NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) NETGEAR, Inc.
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, large metal surfaces, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf that is near the center of the wireless coverage area for all mobile devices. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia Warning! To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device (see below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be collocated with other antenna or radio transmitter.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Português [Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7. • Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying >300meter wireless links in outdoor public areas using 2.4GHz band. European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective April 11, 2006 Country 5.15-5.25 (GHz) Channels: 36,40,44,48 5.25-5.35 (GHz) Channels: 52,56,60,64 5.47-5.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Please go to http://www.NETGEAR.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG302 in the European Community. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 gemäß der im BMPTAmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................................................................................xiii How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................. xv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 ....................
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Settings ..........................................................................................................2-14 Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings ..................................................................2-14 Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings ...............................................................2-15 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity .......................................
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Hotspot Settings .............................................................................................................4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................4-3 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating ....................................................................4-5 Configuring a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge ...............................
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the WAG302 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version ProSafe 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. • Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements” on page 1-5.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page 1-5) and a description of the front and back panels of the WAG302 (“Hardware Description” on page 1-6). About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The ProSafe 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG302 Wireless Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. It also offers a wide range of security options. 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.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) – Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11a/g. – Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG302 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. Network authentication should be used to protect this communication. – Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG302 is the “Master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. WMM is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net).
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • • • • • Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1.2 A) Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable NETGEAR WAG302 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Resource CD which includes this manual. Support Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) The following table explains the LED indicators: Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators Item LED DESCRIPTION 1 PWR Power Indicator 2 Off No power. On Power is on. Self Test Indicator TEST Blink 3 Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 Figure 1-2 The WAG302 rear panel functions are described below: 1. Left and Right Detachable Antenna The WAG302 provides two detachable antennas (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz). 2. 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. 3.
Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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, “Default Settings and Technical Specifications.” For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all of the system requirements, shown on “System Requirements” on page 1-5. Setting up the WAG302 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the WAG302 in a high location, first set up and test the WAG302 to verify wireless network connectivity. To set up the WAG302 Wireless Access Point: 1.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-2 3. Click Login now. The main menu of the WAG302 will display as shown in Figure 2-3. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point. • Select Logout to exit the WAG302 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Select Basic Settings on left side of the main menu. The Basic Settings screen will display. United States Rest of World Figure 2-4 5. Select the Country/Region for your area (in the United States, the Country/Region is preset).) Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. It may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field 6.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure your wireless settings for 11a and 11b/g: 1. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings11a. The Wireless Settings 11a screen will display. 2. Enter the wireless settings for your area. See the online help or “Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings” on page 2-14. 3. Click Apply. Figure 2-5 4. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings 11b/g. The Wireless Settings 11b/g screen will display.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) When you have completed the setup steps, you can deploy the WAG302 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 (from the Static IP) back to its original TCP/IP settings. Deploying the WAG302 Wireless Access Point To deploy the WAG302 Wireless Access Point: 1. Disconnect the WAG302 and position it where it will be deployed.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. If they do not match, no wireless connection will be made. Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.” Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you install the WAG302, log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WAG302 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. The login screen will display. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. Figure 2-8 4. Click Login now. Your Web browser should automatically find the WAG302 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen, as shown in Figure 2-8 above. Setting Basic IP Options The basic settings for your wireless access point are entered on this screen.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rest of World United States Figure 2-9 2. Enter the Access Point Name of the WAG302. This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of WAG302. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WAG302 MAC address. You may modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long. 3.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) – DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you connect the WAG302 to your LAN. – IP Address. Enter the IP Address of your wireless access point.The default IP address is 192.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to configure the wireless settings available in both the 80211.a and 80211.b/g modes. Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings To configure the 80211.a wireless settings of your wireless access point: 1. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings 11a. The Wireless Settings 11a screen will display as shown in Figure 2-10 below. Figure 2-10 2.