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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

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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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.