User's Manual

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302
Basic Installation and Configuration 3-13
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Understanding Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless Settings 11a
To configure the wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless Settings 11b/g
link in the Basic section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings 11b/g
menu will appear, as shown below.
Figure 3-8: Wireless Settings 11a menu
The Wireless Settings 11a menu options are discussed below:
• Turn Radio On. 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.
• Wireless Network Name (SSID): The SSID is also known as the wireless network name.
Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID in this field; the characters are case sensitive.
The default is 802.11a only.
In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names
provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular
wireless network will need to use the SSID.
When in infrastructure mode, this field defines the service set ID (SSID). The SSID assigned
to the wireless node is required to match the access point SSID in order for the wireless node
to communicate with the access point.
Note: Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) is automatically turned off when you select
the AutoCell Enhanced RF Security option in the advanced wireless settings page.