NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point. 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 colocated with other antenna or radio transmitter.
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.
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European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective April 11, 2006 2.4-2.4835 (GHz) Country Channels: 1 to 13 (Except Where Noted) ALL EC Countries Indoor or Outdoor Belgium Indoor or Outdoor France Indoor Ch. 1-13 Outdoor 1-7 Only Greece Indoor Only Italy Indoor (Outdoor w/License) Turbo Mode Same 2.4 GHz rules as above AdHoc Mode Same 2.4 GHz rules as above Antenna Statement for the European Community Please note that the 100mW EIRP limit and regulations could vary in Europe from country to country.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................................................................................xiii How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................xiv Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features ..............................................................................
SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form ............................................................2-19 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings .....................................................................2-20 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................2-21 Chapter 3 Management and Information Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................3-1 Remote Management ..............
The LAN light is not lit. ....................................................................................................5-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. .................5-2 I cannot connect to the WG302v2 to configure it. ...........................................................5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ................................................5-3 I am unable to download files from some FTP sites. ................
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • 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 May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSafe™ 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. The WG302v2 is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. The wireless access point provides wireless connectivity within about a 300-foot radius. The wireless access point can support up to 40 users simultaneously.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. Support for multiple BSSIDs. When one AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that differentiates one WLAN from another when a mobile device tries to connect to the network. • DHCP Client and Server Support.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • 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. • Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored. • Secure and Economical Operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Power over Ethernet.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • • • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter What’s In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. • Power adapter and cord. • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Front Panel Figure 0-1 Viewed from left to right, the WG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and 802.11g WLAN. LED Description PWR Power Indicator TEST Off No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting. On Power is on.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity. Rear Panel 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 0-2 The numbers in Figure 0-2 correspond to the following features on the back of the WG302v2: 1. Primary and Secondary 2.4 GHz detachable antennas. 2. Reset button. This restores the default factory settings. 3. Serial Console Port.
Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration enables computers with 802.11b/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/g wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. The WG302v2 can connect to you LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before you install the Wireless Access Point, make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network. Then computers with 802.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in the address field of your browser. The WG302v2 login screen appears. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in lower case letters. For more information, see “Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address” on page 2-7. The Web browser displays the WG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 shows. Click to view documentation Click to log out.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. Click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Basic Settings menu. Figure 2-2 c. Configure the settings for your network and click Apply. See the online help or “Basic IP Settings” on page 2-8 for more information about how to configure the settings on this page. d. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings menu. e.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG302v2 to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. Note: By default, the DHCP client on the WG302v2 is disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting. To connect to the WG302v2 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the access point name into your Web browser.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you install the WG302v2, log in to it to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WG302v2 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.228 with DHCP disabled. You can log in to the WG302v2 by using the HTTP or HTTPS protocol.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Log on by using the default user name of admin and default password of password. After you log on, the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in Figure 2-1 on page 2-4. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in the Setup section of the WG302v2 main menu. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Basic Settings default settings below work for most users and situations: • Access Point Name. This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is on the bottom label of the WG302v2. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last six hexadecimal digits of the WG302v2 MAC address. You can change the name to a unique name up to 15 characters long. • Country/Region.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all traffic on the WG302v2 uses VLAN 1, which is the default untagged VLAN. Therefore, all traffic is untagged until you change the untagged traffic VLAN ID or the VLAN ID for a specific Security Profile. Check the Untagged VLAN check box to transmit all frames on the specified VLAN as untagged. If you clear the box, all traffic is tagged with a VLAN ID. • Time Zone. Select the Time Zone to match your location.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Wireless Settings page 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. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual – If you use 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 five 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Use WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) data encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a newer standard than the other security options, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 3. Select the Security Profile to configure and click Edit. The Security Profile Configuration page appears, as shown below. Selected Security Profile Figure 2-7 4. Enter the settings for the Security Profile, which are described on the following page. 5. To update the settings, click Apply.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual After the configuration changes are applied, the main Security Profile page displays. 6. If the Security Profile you configured is not already enabled, click the Enable check box associated with the Security Profile, and then click Apply. By default, only the first Security Profile (default name: NETGEAR) is enabled. To disable this Security Profile, you must disable the radio on the Wireless Settings page.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual . Table 2-1 Network Authentication Types Authentication Description Open System Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption. Shared Key You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key. Legacy 802.1x You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option. WPA with RADIUS You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option. WPA2 with RADIUS WPA2 is a later version of WPA.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table 2-2 Data Encryption Settings (continued) Settings Description AES This is the standard encryption method for WPA2. Some clients may support AES with WPA, but this is not supported by this Access Point. TKIP + AES This setting supports both WPA and WPA2. Broadcast packets use TKIP. For unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2 clients use AES.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The VLAN assigned to the first Security Profile (default name: NETGEAR) is the management VLAN. By default all traffic on the WG302v2 uses VLAN 1, which is the default untagged VLAN. Therefore, all traffic is untagged until you change the untagged traffic VLAN ID on the Basic Settings page or assign a different VLAN ID to the Security Profile. 2-18 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the settings. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information. 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 WG302v2 Reference Manual Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings To view or change the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. Connect to the WG302v2. 2. In the address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.228. Log in with the user name of admin and default password of password, or log in by using the LAN address and password that you configured. 3. In the Security menu, click RADIUS Server Settings. 4.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The following list describes the RADIUS Server Settings: • Authentication Server Configuration. This configuration is required for authentication and access control using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for communication with the RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. • IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Figure 2-9 3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box. Note: When configuring the WG302v2 from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired computer or from a wireless computer which is on the access control list to make any further changes. 4.
