Installation And Configuration; Wireless Equipment Placement And Range Guidelines - NETGEAR WN802T - RangeMax Next Wireless Access Point User Manual

This chapter describes how to set up your RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point for wireless
connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/g/Next or
802.11b/g wireless adapters to connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g/Next or 802.11b/g 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 RangeMax NEXT
provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in
"Understanding WN802T Wireless Security Options" on page
security features appropriate to your needs
You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless
access point:
• A location for the WN802T that conforms to the
Guidelines" below.
• The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch,
router, or Cable/DSL gateway.
• One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b/g/Next or 802.11b/g wireless
adapters.

Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and
notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration
choices.

Installation and Configuration

"Wireless Equipment Placement and Range
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