Product Details
Netgear RangeMax Wireless Access Point, Model WPN802NA
Key Features:
- 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.
- Reliable Wireless Access
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.
- Range Matters
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 NETGEAR RangeMax wireless client! And you don’t need to throw away your old wireless devices; RangeMax is 100% compatible with your existing 802.11b/g products and will boost their range and speed by up to 50%
- Safety, Security
There’s no need to worry about unauthorized use of your network. Your RangeMax Wireless Access Point offers the safety 64-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) technology with 128-bit encryption, as well as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), Pre-Shared Key technology, and Wireless MAC address authentication
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 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)
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 V, 1A; plug is localized to country of sale
- Four (4) LEDs: Power, Test, Link/ACT, and WLAN 802.11g
System Requirements
- Broadband (cable/DSL) router with Internet service and Ethernet port
- 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g wireless adapter. Alternatively, an Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
- Windows® 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac® OS, NetWare®, UNIX®, or Linux®
- Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape® 4.7 or higher
What's Included:
- RangeMax Wireless Access Point WPN802
- 12V, 1.0 A power adapter, localized to country of sale
- Ethernet cable
- Vertical stand
- Setup Guide
- Resource CD
- Warranty/Support information card
Approximate Dimensions:
- Width: 8.8"
- Height: 6"
- Depth: 1.2"
Approximate Weight:
- Unit: 1 lbs 2 oz
- Shipping: 3 lbs
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer's Warranty(authorized online retailer): One year parts and labor
Footnote:
- Actual performance may vary due to operating conditions
