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... a browser such as the Subnet Mask. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you just set up . )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for instructions on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Turn on advanced configuration...
... a browser such as the Subnet Mask. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you just set up . )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for instructions on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Turn on advanced configuration...
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...network where you for the Wireless Access Point. The usual setting for support information. ©2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR is using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the network. in the United States and/or other devices in at the access point and the network device ... cable connectors are lit on the access point. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to communicate with your network. • For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see the Reference Manual on . To register your network....
...network where you for the Wireless Access Point. The usual setting for support information. ©2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR is using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the network. in the United States and/or other devices in at the access point and the network device ... cable connectors are lit on the access point. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to communicate with your network. • For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see the Reference Manual on . To register your network....
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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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... tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 May 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN802.asp. This guide uses the following...
... tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 May 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN802.asp. This guide uses the following...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the following several options, according to ...•A button that displays the table of the window. The Acrobat reader is described in the table of the manual is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the manual. •A button to a major topic. Each page in a browser window. How to view and print PDF ...
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the following several options, according to ...•A button that displays the table of the window. The Acrobat reader is described in the table of the manual is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the manual. •A button to a major topic. Each page in a browser window. How to view and print PDF ...
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The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page. - Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Printing the Full Manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in the manual. About This Manual 1-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page. - Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Printing the Full Manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in the manual. About This Manual 1-3 202-10101-01, May 2005 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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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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Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in your wireless computers. Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a "hot spot" without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. Introduction...
Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in your wireless computers. Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a "hot spot" without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. Introduction...
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... 2-2 Introduction 202-10101-01, May 2005 The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. RangeMax is also 100% compatible with no drop-outs and no dead spots. RangeMax constantly surveys your wireless and Ethernet devices. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with 802....and authentication based on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can connect. That port will accommodate either type of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) ...
... 2-2 Introduction 202-10101-01, May 2005 The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. RangeMax is also 100% compatible with no drop-outs and no dead spots. RangeMax constantly surveys your wireless and Ethernet devices. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with 802....and authentication based on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can connect. That port will accommodate either type of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) ...
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... 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 the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), including: - This manual. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • WPN802...
... 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 the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), including: - This manual. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • WPN802...
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... is initialized and the wireless feature is a problem. The wireless feature is turned off or there is enabled. The Ethernet port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. The Ethernet port has detected link with a ... 2005 Introduction Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. The unit successfully completed the power on the front panel. Table 2-1. 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 WPN802 contains the items listed below...
... is initialized and the wireless feature is a problem. The wireless feature is turned off or there is enabled. The Ethernet port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. The Ethernet port has detected link with a ... 2005 Introduction Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. The unit successfully completed the power on the front panel. Table 2-1. 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 WPN802 contains the items listed below...
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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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... System Requirements Before installing the WPN802, make sure that your Ethernet network 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. • At least...
... System Requirements Before installing the WPN802, make sure that your Ethernet network 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. • At least...
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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. 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 ... is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off. • Test: The test light blinks when the WPN802 is securely attached at both ends. Reference Manual for a 100 Mbps connection).
... 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. 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 ... is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off. • Test: The test light blinks when the WPN802 is securely attached at both ends. Reference Manual for a 100 Mbps connection).
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The Settings page opens. 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. Reference Manual for the password, both in the address field. 2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1.
The Settings page opens. 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. Reference Manual for the password, both in the address field. 2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1.
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Reference Manual for your network. • IP Address: Type the IP address of the WPN802. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of your Access Point (factory default: 192.168.0.231). • IP Subnet Mask: The Access Point automatically calculates the subnet mask based... IP Address: By default, the Access Point is 192.168.0.231. • DHCP Client: You may enable the DHCP client to configure the IP Settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. Click the Basic Settings link to let the Access Point get its TCP/IP configuration from ...
Reference Manual for your network. • IP Address: Type the IP address of the WPN802. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of your Access Point (factory default: 192.168.0.231). • IP Subnet Mask: The Access Point automatically calculates the subnet mask based... IP Address: By default, the Access Point is 192.168.0.231. • DHCP Client: You may enable the DHCP client to configure the IP Settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. Click the Basic Settings link to let the Access Point get its TCP/IP configuration from ...
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...you just set in step 1 back to deploy the WPN802 in your Access Point from a list of all available time zones. On the Settings page, click Wireless Settings. Next, Configure the Wireless Settings After you configure the Basic Settings for the WPN802, then you ...LAN. • Time Zone: Select the appropriate local time zone for your network. 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 need to the WPN802. Now that ...
...you just set in step 1 back to deploy the WPN802 in your Access Point from a list of all available time zones. On the Settings page, click Wireless Settings. Next, Configure the Wireless Settings After you configure the Basic Settings for the WPN802, then you ...LAN. • Time Zone: Select the appropriate local time zone for your network. 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 need to the WPN802. Now that ...
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... your router, switch, or hub. The best location is set with the DHCP client disabled. 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 need to a LAN port on the top of a cubicle, at the...
... your router, switch, or hub. The best location is set with the DHCP client disabled. 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 need to a LAN port on the top of a cubicle, at the...