Netgear ProSafe WAG102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102NA User Manual

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Basic Installation and Configuration

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the 
physical placement 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:

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Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.

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In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-
sight access (even if through walls).

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Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

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Away from large metal surfaces.

Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the antenna 
in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. 

If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different 

radio frequency 

Channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access 
points is 5 Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security 
settings and placement. Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to establish 
and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation 

or inability to wirelessly connect to the WAG102. For complete performance 
specifications, see