Chapter 3 Management and Information This chapter describes how to use the management and information features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. To get to these features, connect to the WG302v2 as described in “Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address” on page 2-7. Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the administrator login name.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Remote Management To access the Remote Management screen: 1. Enter the LAN address of the WG302v2 into the address field of your browser. 2. After you log in, click Remote Management under Management on the main menu . Figure 3-2 3. Enter the Remote Management information. • 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.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Using the Secure Telnet Interface The WG302v2 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI). You can access the CLI from a secure Telnet client over the Ethernet port or over the serial console port. Note: You must use a secure Telnet client such as PuTTY. Also, when you configure the client, use the SSH1, 3DES option.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual After a successful login, the screen should show the command prompt, which is the name of the access point, by default. In this example, the prompt is netgear112400#. Press TAB two times (TAB + TAB) to display the CLI command help. CLI Commands The CLI commands that correspond to the Web interface are explained in Appendix C, “Command Line Reference”. Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware The ProSafe 802.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 3. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link. 4. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the image (.tar) upgrade file. 5. Click Upload. When the upload completes, your wireless access point automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Backing up and Restoring the Configuration To save your settings, click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the wireless access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as WG302v2.xml.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing General Information The information on the General screen is a summary of the WG302v2 configuration settings. From the WG302v2 main menu, click General to view the screen shown below. Figure 3-5 Management and Information 3-7 v1.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table 3-1 describes the fields on the General Information page. Table 3-1 General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) The name of the access point, which you can configure. MAC Address The Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless access point’s Ethernet port. Country/Region The domain or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for use.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing the Activity Log To access the Activity Log, connect to the WG302v2 and click Activity Log under the Information heading. Figure 3-6 The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity. You can click Refresh to update the display. To save the log contents into a file on your PC, click Save As and save the file to a disk drive. You can use a SysLog server to view the Activity Log.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing the Available Wireless Station List The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point for the Wired Network Name (SSID) From the WG302v2 main menu, under the Information heading, click Available Wireless Station List to view the list.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing Statistics The Statistics screen provides LAN and WLAN statistics. From the WG302v2 main menu, click Statistics under the Information heading to view the screen shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8 Table 3-2 explains the fields on the Statistics page. Table 3-2 Access Point Statistics Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WG302v2 was restarted.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table 3-2 Access Point Statistics Field Description Wireless Interface Received/Transmitted Unicast Packets The Unicast packets sent since the WG302v2 was restarted. Broadcast Packets The Broadcast packets sent since the WG302v2 was restarted. Multicast Packets The Multicast packets sent since the WG302v2 was restarted. Total Packets The Wireless packets sent since the WG302v2 was restarted.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Figure 3-9 To import a list of known APs, use the following steps: 1. Create a text file that contains the MAC address of each known AP, separated by a space. The following example shows a list of six known APs that an administrator might upload to the AP: 00:0c:41:d7:ee:a5 00:0f:b5:92:cd:49 00:12:17:70:85:3d 00:14:bf:ae:b1:e4 00:40:f4:f8:47:03 00:0c:41:d7:ee:b4 2.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 3. Click Browse and navigate to the location where you saved the text file. 4. Select the file and click Open. 5. Click Import to upload the list to the AP. 3-14 Management and Information v1.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. The following list describes the advanced features: • IP Settings: Use the AP as a DHCP server for wireless clients. • Hotspot Settings: Capture and redirect all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests. • Wireless Settings: Configure advanced wireless LAN parameters and Quality of Service (QoS). • Access Point Settings: Enable wireless bridging and repeating.