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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10101-01 May 2005
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    tigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of
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    , it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access
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    iv 202-10101-01, May 2005
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    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
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    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 Firmware 5-2 First, Prepare for the Firmware Upgrade 5-2 Then, Upgrade the Firmware 5-2 Backing up
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    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
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    viii Contents 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
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    IP addresses This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the WPN802 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual . Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper,
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 1-4 About This Manual 202-10101-01, May 2005
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    802.11b+g modes. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology
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    keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can
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    adapter. • Vertical stand. • Straight through Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), including: - This manual. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • WPN802 Quick Installation Guide. • Warranty and Support
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The Front Panel Status Lights the power on self test diagnostic. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is enabled. The wireless feature is turned off or there is a problem. The Ethernet port has detected link
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet. • Ethernet 10/100 Mbps port for connecting the access point to the network. • Factory Default Reset push button for Using the
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 2-6 Introduction 202-10101-01, May 2005
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    are the last six digits 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
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    DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and password in order to complete the wireless access point setup. • Familiarize yourself with the contents of the Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this manual
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 2. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WPN802 to the computer. Figure 3-1: WPN802 connected
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1. Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in the address field. 2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3. Click the Basic Settings link to configure the IP Settings for your /IP configuration from the DHCP server on your network. • IP Address: Type the IP address of your Access Point (factory default: 192.168.0.231). • IP Subnet
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Secondary DNS Server: The Access Point will use this IP address as the secondary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN. • Time Zone: Select the appropriate local time zone for your Access Point from a
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    your WPN802 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. WPN802 Router Figure 3-6: WPN802 connected to a router Note: By default, the WPN802 is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you will need to change this setting. Basic Installation
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    that will use the wireless access point. 6. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in "Understanding Wireless Settings" on page 4-2. How to Log In to the WPN802 Using Its Default IP Address The WPN802 has DHCP client disabled, and the default IP address is 192.168.0.231
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note: The user name and Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point. If you do not click Logout, the wireless access point waits five minutes
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3-10 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005
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    connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless 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
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Figure 4-1: Vertical orientation required on metallic surfaces Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface.
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Country/Region: It may not be if AutoCell is enabled. Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings To configure the advanced wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless Setup link in the Advanced section of
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Figure 4-3: Advanced Wireless Settings menu • Enable SuperG Mode: SuperG Mode may increase the overall wireless performance. The default setting is Yes. • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WPN802 Access Point
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) data encryption provides strong data security. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be
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    . Again, the encryption key size must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless access point. - Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. There are two and click the Generate Keys button. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. These values are not case sensitive.
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    Reference Manual 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 configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or
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    , client software is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with service pack 3 do include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note: If you use a wireless computer configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless access point WEP settings or access the wireless
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Select which of the four keys will be active. 6. Enable Wireless Client Security Separator: The associated wireless by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings may disable the wireless access point unexpectedly. The advanced wireless settings
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Wireless Card Access (Restricting by MAC Address) The Wireless Card Access Setup page displays a list of wireless computers that are allowed to connect to the wireless access point based on their MAC addresses. These wireless
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    . Or you can manually enter the MAC address of the authorized computer. Note: The MAC address can usually be found on the bottom of the wireless device. If no Device Name appears, you can type a descriptive name for the computer that you are adding. 3. Click the Add button. 4. Repeat these steps for
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 4-14 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005 Wireless Configuration
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    Chapter 5 Management and Information This chapter describes how to use the management and information features of your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. These features can be found under the Management heading and Information heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Changing
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    WPN802 Access Point must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Then, Upgrade the Firmware 1. Go to the NETGEAR Web site http://www.NETGEAR.com Customer Service downloads section to get new versions of the Access Point software
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The Upgrade Firmware dialog box opens: Figure 5-2: Upgrade Firmware dialog box 4. Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the upgrade file 5. Click Upload. In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Backing up Settings 1. On the Backup/ backed up settings from a file Restoring Settings from a Backup File You can restore the wireless access point's settings from a backup file. 1. On the Backup/Restore Settings dialog box,
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    menu of the browser interface, click the Available Wireless Stations List link under the Information Heading. The following screen opens: Figure 5-5: Available Wireless Station List For each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the device is allowed
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note that if the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button.
