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... the top of your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Turn on your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of the cable into the WPN802 Ethernet port. b. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your router, switch, or hub. Connect an Ethernet cable from...
... the top of your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Turn on your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of the cable into the WPN802 Ethernet port. b. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your router, switch, or hub. Connect an Ethernet cable from...
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.../register Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for that your network. See the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point for a static IP address. All rights reserved. The access point's antennas are some tips for correcting simple problems you for the Wireless Access Point. The Ethernet light is not lit. The WPN802 default setting is set...
.../register Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for that your network. See the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point for a static IP address. All rights reserved. The access point's antennas are some tips for correcting simple problems you for the Wireless Access Point. The Ethernet light is not lit. The WPN802 default setting is set...
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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
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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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... provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is written for the WPN802 Access Point according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 May 2005 Note: Product updates are available...
... provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is written for the WPN802 Access Point according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 May 2005 Note: Product updates are available...
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... in the HTML View. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10101-01, May 2005 Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Page...
... in the HTML View. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10101-01, May 2005 Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Page...
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The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. About This Manual 1-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual opens in the manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in a browser window. -
The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. About This Manual 1-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual opens in the manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in a browser window. -
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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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...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 of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. Key Features The WPN802 Access Point is easy-to-use your wireless access point. Introduction 2-1 202-10101-01, May 2005 Note: This manual... of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In,...
...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 of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. Key Features The WPN802 Access Point is easy-to-use your wireless access point. Introduction 2-1 202-10101-01, May 2005 Note: This manual... of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In,...
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...capable of cable to make the right connection. 2-2 Introduction 202-10101-01, May 2005 The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Support for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that everyone can enjoy consistently ... based on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be generated manually or by up to 108 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in your ...
...capable of cable to make the right connection. 2-2 Introduction 202-10101-01, May 2005 The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Support for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that everyone can enjoy consistently ... based on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be generated manually or by up to 108 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in your ...
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... NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), including: - Introduction 2-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to 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 repair. This manual...
... NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), including: - Introduction 2-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to 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 repair. This manual...
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... Off WLAN On Off Ethernet On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is detected. No link is supplied and the WPN802 has passed its diagnostic test. 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...
... Off WLAN On Off Ethernet On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is detected. No link is supplied and the WPN802 has passed its diagnostic test. 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...
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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.
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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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... DSL login name/e-mail address and password in order to complete the wireless access point setup. • Familiarize yourself with the contents of the Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this computer is up and working. 1....RJ-45 connector included in "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on PCs. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 System Requirements Before installing the WPN802, make sure that your Ethernet network is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP...
... DSL login name/e-mail address and password in order to complete the wireless access point setup. • Familiarize yourself with the contents of the Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this computer is up and working. 1....RJ-45 connector included in "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on PCs. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 System Requirements Before installing the WPN802, make sure that your Ethernet network is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP...
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...WLAN: The wireless light should be lit. • 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. Basic ...Installation and Configuration 3-3 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 If the power light is not lit, check the connections and check to the WPN802. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask. 3. Figure 3-1: WPN802 connected to the computer. Reference Manual...
...WLAN: The wireless light should be lit. • 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. Basic ...Installation and Configuration 3-3 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 If the power light is not lit, check the connections and check to the WPN802. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask. 3. Figure 3-1: WPN802 connected to the computer. 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. Figure 3-2: WPN802 Settings page 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 The Settings page opens. Reference Manual for the password, both in the address field. 2. Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters.
When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1. Figure 3-2: WPN802 Settings page 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 The Settings page opens. Reference Manual for the password, both in the address field. 2. Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters.
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... the IP address that you can use this IP address default gateway for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Reference Manual for any traffic beyond the local network. • Primary DNS Server: The Access Point will use this IP address as the subnet mask. • Default Gateway Address...
... the IP address that you can use this IP address default gateway for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Reference Manual for any traffic beyond the local network. • Primary DNS Server: The Access Point will use this IP address as the subnet mask. • Default Gateway Address...
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... now reconfigure the PC you used by stations on page 4-2. 3. The default is configured according to the wireless settings you just set in 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 are ready to deploy the...
... now reconfigure the PC you used by stations on page 4-2. 3. The default is configured according to the wireless settings you just set in 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 are ready to deploy the...
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..., you will deploy it where you can deploy the WPN802. 1. The best location is set with the DHCP client disabled. Figure 3-5: WPN802 placed in a vertical orientation 2. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-7 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 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...
..., you will deploy it where you can deploy the WPN802. 1. The best location is set with the DHCP client disabled. Figure 3-5: WPN802 placed in a vertical orientation 2. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-7 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 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...