NETGEAR ProSafe WG102 Reference Manual page 37

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102
– 802.11b Only: All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can
still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.
• Channel. This sets which operating frequency is used. You should not need to change the
channel unless you notice interference problems, or are setting up the WG102 near another
access point.
Note: AutoCell automatically adjusts the channel selection when the Auto RF
Management option is used. The AutoCell Auto RF Management option is
enabled by default.
– Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This lets you choose a
channel that provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada,
11 channels are available.
– 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 five channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
– In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an
access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is
used. This can only happen when the access points use the same SSID.
See http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm
on wireless channels.
• Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The default is Best.
• Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point (AP). The options are full,
half, quarter, eighth, and min. Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close
together and using the same channel frequency. The default is Full.
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