NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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Placement and Range Guidelines Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of 500 feet (152.4 m) for 802.11b devices. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly, based on the physical placement of the wireless access point. For best results, identify a location for your wireless access point according to these guidelines: • Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, large metal surfaces, microwaves, and 2.
• 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. 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.
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, EN60950 Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, _e tento Radiolan je ve shodě se základními po_adavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
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. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below: • In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. • 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.
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Contents About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats .................................................................xiii How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................xiv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point ..................................................
Setting Basic IP Options .................................................................................................2-9 Configuring Wireless Settings ...................................................................................... 2-11 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................2-13 Understanding Security Profiles ...................................................................................2-14 SSID and WEP Settings Setup Form ...
Configuring a Point-to-Point Bridge ..........................................................................4-6 Configuring a Multi-Point Bridge ..............................................................................4-7 Configuring Wireless Repeater Mode ......................................................................4-9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point. ...............................................................................
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About This Manual The NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 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 ProSafe 802.11g according to these specifications: Product Version ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Manual Publication Date April 2006 Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302.asp.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 and gives an overview of some of the key features contained in this product. The minimum installation prerequisites are presented in “System Requirements” on page 1-5. What’s is the box is listed in “Package Contents” on page 1-5, followed by a description of the hardware functionality in “Hardware Description” on page 1-6. About the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point The ProSafe 802.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The ProSafe 802.11g 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 802.11g for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Support for WEP is included.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual – Point-to-Point Bridge – In this mode, the WG302 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. WEP should be used to protect this communication. – Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge – Select this only if this WG302 is the “Master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • • • • Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG302 over the Ethernet port from any 802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily identified.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 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). The following NETGEAR products work with the ProSafe 802.11g: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable WG302 802.11g ProSafe 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. You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Number LED Activity DESCRIPTION 3 Local Port Link/Act LAN Off On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Use the WG302 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or POE switch. 5. Power Socket This socket connects to the WG302 12V 1.2A power adapter. 1-8 Introduction v4.
Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG302. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications”. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Understanding WG302 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 ProSafe 802.11g provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Before installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point , you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual . Figure 2-1.WG302 Login and General settings screen 3. Click Login Now. The Web browser displays the WG302 main menu and General page. Figure 2-2. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v4.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point. • Click Logout to exit the user interface (the wireless access point will wait 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out. 4.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual United States Rest of World Figure 2-4. 7. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or “Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 2-11 of this Reference Manual for full instructions. 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: By default, WG302 is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting. To connect to the WG302 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the access point name into your Web browser. The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 3. The login screen will display. Enter the default user name of admin and default password of password to log in. Figure 2-6. 4. Click Login now. Once you have entered your access point name, your Web browser will automatically locate the ProSafe 802.11g and display the home page screen, as shown in Figure 2-2 on page 2-5. Setting Basic IP Options The basic settings for your wireless access point are entered on this screen.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-7. 2. Enter the wireless access point name of the WG302: This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of WG302. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WG302 MAC address. You may modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long. 3. Enter the IP Address fields of the WG302: – DHCP Client.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual – Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of your LAN Gateway. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected. The default is 0.0.0.0. – Primary and Secondary DNS Servers: Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) you wish to use. The default is 0.0.0.0. 4. Spanning Tree Protocol. Enable or disable spanning tree protocol.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Enter Figure 2-8. 2. From the Country/Region menu, select the region where the WG302 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. Unless a country domain is selected, the channel cannot be changed (In the United States, the Country/Region is preset.) 3. The Turn Radio On radio box is checked and on by default.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual – If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). – 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 5. Under Security on the main menu, select Security Profile Settings. Profile 1 is enabled by default; the default SSID is NETGEAR with Security set to Open Systems (see “Understanding Security Profiles” on page 2-14 to configure a profile). Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point .
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: Only the first profile is enabled. The rest of the profiles are disabled and must be enabled if configured. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also know as the wireless network name. The SSID separates network traffic from different wireless networks. To connect any wireless device to a wireless network, you need to use an SSID. The WG302 default SSID is NETGEAR.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Selected Security Profile Figure 2-9. You can configure the WG302 to use the types of network authentication shown in Table 2-1 below. Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types Typea Description Open System Can be used with WEP encryption, or no encryption. Shared Key WEP must be used. At least one shared key must be entered. Legacy 802.1x You must configure the RADIUS Server settings to use this option.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types (continued) Typea Description WPA with RADIUS WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption, and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). WPA-PSK and WPA2PSK This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, encryption must be TKIP + AES.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Use of Passphrases and keys are explained below: – Passphrase. You can use the Passphrase to generate the WEP keys automatically by entering a passphrase and clicking the Generate Keys button. You can also enter the keys directly. These keys must match the other wireless stations. – Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. If using WEP, one key is selected to be used as the default key.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual SSID and WEP Settings Setup Form For a new wireless network, print this form and fill in the parameters. For an existing wireless network, get the settings from the person who set up or is responsible for the network. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step. Store this information in a safe place. • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________ Port: ___________________________________ Shared Secret: ___________________________________ Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WG302. 2-20 Basic Installation and Configuration v4.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Configuring RADIUS Server Settings (if required) 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual – 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. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Figure 2-10. . Note: Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings applies to all profiles.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Setting up A Security Profile The WG302 allows you to set up eight different profiles, either with the same SSID, on different SSIDs. Each profile can also be set up with a different security options for network authentication. Note: If you are using RADIUS Server Settings, set them up first, as described in “Configuring RADIUS Server Settings (if required)” on page 2-21. To set up a Security Profile: 1.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 4. Give your profile a meaningful name so that you can remember it later. 5. Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) for this profile. 6. Enable or disable the Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). It is enabled by default. (If it is broadcast, it can be easily detected by other clients.) 7. Select the Network Authentication method. The procedures for configuring the various types of security are described in the subsequent sections.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • • Automatic – Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click Generate Keys. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values. Manual – Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to the encryption strength; 10 digits for 64-bit and 26 digits for 128-bit (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) 4. Select the key to be used as the default key.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-13. 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-14. 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. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA2.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-15. 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-16. Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2. 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. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. • Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that supports WPA2. Make sure your client card supports WPA2.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-17. 5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP+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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual . Figure 2-18. 2. Enter the WPA 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. Click Apply to save your settings.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-19. 4. From the Select Access Control Database pull-down menu, choose the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server. If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address Database, you must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first (see “Configuring RADIUS Server Settings (if required)” on page 2-21). The default is the Local MAC Address Database. 5.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual To delete Trusted Wireless Stations: 1. Check the radio button of the station you want to delete from the Trusted Wireless Stations List. 2. Click Delete. Repeat the process to delete additional stations. 3. Click Apply to confirm your deletions. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-33 v4.
