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... a wireless connection to the WPN802. Disconnect the WPN802 from your WPN802 Access Point to a LAN port on your network. CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Configure the wireless interface for full instructions. If the WPN802 is securely attached at the center 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...
... a wireless connection to the WPN802. Disconnect the WPN802 from your WPN802 Access Point to a LAN port on your network. CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Configure the wireless interface for full instructions. If the WPN802 is securely attached at the center 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...
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...NETGEAR.com/register Go to "Obtain an IP address automatically." • The access point's default values may not have . Check these items: • The WPN802 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is using the NetBIOS name of the WPN802. Other brand and product names are lit on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point...connection is turned on . See the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point for Windows on the Network Properties is powered on . Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of their ...
...NETGEAR.com/register Go to "Obtain an IP address automatically." • The access point's default values may not have . Check these items: • The WPN802 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is using the NetBIOS name of the WPN802. Other brand and product names are lit on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point...connection is turned on . See the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point for Windows on the Network Properties is powered on . Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of their ...
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
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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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... and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WPN802 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 May 2005...
... and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WPN802 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 May 2005...
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... the window. How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing opens in the HTML version of the manual is described in the upper left of any page 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...
... the window. How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing opens in the HTML version of the manual is described in the upper left of any page 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...
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Click the print icon in the upper left of any page in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the manual. About This Manual 1-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 The PDF version of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left 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.
Click the print icon in the upper left of any page in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the manual. About This Manual 1-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 The PDF version of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left 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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... of coverage where you use your wireless computers. Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. RangeMax maintains your high speed throughout your home, not just when you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Chapter 2 Introduction The NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 provides connectivity between Ethernet wired...
... of coverage where you use your wireless computers. Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. RangeMax maintains your high speed throughout your home, not just when you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Chapter 2 Introduction The NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 provides connectivity between Ethernet wired...
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... senses the change and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to compensate for these performance blockers. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that everyone can enjoy consistently high-speed connections, everywhere in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-...
... senses the change and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to compensate for these performance blockers. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that everyone can enjoy consistently high-speed connections, everywhere in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-...
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... 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: - Application Notes and other helpful information. • WPN802 Quick Installation Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802...
... 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: - Application Notes and other helpful information. • WPN802 Quick Installation Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802...
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... is enabled. The Rear Panel The rear panel of the WPN802 to the WPN802. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is detected. Data is on self test diagnostic. Table 2-1. The unit is not supplied to verify connections. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The Front Panel Status Lights You can use the status...
... is enabled. The Rear Panel The rear panel of the WPN802 to the WPN802. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is detected. Data is on self test diagnostic. Table 2-1. The unit is not supplied to verify connections. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The Front Panel Status Lights You can use the status...
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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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... installed. • 802.11b or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311). 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 settings. 3-2 Basic... 4 May 2005 If this computer is already part of the Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this manual and the animated tutorials for configuration such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and...
... installed. • 802.11b or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311). 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 settings. 3-2 Basic... 4 May 2005 If this computer is already part of the Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this manual and the animated tutorials for configuration such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and...
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... configuration 4. Reference Manual for a 100 Mbps connection). Turn on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the computer. Then check the lights on . • 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. If...
... configuration 4. Reference Manual for a 100 Mbps connection). Turn on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the computer. Then check the lights on . • 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. If...
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Reference Manual for the password, both in the address field. 2. Figure 3-2: WPN802 Settings page 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1. Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters. The Settings page opens.
Reference Manual for the password, both in the address field. 2. Figure 3-2: WPN802 Settings page 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1. Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters. The Settings page opens.
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... disabled. The Basic Settings menu appears: Figure 3-3: Basic Settings menu 4. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Configure the Basic Settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. Reference Manual for your network. • Access Point Name: The unique NetBIOS name.
... disabled. The Basic Settings menu appears: Figure 3-3: Basic Settings menu 4. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Configure the Basic Settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. Reference Manual for your network. • Access Point Name: The unique NetBIOS name.
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... Server used in your LAN. • Time Zone: Select the appropriate local time zone for the WPN802, then you need to configure the Wireless Settings. 1. 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...
... Server used in your LAN. • Time Zone: Select the appropriate local time zone for the WPN802, then you need to configure the Wireless Settings. 1. 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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... mobile devices. Use the plastic clips provided to a LAN port on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your router, switch, or hub. 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...
... mobile devices. Use the plastic clips provided to a LAN port on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your router, switch, or hub. 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...