This high-speed access point uses the 802.11g (2.4 GHz) standard, but can also be set to ... more
Dynamic 108 Mbit/s 802.11g. With its extensive security features, simplified management and configuration, SNMP support, integrated IEEE 802.3af Power over Etherne...
Advantages: Good features, repeater and bridging modes Disadvantages: Minor installation problem
Here's the story. I have an existing wireless network. The accesspoint is in the office in the loft. I have a laptop I wander around with (as you do) and there is a PC on the ground floor. On a good day with a strong wind, the downstairs PC gets a weak to medium connection. All too often though it is intermittent or fails completely. Web browsing is quirky and the whole experience is less than satisfactory. The bottom line is that despite being well within the theoretical range for wireless devices, there are just too many walls, floors and sundry other obstacles getting in the way.
There are several things you can do do improve the signal but most are more suited to open spaces. One option that would help in this situation is to use a pair of accesspoints in repeater mode. After a quick look around, Netgear's WG602 looked like ...
Advantages: Good coverage, twin Antenna, easy to use interface Disadvantages: None
As a basic descrition, the WG302 is a bit of kit that is used to extend a network by means of wireless technology. e.g. to allow you to connect a wireless laptop to the network.
I have recently purchased multiple sets of these wirelessaccesspoints for our business network.
The first thing that you have to say about a WG302 is the build quality. When you pick one up it feels like it is in fact a part from a land rover. Strong and durable. Netgear seem to have mastered the art of making business products that are actually suitable for the job.
I have configured our WG302's primarily as main accesspoints to our network for our visiting users. There isn't much you need to do to get up and running as long as you have a little advance knowledge of how to configure a wireless network. Netgear configuration interfaces are legendary ...
Advantages: Good features, VPN support, 10/100 WAN port Disadvantages: Challenging documentation
a driver CD, a short network cable and an external PSU. Installation can be done via a wizard or manually. I opted for the wizard to see how well it would do. First of all, the external WAN device (in this case a cable modem running at 10Mbps) was connected then three PCs and a wirelessaccesspoint were connected to the 4 10/100Mbps ports. With everything powered up, the wizard was started and proceeded to do its thing. A few minutes later I was up and running. A good start.
Features
Configuration is done via the web based interface. Given the price, I wasn't expecting too much but all the expected options were there including port mapping (the ability send certain types of data to a specific PC - useful for games, web servers etc.), dmz (a nominated PC that is open to the outside world - unsafe for that PC but useful for certain ...
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NETGEAR's ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 delivers the secure, reliable, high performance wireless local area networks (WLANs) today's mobile workforce demands. This powerful device provides the industry standard access to corporate network resources, email and the Internet. Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11g, (2.4 GHz), it can also be set for dynamic 108 Mbps 802.11g. With its robust security measures, simplified management and configuration, SNMP support, integrated IEEE 802.3af power over Ethernet (PoE), and Wi-Fi certification, the WG102 brings standards-based enterprise-level functionality at a mid-market price. Complies with industry security standards for wireless data encryption, and user authorization. 802.11i ready, WPA provides enhanced, interoperable wireless networking security. WPA and 802.1x support enables strong mutual authentication to ensure that only legitimate clients associate with corporate RADIUS servers. Supports MAC address authentication with 256-user Access Control List (ACL) and VPN pass-through. Integrated IEEE 802.3af-based Power over Ethernet (PoE) support eliminates extra cables and the need to locate near a power outlet, as the access point is powered over the Ethernet cable. Supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) MIB I, MIB II, and 802.11 MIB using SNMP-based network management software, such as NETGEAR ProSafe Network Management System NMS100. Supports all popular 802.1x port-based authentication protocols, including Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) Transport Layer Security (TLS), Protected EAP (PEAP), and Tunneled TLS (TTLS). IEEE 802.11g wireless standard - with optional speeds up to 108 Mbps - takes care of business communications with great dispatch and skill. Delivers functionality for point-to-point and point-to-multi-point bridging and repeater modes. High performance wireless features combine with a typical -75 dBm receive sensitivity (Rx) at 54 Mbps, 19 dBm transmit power (Tx) and a high gain 5 dBi omni-directional antenna for optimal range and throughput.
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