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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope
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How to Use This Manual
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How to Print this Manual
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Chapter 1
Introduction
About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
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1-1
Key Features and Standards
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1-2
Supported Standards and Conventions
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1-2
Key Features
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1-3
802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking
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1-4
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
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1-4
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
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1-5
System Requirements
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1-5
What’s In the Box?
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1-6
Hardware Description
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1-7
Front Panel
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1-7
Rear Panel
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1-8
Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
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2-2
Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options
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2-3
Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point
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2-4
Setting up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point
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2-4
Configuring LAN and Wireless Access
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2-5
Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point
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2-10
Verifying Wireless Connectivity
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2-10
Logging In Using the Default IP Address
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2-11
Setting Basic IP Options
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2-12