ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA January 26, 2011 202-10724-01 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What Is In the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Key Features and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Supported Standards and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Schedule the Wireless Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Configure Basic Wireless Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Chapter 4 Management Enable Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 SNMP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Secure Shell and Telnet Management . . . .
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . 102 Problems with Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Use the Packet Capture Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Appendix A Supplemental Information Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction 1 This chapter introduces the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 and describes some of the key features.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual What Is In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 • Power adapter and cord (12 VCD, 1.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 supports the following standards and conventions: • Standards compliance. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards for wireless LANs, and is Wi-Fi certified for 802.11n standard. • Full WPA and WPA2 support.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual send all traffic to this master, and do not communicate directly with each other. Network authentication should be used to protect this traffic. - Wireless repeater. In this mode, the wireless access point does not function as an access point but communicates only with wireless stations that function in repeater mode, point-to-point bridge mode, and point-to-multipoint-bridge mode. Network authentication should be used to protect this communication.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 802.11b/g/n Standards–Based Wireless Networking The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 provides a bridge between wired Ethernet LANs and 802.11b/g- and 802.11n-compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Top Panel The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 LEDs are described in the following figure and table: 2 1 3 4 Figure 1. Table 1. Top Panel LEDs Item 1 2 3 4 LED Description Power/Test Off Active LAN WLAN Power is off. On (green) Power is on. Amber, then blinking green A self-test is running or software is being loaded.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2. The rear panel functions of the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 are described in the following list: 1. Reverse SMA connector for an optional 2.4-GHz antenna. 2. Factory default Reset button. Using a sharp object, press and hold this button for about 5 seconds to reset the wireless access point to factory defaults settings. All configuration settings are lost, and the default password is restored.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Bottom Panel with Product Label The product label on the bottom of the wireless access point’s enclosure displays factory default settings, regulatory compliance, and other information: Figure 3. Chapter 1.
2. Installation and Basic Configuration 2 This chapter describes how to install and configure your access point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/g or 802.11n wireless adapters to connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. In planning your wireless network, consider the level of security required. Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security, describes how to set up wireless security for your network.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual For best results, place your wireless access point according to the following general guidelines: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). • Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves ovens, and 2.4-GHz cordless phones. • Away from large metal surfaces or water.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the wireless access point to the Ethernet network. Then computers with 802.11b/g or 802.11n wireless adapters will be able to communicate with the Ethernet network.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual A Ethernet cable B Ethernet port WNAP320 Figure 4. 5. Turn on your computer. 6. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point. Tip: The wireless access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). If you have a switch that provides PoE, you will not need to use the power adapter to power the wireless access point. This can be especially convenient when the wireless access point is installed in a high location far away from a power outlet.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Log In to the Wireless Access Point The default IP address of your wireless access point is http://192.168.0.100. The wireless access point is set, by default, for the DHCP client to be disabled. To log in to the wireless access point: 1. Open a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later. 2. Connect to the wireless access point by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual The bottom right corner of all screens that allow you to make configuration changes show the Apply and Cancel buttons, and on several screens the Edit button. Figure 7. These buttons have the following functions: • Edit. Allows you to edit the existing configuration. • Cancel. Cancels all configuration changes that you made on the screen. • Apply. Saves and applies all configuration changes that you made on the screen.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Specify the fields as explained in the following table: Table 2. Basic General System Settings Field Description Access Point Name This unique name is the wireless access point NetBIOS name. The name is printed on the rear label of the wireless access point. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the wireless access point MAC address.