploy the WPN802. 1. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Deploy the WPN802 and Verify Wireless Connectivity When you have configured the Basic Settings and the Wireless Settings, then you will need to a router Note: By default, the WPN802 is elevated, such...
... DHCP client disabled. Disconnect the WPN802 and position it where you can deploy the WPN802. 1. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Deploy the WPN802 and Verify Wireless Connectivity When you have configured the Basic Settings and the Wireless Settings, then you will need to a router Note: By default, the WPN802 is elevated, such...