Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102
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v1.0, November 2005
Advanced Wireless Settings
You can use the Advanced Wireless Settings menu to configure the following:
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AutoCell RF management
•
Advanced wireless parameters
These options are discussed below.
AutoCell Overview
AutoCell provides advanced RF wireless management features that improve performance and
enhance security.
Table 5-1. What does AutoCell do?
AutoCell’s self-organizing micro cells provide an additional level of privacy for enterprises.
AutoCell clients are highly-recommended for Enhanced RF Security.
AutoCell AP/Client Interaction
AutoCell’s self-organizing micro cells provide performance benefits and an additional level of
privacy for enterprises.
Problem
AutoCell Settings
Erosion of privacy
You can enable these two settings:
• Enhanced RF Security (Default: Disable): Makes your Wi-Fi network
nearly undetectable by neighbors and hackers.
• Rogue Device Detection (Default: Disable): Blocks rogue wireless
devices from connecting to your network.
Diminishing performance from
multiple APs installed in one
area.
The Auto RF Management feature (Default: Enabled) manages APs
and clients load-balance traffic across underutilized APs.
Complexity of installation
With the Auto RF Management feature (Default: Enabled), the APs can
be put in any convenient location and in any density.
Increasing interference
The Auto RF Management feature (Default: Enabled) lets clients and
APs avoid interference from neighbors and other unexpected sources.
