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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Available Wireless Station List link to view the list, shown below. For each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not). 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. Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all using the same network name (SSID). This enables extending the reach of the wireless network and allows users to roam from one access point to another, providing seamless network connectivity. Under these circumstances, be aware that only the stations associated with this access point will be presented in the Available Station List. Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software . Note: When uploading software to the WG102 Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the WG102 completely inoperable. You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the WG102 via a wireless link. The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the WG102 via the Ethernet LAN interface. The software of the WG102 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.IMG) file before sending it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG102 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Management 4-5 202-10064-02, June 2005

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102
Management
4-5
202-10064-02, June 2005
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless
access point in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). From the
main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Available Wireless
Station List link to view the list, shown below.
For each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the
device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not).
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.
Note:
A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all using the same network
name (SSID). This enables extending the reach of the wireless network and allows users to roam
from one access point to another, providing seamless network connectivity. Under these
circumstances, be aware that only the stations associated with this access point will be presented in
the Available Station List.
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software
.
You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the WG102 via a
wireless link. The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the
WG102 via the Ethernet LAN interface.
The software of the WG102 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as
new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR
Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.IMG) file
before sending it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.
Note:
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG102 must support HTTP
uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.
Note:
When uploading software to the WG102 Access Point, it is important not to
interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the
WG102 completely inoperable.