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FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WG102 (Model Designation) 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or locate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Antenna Statement for North America and Australia In addition to its own antenna, the WG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables: Approved Antennas Antenna Gain and type Approved Antenna Cable Antenna Cable Length Maximum Transmitted Power* NETGEAR ANT24D18 18 dBi, directional outdoor/indoor NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 05 1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 18 dBi ant. NETGEAR ANT2409 9 dBi, omnidirectional outdoor/indoor NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 05 1.
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG102 product package. Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.
Lietuviø [Lithuanian] Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.
In addition to its own antenna, the WG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables: Approved Antennas Antenna Gain and type Approved Antenna Cable Minimum Antenna Cable Length Minimum Antenna Cable Attenuation NETGEAR ANT24D18 18 dBi, directional outdoor/indoor NETGEAR ANT2409 NETGEAR ANT24O5 Maximum Transmitted Power* NETGEAR ACC-10314-05 30 m 18 dB -3 dBm + 18 dBi = 15 dBm EIRP 9 dBi, omnidirectional outdoor/indoor NETGEAR ACC-10314-04 or ACC
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1 How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point ........................
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ...................................................3-20 How to Configure WEP .................................................................................................3-20 How to Configure WPA with Radius .............................................................................3-22 How to Configure WPA-PSK ........................................................................................3-24 How to Configure WPA2 with Radius ...............
Rogue Device Detection ..........................................................................................5-5 Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings ...............................................................5-6 AP Settings: Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating ...............................................5-8 How to Configure a WG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge .........................................5-10 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging ...................................
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Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, at a time and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page • A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. • A product model.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
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Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in “System Requirements” on page 2-5. About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Key Features The WG102 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported. • Full WPA and WPA2 support.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 – • • • • • • • • • • • Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WG102 only communicates with another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided. WEP should be used to protect this communication. AutoCell RF Management. AutoCell provides advanced automated RF management that improves performance and enhances security.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • • • • • • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames) RTS/CTS handshake Beacon generation Packet fragmentation and reassembly Short or long preamble Roaming among access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG102 can connect to a standard Ethernet network.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter WG111 801.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are described below. Front Panel Figure 2-1: WG102 front panel Viewed from left to right, the WG102 has these four status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and WLAN. LED DESCRIPTION PWR Power Indicator Off No power.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Rear Panel Figure 2-2: WG102 rear panel Viewed from left to right, the back of the WG102 provides the following: • Detachable Antenna The WG102 provides one detachable antenna. • Ground The WG102 provides a connector of grounding the unit.
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Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG102. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Specifications”. For best results, place your wireless access point: • • • • • • Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WG102, the default factory settings will be set as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on the rear panel — see “WG102 front panel” on page 2-6.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Understanding WG102 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WG102 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • • • Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper. Use WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) data encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 – The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on computer.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS. a. Configure the WG102 Ethernet port for LAN access. • Connect to the WG102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.229 in the address field. A login window opens. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • The Web browser will then display the WG102 settings page. Figure 3-3: Login result: WG102 home page – When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, click the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point. – If you do not click Logout, the wireless access point will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you out.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Click the Basic Settings link to view the Basic Settings menu. Figure 3-4: Basic Settings menu • b. Configure the settings appropriate for your network. Click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings menu.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 c. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the “Understanding Wireless Settings” on page 3-13 topic of this Reference Manual for full instructions. Note: In the US, the Country/Region is preset according to regulatory requirements. In other areas, you can and must set the Country/Region.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Log In to the WG102 Using Its Default IP Address 192.168.0.229 is the default IP address of your access point. The WG102 is set, by default, the DHCP client to be disabled. Note: The computer you are using to connect to the WG102 should be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Using the Basic IP Settings Options To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Basic Settings menu will appear, as shown below. Figure 3-7: Basic Settings menu The Basic Settings menu options are discussed below. The default values are suitable for most users and situations.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 – IP Address: Enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN (factory default: 192.168.0.229). – IP Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask value used on your LAN (factory default: 255.255.255.0). – Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the Gateway for your LAN. