Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 NETGEAR, Inc.
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WAG302 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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) WAG302 (Model Designation) ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Reorient or locate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Product and Publication Details Model Number: WAG302 Publication Date: February 2005 Product Family: access point Product Name: WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Home or Business Product: Business Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10078-01 -vi 202-10078-01
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 WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point ...................................
02.11a Configuration ......................................................................................3-20 802.11b/g Configuration ...................................................................................3-21 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ............................................3-22 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...............................................3-23 How to Configure WEP ...................................................................
Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating ....................................................................5-9 How to Configure a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge .......................................5-10 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging .................................................... 5-11 How to Configure Wireless Repeating ...................................................................5-13 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point. ........................
What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... B-12 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS .................................................. B-14 WPA Data Encryption Key Management ........................................................ B-16 Is WPA Perfect? .................................................................................................... B-18 Product Support for WPA ...........................
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 and Internet 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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 WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in “System Requirements” on page 2-5. About the WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point The WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Key Features The WAG302 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 802.11a/g for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported. • DHCP Client Support.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • • • • • • • • • Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WAG302 to gain access to your LAN. Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change. Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect. Secure Telnet Command Line Interface.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11a/g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter WG111 801.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Hardware Description Front Panel The WAG302 front and rear hardware functions are described below. Figure 2-1: WAG302 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED DESCRIPTION PWR Power Indicator Off No power. On Power is on. TEST Self Test Indicator Blink 100 Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 LED DESCRIPTION LINK/ACT LAN Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Off Green On Green Blink Amber 0n Amber Blink 802.11a WLAN Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the WAG302 to the factory default settings. • Serial Console Port Male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. • RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAG302 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or POE switch.
Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11a/g 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 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WAG302. 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WAG302, 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 “WAG302 front panel” on page 2-6.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Understanding WAG302 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 WAG302 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • • Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. Use AutoCell Enhanced RF Security ‘Stealth Mode.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Configure the WAG302 Ethernet port for LAN access. • Connect to the WAG302 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.230 in the address field. A login window appears. • Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.Click Login now.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • The Web browser will then display the WAG302 General information page. Figure 3-3: Login result: WAG302 General information page – When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Click the Basic Settings link to view the Basic Settings menu. Figure 3-4: Basic Settings menu • Configure the settings appropriate for your network. The default values are suitable for most users and situations. – Access Point Name: This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of WAG302.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 – Country/Region: This field identifies the region where the WAG302 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field. Select your country or region from the drop-down list. This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 b. Click the Wireless Settings11a link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings 11a menu. Figure 3-5: Wireless Settings 11a menu c. Click the Wireless Settings 11b/g link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings 11b/g menu. Figure 3-6: Wireless Settings 11b/g menu d. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WAG302 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings. 3 DEPLOY THE WAG302 ACCESS POINT a. Disconnect the WAG302 and position it where you will deploy it.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to Log In to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address 192.168.0.230 is the default IP address of your access point. The WAG302 is set by default with the DHCP client disabled. Note: The computer you are using to connect to the WAG302 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 – A group of Wireless Stations and a single access point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). – Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other. However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations which have their SSID set to “any” or whose SSID is blank (null).
