Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102
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AutoCell RF Management. AutoCell provides advanced automated RF management that
improves performance and enhances security.
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Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.
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Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only
trusted wireless stations can use the WG102 to gain access to your LAN.
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Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.
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Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct
SSID can connect.
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Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.
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Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG102 over the Ethernet port from any
802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed
Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch.
Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps
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IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
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LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily
identified.
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking
The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between
Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity
between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop
systems, print servers, and other devices. Additionally, the WG102 supports the following wireless
features:
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Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure,
retransmission of unacknowledged frames)
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RTS/CTS handshake
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Beacon generation
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Packet fragmentation and reassembly
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Short or long preamble
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Roaming among access points on the same subnet
Introduction
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