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) – – – Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 13 channels are available. If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • 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 Mode. From the pull-down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode. The options are: • – Auto (11g/11b) – Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be supported. This is the default. – 11g Only – Only 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Output Power. From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point. The options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Min. Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is Full. (The transmit power may vary depending on the local regulatory regulations. 3. Click Apply to save your 802.11b/g wireless settings.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 8. Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the WAG302. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WAG302.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Selected Security Profile Figure 2-12 An overview of the information that is required to set up a Security Profile follows—including a description of the Network Authentication choices that are available: • Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile—and to tell profiles apart. (The default names are Profile1, Profile 2, and so on.) You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Network Authentication. The WAG302 Access Point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When setting up Network Authentication, bear in mind the following: – If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other modes such as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be unavailable. – Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Data Encryption. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected (see Table 2-1 above); otherwise, the default is None. The Data Encryption settings are explained in the table below: Table 2-2. Data Encryption Settings • Data Encryption Type Description None No encryption is used. 64 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 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.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to compliment Network Authentication security options. The RADIUS Server must be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can be used with WPA and WPA2 Network Authentication.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Update if any station disassociates: Check this radio box to refresh the global key when any stations disassociate from the wireless access point. Figure 2-13 • Accounting Server Configuration. This configuration is required for accounting using a RADIUS Server. The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for communication with the RADIUS Server.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Setting up a Security Profile The WAG302 allows you to set up eight different security profiles for 802.11a and eight different profiles for 802.11b/g. Each profile can be configured with a different security option for network authentication. Note: If you are using a RADIUS Server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as described in the “Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on page 2-24.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure a Security Profile: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the WAG302 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.230, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set up. 2. From the main menu under Security, select either Security Profile Settings 11a or Security Profile Settings 11b/g.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • To configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or Shared Key, see “Configuring WEP” on page 2-28. • To configure WPA with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA with RADIUS” on page 2-30. • To configure WPA2 with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS” on page 2-31. • To configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS” on page 2-32. • To configure WPA-PSK, see “Configuring WPA-PSK” on page 2-33.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCS and wireless access points in your network. Choose either: • Automatic – Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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. Configuring WPA with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 5. Choose WPA with RADIUS from the from the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Data Encryption will be set to TKIP by default. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 7. Click Apply to save your settings.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2 with RADIUS from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to AES. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 7. Click Apply to save your settings.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2. Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in ““Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on page 2-24. 3. Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings 4. Select Security Profile Settings under Security on the main menu, When the screen displays, check the radio button of the Security Profile you are modifying and click Edit. 5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS from the list.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure WPA-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP. 2. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key). 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4. Click Apply to save your settings.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-23 6. Select the stations from the list of Available Wireless Stations found in your area, or enter the MAC address of a station Add New Station Manually. (You can usually find the MAC address printed on the bottom of the wireless adapter.) 7. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list. 8.
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Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. To access these features, connect to the WAG302 as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-10. Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in the main menu of the browser interface.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Remote Console Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow remote access via Secure Shell and Secure Telnet. The default is Enable. • SNMP: Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP OpenView, to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-2 4. Enter the login name and password (admin and password are the defaults). After successful login, the prompt should appear. In this example, the prompt is netgear74F35E. 5. Enter help to display the CLI command help. CLI Commands The CLI commands are listed in Appendix C, “Command Line Reference.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-3 2. Enable SysLog – Enable this 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. a. 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 b. Port – The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Viewing General Summary Information The General information screen provides a summary of the current WAG302 configuration settings, including current IP settings and current Wireless settings. This information is read only, so any changes must be made on other screens. To access the General screen: From the main menu of your browser interface, select General to view the General system status screen, shown in Figure 3-4 below.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. General Information Fields (continued) Field WEP/WPA Description WEP/WPA setting. 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.
