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Reference Manual for the
NETGEAR RangeMax™
Wireless Access Point
WPN802
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10101-01
May 2005

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10101-01 May 2005...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 WPN802. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Then, Configure the Basic Settings ...3-4 Next, Configure the Wireless Settings ...3-6 Deploy the WPN802 and Verify Wireless Connectivity ...3-7 How to Log In to the WPN802 Using Its Default IP Address ...3-8 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ...4-1 Understanding Wireless Settings ...4-2...
  • Page 6 Backing up Settings or Restoring Settings ...5-3 Backing up Settings ...5-4 Restoring Settings from a Backup File ...5-4 Restoring Factory Default Settings ...5-4 Rebooting the WPN802 Access Point ...5-5 Viewing a List of Available Wireless Stations ...5-5 Viewing Statistics ...5-6 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...6-1...
  • Page 7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ... B-1 Infrastructure Mode ... B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ... B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ... B-2 Authentication and WEP Data Encryption ... B-2 802.11 Authentication ...
  • Page 8 viii Contents 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the WPN802 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope...

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
  • Page 11 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. – Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
  • Page 12 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 About This Manual 202-10101-01, May 2005...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    The NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of publication.

  • Page 14: 802.11G Wireless Networking

    Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WPN802 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink senses whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’...

  • Page 15: Compatible And Related Netgear Products

    Warranty and Support Information Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the WPN802 for repair. Introduction 202-10101-01, May 2005...

  • Page 16: The Front Panel Status Lights

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The Front Panel Status Lights You can use the status lights on the front panel of the WPN802 to verify connections. The table below describes the lights on the front panel.
  • Page 17 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet. • Ethernet 10/100 Mbps port for connecting the access point to the network.
  • Page 18 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Introduction 202-10101-01, May 2005...

  • Page 19: Basic Installation And Configuration

    This chapter explains how to install and configure and the WPN802 Access Point on your network. The first time you configure the WPN802 Access Point it must be connected with an Ethernet cable to a computer with a broadband Internet connection.

  • Page 20: System Requirements

    • Familiarize yourself with the contents of the Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01), especially this manual and the animated tutorials for configuring networking on PCs.
  • Page 21 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WPN802 to the computer. Figure 3-1: WPN802 connected to a computer during configuration 4. Turn on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Then check the lights on the front: •...

  • Page 22: Then, Configure The Basic Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Then, Configure the Basic Settings 1. Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in the address field. 2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.
  • Page 23 4. Configure the Basic Settings for your network. • Access Point Name: The unique NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of the WPN802. You may modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long. •...

  • Page 24: Next, Configure The Wireless Settings

    WPN802. Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WPN802 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings.

  • Page 25: Deploy The Wpn802 And Verify Wireless Connectivity

    Figure 3-5: WPN802 placed in a vertical orientation 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WPN802 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub.

  • Page 26: How To Log In To The Wpn802 Using Its Default Ip Address

    The WPN802 has DHCP client disabled, and the default IP address is 192.168.0.231. Note: The computer that you use to connect to the WPN802 should be configured with an IP address that starts with 102.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 27 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note: The user name and password for the access point are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 3-10 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005...

  • Page 29: Wireless Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WPN802 Access Point. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your wireless access point in order to maximize the network speed.

  • Page 30: Understanding Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Figure 4-1: Vertical orientation required on metallic surfaces Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below.

  • Page 31: Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Country/Region: It may not be legal to operate the access point in a country/region other than the country/region shown here. See online help for more details. To change the Country/ Region, select from the drop-down list.
  • Page 32 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Figure 4-3: Advanced Wireless Settings menu • Enable SuperG Mode: SuperG Mode may increase the overall wireless performance. The default setting is Yes. • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission.

  • Page 33: Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

    For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WPN802 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
  • Page 34 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) data encryption provides strong data security. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.

  • Page 35: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

    WPA-PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase. Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WPN802. Store this information in a safe place.

  • Page 36: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    1. Log in to the WPN802 at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.231 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.

