Understanding Wag302 Wireless Security Options - NETGEAR WAG302 - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g)
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or inability to wirelessly connect to the WAG302. For complete performance
specifications, see
For best results, place your wireless access point:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-
sight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the antenna
in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.
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).
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement. Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to establish
and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security Options

Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a
compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The
WAG302 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in
detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
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Appendix A, "Default Settings and Technical
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Specifications."
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Basic Installation and Configuration