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... ,QWHUQHW 3. Note: If you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in the WPN802 to establish a wireless connection to the WPN802. CONNECT THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT TO YOUR COMPUTER a. Securely insert the other end of a cubicle, at both in the address field. • When prompted,...and test the WPN802 to verify wireless network connectivity. Configure the WPN802 Ethernet port for file and printer access on your network. b. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your wireless coverage area, and within line...
... ,QWHUQHW 3. Note: If you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in the WPN802 to establish a wireless connection to the WPN802. CONNECT THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT TO YOUR COMPUTER a. Securely insert the other end of a cubicle, at both in the address field. • When prompted,...and test the WPN802 to verify wireless network connectivity. Configure the WPN802 Ethernet port for file and printer access on your network. b. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on your wireless coverage area, and within line...
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...The usual setting for Windows on . Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other devices in to verify that network. To register your access point. The access point has no power. • Make sure the power...trademark of other countries. See the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point. There is a hardware connection problem. • Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure...
...The usual setting for Windows on . Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other devices in to verify that network. To register your access point. The access point has no power. • Make sure the power...trademark of other countries. See the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for the Wireless Access Point. There is a hardware connection problem. • Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure...
WPN802v2 Reference Manual
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... Wireless Security 4-5 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 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...
... Wireless Security 4-5 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 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...
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...Security B-10 WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS B-12 WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management B-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect B-16 Product 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
...Security B-10 WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS B-12 WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management B-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect B-16 Product 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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...can connect to the correct configuration. Support for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is autosensing and capable of cable to deliver you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax automatically senses the change and selects from over 100 possible... technology that uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can connect....
...can connect to the correct configuration. Support for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 RangeMax is autosensing and capable of cable to deliver you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax automatically senses the change and selects from over 100 possible... technology that uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can connect....
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...SETTINGS User Name (case sensitive) admin Password (case sensitive) password Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are shown below. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter ...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 Security...
...SETTINGS User Name (case sensitive) admin Password (case sensitive) password Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are shown below. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter ...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 Security...
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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. Reference Manual for a 100 Mbps connection). Turn on your computer, and connect the power adapter to see if the power outlet is controlled by a ..., 4 May 2005 If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is not lit, check the connections and check to the WPN802. If the power light is securely attached at both ends.
... 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. Reference Manual for a 100 Mbps connection). Turn on your computer, and connect the power adapter to see if the power outlet is controlled by a ..., 4 May 2005 If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is not lit, check the connections and check to the WPN802. If the power light is securely attached at both ends.
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... May 2005 Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter with 102.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of your network. Note: If you use the wireless access point. 6. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in to connect, see "This page displays ...security reasons, the access point has its own user name and password. Click Refresh to the WPN802 Using Its Default IP Address The WPN802 has DHCP client disabled, and the default IP address is 192.168.0.231. Connect the power adapter to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point...
... May 2005 Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter with 102.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of your network. Note: If you use the wireless access point. 6. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in to connect, see "This page displays ...security reasons, the access point has its own user name and password. Click Refresh to the WPN802 Using Its Default IP Address The WPN802 has DHCP client disabled, and the default IP address is 192.168.0.231. Connect the power adapter to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point...
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... should also select the physical placement of security required. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. WEP connections can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point. Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of interference, such as computers, microwaves...
... should also select the physical placement of security required. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. WEP connections can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point. Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of interference, such as computers, microwaves...
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... network. Such distances can allow for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over the wireless link is still fully exposed to 300 feet. Deploy the security features appropriate to access your needs. If you can restrict access to the WPN802. You can enhance the security of up to a determined snoop using...
... network. Such distances can allow for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over the wireless link is still fully exposed to 300 feet. Deploy the security features appropriate to access your needs. If you can restrict access to the WPN802. You can enhance the security of up to a determined snoop using...
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... encryption and security mechanisms such as the NETGEAR WAG511 are highly recommended for enterprises. This mode makes an enterprise wireless LAN nearly invisible to announce their presence. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. AutoCell clients such as WEP and WPA, the WG302 AutoCell Feature provides self-organizing micro cells for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 •...
