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..., and Scope i How to Use This Manual ii How to Print This Manual ii Revision History ...iii Chapter 1 Basic Installation and Configuration System Requirements ...1-1 What Is In the Box? ...1-1 Hardware Description ...1-2 Front Panel ...1-2 Rear Panel ...1-3 Cabling Requirements 1-3 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 1-4 Installing the WG102 Access Point 1-4 Logging in to the Wireless...
..., and Scope i How to Use This Manual ii How to Print This Manual ii Revision History ...iii Chapter 1 Basic Installation and Configuration System Requirements ...1-1 What Is In the Box? ...1-1 Hardware Description ...1-2 Front Panel ...1-2 Rear Panel ...1-3 Cabling Requirements 1-3 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 1-4 Installing the WG102 Access Point 1-4 Logging in to the Wireless...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Chapter 3 Management Viewing Information ...3-1 General Information 3-1 Activity Log ...3-3 Statistics ...3-4 Available Wireless Station List 3-5 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-6 Configuration ... LAN Activity Light Is Off 5-1 LAN Light is Off ...5-2 Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN with a Wireless Capable Computer 5-2 Cannot Connect to the WG102 Access Point 5-2 When I Enter a URL or IP Address I Get a Timeout Error 5-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 5-3 Appendix ...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Chapter 3 Management Viewing Information ...3-1 General Information 3-1 Activity Log ...3-3 Statistics ...3-4 Available Wireless Station List 3-5 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-6 Configuration ... LAN Activity Light Is Off 5-1 LAN Light is Off ...5-2 Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN with a Wireless Capable Computer 5-2 Cannot Connect to the WG102 Access Point 5-2 When I Enter a URL or IP Address I Get a Timeout Error 5-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 5-3 Appendix ...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Appendix B Related Documents Contents xi v1.0, July 2008
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Appendix B Related Documents Contents xi v1.0, July 2008
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual xii Contents v1.0, July 2008
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual xii Contents v1.0, July 2008
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... in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. i v1.0, July 2008 This manual uses the following formats to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, ...Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this type of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual describes how to the equipment.
... in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. i v1.0, July 2008 This manual uses the following formats to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, ...Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this type of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual describes how to the equipment.
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... to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to PDF versions of any page. online knowledge base for the WG102 Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point July 2008 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the...
... to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to PDF versions of any page. online knowledge base for the WG102 Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point July 2008 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. The PDF version of your browser window. - The PDF version of...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. The PDF version of your browser window. - The PDF version of...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual iv About This Manual v1.0, July 2008
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual iv About This Manual v1.0, July 2008
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... along with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting. On Power is on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to return it for repair....: This LED may blink for the telephone number of customer support in your area. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • Support Registration card. Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any missing or...
... along with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting. On Power is on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to return it for repair....: This LED may blink for the telephone number of customer support in your area. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • Support Registration card. Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any missing or...
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... RJ-45 port to connect to the WG102 power adapter. This connects to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 5. Rear Panel 2 1 3 4 5 Figure ...This restores the default factory settings. 4. Green Blink Wireless link activity. Detachable antenna. 2. Basic Installation and Configuration 1-3 v1.0, July 2008 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual LED Description LAN Ethernet link indicator Off No connection detected on the Ethernet link Amber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected Amber...
... RJ-45 port to connect to the WG102 power adapter. This connects to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 5. Rear Panel 2 1 3 4 5 Figure ...This restores the default factory settings. 4. Green Blink Wireless link activity. Detachable antenna. 2. Basic Installation and Configuration 1-3 v1.0, July 2008 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual LED Description LAN Ethernet link indicator Off No connection detected on the Ethernet link Amber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected Amber...
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...connect to -side coverage. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in a vertical position provides best side-to the WG102. Putting the antenna in which your PCs will be connecting the access point to reduce interference. The latency, data throughput performance,...connection can vary depending on both your security settings, and placement. Then computers with the Ethernet network. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the...
...connect to -side coverage. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in a vertical position provides best side-to the WG102. Putting the antenna in which your PCs will be connecting the access point to reduce interference. The latency, data throughput performance,...connection can vary depending on both your security settings, and placement. Then computers with the Ethernet network. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the...