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 – 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.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The Wireless Settings 11b/g 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.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • – 11g Only – Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used. – 11b Only – All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode. Channel/Frequency: Select the channel you wish to use on your wireless LAN. The wireless channel in use will be between 1 to 11 for US and Canada, 1 to 13 for Europe and Australia. The default is channel 11.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Note: Output power is automatically adjusted by AutoCell when the Auto RF Management option is enabled. The default setting is for the AutoCell Auto RF Management option to be enabled. Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options The figure below identifies the various WEP/WPA security options. A full explanation of these standards is available in Appendix B, “Wireless Networking Basics.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Note: You must configure Radius Server Settings (see Figure 3-13 on page 3-27) with either Legacy 802.1x or WPA with Radius option. • Data Encryption: Select the desired option. If enabled (64 bit, 128 bit or 152 bits) the keys must be entered, and other wireless stations must use the same keys. The default is None. – The 64- and 128-bit option are the standard encryption strength options.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings 802.11a Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step. • • • • • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. Log in to the WAG302 using its default address of http://192.168.0.230 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WAG302 using its default address of http://192.168.0.230 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 3. The optional Access Control window lets you block the network access privilege of the specified stations through the WAG302 Access Point. When you enable access control, the access point only accepts connections from clients on the selected access control list. This provides an additional layer of security. a. Choose the Turn Access Control On to enable Access Control feature. b.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 2. Click the WEP/WPA Settings link in the main menu of the WAG302. WEP/WPA Settings 11a menu WEP/WPA Settings 11b/g menu Figure 3-12: WEP/WPA Settings menus for 11a and 11bg 3. Choose Open System or Shared Key authentication. Select encryption strength. 5. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes. How to Configure WPA with Radius Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 2. From the Security menu, click Radius Server Settings link to display the Radius Server Settings menu shown below. Figure 3-13: Radius Server Settings menu 3. 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.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • IP Address: The IP address of the Radius Server. The default is 0.0.0.0 • Port Number: Port number of the Radius Server. The default is 1813. • Shared Secret: This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the Radius Server while authenticating the supplicant. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. 6. Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to Configure WPA-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 or above 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Using the Basic IP Settings Options The Basic IP Settings menu is under the Basic heading of the main menu. Use this menu to configure DHCP, static IP, and access point access point name settings. Figure 3-16: IP Settings menu • Access Point Name (NetBIOS) Enter a new name for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this menu. These settings are only required if the “Use this IP address” radio button is chosen. Remember to click Apply to save your changes. • Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol in enabled by default for the wireless access point.
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Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Remote Management The Remote Management screen lets you enable remote console and specify the simple network management protocol (SNMP) parameters.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • SNMP – Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP OpenView, to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol. – Public Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Public. – Private Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read and write the wireless access point's MIB objects.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 4. Press the return key, and the screen below should appear. Figure 4-2: Secure Telnet Client The login name is admin and password is the default password. After successful login, the screen should show the (Access Point Name)> prompt. In this example, the prompt is netgear74F35E. Enter help to display the CLI command help.. CLI Commands The CLI commands are listed in Appendix C, “Command Line Reference.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Station List link to view the list, shown below. Figure 4-3: Syslog and Activity Log information Enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Viewing General and Statistical Information General Information The General information screen provides a summary of the current WAG302 configuration settings. From the main Menu of the browser interface, click General to view the System Status screen, shown below.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 4-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) The default name may be changed if desired. MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless access point’s Ethernet port. Country/Region Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for use.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Table 4-1. General Information Fields Field Description Current Wireless Settings 11b/g Access Point Mode Identifies the operating mode of the WAG302: Access Point, Point-to-point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Operating Mode Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG302. Wireless Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the wireless access point.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Statistics The Information - Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics. Figure 4-5: Wireless Access Point Status screen Table 4-1. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Packets Bytes Received/Transmitted The number of packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Table 4-1. Statistics Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless 11b/g Unicast Packets Broadcast Packets Multicast Packets Total Packets Total Bytes Refresh button Received/Transmitted The Unicast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. The Multicast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. The Wireless packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software . Note: When uploading software to the WAG302 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 WAG302 completely inoperable.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 From the main menu Management heading, click the Backup/Restore Settings link to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 4-6: 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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 “WAG302 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the administrator login name. 1. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change Password to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 4-7: Set Password menu 2. To change the password, first enter the old password and then enter the new password twice.