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the Access Point is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 The Wireless Settings menu options are discussed below: Note: Channel selection and power management is automatically adjusted by the AutoCell Auto RF Management option. The Auto RF Management option is enabled by default. • Country/Region. This field identifies the region where the WG102 can be used.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 – In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This can only happen when the various access points are using the same SSID. • Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The default is Best. • Output Power.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Figure 3-10: Security Profiles Configuration menu The settings are explained as follows: • Security Profile Name. The Security Profile Name is a descriptive name you assign to differentiate one profile from another. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 – Different access points within an ESS can use different channels. To reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent access points should use different channels. – As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they will automatically change to the access point which has the least interference or best performance. This capability is called roaming.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode. In other modes (e.g. Repeater or Bridge) some options may be unavailable. • Data Encryption: Select the desired option. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above (otherwise, the default is None). The supported options are: – – – – – – – None: No encryption is used. 64 bits WEP: Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • • • • • • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. You may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your SSID on the line. SSID: ___________________________________ Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Log in to the WG102 using its default address of http://192.168.0.229 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured. Use the default user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever password you set up. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WG102. 1. 3. The default SSID is NETGEAR-0.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 2. Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102, select the profile you choose to configure, and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu. Figure 3-11: WEP/WPA Settings menu Choose Open System or Shared Key authentication. 4. Select encryption strength. 5. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA with Radius Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 4. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server. A Secondary Radius Server can be configured which is used on failure on Primary Radius Server • IP Address: The IP address of the Radius Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 5. Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102, select the profile you choose to configure, and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu. Figure 3-13: WEP/WPA Settings menu 6. Choose WPA with Radius from the list. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure WPA-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 2. Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102, select the profile you choose to configure, and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu. Figure 3-14: WEP/WPA Settings menu 3. Choose WPA-PSK from the list. 4. Enter the pre-shared key passphrase. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure WPA2 with Radius Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA2.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 2. Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-15: Radius Server Settings menu 3. Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Global-key Re-Key Time: Check on this option to enable Re-keying of Global Key. The Global Key Re-Key can be done based on time interval in seconds or number of packets exchanged using the global key. The default is 3600 seconds. • Update if any station disassociates: Check on this option to refresh global key when any stations disassociated with wireless Access Point.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA2-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings. To configure WPA2-PSK, follow these steps: 1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA and WPA2 Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 2. Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-18: Radius Server Settings menu 3. Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Global-key Re-Key Time: Check on this option to enable Re-keying of Global Key. The Global Key Re-Key can be done based on time interval in seconds or number of packets exchanged using the global key. The default is 3600 seconds. • Update if any station disassociates: Check on this option to refresh global key when any stations disassociated with wireless Access Point.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WG102 using its default address of http://192.168.0.229 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured. Use the default user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 4. Choose to use the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server. • • 5. If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address Database, you must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first.
Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Using Syslog and Activity Log Information The Information contains the activity log link you can use for setting up a syslog server and viewing activity log information.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your SysLog server is configured to use. • SysLog Server IP address: The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0 • Port: The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Table 4-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) The default name may be changed if desired. Country/Region Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for use. It may not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Statistics The Information - Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Table 4-1. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Packets Bytes Received/Transmitted The number of packets sent since the WG102 was restarted. For Each Wireless Security Profile Unicast Packets Broadcast Packets Multicast Packets Total Packets Total Bytes Refresh button Received/Transmitted The number of bytes sent since the WG102 was restarted. The Unicast packets sent since the WG102 was restarted.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software . Note: When uploading software to the WG102 Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the WG102 completely inoperable.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 From the main menu Management heading, click the Backup/Restore Settings link to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 4-4: Settings Backup menu The three options displayed are described in the following sections: Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point’s configuration settings.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see “WG102 rear panel” on page 2-7). The reset button has two functions: • • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point will reboot (restart).
