WPN802
RangeMaxTMWireless Access Point
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides 24x7
technical support* in English,
with selected local language
support during office hours.
Reliable Wireless Access
Range Matters
Unprecedented wireless coverage and speed for your network!
Now, everyone in your network has the freedom to work wherever they wish, without worrying
about system interference or dropouts – with NETGEAR’s RangeMax Wireless Access Point! Add
this device to your Ethernet network, and you’ll have reliable, high-speed wireless access that’s
up to 10 times** the coverage of standard 802.11g technology. RangeMax Wireless Access
Point navigates through possible signal interference (at speeds up to 108 Mbps), turning your
former “dead zones” into hot spots! Fully compatible with your existing 802.11g and 802.11b
systems and devices, NETGEAR’s RangeMax Wireless Access Point is the ideal complement to
your growing network.
RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that uses seven internal
antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and interference
and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for these performance blockers. For example, if you carry
your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax automatically senses the change and
selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to deliver you the fastest, clearest connection!
Everyone will enjoy consistently high-speed connections, everywhere in your home or business – no
drop-outs, and no dead spots.
Using your RangeMax Wireless Access Point couldn’t be simpler: just plug it into your existing
router. That’s it! NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant provides simple-to-understand
prompts to guide you through the setup. Once it’s up and running, every member of your network
will enjoy data transfer speeds of up to 108 Mbps – and, wireless coverage of up to 500,000 square
feet when used with a NET
your old wireless devices; RangeMax is 100% compatible with your existing 802.11b/g products
and will boost their range and speed b
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Smart MIMO technology by:
4500 Great America P
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com
www.NETGEAR.com
©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®,
’s connecting
Everybody
Logo, Auto Uplink, ProSafe, and
RangeMax are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries. Microsoft,
Windows, Windows Media, and the
Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders. Information is
subject to change without notice. All rights
reserved.
* Free basic installation support provided
for 90 days from date of purchase.
Advanced product features and
configurations are not included in free
basic installation support; optional
premium support available.
**Actual performance may vary due to
operating conditions
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Adapts to interferences on-the
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Product Specifications
• Standards:
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 2.4 GHz
• Wireless:
- Standard: IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps
- Atheros 108 Mbps Super G Technology
• Physical Interfaces:
- LAN Port: One (1) 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
(RJ-45) port with Auto Uplink™ (Auto MDI-X)
- Power adapter: Output 12 VDC, 1.2 A; plug is
localized to country of sale
- Four (4) LEDs: Power, Test, Link/ACT,
and WLAN 802.11g
Physical Specifications:
•
- Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.2 in. (223 x 153 x 31 mm)
- Weight: 1.2 lbs (.5 kg)
Warranty:
•
- NETGEAR 1-year warranty
System Requirements
oadband (cable/DSL) r
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service and Ethernet port
outer with Internet
- 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g wireless adapter. Alternatively,
an Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
ws® 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac® OS,
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NetWare®, UNIX®, or Linux®
- Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape® 4.7 or higher
We recommend using this product with the WPN111,
WPN311, or WPN511 RangeMax Wireless Adapters
Package Contents
- RangeMax Wireless Access Point WPN802
, 1.0 A power adapter, localized to country of sale
- 12V
- Ethernet cable
- Vertical stand
- Setup Guide
- Resource CD
- Warranty/Support information card
Mimo-G speeds throughout your home with RangeMax
Key Features
Performance Advantages:
•
- When used with RangeMax client adapters, delivers the
longest range of any wireless technology on the market
up to 500,000 square feet of uninterrupted coverage**
- Maintains video quality up to 10 times the effective
speed when at long distances
- Improves performance of existing legacy 802.11b and
802.11g wireless devices up to 50%
- Data speed of up to 108 Mbps**
- Wireless bridging and repeater mode support with
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
• Security:
- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit,128-bit encryption
- Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, Pre-Shared Key)
- Wireless Access Control (SSID) to identify authorized
wireless network devices
- Supports 2 VPN pass-through tunnels (IPSec, L2TP, PPTP)
- MAC address authentication using access control
lists (ACL)
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