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 3. Time System Settings (Continued) Field Description Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box to If you want to use a custom NTP server. Note: You must have an Internet connection to use an NTP server that is not on your local network. Hostname / IP Address Enter the host name or IP address of the custom NTP server. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 3. Click Apply to save your settings.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 4. IP Settings (Continued) Field Description IP Subnet Mask Enter the network number portion of an IP address. Unless you are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as the subnet mask. Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP’s router to which the wireless access point will connect. Primary DNS Server Enter the IP address of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Specify the fields as explained in the following table: Table 5. LAN Settings Field Description DHCP Server Select the DHCP Server check box to enable the DHCP server. Use the default settings or specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the wireless access point’s LAN IP address.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual WARNING! If you configure the wireless access point from a wireless computer and you change the wireless access point’s SSID, channel, or wireless security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the wireless access point’s new settings. To configure the 802.11b/g/n wireless settings: 1. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Specify the fields as explained the following table: Table 6. Basic Wireless Settings Field Descriptions Wireless Mode Select the wireless operating mode that you want to use by selecting one of the following radio buttons: • 11b. 802.11b wireless stations only. • 11bg. Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be used. • 11ng. Both 802.11n and 802.11g wireless stations can be used. This is the default setting.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 6. Basic Wireless Settings (Continued) Field Descriptions 11ng mode only (continued) Ext Channel Offset When you select a channel width of Dynamic 20/40 MHz or 40 MHz, you also need to select the offset for the extension channel from the Ext Channel Offset drop-down list. In addition to the default value Auto, you can also select Upper or Lower.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Note: For more information about wireless channels, see the article “Wireless Networking Basics” available on the NETGEAR website. A link to this article and other articles of interest can be found in Related Documents in Appendix A. Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 79.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual After you have completed the configuration of the wireless access point, you can reconfigure the computer that you used for this process back to its original TCP/IP settings.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 3. Attach the clamp to the ceiling rail. 4. Attach the mounting plate to the clamp. 5. Connect the cables to the wireless access point. Chapter 2.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 6. Attach the wireless access point to the mounting plate. 7. Attach the cover to the wireless access point. Wall Installation To install the wireless access point using the wall installation kit: 1. Verify the package content of the wall installation kit. Screws and wall supports Mounting plate 30 | Chapter 2.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Detach the mounting plate from the wireless access point. 3. Attach the mounting plate to the wall. 4. Connect the cables to the wireless access point. Chapter 2.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 5. Attach the wireless access point to the mounting plate. 6. Attach the cover to the wireless access point. 32 | Chapter 2.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Desk Installation To install the wireless access point on a desk, attach the rubber feet to the holes in the bottom of the wireless access point. Rubber feet Chapter 2.
3. Wireless Configuration and Security 3 This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The wireless access point provides highly effective security features that are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. Figure 13.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • WPA and WPA-PSK (TKIP). Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides strong data security with Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. WPA uses RADIUS-based 802.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual To set up a security profile you select its network authentication type, data encryption, wireless client security separation, and VLAN ID: • Network authentication The wireless access point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When you configure network authentication, bear in mind that not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Before You Change the SSID, WEP, and WPA Settings For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the settings. For an existing wireless network, the network administrator can provide this information. Be sure to set the Country/Region correctly as the first step. Store this information in a safe place. • SSID: The service set identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Configure and Enable Security Profiles To configure and enable a security profile: 1. Select Configuration > Security > Profile Settings. The Profile Settings screen displays, showing eight wireless security profiles: Figure 14. The following table explains the fields of the Profile Settings screen: Table 7.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Figure 15. 3. Specify the settings of the Profile Definition section of the Edit Security Profile screen as explained in the following table: Table 8. Profile Definition Settings of the Edit Security Profile Screen Field Description Profile Name Enter a unique name of the wireless security profile that makes it easy to recognize the profile. The default names are NETGEAR, NETGEAR-1, NETGEAR-2, and so on through NETGEAR-7.