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Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point: • • • IP Settings: Use the AP as a DHCP server for wireless clients. Wireless Settings: Set up AutoCell and configure 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 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Figure 5-1: Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients screen You may configure the Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients if you are a network system administrator. • Use AP as DHCP Server: You may turn on this option and the Access Point will function as a DHCP Server for Wireless Clients only. The Access Point will provide the pre-configured TCP/IP configurations for all wireless stations connected to this Access Point.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 – Subnet Mask: The Access Point will assign the specified subnet mask to the connected wireless stations. – Gateway Address: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the default gateway for any traffic beyond the local network. – Primary DNS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the primary Domain Name Server used by the connected wireless stations.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Advanced Wireless Settings 11a menu Advanced Wireless Settings 11b/g menu Figure 5-2: Advanced Wireless Settings menus for 11a and 11b/g AutoCell RF Management AutoCell provides advanced RF wireless management features that improve performance and enhance security. Table 5-1.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Configuration Figure 5-3: Advanced Wireless Settings screen AutoCell Setup options The advanced wireless settings are as follows: • • AutoCell Auto RF Management: AutoCell discovers other Wi-Fi devices and includes them in its inventory, then tunes the network to avoid interference and maximize performance. The default is disabled.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Enhanced RF Security ‘Stealth Mode’ Note: Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) is automatically turned off when you select the AutoCell Enhanced RF Security option. In this mode, AutoCell shrinks the size of coverage to the minimum to reach clients but also shrinks the size of the beacons that access points use to announce their presence.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Additional AutoCell View Management Options Figure 5-4: AutoCell View wireless network AutoCell View is an available management tool that provides sophisticated views of your wireless network and enables managing the wireless communications easily from a simple console.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. If you want the AP to operate in Super-A/G mode, use this feature. Figure 5-5: Advanced Wireless Settings screen The wireless LAN parameters are as follows: • Enable Super-A/G Mode: Enable Super-A/G mode may increase the overall wireless performance. The default is disable. • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating The WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge: Select this only if this WAG302 is the "Master" for a group of Bridge-mode Wireless Stations. The other Bridge-mode Wireless Stations must be set to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using this WAG302's MAC address. They then send all traffic to this "Master", rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP can (and should) be used to protect this traffic.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 4. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 3. • All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network. • If using DHCP, all WAG302 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 WAG302 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to Configure Wireless Repeating AP3 AP1 ETH ER N ET ETH ER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC 5 -1 2 V DC R ESET R ESET Wireless PC Associated with AP1 AP in Repeater Mode with client associations AP in Repeater Mode with client associations AP2 ETH ER N ET Router 5 -1 2 V DC R ESET AP in Repeater Mode with client associations Wireless PC Associated with AP3 192.168.0.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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 WAG302s configured in repeater mode. However, since Repeater configurations communicate in half-duplex mode, the bandwidth decreases as you add Repeaters to the network.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band 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 WAG302 on? • Have I connected the wireless access point correctly? Go to “Installing the WAG302 Access Point” on page 3-5. • I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. The access point’s antennae are not working. • 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 WAG302. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off. The LAN light is not lit.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 I cannot connect to the WAG302 to configure it. Check these items: • The WAG302 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • The default configuration of the WAG302 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.230 and a Mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network configuration settings are correct.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see “WAG302 rear panel” on page 2-7) has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WAG302 will reboot (restart). • Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To clear all data and restore the factory default values: 1.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Specifications for the WAG302 Parameter WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11a Operating Frequencies 5.15 ~ 5.25 5.25 ~ 5.35 5.725 ~ 5.825 802.
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Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WAG302 Access Point conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards for wireless LANs (WLANs). • IEEE 802.11a uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), a new encoding scheme that offers certain benefits over a spread spectrum in channel availability and data rate. On an 802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Authentication and WEP Data Encryption The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to eavesdropping and information theft. To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard has defined these two types of authentication methods: • Open System. With Open System authentication, a wireless computer can join any network and receive any messages that are not encrypted.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to authenticate. These two authentication procedures are described below. Open System Authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication: 1. The station sends an authentication request to the access point. 2. The access point authenticates the station. 3.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 5. The station connects to the network. If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (the access point and station do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to communicate with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network. This process is illustrated below. 802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 3. Use WEP for Authentication and Encryption: A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every packet it sends using a configured WEP Key. The receiving device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key. For authentication purposes, the wireless network uses Shared Key Authentication. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption).
