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The Front Panel Status Lights
You can use the status lights on the front panel of the WPN802 to verify connections. The table
below describes the lights on the front panel.
The Rear Panel
The rear panel of the WPN802 contains the items listed below.
Figure 2-1:
WPN802 Rear Panel
Table 2-1.
Status Light Descriptions
Label
Activity
Description
Power
On Green Solid
Off
Power is supplied and the
WPN802
has passed its diagnostic test.
Power is not supplied to the
WPN802
.
Test
On
Off
The unit is performing the power on self test diagnostic.
The unit successfully completed the power on self test diagnostic.
WLAN
On
Off
The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is enabled.
The wireless feature is turned off or there is a problem.
Ethernet
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
The Ethernet port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps.
The Ethernet port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps.
No link is detected.
4
Power
Ethernet Port
Reset Button
Seven integrated
antennas inside
LEDs show which
antenna is on.
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Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
AC power adapter outlet.
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps port for connecting the access point to the network.
Factory Default Reset push button for
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default
Settings
.
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Basic Installation and Configuration
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Chapter 3
Basic Installation and Configuration
This chapter explains how to install and configure and the WPN802 Access Point on your
network. The first time you configure the WPN802 Access Point it must be connected with an
Ethernet cable to a computer with a broadband Internet connection.
Default Factory Settings
The WPN802 default factory settings are shown below. After you install the WPN802 Access
Point, customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
FEATURE
DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS
User Name (case sensitive)
admin
Password (case sensitive)
password
Operating Mode
Access Point
Access Point Name
netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of
the wireless access point’s MAC address
Built-in DHCP client
DHCP client disabled
SIP Configuration
(if DHCP server is unavailable)
IP Address: 192.168.0.231
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0
Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR
Broadcast Network Name (SSID)
Enabled
802.11b/g RF Channel
6
Mode
Auto 108
AutoCell Enhanced RF Security ‘stealth’ mode
Disabled
WEP/WPA
Disabled
Restricting connectivity based on MAC Access
Control List
Disabled
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System Requirements
Before installing the WPN802, make sure your system meets these requirements.
A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub, router, or switch.
The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the
package, or one like it.
A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source.
A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or
Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.
At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed.
802.11b or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI
Adapter (WPN311).
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Access Point
Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in
“Observe Performance, Placement,
and Range Guidelines” on page 4-1
.
For Cable Modem Service
: When you perform the wireless access point setup steps be sure to
use the computer you first registered with your cable ISP.
For DSL Service
: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and
password in order to complete the wireless access point setup.
Familiarize yourself with the contents of the
Resource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802
RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point (240-10213-01)
, especially this manual and the animated
tutorials for configuring networking on PCs.
First, Connect the Wireless Access Point to Your Computer
Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that your Ethernet network is up and
working.
1.
Prepare a computer with Internet access and an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already
part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.

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