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Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . To access these features, connect to the WG302 as described in “Logging in Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-8. Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in the Main Menu of the browser interface.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 2. Enter the following information in the Remote Management fields: • Remote Console, Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow remote access via Secure Shell and Secure Telnet (see “Accessing the WG302 over a Secure Telnet Interface” on page 3-2). The default is Enable.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual These settings appear below the connector on the back panel. 3. Press Return, and the screen below should appear. 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 3-3. 2. Enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your SysLog server is configured to use: a. SysLog Server IP address – The access point will send all the SysLog this IP address if the SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0 b. Port – The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN. Default: 514 3.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual To access the General screen: 1. From the main Menu of the browser interface, select General to view the System Status screen, shown below. This screen displays the following general information described in Table 3-1 on page 3-6. 2. Click Refresh to update the system status. Figure 3-4. Management 3-5 v4.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 3-1. 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 3-1. General Information Fields (continued) Field Description Current Wireless Settings Operating Mode Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WG302. Channel/Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is the default channel setting. (Channel frequencies used on each channel can be found in article “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B, “Related Documents”.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 3-5. Table 3-2, shown below, describes the information fields detailed on the Statics screen. Table 3-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WG302 was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WG302 was restarted. Wireless Received/Transmitted Unicast Packets The Unicast packets sent since the WG302 was restarted.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics The Available Wireless Station List lists each wireless access point and client node associated with this Access Point. For each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not).
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG302 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78, or above. You cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer that is connected to the ProSafe 802.11g with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the ProSafe 802.11g with an Ethernet cable. Warning: When uploading software to the ProSafe 802.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Configuration File Management The ProSafe 802.11g settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings. To backup or restore your settings: From the main menu under Management, select Backup/Restore Settings. The Backup/Restore Settings screen shown below will display.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Restoring the WG302 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 WG302 DHCP client will be enabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual To change the Administrator password: 1. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Management, select Change Password. The Change Password screen, shown below, will display. 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. Management 3-13 v4.
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Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . The features provide the following functions and are located under Advanced in the main menu. • 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. • Access Point Settings. Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual . Figure 4-1. 3. Configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using the WG302 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. • Ending IP Address. Enter the Ending IP address that can be assigned from the DHCP server on this Access Point • Subnet Mask.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • 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 assigned IP address. 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Wireless LAN parameters. The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. However, if you want the WG302 to operate in Super-G mode, use this feature To set up Advanced Wireless Settings: 1. From the main menu under Advanced, Select Advanced Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen will display. Figure 4-3. 2. Wi-FI Multimedia (WMM) is disabled (No) by default.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 4-1. Advanced Wireless LAN Settings Fields (continued) Field Description Beacon Interval Specifies the data beacon rate between 20ms and 1004ms.. DTIM Interval The Delivery Traffic Indication Message specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and 255. The default is 1. Preamble Type A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 4-4. Configuring 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. The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display. 2. Configure the WG302 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. 3. Configure the WG302 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Both use the same ESSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in use. AP1 ETH ER N ET AP in Point-to-Point Bridge Mode AP2 5 -1 2 V DC R ESET ETH ER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC R ESET AP in Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch Router LAN Segment 2 LAN Segment 1 Figure 4-5. 5. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual AP3 AP1 ETH ER N ET ETH ER N ET AP in Point-to-Point Bridge Mode 5 -1 2 V DC 5 -1 2 V DC R ESET AP in Point-to-Point Bridge Mode R ESET AP2 Hub or Switch ETH ER N ET Router 192.168.0.1 5 -1 2 V DC R ESET 'Master' AP in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge Mode LAN Segment 1 Hub or Switch LAN Segment 3 LAN Segment 2 Figure 4-6. 3.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Click Apply. Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WG302s configured in Point-to-Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • 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 ProSafe 802.11gs should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu. • All ProSafe 802.11gs use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use. 4. Verify connectivity across the LANs.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the WG302 on? • Have I connected the wireless access point correctly? Go to “Installing the ProSafe 802.11g” on page 2-4. • I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 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 WG302. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off. The LAN light is not lit. There is a hardware connection problem.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual I cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it. Check these items: • The WG302 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 WG302 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.228 and a Mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network configuration settings are correct.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WG302 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. Power off the WG302 and power it back on. 2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in for at least 5 seconds. 3.
Appendix A Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications 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). Your device will return to the factory configuration settings shown in Table A-1 below.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11g Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 38, 54, & 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11g Operating Frequencies 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US) 2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain) 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan)2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz (France) 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 802.
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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 802.11g 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.
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