  • Page 37: How To Configure Wep Or Wpa

    Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the WPN802. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WPN802.
  • Page 38 WEP settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes. 1. Log in to the WPN802 at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.231 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.

  • Page 39: Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

    Figure 4-7: Advanced Wireless Settings page Warning: The wireless access point is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings may disable the wireless access point unexpectedly. The advanced wireless settings are explained below: •...

  • Page 40: Wireless Card Access (Restricting By Mac Address)

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 • Fragmentation Length: This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value. Default: 2346 •...

  • Page 41: Turning Access Control On

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Turning Access Control On 1. Click the Turn Access Control On check box to restrict wireless computers by their MAC addresses. 2. Click Apply to save changes and return to the Wireless Settings page.
  • Page 42 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 4-14 Wireless Configuration 202-10101-01, 4 May 2005...

  • Page 43: Management And Information

    If after changing the password, you forget the new password you assigned, you will have to reset the WPN802 back to the factory defaults to be able to log in using the default password of password. This means you will have to restore all the WPN802 configuration settings.

  • Page 44: Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Firmware

    The firmware upgrade must be preformed via a workstation connected to the WPN802 the Ethernet LAN interface. The software of the WPN802 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site.

  • Page 45: Backing Up Settings Or Restoring Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The Upgrade Firmware dialog box opens: Figure 5-2: Upgrade Firmware dialog box 4. Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the upgrade file 5. Click Upload. In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.

  • Page 46: Backing Up Settings

    You can restore the wireless access point’s settings from a backup file. 1. On the Backup/Restore Settings dialog box, click Browse. 2. Locate and select the previously saved backup file (by default, netgear.cfg). 3. Click Retrieve. A window appears letting you know that the Access Point has been successfully restored to previous settings.

  • Page 47: Rebooting The Wpn802 Access Point

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Rebooting the WPN802 Access Point You can reboot the wireless access point from the browser interface or by using the reset button on the rear panel. 1. From the main menu of the browser interface, click the Reboot AP link under the Management heading.

  • Page 48: Viewing Statistics

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Note that if the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.

  • Page 50: I Cannot Configure The Access Point From A Browser

    LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WPN802 to connect, ensure that your PC and the WPN802 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network.

  • Page 51: Using The Reset Button To Restore Factory Default Settings

    2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the reset button in and hold it in for at least five seconds. 3. Release the reset button. The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WPN802 is ready for use. Troubleshooting 202-10101-01, May 2005...
  • Page 52 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Troubleshooting 202-10101-01, May 2005...
  • Page 53 This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Specifications...
  • Page 54 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 WAN: Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5Ghz...

  • Page 55: Wireless Networking Basics

    This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WPN802 Access Point conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b and 802.11g standards for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11b or g wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

  • Page 56: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.

  • Page 57: 802.11 Authentication

    The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point, such as the one built in to the WPN802: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 58: Shared Key Authentication

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The access point authenticates the station. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. This process is illustrated below. 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP...

  • Page 59: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 This process is illustrated below. 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to connect...

  • Page 60: Key Size

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable).

  • Page 61: Wep Configuration Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same...

  • Page 62: Wpa And Wpa2 Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Table B-2: 802.11b/g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz 2442 MHz 2447 MHz 2452 MHz 2457 MHz 2462 MHz 2467 MHz 2472 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different.

  • Page 63: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    The Wi-Fi Alliance is now performing interoperability certification testing on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products have to support WPA. NETGEAR is implementing WPA and WPA2 on client and access point products. The 802.11i standard was ratified in 2004.

  • Page 64: How Does Wpa Compare To Wpa2 (Ieee 802.11I

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? WPA is forward compatible with the WPA2 security specification. WPA is a subset of WPA2 and used certain pieces of the early 802.11i draft, such as 802.1x and TKIP. The main pieces of WPA2 that are not included in WPA are secure IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode), secure fast handoff (for specialized 802.11 VoIP phones), as well as enhanced encryption protocols, such as AES-CCMP.
  • Page 65 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point.