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The following list provides information about how to configure DHCP settings: • Use AP as DHCP Server: Turn on this option to allow the wireless access point to function as a DHCP Server for wireless clients. The WG302v2 provides the pre-configured TCP/IP configurations for wireless clients connected to this wireless access point. The default setting is disable.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Lease: Enter a lease time in days, hours and minutes. The wireless client must renew the IP address when the lease expires. The default lease time is one day. Configuring Hotspot Settings If you want the wireless access point to capture and redirect all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests, use this feature. For example, a hotel might want all wireless connections to go to its server to show a branded splash screen.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters Figure 4-3 shows the Advanced Wireless Settings screen that includes both the Wireless LAN Parameters section and the QoS Queue Parameters section. For most networks, the default Advanced Wireless LAN Parameter settings work well. Figure 4-3 4-4 Advanced Configuration v1.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table 4-1 describes the Advanced Wireless Parameters. Table 4-1 Advanced Wireless LAN Parameters Field Description Enable SuperG Mode Click Enable to enable Super G Mode. RTS Threshold The packet size used to determine whether the access point should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) is a QoS approach for Wi-Fi deployments. SVP is an open specification that is compliant with the IEEE 802.11b standard. SVP minimizes delay and prioritizes voice packets over data packets on the Wireless LAN, thus increasing the probability of better network performance. • Modify AP EDCA Parameters.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Wireless Bridging and Repeating The ProSafe 802.11g lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Examples of wireless bridged configurations are: • Point-to-Point Bridge. The WG302v2 communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. See “Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration” on page 4-9. • Multi-Point Bridge. The WG302v2 is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations.
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In Point-to-Point Bridge mode, the WG302v2 communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. In addition, you can enable client associations with this WG302v2. You must enter the MAC address of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. Use wireless security to protect this communication. The figure below shows an example of Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Multi-Point Bridge Configuration Multi-point bridge mode allows a wireless access point to bridge to multiple peer wireless access points simultaneously. In addition, you can enable client associations with this WG302v2. Multi-Point Bridge mode configuration includes the following steps: • Enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in the fields provided.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Configure WG302v2 (AP 2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP 1. • Configure the WG302v2 (AP 3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP 1. 2. Verify the following for all access points: • The LAN network configuration of the ProSafe 802.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • You do not have the option of disabling client associations with this WG302v2. • You cannot configure a sequence of parent/child APs. You are limited to only one parent/child AP pair. The figure below shows an example of a Repeater Mode configuration. AP 1 Parent AP in Repeater Mode Wireless PC Associated with AP 1 Wireless PC Associated with AP 2 AP 2 Router AP in Repeater Mode Internet 192.168.0.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • All ProSafe 802.11g devices use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use. 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments. Note: You can extend this repeating by adding up to two more WG302v2s configured in repeater mode.
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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 WG302v2 on? Go to “Front Panel” on page 1-5. • Have I connected the wireless access point correctly? Go to “Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point” on page 2-3.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 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 WG302v2. • 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 WG302v2 Reference Manual I cannot connect to the WG302v2 to configure it. Check these items: • The WG302v2 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is on (amber indicating a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or green indicating a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection) to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • The default configuration of the WG302v2 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.228 and a Mask of 255.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual I am unable to download files from some FTP sites. If the IP address of the WG302v2 LAN interface is not on the same network as the IP addresses the DHCP server on the WG302v2 assigns to wireless clients, the WG302v2 performs automatic network address and port translation (NAPT). Some higher-layer protocols, such as FTP, might not work with the NAPT on the WG302v2.
