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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR®
 WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual describes 
how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless 
Access Point. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer 
and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the...

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•Scope. This manual is written for the WG102 Access Point according to these specifications:
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the 
NETGEAR website in 
Appendix B, “Related Documents.”
How to Use This Manual
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Chapter 1 
Basic Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access 
Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 
802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers 
and files on your LAN.
System Requirements
Before installing the WG102, make sure your system meets these requirements:
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• Support Registration card.
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts. 
See the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You 
should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the 
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Rear Panel
Viewed from left to right, the back of the WG102 provides the following:
1. Detachable antenna.
2. Ground.
3. Reset button. This restores the default factory settings.
4. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. Use the WG102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet 
LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch.
5. Power socket. This...

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Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the wireless 
access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of 
wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
For best results, place your wireless access point:
• Near the center of...