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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope
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xiii
How to Use This Manual
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xiv
How to Print this Manual
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Chapter 1
Introduction
About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302
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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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1-2
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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1-5
Hardware Description
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1-6
Front Panel
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1-6
Rear Panel
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1-8
Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
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2-1
Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security Options
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2-2
Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point
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2-3
Setting up the WAG302 Wireless Access Point
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2-4
Configuring LAN and Wireless Access
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2-4
Deploying the WAG302 Wireless Access Point
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2-9
Verifying Wireless Connectivity
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2-9
Logging In Using the Default IP Address
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2-10
Setting Basic IP Options
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