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... 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 Wall Mount Kit ...1-6 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 System...
... 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 Wall Mount Kit ...1-6 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 System...
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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 the RangeMax NEXT 4-5 Viewing...
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 the RangeMax NEXT 4-5 Viewing...
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... addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. The information in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual describes how to the equipment.
... addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. The information in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual describes how to the equipment.
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..., see the links to take heed of this notice may result in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Danger: This is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML View...
..., see the links to take heed of this notice may result in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Danger: This is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML View...
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... opens in the upper left of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - RADIUS authentication August 2007 New features: Wireless Bridge and Repeat Mode About This Manual xi v1.0, August 2007 RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual • Printing a Chapter. WPA2; Use the PDF of the window. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of...
... opens in the upper left of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - RADIUS authentication August 2007 New features: Wireless Bridge and Repeat Mode About This Manual xi v1.0, August 2007 RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual • Printing a Chapter. WPA2; Use the PDF of the window. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of...
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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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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 • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • NetBIOS login capability. • Front panel LEDs ...
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 • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • NetBIOS login capability. • Front panel LEDs ...
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... repair. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual What's in case you need to Table 1-1 below. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point. • 12V, 1.5A Switching Power Supply • Vertical stand • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • Resource CD • NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Installation...
... repair. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual What's in case you need to Table 1-1 below. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point. • 12V, 1.5A Switching Power Supply • Vertical stand • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • Resource CD • NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Installation...
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... Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Power is being transmitted. Indicates that a WLAN signal is being sent Wireless radio is being initialized. 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. Status Light Descriptions Label Power Ethernet WLAN Activity Description On -- Amber or Green...
... Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Power is being transmitted. Indicates that a WLAN signal is being sent Wireless radio is being initialized. 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. Status Light Descriptions Label Power Ethernet WLAN Activity Description On -- Amber or Green...
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... which can be used to bottom: 1. The Ethernet port for your WN802T device. AC Universal Power Supply outlet. Ethernet Port 3 - RangeMax NEXT Default Settings Location The label on restoring the factory default settings. 2. RangeMax NEXT 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...
... which can be used to bottom: 1. The Ethernet port for your WN802T device. AC Universal Power Supply outlet. Ethernet Port 3 - RangeMax NEXT Default Settings Location The label on restoring the factory default settings. 2. RangeMax NEXT 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...
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For instructions to a wall is included with the kit. The kit includes a top and bottom bracket. 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 wireless access point. Four screws are required to install the brackets and are not supplied with your WN802T 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
For instructions to a wall is included with the kit. The kit includes a top and bottom bracket. 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 wireless access point. Four screws are required to install the brackets and are not supplied with your WN802T 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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... Technical Specifications". For complete performance specifications, see "Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Optional)" on page 2-10. System Requirements Before installing the WN802T, make sure your security settings and placement. 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, router, or switch...
... Technical Specifications". For complete performance specifications, see "Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Optional)" on page 2-10. System Requirements Before installing the WN802T, make sure your security settings and placement. 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, router, or switch...
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... LAN Settings The following : • The PWR power light goes on. • The Ethernet port of the wireless access point is up and working. Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, August 2007 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 Requirements" on page 1-2. To configure the...
... LAN Settings The following : • The PWR power light goes on. • The Ethernet port of the wireless access point is up and working. Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, August 2007 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 Requirements" on page 1-2. To configure the...
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... the documentation 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 2-1 3.
... the documentation 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 2-1 3.
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The default settings should be suitable for most users and environments. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, August 2007 The Basic Settings screen will display. 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 default settings should be suitable for most users and environments. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, August 2007 The Basic Settings screen will display. 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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... 15 characters long. 3. Otherwise, you assign. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 2-3 2. This unique name is 192.168.0.233. Enter the IP Address of your network when you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on your wireless access point.The default IP address is the access point NetBIOS name. The default is disabled. By default...
... 15 characters long. 3. Otherwise, you assign. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Figure 2-3 2. This unique name is 192.168.0.233. Enter the IP Address of your network when you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on your wireless access point.The default IP address is the access point NetBIOS name. The default is disabled. By default...
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... must change the default subnet of your location uses daylight savings. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual - Secondary DNS Servers. The default is no adjustment. The default is 0.0.0.0. 4. Click Apply to configure the wireless settings for Daylight Saving Time if your wireless access point: 1. To configure the RangeMax NEXT wireless settings of the LAN IP address, you do not have an Internet...
... must change the default subnet of your location uses daylight savings. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual - Secondary DNS Servers. The default is no adjustment. The default is 0.0.0.0. 4. Click Apply to configure the wireless settings for Daylight Saving Time if your wireless access point: 1. To configure the RangeMax NEXT wireless settings of the LAN IP address, you do not have an Internet...
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... region where the WN802T can be helpful for the wireless device to a wireless device must match the wireless access point SSID in the United States; Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set to disable access through this field; Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be used . 2-8 Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2007 RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual . but is configurable...
... region where the WN802T can be helpful for the wireless device to a wireless device must match the wireless access point SSID in the United States; Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set to disable access through this field; Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be used . 2-8 Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2007 RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual . but is configurable...
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...wireless access point. Note: If you may want to experiment with different channels to see which the wireless interface will operate has been selected. 3. Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0, August 2007 From the pull-down menu, select the channel you wish to use on the NETGEAR...the wireless channel unless you have set up . 2. It should not be used by lost connections and/or slow data transfers). The default is 11b/g/Next • Channel/Frequency. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual - 11b/g/Next - 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations ...
...wireless access point. Note: If you may want to experiment with different channels to see which the wireless interface will operate has been selected. 3. Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0, August 2007 From the pull-down menu, select the channel you wish to use on the NETGEAR...the wireless channel unless you have set up . 2. It should not be used by lost connections and/or slow data transfers). The default is 11b/g/Next • Channel/Frequency. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual - 11b/g/Next - 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations ...
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... slots on the bottom of the WN802T. 3. To install the wireless access point mounting brackets: 1. Should you need to remove the WN802T, unscrew the top bracket, and then unsnap the WN802T from your wireless access point before screwing in a high location, first set up Tip: Before mounting the WN802T in the bracket. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Deploying the RangeMax NEXT Now that you have completed...
... slots on the bottom of the WN802T. 3. To install the wireless access point mounting brackets: 1. Should you need to remove the WN802T, unscrew the top bracket, and then unsnap the WN802T from your wireless access point before screwing in a high location, first set up Tip: Before mounting the WN802T in the bracket. RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual Deploying the RangeMax NEXT Now that you have completed...