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..., Formats and Scope ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x Revision History ...xi Chapter 1 Introduction About the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point 1-1 Key Features ...1-1 System Requirements ...1-2 What's in the Box ...1-3 Front Panel of the RangeMax NEXT 1-3 Back Panel of the RangeMax NEXT 1-5 RangeMax NEXT Default Settings Location 1-5 ...
..., Formats and Scope ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x Revision History ...xi Chapter 1 Introduction About the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point 1-1 Key Features ...1-1 System Requirements ...1-2 What's in the Box ...1-3 Front Panel of the RangeMax NEXT 1-3 Back Panel of the RangeMax NEXT 1-5 RangeMax NEXT Default Settings Location 1-5 ...
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RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Chapter 3 Wireless Security Settings Understanding WN802T Wireless Security Options 3-1 WEP/WPA Settings 3-2 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 3-4 Configuring WEP ...3-5 Configuring WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK 3-7 Configuring WPA with Radius, WPA2 with Radius, and WPA + WPA2 with Radius .......3-8 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 3-10 Chapter 4 Management Rebooting...
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Chapter 3 Wireless Security Settings Understanding WN802T Wireless Security Options 3-1 WEP/WPA Settings 3-2 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 3-4 Configuring WEP ...3-5 Configuring WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK 3-7 Configuring WPA with Radius, WPA2 with Radius, and WPA + WPA2 with Radius .......3-8 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 3-10 Chapter 4 Management Rebooting...
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... intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual describes how to the equipment. The information in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to highlight information of note may result in this...
... intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual describes how to the equipment. The information in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to highlight information of note may result in this...
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... available on the browser toolbar to PDF versions of this manual includes the following several options, according to the NETGEAR website in the table of contents and an button. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in Appendix B, "Related Documents...
... available on the browser toolbar to PDF versions of this manual includes the following several options, according to the NETGEAR website in the table of contents and an button. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in Appendix B, "Related Documents...
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... 1.0 April 2007 New features: WMM/QoS; RADIUS authentication August 2007 New features: Wireless Bridge and Repeat Mode About This Manual xi v1.0, August 2007 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. WPA2; RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual • Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the...
... 1.0 April 2007 New features: WMM/QoS; RADIUS authentication August 2007 New features: Wireless Bridge and Repeat Mode About This Manual xi v1.0, August 2007 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. WPA2; RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual • Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the...
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RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual xii About This Manual v1.0, August 2007
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual xii About This Manual v1.0, August 2007
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... included in three modes for a group of bridge- Wireless Multi-Point Bridging. In this mode, acts as the "master" for maximum flexibility: - RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual • Delivers stable, application enhancing connections using Steady-...Stream technology. • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption and authentication • RADIUS authentication support ...
... included in three modes for a group of bridge- Wireless Multi-Point Bridging. In this mode, acts as the "master" for maximum flexibility: - RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual • Delivers stable, application enhancing connections using Steady-...Stream technology. • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption and authentication • RADIUS authentication support ...
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... of power to the wireless access point, Ethernet connectivity and whether a wireless signal is being sent. Front Panel of the RangeMax NEXT The front panel of the RangeMax NEXT houses three LEDS that display the status of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual What's in case you...
... of power to the wireless access point, Ethernet connectivity and whether a wireless signal is being sent. Front Panel of the RangeMax NEXT The front panel of the RangeMax NEXT houses three LEDS that display the status of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual What's in case you...
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...has detected a connection at 1000 Mbps. Amber or Green Data is being initialized. Fast blink Off The Wireless port is initializing and the wireless feature is not supplied to verify various conditions described in progress. Power is enabled. System is in ... Amber Power is turned off. 1-4 Introduction v1.0, August 2007 On -- RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless access point to the router. On -- Status Light Descriptions Label Power Ethernet WLAN Activity Description On...
...has detected a connection at 1000 Mbps. Amber or Green Data is being initialized. Fast blink Off The Wireless port is initializing and the wireless feature is not supplied to verify various conditions described in progress. Power is enabled. System is in ... Amber Power is turned off. 1-4 Introduction v1.0, August 2007 On -- RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless access point to the router. On -- Status Light Descriptions Label Power Ethernet WLAN Activity Description On...
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... Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Back Panel of the RangeMax NEXT The back of the wireless access point contains the serial number, MAC address and default login information for your WN802T device. Power Figure 1-2 Viewed from top to reset the WN802T or restore the factory default settings. The Ethernet port for more information on the rear panel of the WN802T...
... Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Back Panel of the RangeMax NEXT The back of the wireless access point contains the serial number, MAC address and default login information for your WN802T device. Power Figure 1-2 Viewed from top to reset the WN802T or restore the factory default settings. The Ethernet port for more information on the rear panel of the WN802T...
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RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 1-3 Wall Mount Kit A Wall Mount kit that allows you to conveniently and securely mount your WN802T to a wall is included with the kit. The kit includes a top and bottom bracket. For instructions to install the brackets and are not supplied with your wireless access point. Four screws are required to install the the wall mount kit, see "Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Optional)" on page 2-10. 1-6 Introduction v1.0, August 2007
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 1-3 Wall Mount Kit A Wall Mount kit that allows you to conveniently and securely mount your WN802T to a wall is included with the kit. The kit includes a top and bottom bracket. For instructions to install the brackets and are not supplied with your wireless access point. Four screws are required to install the the wall mount kit, see "Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Optional)" on page 2-10. 1-6 Introduction v1.0, August 2007
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...)" on both your security settings and placement. System Requirements Before installing the WN802T, make sure your system meets these guidelines can result in the package, or one computer with your wireless access point. A Wall Mount Kit is 5 Channels (for configuration such as Microsoft...that came with your device. • A Web browser for example, use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these requirements: • A 10/100/1000 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub, ...