... encryption and security mechanisms such as the NETGEAR WAG511 are highly recommended for enterprises. This mode makes an enterprise wireless LAN nearly invisible to announce their presence. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. AutoCell clients such as WEP and WPA, the WG302 AutoCell Feature provides self-organizing micro cells for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 •...
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... have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you will not get a wireless connection to the... and default password of the WPN802. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use a wireless computer to 32 alphanumeric characters. In the SSID box, enter a value of...
... have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you will not get a wireless connection to the... and default password of the WPN802. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use a wireless computer to 32 alphanumeric characters. In the SSID box, enter a value of...
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... WPA. Program the wireless adapter of your computer's wireless settings. For more information on Apply. Note: If you click on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to save your computers for wireless connectivity. Click Apply to "Wireless Channels" on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 5. For instructions...
... WPA. Program the wireless adapter of your computer's wireless settings. For more information on Apply. Note: If you click on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to save your computers for wireless connectivity. Click Apply to "Wireless Channels" on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 5. For instructions...
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... page B-2 for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note: If you use a wireless computer configure WEP settings, you click Apply. Click Wireless Settings in to make any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 5. From the Security Options menu, select WEP...
... page B-2 for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note: If you use a wireless computer configure WEP settings, you click Apply. Click Wireless Settings in to make any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 5. From the Security Options menu, select WEP...
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...Wireless Client Security Separator: The associated wireless clients will be able to determine if it has waited for packet transmission. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Reference Manual for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. Configuring Advanced Wireless..., the transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station, and waits for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Select which of the four keys will not be active. 6. With the CSMA/CD transmission...
...Wireless Client Security Separator: The associated wireless clients will be able to determine if it has waited for packet transmission. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Reference Manual for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. Configuring Advanced Wireless..., the transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station, and waits for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Select which of the four keys will not be active. 6. With the CSMA/CD transmission...
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... • DTIM Interval: The Delivery Traffic Indication Message. Default: Auto. For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to the wireless access point based on the Wireless Settings page to your wireless network. Auto will be fragmented. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Fragmentation Length: This is configured with the correct SSID will automatically...
... • DTIM Interval: The Delivery Traffic Indication Message. Default: Auto. For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to the wireless access point based on the Wireless Settings page to your wireless network. Auto will be fragmented. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Fragmentation Length: This is configured with the correct SSID will automatically...
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NETGEAR recommends that you will have to restore all the WPN802 configuration settings. You can be able to log in the main menu of the browser ... for the WPN802 is password. Figure 5-1: Change Password dialog box To change this password to a more secure password. To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. Chapter 5 Management and Information This chapter describes how to use the backup utility to save your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802.
NETGEAR recommends that you will have to restore all the WPN802 configuration settings. You can be able to log in the main menu of the browser ... for the WPN802 is password. Figure 5-1: Change Password dialog box To change this password to a more secure password. To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. Chapter 5 Management and Information This chapter describes how to use the backup utility to save your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802.
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...correcting simple problems you are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure the connected device is connected to the access point and plugged in again. • Contact NETGEAR if the WLAN light remains...; Make sure you may have. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your access point. There is a hardware connection problem. • Make sure the cable connectors are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802.
...correcting simple problems you are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure the connected device is connected to the access point and plugged in again. • Contact NETGEAR if the WLAN light remains...; Make sure you may have. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your access point. There is a hardware connection problem. • Make sure the cable connectors are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802.
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... WPA-PSK A-2 Technical Specifications 202-10101-01, May 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 WAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5Ghz...
... WPA-PSK A-2 Technical Specifications 202-10101-01, May 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 WAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5Ghz...
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... Some vendors refer to the SSID as needed; This means the wireless station will try to associate with no access points, the Basic Service Set Identification (BSSID) is used . To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard has defined these two types of...stations. In this configuration, network packets are directly sent and received by Microsoft networking in the air from an access point. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as ...
... Some vendors refer to the SSID as needed; This means the wireless station will try to associate with no access points, the Basic Service Set Identification (BSSID) is used . To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard has defined these two types of...stations. In this configuration, network packets are directly sent and received by Microsoft networking in the air from an access point. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as ...