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Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. The WAG302v2 can connect to you LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point uses Auto Uplink™ technology. The Ethernet port automatically senses whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a 'normal' connection such as to a computer or an 'uplink' connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself correctly. This feature eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink™ will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection. Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location 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: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WAG302v2. For complete performance specifications, see "Specifications for the WAG302v2" in Appendix B. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of- sight access (even if through walls). • Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from large metal surfaces. Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006