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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102

Introduction 2-3

November 2005

– Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WG102 only communicates with

another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent

repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided. WEP should be used to protect this

communication.

• AutoCell RF Management. AutoCell provides advanced automated RF management that

improves performance and enhances security.

• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,

using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.

• Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only

trusted wireless stations can use the WG102 to gain access to your LAN.

• Security Profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings

(encryption, MAC filtering, etc.) for each BSSID.

• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.

• Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct

SSID can connect.

• Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.

• Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG102 over the Ethernet port from any

802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed

Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch.

• Autosensing Ethernet Connection with

Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.

• LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily

identified.

• VLAN Support. Short for virtual LAN, a network of computers that behave as if they are

connected to the same network even though they may actually be physically located on

different segments of a LAN. VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware,

which makes them extremely flexible. VLANs are very useful for user/host management,

bandwidth allocation and resource optimization.

802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking

The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between

Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity

between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop

systems, print servers, and other devices. Additionally, the WG102 supports the following wireless

features:

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