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    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have. No
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    of other devices in your network. • For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see CROSS REF. When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check whether other computers work. If
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • If the WPN802 is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem, . The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WPN802 is ready for use. Troubleshooting 6-3 202-10101-01, May 2005
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 6-4 Troubleshooting 202-10101-01, May 2005
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    This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe
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    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
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    using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. The maximum data rate for the 802.11b wireless link is 11 Mbps, but it will automatically back down from 11 Mbps to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps when the radio signal is weak or when
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by Microsoft networking in the various Windows operating systems
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Shared Key. With Shared Key authentication, only those PCs that possess the correct authentication key can join the network. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in an Open System network. Wired Equivalent Privacy
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 2. The access point authenticates the station. 3. The station associates with the access will be unable to communicate with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network. B-4 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10101-01, May 2005
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 This process is illustrated below. 802.11b WEP Key. For authentication purposes, the wireless network uses Shared Key Authentication. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP .11 client adapters can only store one. Therefore, make sure that your 802.11 access and client adapters' configurations match. B-6 Wireless Networking Basics
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless can use WEP key 2 as its default key to transmit while a client adapter can use WEP key 3 as its default key to transmit. The two
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Table B-2: 802.11b/g Radio Frequency Channels Channel supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. For example, Channels 1 to 11 are supported in the U.S. and Canada, and Channels 1 to 13 are supported
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Fi certified products have to support WPA. NETGEAR is implementing WPA and and client wireless adapters on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. A major problem with the TKIP addresses all of known WEP vulnerabilities. Wireless Networking
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless market or required hardware upgrades to implement. What are support) • Support for a mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP wireless clients to allow a migration strategy, but mixing WEP and WPA/WPA2 is discouraged These features are discussed below. WPA/WPA2 addresses
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless addressing data privacy below. • Authentication. EAP over 802.1X is used for authentication. Mutual authentication is gained by choosing an EAP type supporting key. If the supplicant detects that the service set does not contain a WPA information element
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    without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a pre-shared key. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. B-12 202-10101
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA/WPA2-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Controlled Port Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless to know at this point is that the software supporting the specific EAP type resides on the authentication server , which means that you can specify any EAP type without needing to upgrade an 802.1x-compliant access point. As a result, you can update
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA ), although AES support will not be required initially for Wi-Fi certification. This is viewed as the optimal choice for security conscience organizations, but the problem with AES is
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect? WPA/WPA2 is not without its vulnerabilities. Specifically, it is susceptible to denial of service (DoS) attacks. If the access point receives two data packets that fail the message integrity code (MIC)
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    ) To upgrade your wireless network adapters to support WPA/WPA2, obtain a WPA/WPA2 update from your wireless network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver. For Windows wireless clients, you must obtain an updated network adapter driver that supports WPA. For wireless network
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA driver update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA/WPA2-compatible driver
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 802.11 Standard 802.11, or IEEE 802.11, is a type of radio technology used for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It is a standard that
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless firmware solutions. 802.11e Standard 802.11e is a proposed IEEE standard to define quality of service (QoS) mechanisms for wireless gear that gives support longer-term solution. Security Association Management is addressed by a) RSN Negotiation Procedures, b)
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    networks that use differing protocols. It also reads the addresses included in the packets and routes them to the appropriate computer station, working with any other routers in the network to choose the best path to send the packets on. A wireless hub or access point adds a few capabilities such as
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 for cables or wires. Bluetooth is a or token ring). Wireless bridges are commonly used to link buildings in campuses. Client or Client devices Any computer connected to a network that requests services (files, print capability
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple have to manually enter in all the IP addresses of all the computers on the network. When DHCP is used, whenever a computer logs onto the network, it automatically gets an IP address assigned to
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 ESSID (more commonly referred to as SSID - Short Set Identifier) The identifying name of an 802.11 wireless network. When you specify your correct ESSID in your client setup you ensure that you connect to your wireless network
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    only mediates wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood, but also provides communication with the wired network. See Ad-Hoc and AP. IP (Internet Protocol) address A 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent across the Internet. An IP address has
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 MAC (Media Access Control) Every wireless 802.11 device has its own specific MAC address hard-coded into it. This unique identifier can be used to provide security for wireless networks. When a network uses a MAC table, only the
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    enable the addition of internal cards that provide services and features not supported by the motherboard or other connectors. Peer-to-peer network (also called Ad-Hoc in WLANs) A wireless or wired computer network that has no server or central hub or router. All the networked PCs are equally able
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Range The distance away from your access point that your wireless network ) to another. Based on routing tables and routing protocols, routers can read the network address in each transmitted frame and make a decision on how to
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    or Subnet Found in larger networks, these smaller networks are used to simplify addressing between numerous computers. Subnets connect to the central network through a router, hub or gateway. Each individual wireless LAN will probably use the same subnet for all the local computers it talks
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 TCP/IP The IP part is the user's computer address on a network. Every computer in a TCP/IP network has its own IP address that is standard analog packets over POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). VPN (Virtual Private Network) A type of
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    Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless driver can systematically map the locations of 802.11b wireless access points. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Basic wireless security WPA is the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP addresses the encryption weaknesses of WEP. Another key component of
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 does not offer. With this feature, WPA provides roughly comparable security to VPN tunneling with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use. This is similar to 802.1x support and requires a RADIUS server in order
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 secure transmission and authentication is particularly important to users unknown to each other. The authentication capability defined in the specification enables a secure access control mechanism for the service providers and
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 16 Glossary 202-10101-01, May 2005
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202-10101-01
May 2005
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for the
NETGEAR RangeMax™
Wireless Access Point
WPN802