Netgear WG302 access point can send data at speeds up to 108 megabits per second, and contains wireless security safety. Owners also can put WG302 in more suitable places, like a drop-down ceiling or a raised floor. Though produced by a highly respected company, WG302 can incident some problems that interfere with its.

Identification

1. Problems with Netgear's WG302 are frequently seen when units power or wireless activity lights do not turn on, as said by Netgear WG302 reference manual. Symptoms related with WG302 problems result in unit not working at all, or unit does not execute sufficiently as preferred.

Types

2. The types of problems happened by owners of Netgear WG302 are generally with unit itself, or Internet connectivity problems after setting up WG302 router, as said by WG302 manual. Though these problems generally avoid access point from working, they are not type of problem that reoccurs with any visible frequency.

Causes

3. Many causes of lights on a Netgear WG302 not powering on, or indicating that data is moving through network, are attributed to users inappropriately following the instructions to set up unit, or generic reasons, like forgetting to plug the power cord into a socket. If WG302 shows to work properly and users cannot attach to Internet, a faulty TCP/IP setting is typical suspect.

Prevention/Solution

4. Ensure that all power cords are tightly plugged into unit, and any power strips are turned on, reports Netgear. For WG302 to send data, it should be attached to a router or hub that has a line to LAN or modem. If other PCs can't attach to WG302, restart PC with wireless adapter to include new TCP/IP settings.

Restoring Factoring Settings

5. WG302 has a small button that can either restart system or reset settings to factory defaults, as said by Netgear. Restoring factory settings solve some connectivity problems, but importance of existing settings must be taken into concern by the owner before employing this method. Users can utilize restore function by pressing reset button for five seconds.