  • Page 66: Wpa/Wpa2 Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap And Radius

    WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a pre-shared key. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. B-12 Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network...
  • Page 67 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA/WPA2 information element to the stations in the service set.

  • Page 68: Wpa/Wpa2 Data Encryption Key Management

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
  • Page 69 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.

  • Page 70: Is Wpa/Wpa2 Perfect

    Product Support for WPA/WPA2 Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 71: Changes To Wireless Access Points

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA/WPA2 information element To advertise their support of WPA/WPA2, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA/WPA2 information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration...

  • Page 72: Changes To Wireless Client Programs

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA driver update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA/WPA2-compatible driver and install the driver.

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 802.11 Standard 802.11, or IEEE 802.11, is a type of radio technology used for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It is a standard that has been developed by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), http://standards.ieee.org.
  • Page 74 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 The purpose of 11d is to add features and restrictions to allow WLANs to operate within the rules of these countries. Equipment manufacturers do not want to produce a wide variety of country-specific products and users that travel do not want a bag full of country-specific WLAN PC cards.
  • Page 75 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Access Point (AP) A wireless LAN transceiver or "base station" that can connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices. Access points can also bridge to each other.
  • Page 76 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 for cables or wires. Bluetooth is a frequency-hopping technology in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum, with a range of 30 feet and up to 11Mbps raw data throughput. Bridge A product that connects a local area network (LAN) to another local area network that uses the same protocol (for example, wireless, Ethernet or token ring).
  • Page 77 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Action/Collision Detection) A method of managing traffic and reducing noise on an Ethernet network. A network device transmits data after detecting that a channel is available. However, if two devices transmit data simultaneously, the sending devices detect a collision and retransmit after a random time delay.
  • Page 78 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 ESSID (more commonly referred to as SSID – Short Set Identifier) The identifying name of an 802.11 wireless network. When you specify your correct ESSID in your client setup you ensure that you connect to your wireless network rather than another network in range. (See SSID.) The ESSID can be called by different terms, such as Network Name, Preferred Network, SSID or...
  • Page 79 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) A membership organization (www.ieee.org) that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. It has more than 300,000 members and is involved with setting standards for computers and communications.
  • Page 80 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 MAC (Media Access Control) Every wireless 802.11 device has its own specific MAC address hard-coded into it. This unique identifier can be used to provide security for wireless networks. When a network uses a MAC table, only the 802.11 radios that have had their MAC addresses added to that network's MAC table will be able to get onto the network.
  • Page 81 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 NIC (Network Interface Card) A type of PC adapter card that either works without wires (Wi-Fi) or attaches to a network cable to provide two-way communication between the computer and network devices such as a hub or switch. Most office wired NICs operate at 10 Mbps (Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) or 10/100 Mbps dual speed.
  • Page 82 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Range The distance away from your access point that your wireless network can reach. Most Wi-Fi systems will provide a range of a hundred feet or more. Depending on the environment and the type of antenna used,...
  • Page 83 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Site survey The process whereby a wireless network installer inspects a location prior to putting in a wireless network. Site surveys are used to identify the radio- and client-use properties of a facility so that access points can be optimally placed.
  • Page 84 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 TCP/IP The underlying technology behind the Internet and communications between computers in a network. The first part, TCP, is the transport part, which matches the size of the messages on either end and guarantees that the correct message has been received.
  • Page 85 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 As a recent development, the debate over the legality of warchalking is still going on. The practice stems from the U.S. Depression-era culture of wandering hobos who would make marks outside of homes to indicate to other wanderers whether the home was receptive to drifters or was inhospitable.
  • Page 86 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 does not offer. With this feature, WPA provides roughly comparable security to VPN tunneling with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use. This is similar to 802.1x support and requires a RADIUS server in order to implement.
  • Page 87 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 secure transmission and authentication is particularly important to users unknown to each other. The authentication capability defined in the specification enables a secure access control mechanism for the service providers and for mobile users not utilizing VPN connections.
  • Page 88 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802 Glossary 202-10101-01, May 2005...

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