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic. To access Statistics information: 1. Under Information on the main menu, select Statistics. The Statistics screen will display. 2. Click Refresh to update the Statistics information. . Figure 3-5 Table 3-1, shown below, describes the information fields detailed on the Statistics Screen.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Wireless 11a Received/Transmitted Unicast Packets The Unicast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Broadcast Packets The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To view the Wireless Station List: 1. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, select Available Wireless Station List. Figure 3-6 2. Click Refresh to update the list. Tip: If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Warning: When uploading software to the WAG302 Wireless 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. The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WAG302 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To backup or restore your settings: From the main menu under Management, select Backup/Restore Settings. The Backup/Restore Settings screen will display. Figure 3-8 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.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Restoring the WAG302 to the Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings. This can be done by using the Restore function, which restores all factory settings. After a restore, the wireless access point password will be password, the WAG302 DHCP client will be enabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-9 2. First enter the old password in the Current Password field. 3. Then enter the new password twice—once in the New Password field and again in the Repeat New Password field. 4. Click Apply to save your change. 3-14 Management v2.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. The Advanced Configuration features are located under Advanced in the main menu and provide the following functions: • IP Settings. Using the wireless access point as a DHCP server for wireless clients. • Hotspot settings. Enabling HTTP redirect. • Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) . Figure 4-1 3. Configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using theWAG302 as a DHCP Server for wireless clients. • Starting IP Address: Enter the starting IP address that can be assigned from the DHCP server on this Access Point.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Secondary WINS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the secondary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations. • Lease: The lease time for the IP address assigned. The wireless client user is required to renew the IP address as soon as the lease is expired. 4. Click Apply to save your settings.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) The Advanced Wireless Settings menu is used to configure the following: • Wi-Fi Multimedia Support (WMM). Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the type of data. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Repeater. If selected, this wireless access point will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to the remote access point. If selected, you must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the remote access point. The screens used to configure these options are located by selecting Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g under Advanced on the main menu (see Figure 4-4 below.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in Figure 4-5: 1. Under Advanced on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g. The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display. 2. Configure the WAG302 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge as shown in Figure 4-6: 1. Under Advanced on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g. The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • If using DHCP, all WAG302 Wireless 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 Wireless Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use. • All Point-to-Point Access Points must have the AP2 MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address field. 4.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Configure the WAG302 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. 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.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 5. Click Apply to save your settings. Note: You can extend repeating by adding up to two additional WAG302s configured in repeater mode. However, since Repeater configurations communicate in halfduplex mode, the bandwidth decreases as you add Repeaters to the network. Also, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. Advanced Configuration 4-11 v2.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. 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.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. The access point antennas 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. There is a hardware connection problem.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see “Rear Panel” on page 1-8) 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.
Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. Factory Default Settings You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. • To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the TEST LED blinks rapidly).
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description DHCP Client Disabled Time Zone GMT Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time Disabled SNMP Enabled, but Trap forwarding disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Secure Telnet Enabled Wireless Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the wireless access point MAC address.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Technical Specifications Table A-2. WAG302 Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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 5.57 ~ 5.825 802.11a Encryption 40-bits (also called 64-bits), 128- and 152-bits WEP data encryption 802.11g Data Rates 1, 2, 5.
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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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Appendix C Command Line Reference The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 (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.
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Index Numerics B 192.168.0.210, Static IP Address 2-4 Backup/Restore Settings screen 3-12 192.168.0.230, default address 2-4 Basic Settings menu 2-7 255.255.255.0 default subnet 2-4 Basic Settings screen 2-11 3DES 3-2 Beacon Interval default setting 4-5 802.11a default name 2-9 BSSID 1-2 802.11a/g 1-4 802.11b/g default name 2-9 C 802.11e WMM 4-4 Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection. See CSMA/CD. 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) TKIP 2-31 TKIP+AES 2-33, 2-35 restoring 3-13 features 1-2 Data Rate 2-15, 2-16 firmware, upgrading 1-3 Daylight Saving Time adjustment for 2-13 Fragmentation Length default setting 4-5 default login 2-4 front panel diagram of 1-6 default password 2-4, 2-11 Default Settings A-1 default settings 2-17 G default subnet mask 255.255.255.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) L LAN IP address default 2-36, 5-3 LED indicators table of 1-7 Login screen 2-4 login screen 2-11 WPA2-PSK, use with 2-34 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, use with 2-35 password default 2-11, 2-17, 2-36 performance degradation causes of 2-2 point-to-multi-point bridge 4-5 configuring 4-8 point-to-multi-point bridge.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) repeater mode enabling 4-1 Repeater, wireless configuring 4-9 Reset to Factory Defaults 3-13 restore configuration 3-11 restore default settings 3-13 restricting access MAC address, using 2-36 RTS Threshold default setting 4-5 RTS/CTS handshake 1-4 enabling 2-13 SSH. See Remote Console Secure Shell. SSH1 3-2 SSID 1-3, 2-18, 3-5, 3-6 11a default name 2-19 11b/g default name 2-19 802.11a default 2-9 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) testing 2-17 testing Wireless Settings 11a 2-17 testing Wireless Settings 11b/g 2-17 LAN activity 5-2 power connection 5-1 timeout error 5-3 wireless Internet connection 5-2 wireless LAN activity l 5-2 Wireless Mode 2-14, 2-16 Wireless Multimedia 1-4 Trusted Wireless Stations 2-36, 2-37 Wireless Network Name.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) security profiles 2-31 WPA2-PSK AES 2-34 configuration of 2-34 Network Authentication screens 2-34 restrictions 2-34 WPA-PSK 2-3 configuration of 2-33 Network Authentication screens 2-33 restrictions 2-33 TKIP 2-34 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK configuration of 2-35 Network Authentication screens 2-35 restructions 2-35 WWM. See Wireless Multimedia. Index-6 v2.
