NETGEAR ProSafe WG102 Reference Manual page 19

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102
– Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WG102 is the "Master" for a group
of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations must be set to
Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using this WG102's MAC address. They then send all traffic
to this "Master", rather than communicate directly with each other. Wireless security
should be used to protect this traffic.
– Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WG102 only communicates with
another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent
repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided. Wireless security should be used to
protect this communication.
• AutoCell RF Management. AutoCell provides advanced automated RF management that
improves performance and enhances security.
• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.
• 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.
• Security Profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings
(encryption, MAC filtering, etc.) for each BSSID.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.
• Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct
SSID can connect.
• Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.
• 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
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
• LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily
identified.
• VLAN Support. Short for virtual LAN, a network of computers that behave as if they are
connected to the same network even though they may actually be physically located on
different segments of a LAN. VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware,
which makes them extremely flexible. VLANs are very useful for user/host management,
bandwidth allocation and resource optimization.
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