WPN802v2 Setup Manual
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... the Subnet Mask. Note: If you cannot connect, see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that you have finished the setup steps, you will deploy it must be lit. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Prepare a computer with a static IP address of your network...
... the Subnet Mask. Note: If you cannot connect, see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that you have finished the setup steps, you will deploy it must be lit. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Prepare a computer with a static IP address of your network...
WPN802v2 Setup Manual
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... connecting it is using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the network. No lights are securely plugged in to the access point and plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure the connected device is turned on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point. The access point's antennas are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network. • If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address...
... connecting it is using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the network. No lights are securely plugged in to the access point and plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure the connected device is turned on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point. The access point's antennas are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network. • If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet...
... used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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...-only, 802.11b only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your wireless access point. Earlier versions of coverage where you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a "hot spot" without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas.
...-only, 802.11b only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your wireless access point. Earlier versions of coverage where you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a "hot spot" without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas.
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... no dead spots. Support for these performance blockers. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that uses seven internal antennas. For example, if you carry your wireless and Ethernet devices.
... no dead spots. Support for these performance blockers. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that uses seven internal antennas. For example, if you carry your wireless and Ethernet devices.
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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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
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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...to a computer with an Ethernet cable to install and configure and the WPN802 Access Point on MAC Access Disabled Control List Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 The first time you install the WPN802 Access Point, customize any of the wireless access point's MAC address Built-in DHCP client DHCP client disabled SIP Configuration IP Address: 192.168.0.231 (if DHCP server is unavailable) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR Broadcast Network Name (SSID) Enabled 802.11b/g RF Channel 6 Mode Auto 108 AutoCell Enhanced RF...
...to a computer with an Ethernet cable to install and configure and the WPN802 Access Point on MAC Access Disabled Control List Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 The first time you install the WPN802 Access Point, customize any of the wireless access point's MAC address Built-in DHCP client DHCP client disabled SIP Configuration IP Address: 192.168.0.231 (if DHCP server is unavailable) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR Broadcast Network Name (SSID) Enabled 802.11b/g RF Channel 6 Mode Auto 108 AutoCell Enhanced RF...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... AC power source. • A Web browser for configuring networking on page 4-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless access point setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and password in the package, or one computer with Internet access and an Ethernet adapter. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Access Point...
... AC power source. • A Web browser for configuring networking on page 4-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless access point setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and password in the package, or one computer with Internet access and an Ethernet adapter. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Access Point...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... network. • Primary DNS Server: The Access Point will use this IP address as the subnet mask. • Default Gateway Address: The Access Point will use 255.255.255.0 as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your network. • IP Address: Type the IP address of the WPN802. Configure the Basic Settings for your network. • Access Point Name: The unique NetBIOS name. The default IP address is set to be a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client disabled. Basic Installation and Configuration...
... network. • Primary DNS Server: The Access Point will use this IP address as the subnet mask. • Default Gateway Address: The Access Point will use 255.255.255.0 as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your network. • IP Address: Type the IP address of the WPN802. Configure the Basic Settings for your network. • Access Point Name: The unique NetBIOS name. The default IP address is set to be a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client disabled. Basic Installation and Configuration...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... user name and password. A login window like the one below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window 2. on page 4-2. The Power, WLAN and Ethernet lights should be configured with an IP address that starts with the correct wireless settings, verify connectivity by typing http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters. Connect the power adapter to the WPN802 by using a browser such as Netscape® or Internet Explorer to connect to a power outlet. Connect to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter...
... user name and password. A login window like the one below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window 2. on page 4-2. The Power, WLAN and Ethernet lights should be configured with an IP address that starts with the correct wireless settings, verify connectivity by typing http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters. Connect the power adapter to the WPN802 by using a browser such as Netscape® or Internet Explorer to connect to a power outlet. Connect to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... automatically logs you may use to log in to view support information or the documentation for the access point are not the same as any user name or password you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless access point waits five minutes after there is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to your Internet connection. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9 202...
... automatically logs you may use to log in to view support information or the documentation for the access point are not the same as any user name or password you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless access point waits five minutes after there is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to your Internet connection. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9 202...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... wireless adapter hardware and driver must enter NETGEAR in your wireless access point, you click on Apply. Select a channel that you are using. Note: If you configured in your computer's wireless settings. Typing nETgear will be necessary to change the wireless settings of your computers for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 5. Configure and test your computers to "Wireless Channels" on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you notice interference problems with service...
... wireless adapter hardware and driver must enter NETGEAR in your wireless access point, you click on Apply. Select a channel that you are using. Note: If you configured in your computer's wireless settings. Typing nETgear will be necessary to change the wireless settings of your computers for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 5. Configure and test your computers to "Wireless Channels" on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you notice interference problems with service...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... interface, click the Upgrade Firmware link under the Management heading. 5-2 Management and Information 202-10101-01, May 2005 The software of the WPN802 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Go to the NETGEAR Web site http://www.NETGEAR.com Customer Service downloads section to the wireless access point. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Upgrading...
