Understanding Wep/Wpa Security Options - NETGEAR WG302 Reference Manual

Prosafe wireless access point 802.11g

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302

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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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.

Note: Channel 6 is required for 108 Mbps data rate.

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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).

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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.

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Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. 108 Mbps is only

available when the operating mode is 802.11g only and the channel is 6. The default is Best.

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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: Output power 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.