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual The wireless access point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When you configure network authentication, bear in mind the following: • If you are using access point mode (which is the default mode if you did not enable wireless bridging), then all options are available. In other modes such as bridge mode, some options might be unavailable. • Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 9. Authentication Settings of the Edit Security Profile Screen (Continued) Field Description Network Authentication and Data Encryption (continued) WPA2-PSK Select this only if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES and TKIP + AES encryption and enter a WPA passphrase (network key). See Configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK on page 46.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 9. Authentication Settings of the Edit Security Profile Screen (Continued) Field Description Access Control Note: Access control functions only when static VLANs are enabled, that is, you select Disable from the Dynamic VLAN drop-down list. The Access Control radio buttons let you enable or disable access control through a RADIUS server for the wireless security the profile: • Disable. Access control is disabled. This is the default setting.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual When you select Open System from the Network Authentication drop-down list and any selection other than None from the Data Encryption drop-down list, the screen expands to display the WEP fields: Figure 16. • Shared Key with WEP Shared key provides pre-shared WEP key encryption without RADIUS authentication. The security level of static WEP is not very strong.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 10. WEP Encryption Settings (Continued) Field Descriptions Encryption Key (Key1–Key4) Either manually enter a key or allow the key to be automatically generated by clicking Generate Key. • For ASCII format, depending on the key size selected, the manually entered encryption key must have a length of 5 (64-bit WEP), 13 (128-bit WEP), or 16 (152-bit WEP) characters.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • WPA2 with RADIUS Figure 20. • WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS Figure 21. Table 11. WPA with RADIUS, WPA2 with RADIUS, and WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS Settings Field Descriptions TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is the standard encryption method used with WPA. You can also use TKIP with WPA2. Note: TKIP provides only legacy (slower) rates of operation.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • WPA-PSK Figure 22. • WPA2-PSK Figure 23. • WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK Figure 24. Table 12. WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK Settings Field Descriptions Data Encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is the standard encryption method used with WPA. You can also use TKIP with WPA2. Note: TKIP provides only legacy (slower) rates of operation.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 12. WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK Settings (Continued) Field Descriptions Passphrase Enter a passphrase. The passphrase length must be between 8 and 63 characters (inclusive). The default passphrase is sharedsecret. You can display the actual passphrase by selecting the Show Passphrase in Clear Text radio button. Show Passphrase Select the Yes radio button to display the actual passphrase in the Passphrase field.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Specify the settings as explained in the following table: Table 13. RADIUS Server Settings Field Descriptions RADIUS Server Settings Primary IP Address Authentication Server Enter the IP address of the primary RADIUS server for authentication. Authentication Enter the UDP port number of the wireless access point that is used Port to access the primary RADIUS server for authentication. The default port number is 1812.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address For increased security, you can restrict access to an SSID by allowing access to only specific computers or wireless stations based on their MAC addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the wireless access point.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 4. Click Refresh to refresh the Available Wireless Stations table. The wireless access point places the MAC addresses of the attached wireless stations in this table. 5. Populate the Trusted Wireless Stations table by one of the following methods: • Select MAC addresses from the Available Wireless Stations table: a. Select individual check boxes for MAC addresses, or select all MAC addresses by selecting the check box in the heading. • b.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Schedule the Wireless Radio Scheduled Wireless On/Off is a green feature that allows you to turn off the wireless radio during scheduled vacations, office shutdowns, on evenings, or on weekends. To schedule the radio: 1. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Scheduled Wireless ON-OFF. The Scheduled Wireless ON-OFF screen displays: Figure 27. 2. Specify the settings as explained in the following table: Table 14.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM. By enabling WMM, you allow Quality of Service (QoS) control for upstream traffic flowing from a wireless station to the wireless access point and for downstream traffic flowing from the wireless access point to a wireless station. WMM defines the following four queues in decreasing order of priority: • Voice.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Enable or disable the WMM features: • Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM). To enable this feature, select the Enable radio button, which is the default setting. Select the Disable button to disable the feature. • WMM Powersave. To enable this feature, select the Enable radio button, which is the default setting. Select the Disable button to disable the feature. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. 54 | Chapter 3.
