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1.Set up the WG102 Access Point.
a. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your 
network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 
b. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for 
the Subnet Mask.
c. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG102 Access Point to the computer. 
d. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG102 and verify the following:
– The PWR power light goes on. 
– The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on 
computer.
2.Configure LAN and wireless access. 
a. Use your Web browser to connect to the WG102 Access Point.
–Enter 192.168.0.229 in the address field of your browser.
– When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in 
lower case letters.
Tip: Before mounting the WG102 Access Point in a high location, first set up and 
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The Web browser displays the WG102 Access Point main menu and General screen, as 
shown below.
Figure 1-3
Click to view
Click to log out.
After 5 minutes with no activity,
you are logged out automatically.
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b. On the main menu, select Basic Settings to view the Basic Settings screen.
Configure the settings for your network and click Apply.
c. Select Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless 
Settings screen.
Figure 1-4
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d. Enter the wireless settings. See the online help or “Wireless Settings” on page 1-12 for full 
instructions. 
Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the WG102 Access Point in 
your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in for this process 
back to its original TCP/IP settings.
3.Deploy the WG102 Access Point
a. Disconnect the WG102 Access Point and put it where you will deploy it. The best location 
is elevated, such as wall mounted, or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless 
coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.
b. Lift the antenna on either side to be vertical.
c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG102 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, 
switch, or hub. 
d. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point, and plug the power adapter in to a 
power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should light up. 
4.Verify wireless connectivity
Note: In the US, the Country/Region is preset according to regulatory 
requirements. In other areas, you can and must set the Country/Region. It 
may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than 
one of those identified in this field.
Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration 
information in the 
Advanced Configuration chapter of this manual.
Note: By default, the WG102 Access Point is set with the DHCP client disabled. 
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Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless 
settings needed to connect to the WG102 Access Point (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc.), 
verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the 
Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.
Logging in to the Wireless Access Point
The default IP address of your access point is 192.168.0.229. The WG102 Access Point is set, by 
default, for the DHCP client to be disabled. 
1.Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 
2.Connect to the WG102 Access Point by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.229 
into your browser. 
Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting
Note: The computer that you use to connect to the WG102 Access Point should be 
configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 
255.255.255.0.
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A login window opens.
3.Log in using the default user name of admin and default password of password.
Once you have entered your access point name, the Web browser finds the WG102 Access 
Point and displays the main menu as shown in 
Figure 1-3 on page 1-6.
Basic IP Settings
To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, select Basic Settings in the Setup 
section of the WG102 Access Point main menu. The Basic Settings screen displays:
The default values for Basic Settings work for most users and situations. They are described 
below:
•Access Point Name. This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access 
Point Name is on the bottom label of the WG102. You can modify the default name with a 
unique name up to 15 characters long. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx 
represents the last six digits of the WG102 MAC address. 
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•DHCP Client: By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. 
After installation (), you can enable DHCP to let the wireless access point get its TCP/IP 
configuration from the DHCP server on your network. The wireless access point gets the IP 
address, subnet mask and the default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server if 
DHCP is enabled. 
•IP Address. The default IP address is 192.168.0.229. If you want to change it, enter an unused 
IP address from the address range used on your LAN (factory default: 192.168.0.229); or 
enable DHCP. 
•IP Subnet Mask. Enter the subnet mask value used on your LAN (factory default: 
255.255.255.0). 
•Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the Gateway for your LAN. For more complex 
networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access 
point is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). 
•DNS Server. Enter the IP address of the DNS (Domain Name Server) you wish to use (factory 
default: 0.0.0.0. 
•Enable 802.1Q VLAN. Check the box Enable 802.1Q VLAN to enable the WG102 to process 
VLAN membership information. 
•Time Zone. Select the Time Zone to match your location. If your location uses daylight 
saving, check the box Adjust for Daylight Saving Time. 
The Current Time, as used on the wireless access point, is displayed. 
•NTP Server. Provide the URL for the time server the WG102 Access Point will use to keep its 
time correct. 
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Wireless Settings
To configure the wireless settings, click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the WG102 
Access Point main screen. The Wireless Settings screen appears, as shown below.
The Wireless Settings screen options are discussed below.
•Country/Region. This is the region where the WG102 can be used. It may not be legal to 
operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those 
identified in this field. For products sold in the United States, the default country domain is 
preset. Also, the channel is set to 11. For products sold outside the United States, unless a 
country domain is selected, the channel cannot be changed.
•Tu r n  R a d i o  O n . On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through this 
device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities.
•Operating Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The options are:
– Auto (802.11g/802.11b): Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. This is 
the default.
– 802.11g Only: Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used. 
– 802.11b Only: All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can 
still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode. 
•Channel. This sets which operating frequency is used. You should not need to change the 
channel unless you notice interference problems, or are setting up the WG102 near another 
access point.
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– Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This lets you choose a 
channel that provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 
11 channels are available. 
– If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels 
to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points 
is five channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
– In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an 
access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is 
used. This can only happen when the access points use the same SSID.
See the link to the online document “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B for more 
information about wireless channels.
•Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The default is Best. 
•Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point (AP). The options are full, 
half, quarter, eighth, and min. Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close 
together and using the same channel frequency. The default is Full.
Setting up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. After this is done, then 
you can set up wireless security settings appropriate to your needs.
1. Connect to the WG102 Access Point.
In address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229. 
Log in with the user name of admin and default password of password, or using the LAN 
address and password that you set up.
2. On the main menu, below the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings.
The default SSID is NETGEAR-0-0.
3. Select the Country/Region in which the wireless interface will operate. 
4. For now, do not make other changes
Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure 
in the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. If they do 
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5. Click Apply to save your changes.
6. Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity.
Set up the wireless adapters of your PCs so that they all have the same SSID and channel that 
you configured in the WG102 Access Point. Check that they have a wireless link and are able 
to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WG102 Access Point.
Now that your PCs can connect to the WG102 Access Point, you can configure the wireless 
security. See 
Chapter 2, “Configuring Security.”
Note: If you are configuring the WG102 Access Point from a wireless computer and you 
change the SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection 
when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to 
match the new settings.