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Table B-1: Encryption Key Sizes Encryption Key Size # of Hexadecimal Digits Example of Hexadecimal Key Content 64-bit (24+40) 10 4C72F08AE1 128-bit (24+104) 26 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can store up to four 128-bit WEP Keys but some 802.11 client adapters can only store one. Therefore, make sure that your 802.11 access and client adapters’ configurations match.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 channels are 5 MHz apart. However, due to spread spectrum effect of the signals, a node sending signals using a particular channel will utilize frequency spectrum more than 5 MHz above and below the center channel frequency . As a result, two separate wireless networks using neighboring channels (for example, channel 1 and channel 2) in the same general vicinity will interfere with each other.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11a Wireless Channels IEEE 802.11a utilizes 300 MHz of bandwidth in the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) band. Though the lower 200 MHz is physically contiguous, the FCC has divided the total 300 MHz into three distinct domains, each with a different legal maximum power output. The WAG302 user can use thirteen channels in non-turbo mode. Table B-3: 802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The WAG302 user can use five channels in turbo mode. Table B-4: 802.11a Turbo Mode Off Radio Frequency Channels (Turbo Mode ON) Channel Frequency 42 5.21 GHz 50 5.25 GHz 58 5.29 GHz 152 5.76 GHz 160 5.8 GHz The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The Wi-Fi Alliance is now performing interoperability certification testing on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products will have to support WPA. NETGEAR will implement WPA on client and access point products and make this available in the second half of 2003. Existing Wi-Fi certified products will have one year to add WPA support or they will lose their Wi-Fi certification.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA will be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.11i draft that are ready to bring to market today, such as 802.1x and TKIP. The main pieces of the 802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with “supplicant” WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Wired Network with Optional 802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a RADIUS server For example, a WPA-enabled AP 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA information element to the stations in the service set. Information elements include the required authentication method (802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 3. The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. TKIP also provides for the following: • • • The verification of the security configuration after the encryption keys are determined.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Is WPA Perfect? WPA is not without its vulnerabilities. Specifically, it is susceptible to denial of service (DoS) attacks. If the access point receives two data packets that fail the message integrity code (MIC) within 60 seconds of each other, then the network is under an active attack, and as a result, the access point employs counter measures, which include disassociating each station using the access point.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • • • • • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration (encryption algorithms and wireless security configuration information).
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is loaded in Windows.
Appendix C Command Line Reference The WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point (AP) can be configured either through the command line interface (CLI), a Web browser, or an MIB browser. The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or PC through a telnet connection.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 get --[X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] set del keyword Description --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------[X] |-wins [X] | |-primary --primary WINS server [X] | ‘-secondary --secondary WINS server [X] ‘-lease --lease time [X] radius [X] |-auth [X] | |-primary [X] | | |-ipaddr --pr
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 get --[X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] set del keyword Description --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------[X] |-antenna --wireless antenna selection [X] |-fragmentationthreshold--wireless fragmentation threshold(even | only) [X] |-rtsthreshold --wireless RTS/CTS threshold [
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 get set del keyword --- --- --- ---------------------[X] [X] | |-sec | | [X] [X] | ‘-pkt | [X] [X] ‘-autocell [X] [X] |-mode [X] [X] |-super privacy [X] [X] ‘-refresh [X] password [X] reboot [X] exit Description --------------------------------wireless WPA global key update interval (i n seconds) --wireless WPA global key update interval (i n 1000 packets) --autocell mode --avoid other wlan --the interval to force refresh autoc
Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management. The IEEE 802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 ARP Address Resolution Protocol, a TCP/IP protocol used to convert an IP address into a physical address (called a DLC address), such as an Ethernet address. A host wishing to obtain a physical address broadcasts an ARP request onto the TCP/IP network. The host on the network that has the IP address in the request then replies with its physical hardware address.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 DNS Short for Domain Name System (or Service), an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Because domain names are alphabetic, they're easier to remember. The Internet however, is really based on IP addresses. Every time you use a domain name, therefore, a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP address. For example, the domain name www.example.com might translate to 198.105.232.4.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 IP Internet Protocol is the main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP. IP Address A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet, usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57). Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 NAT A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet. NetBIOS Network Basic Input Output System. An application programming interface (API) for sharing services and information on local-area networks (LANs). Provides for communication between stations of a network where each station is given a name. These names are alphanumeric names, 16 characters in length.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 If a remote network contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that WINS server about its local hosts. This allows your PCs to browse that remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature. WINS WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses.
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IC / FCC addition Statement: This device is a collocated Access Point(AP), and the two transmitters could be transmitting at the same time. - that the device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems; - the maximum antenna gain permitted (5250-5350 MHz devices) to comply with the EIRP limit. Additional Antenna informations: 2.4GHz used antenna list : Netegar Antenna Model Manufacture Model Antenna Type.