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Using SNMP Remote Management Enable SNMP to allow SNMP network management software such as HP OpenView to manage the wireless access point via the SNMPv1/v2 protocol. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click the Remote Management link to view this menu. Figure 4-6: Remote Management settings 1. Click Enable to use the SNMP remote management feature. 2.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Using AutoCell Rogue Device Detection The AutoCell feature provides added security by being able to detect rogue APs and wireless stations and exclude them from connecting to the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Using Rogue AP Detection From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Rogue AP detection link to view this menu. Figure 4-7: Rogue AP Detection 1.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 2. Click Authorize to add any AP to the Authorized AP List. Click Delete to remove an AP from the list. 3. Optionally, you can export or import lists of authorized APs. Using Rogue Station Detection From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Rogue Station detection link to view this menu. Figure 4-8: Rogue AP Detection 1. Click Rescan to discover the stations. 2.
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Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point: • • • Hotspot Settings: Set up advanced wireless LAN parameters. Wireless Settings: Set up advanced wireless LAN parameters. Access Point Settings: Enable wireless bridging and repeating. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • 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.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Automatic Load-Balancing. An AutoCell-enabled client will seek out and associate to the lightest loaded AutoCell-enabled AP available. (Requires: AutoCell-enabled AP) • Rapid Roaming. An AutoCell-enabled client will accurately and rapidly detect movement as distinguished from RF anomalies such as arbitrary and momentary changes in the surrounding RF domain.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Understanding AutoCell Configuration Options Figure 5-3: Advanced Wireless Settings screen AutoCell Setup options There are three AutoCell configuration setting choices: • Enable/disable Auto RF Management: Enabled by default • Enable/disable Enhanced RF Security: Disabled by default • Enable/disable Rogue Device Detection: Disabled by default These options are discussed below.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 In this mode, AutoCell APs and clients load-balance traffic across under utilized APs. This mode avoids interference from neighbors clients and APs and other unexpected sources. Enhanced RF Security Note: Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) is automatically turned off when you select the AutoCell Enhanced RF Security option.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. If you want the AP to operate in Super-G mode, use this feature. Figure 5-4: Advanced Wireless Settings screen The advanced wireless parameters settings normally do not need to be changed. • Super-G Mode: Super-G Mode is a proprietary extension to the 802.11g standard which can double the throughput to 108Mbps.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station, and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. The default is 2346. • Fragmentation Length: This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 AP Settings: Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating The WG102 Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Figure 5-5: Advanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settings Note: All bridge mode options are not available when AutoCell Auto RF Management is enabled (the default setting).
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • • Multi-Point Bridge – Select this only if this WG102 is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Then all traffic is sent to this “master,” rather than directly among each other. – In addition, you have the option of enabling client associations with this WG102. – For multi-point bridge mode, you must enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in the fields provided.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure a WG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge Figure 5-6: Point-to-Point Bridge Configure the WG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. 2. Configure the WG102 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. 1. AP1 must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field. 3. 4.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging Figure 5-7: Multi-Point bridging 1. 2. Configure the Operating Mode of the WG102 Access Points. • Because it is in the central location, configure WG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of AP2 and AP3 are required in AP1. • Configure WG102 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP1.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 3. • If using DHCP, all WG102 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu. • All WG102 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use. • All Point-to-Point APs must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address field. Verify connectivity across the LANs.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure Wireless Repeating Figure 5-8: Repeater bridging 1. 2. Configure the Operating Mode of the WG102 Access Points. • Configure AP1 on LAN Segment 1 as the Parent in Repeater mode with the its own MAC address in the Parent AP MAC Address field, and the MAC Address of the ‘downstream’ AP (AP2) in the Child AP MAC Address field.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments. Note: You can extend this repeating by adding up to 2 additional WG102s configured in repeater mode.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the WG102 on? • Have I connected the wireless access point correctly? Go to “Installing the WG102 Access Point” on page 3-5. • I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WG102. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off. The LAN light is not lit. There is a hardware connection problem.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • The WG102 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is on (amber indicating a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or green indicating a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection) to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • The default configuration of the WG102 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.229 and a Mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 To clear all data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power off the WG102 and power it back on. 2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in for at least 5 seconds. 3. Release the Reset button. The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WG102 is ready for use.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Specifications for the WG102 Parameter NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoring Maximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; typically 15 to 20 nodes.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Parameter 802.11b and g Typical Maximum Transmit Power NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11b mode, 1 to 11Mbps: +19 dBm* 802.11g mode, 6 to 24 Mbps: +18 dBm* 802.11g mode, 36/48/54 Mbps: +17/16/15 dBm* *Note: Maximum transmit power varies based on country or region selection to ensure local regulatory compliance. 802.11b and g Typical Receive Sensitivity 802.11b mode at 1Mbps: -95 dBm 802.