...)" on both your security settings and placement. System Requirements Before installing the WN802T, make sure your system meets these guidelines can result in the package, or one computer with your wireless access point. A Wall Mount Kit is 5 Channels (for configuration such as Microsoft...that came with your device. • A Web browser for example, use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these requirements: • A 10/100/1000 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub, ...
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... and 255.255.255.0 for the password, both in to the wireless access point and to the computer. 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WN802T to configure your basic LAN settings. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Configuring the RangeMax NEXT Before installing the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point, you have met all of the system requirements, shown on "System...
... and 255.255.255.0 for the password, both in to the wireless access point and to the computer. 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WN802T to configure your basic LAN settings. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Configuring the RangeMax NEXT Before installing the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point, you have met all of the system requirements, shown on "System...
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... for the wireless access point. • When connected to the Internet, you can also select KnowledgeBase to access Application Notes relevant to wireless networking. • Select Logout to exit the WN802T setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.) 2-4 Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2007 RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure...
... for the wireless access point. • When connected to the Internet, you can also select KnowledgeBase to access Application Notes relevant to wireless networking. • Select Logout to exit the WN802T setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.) 2-4 Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2007 RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure...
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The Basic Settings screen will display. The default settings should be suitable for most users and environments. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, August 2007 RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 2-2 To configure the Basic LAN settings: 1. Select Basic Settings under Setup on left side of the main menu.
The Basic Settings screen will display. The default settings should be suitable for most users and environments. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, August 2007 RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 2-2 To configure the Basic LAN settings: 1. Select Basic Settings under Setup on left side of the main menu.
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... name up to your LAN. - Enter the IP Address fields of the WN802T. IP Address. IP Subnet Mask. or enable DHCP. - RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 2-3 2. The Access Point Name is the access point NetBIOS name. If you have a DHCP server on your wireless access point.The default IP address is 192.168.0.233. To change it, enter an...
... name up to your LAN. - Enter the IP Address fields of the WN802T. IP Address. IP Subnet Mask. or enable DHCP. - RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 2-3 2. The Access Point Name is the access point NetBIOS name. If you have a DHCP server on your wireless access point.The default IP address is 192.168.0.233. To change it, enter an...
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... dynamic IP addresses, you do not have an Internet connection to which the wireless access point is 0.0.0.0. - The default is GMT.-08:00 5. By default, the WN802T is set with a static IP address within the new LAN IP subnet. ...wireless settings for Daylight Saving Time if your wireless access point: 1. Note: If you will use this IP address as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on page 2-12), Configuring Your Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to the RangeMax NEXT" on your LAN. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual...
... dynamic IP addresses, you do not have an Internet connection to which the wireless access point is 0.0.0.0. - The default is GMT.-08:00 5. By default, the WN802T is set with a static IP address within the new LAN IP subnet. ...wireless settings for Daylight Saving Time if your wireless access point: 1. Note: If you will use this IP address as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on page 2-12), Configuring Your Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to the RangeMax NEXT" on your LAN. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual...
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... wireless access point is deployed in "infrastructure" mode, the SSID assigned to a wireless device must match the wireless access point SSID in order for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). From the pull-down menu, select the region where the WN802T can also turn off the radio to disable, the SSID is NETGEAR. • Broadcast Wireless...
... wireless access point is deployed in "infrastructure" mode, the SSID assigned to a wireless device must match the wireless access point SSID in order for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). From the pull-down menu, select the region where the WN802T can also turn off the radio to disable, the SSID is NETGEAR. • Broadcast Wireless...
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...Region in Appendix B, "Related Documents.") 4. The wireless channels to use on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this happen, you may want to experiment with different channels to see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." for your wireless access point. Select a channel that the correct (default) ...233. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual - 11b/g/Next - 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations can be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by any changes. 4. See the article on "Wireless Channels" available on...
...Region in Appendix B, "Related Documents.") 4. The wireless channels to use on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this happen, you may want to experiment with different channels to see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." for your wireless access point. Select a channel that the correct (default) ...233. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual - 11b/g/Next - 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations can be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by any changes. 4. See the article on "Wireless Channels" available on...
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... the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter into the slots on the bottom of your router, switch, or hub. If needed, you can deploy the WN802T in your wireless access point before screwing in the bracket. Disconnect the WN802T and position it where it will...deploy the RangeMax NEXT: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the bottom bracket. Never try to remove your network. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Deploying the RangeMax NEXT Now that you have completed the setup steps, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in ...
... the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter into the slots on the bottom of your router, switch, or hub. If needed, you can deploy the WN802T in your wireless access point before screwing in the bracket. Disconnect the WN802T and position it where it will...deploy the RangeMax NEXT: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the bottom bracket. Never try to remove your network. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Deploying the RangeMax NEXT Now that you have completed the setup steps, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in ...