Before You Change The Ssid And Wep Settings - NETGEAR WAG102 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
• Global-key Update: Check on this option to enable Re-keying of Global Key. The Global
Key Re-Key can be done based on time interval in seconds or number of packets exchanged
using the global key. The default is 3600 seconds.
• Update if any station disassociates: Check on this option to refresh global key when any
stations disassociate with the wireless Access Point.
• Wireless Client Security Separator: The associated wireless clients will not be able to
communicate with each other if this feature is enabled. The feature is intended for hotspots and
other public-access situations to protect the privacy of each user. The default setting is
Disable.

Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings

802.11a Configuration
For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an
existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to
provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step.
• SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
NETGEAR_11a is the default WAG102 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to
32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below.
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Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter
card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID:
• Authentication
Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose Shared Key for more security.
Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they
are set to Shared Key as well and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the
WAG102.
• WEP Encryption Keys
For all four 802.11a keys, choose the Key Size. Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits.
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
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Basic Installation and Configuration