Appendix A 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 B Specifications This appendix provides default factory settings and technical specifications for the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Default Factory Settings You can use the reset button located on the rear panel 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 three seconds. Your device will return to the factory configuration settings shown in Table B-1.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table B-1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Untagged Packet and VLAN Mapping Disabled Untagged VLAN ID 1 Time Zone GMT Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time Disabled Wireless Settings Wireless Communication (Radio) Enabled 802.11g Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR Broadcast SSID Enabled 802.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table B-1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Remote Management SSH Enabled SNMP Enabled Public Community Name public Private Community Name private Community Name for Traps NETGEAR WG302v2 IP Address to Receive Traps 0.0.0.0 DHCP Server Settings DHCP Server Disabled Starting IP Address 192.168.0.2 Ending IP Address 192.168.0.50 Netmask 255.255.255.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Specifications for the WG302v2 The following table describes the WG302v2 technical specifications. Table B-2 WG302v2 Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoring Maximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; typically 30 to 70 nodes.
Appendix C Command Line Reference In addition to the Web-based user interface, the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point includes a command line interface (CLI) for administering the access point. The CLI lets you view and modify status and configuration information.The CLI is particularly useful if the network connection is not functioning because you can access the CLI through a serial port.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual remove save-running set Remove instances in the running configuration Save the running configuration Set property values of the running configuration Example 2: Type “get” TAB+TAB to see a list of keywords for the get command. netgear115C00# get association basic-rate bridge-port ....
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-1 Keyboard Shortcuts (continued) Keyboard Shortcut Action on CLI Ctrl-k Remove characters starting from cursor location to end of the current line. (Clears the current line from the cursor forward.) Ctrl-u Remove all characters before the cursor. (Clears the current line from the cursor back to the CLI prompt.) Ctrl-p Up Arrow key Display previous command in history.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-2 Interface Naming Convention (continued) Interface Description lo Local loopback for data meant for the access point itself. eth0 The Ethernet interface connected to the Internal network. vlan1 The VLAN interface associated with the default security profile. wlan0 The default security profile for the Internal network. wlan0vapx The wireless interface for the x security profile.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Warning: Settings updated from the CLI (with get, set, add, and remove commands) will not be saved to the startup configuration unless you explicitly save them by issuing the save-running command. The get, set, add, and remove commands are followed by one or more keywords and might be followed by one or more optional or required name-value pairs.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing General Information Table C-4 describes the commands you use to view some of the information that you see on the General page of the Web UI.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual helpful for viewing basic system information. Table C-5 System Information Task Command View hardware information get system View information about all interfaces get interface View information about the 802.11 radio get radio View information about the Security Profiles get vap View DNS settings get host Configuring Basic Settings The commands in Table C-6 correspond to the Basic Settings page on the Web UI.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-6 Basic Setting (continued)s Task Command Set the Primary DNS Server set host static-dns-1 Example: set host static-dns-1 10.10.3.
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The commands in Table C-9 correspond to the Security Profile Settings page on the Web UI. The commands in this table show how to configure Security Profile 1, which is the default profile and has a default profile name of NETGEAR. Note: The commands in Table C-9 configure the default security profile, which is vap0 on radio wlan0. To configure other security profiles, use vapx, where x is the VAP ID associated with the security profile.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-9 Security Profile Settings (continued) Task Command Set the WEP Keys set interface wlan0 wep-key-1 Note: For 64-bit WEP, use 5 ASCII characters or 10 Hex characters. For 128-bit WEP, use 13 ASCII characters or 26 Hex characters. For 152-bit WEP, use 32 hexadecimal or 16 ASCII characters.
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing and Configuring Management Settings The commands in Table C-12 correspond to the pages on the Web UI under the Management heading. This section includes commands for the following features: • Change Password • Remote Management • Upgrade Firmware • Backup and Restore • Reboot the System. Table C-12 AP Management Task Command Set a password for admin access to the AP.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing and Configuring System Information The commands in Table C-12 correspond to the pages on the Web UI under the Information heading.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-13 AP Information (continued) Task Command Save the list of Known APs set known-ap-list action export config-file config-server Example: set known-ap-list action export config-file wg302Rogue3.cfg config-server tftp://192.168.24.
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-14 Advanced IP Setting (continued)s Task Command Set the Secondary DNS Server set dhcp-server dns2 Set the Primary WINS Server set dhcp-server wins1 Set the Secondary WINS Server set dhcp-server wins1 Set the Lease set dhcp-server lease Hotspot Settings The commands in Table C-15 correspond to the Hotspot Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading.
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Advanced Access Point Settings The commands in Table C-17 correspond to the Access Point Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading.
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