NETGEAR ProSafe WAG102 user manual

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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter introduces the NETGEAR WAG102 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point.
Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in “System Requirements” on page 2-4.
About the WAG102 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access
Point
The WAG102 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless
LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped
wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print s

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Key Features The WAG102 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a/g for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported. • DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs a

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 • Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect. • Secure Telnet Command Line Interface. The Telnet command line interface enables direct access over the serial port and easy scripting of configuration of multiple WAG102s across an extensive network via the Ethernet interface. An SSH client is required. • Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WAG102 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. TM The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink technology. The Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a computer or an ‘upl

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 What’s In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • WAG102 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1 A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • WAG102 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD for the NETGEAR WAG102 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point which includes this manual. • Support Registration card Contact y

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Hardware Description The WAG102 front and rear hardware functions are described below. Front Panel Figure 2-1 The following table explains the LED indicators: LED DESCRIPTION PWR Power Indicator Off No power. On Power is on. TEST Self Test Indicator Blink Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off. 100 LINK/ACT Ethernet LAN Speed Indi

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 LED DESCRIPTION 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz) Off Indicates no wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity. 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 GHz) Off Indicates no wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity. Rear Panel Figure 2-2 • Left and Right Detachable Antenna The WAG102 provides two detachable antennas (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). • Restore

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 2-8 Introduction v1.0, September 2005