Contents
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202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print 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, Connect the Wireless Access Point to Your Computer ..........................................3-2
Then, Configure the Basic Settings ................................................................................3-4
Next, Configure the Wireless Settings ............................................................................3-6
Deploy the WPN802 and Verify Wireless Connectivity ...................................................3-7
How to Log In to the WPN802 Using Its Default IP Address ..........................................3-8
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-2