RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Reference Manual

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Part Number

Version

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Date

Description

202-10204-02

1.4

April 2007

New features: WMM/QoS; WPA2; RADIUS authentication

202-10204-03

1.0

August 2007

New features: Wireless Bridge and Repeat Mode

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N

Access Point. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (

“System Requirements”

on page 1-2

.), package contents (

“What’s in the Box” on page 1-3

) and a description of the front

and back panels of the WN802T (

“Front Panel of the RangeMax NEXT” on page 1-3

).

About the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point

The WN802T extends your home or small business network by providing high-speed wireless

access of up to 300 Mbps

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, with Gigabit wired support at the back end. RangeMax NEXT

WN802T is compliant with draft 802.11n. This next generation wireless standard utilizes

advanced MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology, which delivers incredible speed and range, and

for the first time provides wireless interoperability at the highest speeds with other products such

as Top Dog™.

A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough

bandwidth to surf the Internet, check email, make Internet phone calls, share files and stream high-

definition videos, simultaneously, at any distance or location in the home or office. RangeMax

NEXT is compatible with all legacy b and g wireless products.

Preset internal antenna and draft 11n-True-Test high-performance testing and tuning provides

maximum performance and high-quality streaming every time.

Key Features

The RangeMax NEXT is easy-to-use and provides the following features:

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RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology

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Complies with draft 802.11n

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, and is backwards compatible with 802.11b/g.

1. Maximum wireless signal derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specification. Actual data throughput will vary.

Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and

construction and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

2. Ibid.

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Delivers stable, application enhancing connections using Steady-Stream technology.

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Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption and authentication

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RADIUS authentication support

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Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management.

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NetBIOS login capability

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Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.

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Flash memory for firmware upgrades.

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Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) which allows time-dependent

information, such as video or audio, to have a higher priority than normal traffic.To implement

WMM correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM. (Not available in Client Mode.)

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Operates in three modes for maximum flexibility:

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Access Point.

In this mode, operates as a standard 802.11b/g wireless access point.

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Wireless Multi-Point Bridging.

In this mode, acts as the “master” for a group of bridge-

mode wireless stations.

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Repeater with Wireless Client Association.

In this mode, operates as both a wireless

access point and a wireless bridge.

System Requirements

Before installing the WN802T, make sure your system meets these requirements.

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A 10/100/1000 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub, router, or switch.

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The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the

package, or one like it.

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A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC Switching Power Supply.

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A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, Netscape

Navigator 4.78 or above or Mozilla Firefox.

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At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed.

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802.11b/g/Next or 802.11b/g -compliant devices.

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What’s in the Box

The product package should contain the following items:

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RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Access Point.

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12V, 1.5A Switching Power Supply

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Vertical stand

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Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.

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Resource CD

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless-N Access Point WN802T Installation Guide

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Wall mount kit.

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Warranty and Support Information Card.

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.

Front Panel of the RangeMax NEXT

The front panel of the RangeMax NEXT houses three LEDS that display the status of power to the

wireless access point, Ethernet connectivity and whether a wireless signal is being sent. To identify

the status lights on the front panel of the WN802T and verify connection, refer to

Table 1-1

below.