Chapter 2 Basic Installation And Configuration - NETGEAR WNDAP350 Reference Manual

Basic Installation and
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Configuration
This chapter describes how to set up your ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless N Access Point
WNDAP350 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers
with 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/n wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or
access printers and files on your LAN.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/bg/ng or 802.11a/na
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 WNDAP350 wireless access
point provides highly effective security features which are covered in
detail in
security features appropriate to your needs.
The chapter includes the following sections:
• What You Need to Establish a Connection Through Your Wireless Access Point
• Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
• Understanding WNDAP350 Wireless Security Options
• Installing the WNDAP350 Wireless Access Point
• Logging In Using the Default IP Address
• Setting Basic IP Options
• Wireless Settings
• Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
• Understanding Security Profiles
• SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form
• Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings
• Setting up a Security Profile
• Configuring WEP
• Configuring WPA with RADIUS
Understanding Security Profiles on page 32. Deploy the
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