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.... )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for full instructions. First, Set Up the WPN802 1. Prepare a computer with a static IP address of all the mobile devices. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is first turned on advanced configuration options. Configure the WPN802...
.... )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for full instructions. First, Set Up the WPN802 1. Prepare a computer with a static IP address of all the mobile devices. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is first turned on advanced configuration options. Configure the WPN802...
WPN802v2 Setup Manual
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... the Wireless Access Point for support information. ©2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. The WPN802 default IP Address is 192.168.0.231 and the default Subnet Mask is for a static IP address. To register your network. • For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see the Reference Manual on . Check the access point default configuration against the configuration...
... the Wireless Access Point for support information. ©2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. The WPN802 default IP Address is 192.168.0.231 and the default Subnet Mask is for a static IP address. To register your network. • For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see the Reference Manual on . Check the access point default configuration against the configuration...
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... 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, Connect the Wireless Access Point to Your...
... 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, Connect the Wireless Access Point to Your...
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... 4-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-8 How to Configure WEP or WPA 4-9 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-11 Wireless Card Access (Restricting by MAC Address 4-12 Turning Access Control On 4-13 Setting up the Access Control List 4-13 Chapter 5 Management and Information Changing the Password 5-1 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 5-2 First, Prepare for the Firmware Upgrade 5-2 Then, Upgrade...
... 4-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-8 How to Configure WEP or WPA 4-9 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-11 Wireless Card Access (Restricting by MAC Address 4-12 Turning Access Control On 4-13 Setting up the Access Control List 4-13 Chapter 5 Management and Information Changing the Password 5-1 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 5-2 First, Prepare for the Firmware Upgrade 5-2 Then, Upgrade...
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...802.11 Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters B-5 Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-7 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i B-10 What... Support for WPA/WPA2 B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Glossary Contents vii 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
...802.11 Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters B-5 Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-7 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i B-10 What... Support for WPA/WPA2 B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Glossary Contents vii 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
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...bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can connect. RangeMax is also 100% compatible with no drop-outs and no dead spots. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is autosensing and capable of cable to compensate for physical barriers... as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to deliver you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax automatically senses the change and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to the correct configuration. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment ...
...bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can connect. RangeMax is also 100% compatible with no drop-outs and no dead spots. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is autosensing and capable of cable to compensate for physical barriers... as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to deliver you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax automatically senses the change and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to the correct configuration. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment ...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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... network is already part of the Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this computer is up and working. 1. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Access Point • Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in order to Your Computer Before installing the wireless access point, make sure your cable ISP. • For DSL Service...
... network is already part of the Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this computer is up and working. 1. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Access Point • Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in order to Your Computer Before installing the wireless access point, make sure your cable ISP. • For DSL Service...
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... 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. Figure 3-1: WPN802 connected to the computer. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask. 3. Basic Installation and...
... 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. Figure 3-1: WPN802 connected to the computer. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask. 3. Basic Installation and...
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Figure 3-2: WPN802 Settings page 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters. The Settings page opens. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1. 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 Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in lower case letters. The Settings page opens. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1. Reference Manual for the password, both in the address field. 2.
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....0.231). • IP Subnet Mask: The Access Point automatically calculates the subnet mask based on the IP address that you can use 255.255.255.0 as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN. Configure the Basic Settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005...
....0.231). • IP Subnet Mask: The Access Point automatically calculates the subnet mask based on the IP address that you can use 255.255.255.0 as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN. Configure the Basic Settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005...
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... WPN802. Now that is GMT. 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 configure the Basic Settings for your network. Enter the wireless settings. Next, Configure the Wireless Settings After you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in...
... WPN802. Now that is GMT. 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 configure the Basic Settings for your network. Enter the wireless settings. Next, Configure the Wireless Settings After you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in...
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... the WPN802 vertically if it . If your router, switch, or hub. Use the plastic clips provided to change this setting. 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 Wireless Settings, then you will deploy it is on a metal surface.
... the WPN802 vertically if it . If your router, switch, or hub. Use the plastic clips provided to change this setting. 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 Wireless Settings, then you will deploy it is on a metal surface.
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... Configure the wireless settings for file and printer access on your browser, and clicking Enter. Note: The computer that will use to connect to the instructions in the address field of 255.255.255.0. 1. Enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point ...WPN802 3. Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter with 102.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of your network. Connect to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in lower ...
... Configure the wireless settings for file and printer access on your browser, and clicking Enter. Note: The computer that will use to connect to the instructions in the address field of 255.255.255.0. 1. Enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point ...WPN802 3. Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter with 102.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of your network. Connect to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in lower ...
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Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note: The user name and password for the access point are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point. The browser display the...
Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note: The user name and password for the access point are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point. The browser display the...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3-10 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3-10 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
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... A, "Technical Specifications." When used on both your WPN802 Access Point. WEP connections can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to configure the wireless features of the wireless wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your wireless connection can consume more battery power on the physical...
... A, "Technical Specifications." When used on both your WPN802 Access Point. WEP connections can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to configure the wireless features of the wireless wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your wireless connection can consume more battery power on the physical...
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The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Figure 4-1: Vertical orientation required on metallic surfaces Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. Figure 4-2: Wireless Settings menu 4-2 Wireless Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Figure 4-1: Vertical orientation required on metallic surfaces Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. Figure 4-2: Wireless Settings menu 4-2 Wireless Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
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... broadcast. • Operating Mode: Select the desired wireless operating mode. Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings To configure the advanced wireless settings of the access point. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Country/Region: It may not be available in all countries. • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The default is NETGEAR. To change this feature will be necessary to...
... broadcast. • Operating Mode: Select the desired wireless operating mode. Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings To configure the advanced wireless settings of the access point. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Country/Region: It may not be available in all countries. • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The default is NETGEAR. To change this feature will be necessary to...
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...A short transmit preamble gives better performance. The default is used for fragmentation. The packet size that is Auto. 4-4 Wireless Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as...The interval time between 1 and 255. Auto will be larger than the RTS Threshold value. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Figure 4-3: Advanced Wireless Settings menu • Enable SuperG Mode: SuperG Mode may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. ...
...A short transmit preamble gives better performance. The default is used for fragmentation. The packet size that is Auto. 4-4 Wireless Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as...The interval time between 1 and 255. Auto will be larger than the RTS Threshold value. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Figure 4-3: Advanced Wireless Settings menu • Enable SuperG Mode: SuperG Mode may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. ...