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Chapter 3

Basic Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to set up your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point for

wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b

or 802.11a/g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and

files on your LAN.

You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless

access point:

• A location for the WAG302 that conforms to the Observing Placement and Range Guidelines

below.

• The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch,

router, or Cable/DSL gateway.

• One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters.

Observing Placement and Range Guidelines

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the

physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and

notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration

choices.

Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless

networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for

others outside your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps

to secure your network from unauthorized access. The WAG302 Access Point provides

highly effective security features which are covered in detail in “Understanding WEP/

WPA Security Options” on page 3-18. Deploy the security features appropriate to your

needs.

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