... interface, click the Upgrade Firmware link under the Management heading. 5-2 Management and Information 202-10101-01, May 2005 The software of the WPN802 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Go to the NETGEAR Web site http://www.NETGEAR.com Customer Service downloads section to the wireless access point. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Upgrading...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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.... These settings are listed in "Default Factory Settings" on the hard disk. 2. A window appears letting you have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save downloaded files automatically, the file is saved to the original factory default settings. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Backing up settings from a file Restoring Settings from a Backup File You can use the Restore feature to erase the current settings and reset the Access Point to...
.... These settings are listed in "Default Factory Settings" on the hard disk. 2. A window appears letting you have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save downloaded files automatically, the file is saved to the original factory default settings. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Backing up settings from a file Restoring Settings from a Backup File You can use the Restore feature to erase the current settings and reset the Access Point to...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see CROSS REF. Connect to communicate with a wireless capable computer. Check that the LAN port LED is green to it, check the LAN and power connections. 6-2 Troubleshooting 202-10101-01, May 2005 If the network where you are connecting it is powered on your network. • If your network. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the network. When I enter a URL or IP address I cannot configure the access point from...
... full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see CROSS REF. Connect to communicate with a wireless capable computer. Check that the LAN port LED is green to it, check the LAN and power connections. 6-2 Troubleshooting 202-10101-01, May 2005 If the network where you are connecting it is powered on your network. • If your network. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the network. When I enter a URL or IP address I cannot configure the access point from...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... wireless user does not join the network. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. This framework enables using 802.1x, the EAP type, such as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA/WPA2 enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA/WPA2 enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure B-3: WPA/WPA2 Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports...
... wireless user does not join the network. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. This framework enables using 802.1x, the EAP type, such as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA/WPA2 enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA/WPA2 enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure B-3: WPA/WPA2 Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... networked devices, network overhead, number of users, and the type of device used in a wireless LAN. A wireless gateway is an access point that is often confused with each other through an AP. Standard 802.11b provides a bandwidth of 11 Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g provide a bandwidth of data transmission speed over communication lines based on several variables such as NAT routing, DHCP, firewalls, security, etc. These include bridges, hubs, switches, routers and gateways...
... networked devices, network overhead, number of users, and the type of device used in a wireless LAN. A wireless gateway is an access point that is often confused with each other through an AP. Standard 802.11b provides a bandwidth of 11 Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g provide a bandwidth of data transmission speed over communication lines based on several variables such as NAT routing, DHCP, firewalls, security, etc. These include bridges, hubs, switches, routers and gateways...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... Comparison Wi-Fi Protected Access will call this , 'WPA-Personal.' Wi-Fi Protected Access for the Enterprise Wi-Fi Protected Access effectively addresses the WLAN security requirements for the enterprise and provides a strong encryption and authentication solution prior to set up for the home user. With this implementation in a network. This mode, also called Pre-Shared Key (PSK), allows the use of manually-entered keys or passwords and is on...
... Comparison Wi-Fi Protected Access will call this , 'WPA-Personal.' Wi-Fi Protected Access for the Enterprise Wi-Fi Protected Access effectively addresses the WLAN security requirements for the enterprise and provides a strong encryption and authentication solution prior to set up for the home user. With this implementation in a network. This mode, also called Pre-Shared Key (PSK), allows the use of manually-entered keys or passwords and is on...
WPN802v2 Product datasheet
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... you carry your old wireless devices; Range Matters Using your RangeMax Wireless Access Point couldn't be simpler: just plug it ! Unprecedented wireless coverage and speed for your home environment for these performance blockers. WPN802 RangeMaxTM Wireless Access Point • Help is there when you need it into hot spots! with 128-bit encryption, as well as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), Pre-Shared Key technology, and Wireless MAC address authentication. Fully compatible with your...
... you carry your old wireless devices; Range Matters Using your RangeMax Wireless Access Point couldn't be simpler: just plug it ! Unprecedented wireless coverage and speed for your home environment for these performance blockers. WPN802 RangeMaxTM Wireless Access Point • Help is there when you need it into hot spots! with 128-bit encryption, as well as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), Pre-Shared Key technology, and Wireless MAC address authentication. Fully compatible with your...
WPN802v2 Product datasheet
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... LAN Port: One (1) 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) port with RangeMax Key Features • Performance Advantages: - plug is subject to identify authorized wireless network devices - Weight: 1.2 lbs (.5 kg) • Warranty: - RangeMax Wireless Access Point WPN802 - 12V, 1.0 A power adapter, localized to country of Microsoft Corporation in free basic installation support; Ethernet cable - Warranty/Support information card Mimo-G speeds throughout your home with Auto Uplink™ (Auto MDI-X) - Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit,128-bit encryption - RangeMax PCI Adapter...
... LAN Port: One (1) 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) port with RangeMax Key Features • Performance Advantages: - plug is subject to identify authorized wireless network devices - Weight: 1.2 lbs (.5 kg) • Warranty: - RangeMax Wireless Access Point WPN802 - 12V, 1.0 A power adapter, localized to country of Microsoft Corporation in free basic installation support; Ethernet cable - Warranty/Support information card Mimo-G speeds throughout your home with Auto Uplink™ (Auto MDI-X) - Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit,128-bit encryption - RangeMax PCI Adapter...