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

3-14 Basic Installation and Configuration

202-10064-02, June 2005

• Operating Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The options are:

– Auto (802.11g/802.11b) – Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. This is

the default.

– 802.11g Only - Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used.

– 802.11b Only - All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can

still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.

• Channel. This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. It should not be

necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or setting up

the WG102 near another access point. See “Wireless Networking Basics” on page B-1 for

more information on wireless channels.

– Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to

choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA

and Canada, 11 channels are available.

– If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels

to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points

is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

– In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an

access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is

used. This can only happen when the various access points are using the same SSID.

• Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The default is Best.

• Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point. The options are full, half,

quarter, eighth, and min. Decrease the transmit power if more than one AP is colocated using

the same channel frequency. The default is Full.

Note: When enabled, the AutoCell feature will automatically adjust the power, and the Output

Power option on this menu will be grayed out.

Note: Channel selection is automatically adjusted by AutoCell when the Auto RF

Management option is enabled. The default setting is for the AutoCell Auto RF

Management option to be enabled.

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