4. Management 4 This chapter describes how to use the management and monitoring features of your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual SNMP Management To set up an SNMP management interface: 1. Select Maintenance > Remote Management > SNMP. The SNMP screen displays: Figure 29. 2. Specify the settings as explained in the following table: Table 15. SNMP Settings Field Description SNMP Select the Enable radio button to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP OpenView, to manage the wireless access point through SNMPv1/v2 protocol.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Secure Shell and Telnet Management To configure remote console features: 1. Select Maintenance > Remote Management > Remote Console. The Remote Console screen displays: Figure 30. 2. Enable or disable the remote console features: • Secure Shell (SSH). To enable this feature, select the Enable radio button, which is the default setting. Select the Disable button to disable the feature. • Telnet.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 3. Enter the CLI commands that you want to use. You can enter show configuration to display the available CLI commands. The CLI commands are also listed in Appendix B, Command-Line Reference. Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software The software of the wireless access point is stored in flash memory and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. You can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Web Browser Upgrade Procedure To use a Web browser to upgrade the wireless access point firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save it to your hard disk. 2. If necessary, unzip the new software file. 3. If available, read the release notes before upgrading the software. 4. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade screen displays: Figure 32. 5. Click Browse and locate the image (.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 4. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade TFTP. The Firmware Upgrade TFTP screen displays: Figure 33. 5. Specify the following information: • Firmware File Name. The name of the unzipped software file. • TFTP Server IP. The IP address of your TFTP server. 6. Click Apply to initiate the upgrade process. During the upgrade process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes several minutes.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Figure 34. Restore the Configuration IMPORTANT: During the restoration process, do not try to go online, turn off the wireless access point, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the wireless access point until it finishes restarting! To restore your settings from a saved configuration file: 1. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Restore Settings. The Restore Settings screen displays: Figure 35. 2.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings You can restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings by two methods that are described in the following sections: • Use the Web Management Interface to Restore Factory Default Settings on this page • Use the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings on page 63 Note: After you have restored the factory default settings on the wireless access point: * All
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Figure 36. Use the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings To restore the factory default settings when you do not know the login user name, login password, or IP address, you must use the Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see Figure 2 on page 12). To restore the factory default settings using the Reset button: 1.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual To reboot the wireless access point: 1. Select Maintenance > Reset > Reboot AP. The Reboot AP screen displays: Figure 37. 2. Select the Yes radio button. (By default, the No radio button is selected.) 3. Click Apply to reboot the wireless access point. The reboot process typically takes about 1 minute. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Take one of the following actions: • Enter a new password twice: once in the New Password field and again in the Repeat New Password field. • Next to Restore Default Password, select the Yes radio button to restore the default password. By default, the No radio button is selected. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. If you have restored the default password, the login password will be password.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Monitor the Wireless Access Point The wireless access point provides a variety of status and usage information that is discussed in the following sections: • View System Information on page 66 • Monitor Wireless Stations on page 68 • View the Activity Log on page 70 • Traffic Statistics on page 71 View System Information The System screen provides a summary of the current wireless access point configuration settings, including current IP sett
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual The following table explains the fields of the System screen: Table 17. System Screen Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name The NetBIOS name. For information about how to change the default name, see Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings on page 19. Ethernet MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless access point’s Ethernet port.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Monitor Wireless Stations The Wireless Stations screen contains the Available Wireless Stations table. This table shows all IP devices that are associated with the wireless access point in the wireless network that is defined by the wireless network name (SSID). The table heading indicates the wireless mode (802.11b, 802.11bg, or 802.11ng). Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all using the same network name (SSID).
