NETGEAR ProSafe WNDAP330 - Manual (Page 27)

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Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point
WNDAP330 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable
computers with 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/n wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the
Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.
You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless
access point:
• A location for the WNDAP330 that conforms to the “Wireless Equipment Placement and
Range Guidelines” below.
• The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch,
router, or Cable/DSL gateway.
• One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/n wireless adapters.
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and
notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration
choices.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/g/n wireless networks
at ranges of several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for others
outside your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps
to secure your network from unauthorized access. The WNDAP330 Wireless
Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail
in
“Understanding Security Profiles” on page 2-23 . Deploy the security features
appropriate to your needs.