NETGEAR WG102 Network Router User Manual


 
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point
3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration
October 2004
b.
Click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless
Settings menu.
Figure 3-5: Basic Wireless Settings menu
c.
Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the
Understanding Basic Wireless Settings topic of this Reference Manual for full
instructions.
Note: You must set the Country/Region. It may not be legal to operate the wireless access
point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WG102 in your
network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 back to its
original TCP/IP settings.
3DEPLOY THE WG102 ACCESS POINT
a. Disconnect the WG102 and position it where you will deploy it. The best location is
elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless
coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.
b. Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical.
Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the
Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual.
c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG102 Access Point to a LAN port on your router,
switch, or hub.