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...the address field of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the password, both in a high location, first set up the WG102 Access Point. The PWR power light goes on your Web browser to connect to the computer. Tip: Before mounting the... and wireless access. Use your computer, connect the power adapter to verify wireless network connectivity. Set up and test the WG102 Access Point to the WG102 and verify the following: - Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG102 Access Point to the WG102 Access Point. - c. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual 1.
...the address field of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the password, both in a high location, first set up the WG102 Access Point. The PWR power light goes on your Web browser to connect to the computer. Tip: Before mounting the... and wireless access. Use your computer, connect the power adapter to verify wireless network connectivity. Set up and test the WG102 Access Point to the WG102 and verify the following: - Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG102 Access Point to the WG102 Access Point. - c. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual 1.
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After 5 minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically. Figure 1-3 1-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, July 2008 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual The Web browser displays the WG102 Access Point main menu and General screen, as shown below. Click to view documentation Click to log out.
After 5 minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically. Figure 1-3 1-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, July 2008 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual The Web browser displays the WG102 Access Point main menu and General screen, as shown below. Click to view documentation Click to log out.
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual b. Select Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Basic Settings screen. Figure 1-5 Basic Installation and Configuration 1-7 v1.0, July 2008 Figure 1-4 Configure the settings for your network and click Apply. On the main menu, select Basic Settings to view the Wireless Settings screen. c.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual b. Select Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Basic Settings screen. Figure 1-5 Basic Installation and Configuration 1-7 v1.0, July 2008 Figure 1-4 Configure the settings for your network and click Apply. On the main menu, select Basic Settings to view the Wireless Settings screen. c.
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...The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should light up. 4. Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the WG102 Access Point in this manual. Verify wireless connectivity 1-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, July 2008 In other than one of this field. Lift the antenna on your ... be legal to operate the wireless access point in for full instructions. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network. Note: By default, the WG102 Access Point is preset according to a power outlet. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual d. b.
...The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should light up. 4. Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the WG102 Access Point in this manual. Verify wireless connectivity 1-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, July 2008 In other than one of this field. Lift the antenna on your ... be legal to operate the wireless access point in for full instructions. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network. Note: By default, the WG102 Access Point is preset according to a power outlet. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual d. b.
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... default, for file and printer access on your browser. The WG102 Access Point is 192.168.0.229. Note: If you use to connect to the WG102 Access Point should be disabled. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless... adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the WG102 Access Point (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ...
... default, for file and printer access on your browser. The WG102 Access Point is 192.168.0.229. Note: If you use to connect to the WG102 Access Point should be disabled. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless... adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the WG102 Access Point (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ...
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... • Access Point Name. You can modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual A login window opens. 3. Once you have entered your wireless access point, select Basic Settings in Figure 1-3 on ...the bottom label of the WG102 Access Point main menu. The Basic Settings screen displays: Figure 1-7 The default values ...
... • Access Point Name. You can modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual A login window opens. 3. Once you have entered your wireless access point, select Basic Settings in Figure 1-3 on ...the bottom label of the WG102 Access Point main menu. The Basic Settings screen displays: Figure 1-7 The default values ...
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... default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your LAN. Provide the URL for your LAN (factory default: 192.168.0.229); NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • DHCP Client: By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • DNS Server. For more complex...
... default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your LAN. Provide the URL for your LAN (factory default: 192.168.0.229); NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • DHCP Client: By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • DNS Server. For more complex...
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... also turn off the radio to change the channel unless you can still be used . This sets which operating frequency is preset. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings, click Wireless Settings in 802.11b mode. • Channel. The Wireless Settings screen appears...
... also turn off the radio to change the channel unless you can still be used . This sets which operating frequency is preset. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings, click Wireless Settings in 802.11b mode. • Channel. The Wireless Settings screen appears...
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...document "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B for an access point. You can set up . 2. This can be used . The default is NETGEAR-0-0. The default SSID is Best. • Output Power. For now, do not match, you set up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow... they do not make other changes Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, July 2008 1-13 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual - Access points use different channels to the WG102 Access Point. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is Full. In address ...
...document "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B for an access point. You can set up . 2. This can be used . The default is NETGEAR-0-0. The default SSID is Best. • Output Power. For now, do not match, you set up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow... they do not make other changes Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, July 2008 1-13 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual - Access points use different channels to the WG102 Access Point. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is Full. In address ...