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 802.11 Standard 802.11, or IEEE 802.11, is a type of radio technology used for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It is a standard that has been developed by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), http://standards.ieee.org.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 The purpose of 11d is to add features and restrictions to allow WLANs to operate within the rules of these countries. Equipment manufacturers do not want to produce a wide variety of country-specific products and users that travel do not want a bag full of country-specific WLAN PC cards. The outcome will be country-specific firmware solutions. 802.11e Standard 802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Access Point (AP) A wireless LAN transceiver or base station that can connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices. Access points can also bridge to each other. There are various types of access points, also referred to as base stations, used in both wireless and wired networks. These include bridges, hubs, switches, routers and gateways.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 for cables or wires. Bluetooth is a frequency-hopping technology in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum, with a range of 30 feet and up to 11Mbps raw data throughput. Bridge A product that connects a local area network (LAN) to another local area network that uses the same protocol (for example, wireless, Ethernet or token ring). Wireless bridges are commonly used to link buildings in campuses.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 station. For this reason, ACK packets have a higher priority than all other network traffic. After completion of a data transmission, the receive station will begin transmission of the ACK packet before any other node can begin transmitting a new data packet. All other stations must wait a longer pseudo randomized period of time before transmitting.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x and EAP WEP has almost no user authentication mechanism. To strengthen user authentication, Wi-Fi Protected Access implements 802.1x and the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Together, these implementations provide a framework for strong user authentication.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 HZ (‘hertz”) The international unit for measuring frequency, equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one million hertz. One gigahertz (GHz) is one billion hertz. The standard US electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 535—1605 kHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88—108 MHz, and wireless 802.11b LANs operate at 2.4 GHz.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • • • Session Presentation Application The IEEE 802.11 Standard encompasses the physical layer (PHY) and the lower portion of the data link layer. The lower portion of the data link layer is often referred to as the Medium Access Controller (MAC) sublayer. MAC (Media Access Control) Every wireless 802.11 device has its own specific MAC address hard-coded into it.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Network name Identifies the wireless network for all the shared components. During the installation process for most wireless networks, you need to enter the network name or SSID. Different network names are used when setting up your individual computer, wired network or workgroup.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Proxy server Used in larger companies and organizations to improve network operations and security, a proxy server is able to prevent direct communication between two or more networks. The proxy server forwards allowable data requests to remote servers and/or responds to data requests directly from stored remote server data Range The distance away from your access point that your wireless network can reach.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Server A computer that provides its resources to other computers and devices on a network. These include print servers, Internet servers and data servers. A server can also be combined with a hub or router. Site survey The process whereby a wireless network installer inspects a location prior to putting in a wireless network.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 For example, when a web page is downloaded from a web server, the TCP program layer in that server divides the file into packets, numbers the packets, and then forwards them individually to the IP program layer. Although each packet has the same destination IP address, it may get routed differently through the network.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 private encrypted tunnel from the end user's computer, through the local wireless network, through the Internet, all the way to the corporate servers and database.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Wi-Fi Alliance (formerly WECA – Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) The Wi-Fi Alliance is a nonprofit international association formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless Local Area Network products based on IEEE 802.11 specification. Currently the Wi-Fi Alliance has 193 member companies from around the world, and 509 products have received Wi-Fi certification since certification began in March of 2000.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Wi-Fi Protected Access for Home/SOHO In a home or Small Office/ Home Office (SOHO) environment, where there are no central authentication servers or EAP framework, Wi-Fi Protected Access runs in a special home mode. This mode, also called Pre-Shared Key (PSK), allows the use of manually-entered keys or passwords and is designed to be easy to set up for the home user.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 WLAN (Wireless LAN) Also referred to as LAN. A type of local-area network that uses wireless or high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate between nodes.