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. To view details of a wireless station, select the corresponding radio button, and then click Details. The Wireless Stations Details screen displays: Figure 42. The following table explains the fields of the Wireless Stations Details screen: Table 18. Wireless Stations Details Fields Field Description MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless station. BSSID The BSSID that the wireless station is using.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 18. Wireless Stations Details Fields (Continued) Field Description Status The wireless status of the wireless station (Associated). RSSI The received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of the wireless station. Idle Time The time since the last frame was received from the wireless station. Tx Sequence The sequence number of the last frame that was transmitted to the wireless station.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Click Save As to save the log contents to a file on your computer or to a disk drive. To update the display on screen, click Refresh; to clear the log content, click Clear. Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) network traffic. To display the Statistics screen, select Monitoring > Statistics: Figure 44. To update the statistics information, click Refresh.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 19. Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11bg, or Wireless 801.11ng The section heading depends on the configured wireless mode. Unicast Packets The number of unicast packets received and transmitted over the wireless connection since the wireless access point was restarted.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual To enable and configure rogue AP detection: 1. Select Configuration > Security > Advanced > Rogue AP. The Rogue AP screen displays. (The following figure shows examples in the Known AP List and Unknown AP List.) Figure 45. 2. Click Refresh to let the wireless access point discover the access points and populate the Unknown AP List. 3.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 3. Select the file, and click Open. 4. Click Apply to upload the list with access points to the Known AP List. View and Save Access Point Lists The wireless access point detects nearby APs and wireless stations and maintains them in a list. You can use this list to prevent them from connecting to the wireless access point. To view the Unknown AP List and save it to a file: 1. Select Monitoring > Rogue AP > Unknown AP List.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 3. Click Save to export the list of unknown or known APs to a file. A window opens so you can browse to the location where you want to save the file. The default file name is macList.txt. If you wish, you can now import the saved list into the Known AP List on the Rogue AP screen (see Enable and Configure Rogue AP Detection on page 72). To view the Known AP List and save it to a file: 1. Select Monitoring > Rogue AP > Known AP List.
5. Advanced Configuration 5 This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320. The chapter includes the following sections: • Spanning Tree Protocol and 802.1Q VLAN on this page • Hotspot Settings on page 78 • Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 79 • Configure Advanced QoS Settings on page 81 • Configure Wireless Bridging on page 84 Spanning Tree Protocol and 802.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • Tagged VLAN. When you clear the Untagged VLAN check box, the wireless access point tags all frames that are sent from its Ethernet interface. Only incoming frames that are tagged with known VLAN IDs are accepted. • Management VLAN. The management VLAN can be active only when the wireless access point functions as a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridge (see Configure Wireless Bridging on page 84).
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 22. STP and VLAN Settings (Continued) Field Description Management VLAN Specify an ID for the VLAN from which the wireless access point can be managed. The default VLAN ID is 1. Note: If you configure the VLAN ID as 0 (zero), the wireless access point can be managed over any VLAN, and frames that belong to the management VLAN are not tagged with an 802.1Q header when sent over the trunk. 3. Click Apply to save your settings.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 4. Click Apply to save your settings. All HTTP requests are now redirected to the specified URL. Configure Advanced Wireless Settings You use the advanced Wireless Settings screen to configure and enable various WLAN settings for 802.11b, 802.11bg, or 802.11ng wireless mode. The active wireless mode is indicated on screen. (For information about hot to change the wireless mode, see Configure Basic Wireless Settings on page 23.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Specify the settings as explained in the following table: Table 23. Advanced Wireless Settings Field Description RTS Threshold (0–2347) Enter the Request to Send (RTS) threshold. The default setting is 2347.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 23. Advanced Wireless Settings (Continued) Field Description Antenna Select one of the following radio buttons to specify the antenna: • Internal. Enables the internal antenna. This is the default setting. • External. Enables an optional external antenna. 802.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual The queues defined for different types of data transmitted from AP-to-station and station-to-AP are: • Data 0 (Best Effort). Medium priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most traditional IP data is sent to this queue. • Data 1 (Background). Lowest priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data that requires maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is sent to this queue (FTP data, for example). • Data 2 (Video).
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 2. Specify the settings as explained in the following table: Table 24. EDCA Settings Field Description AP EDCA parameters AIFS Enter the Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval that specifies the wait time (in milliseconds) between data frames. A higher AIFS value means a higher priority for a queue. Valid values for AIFS are 0 through 8. The default values are: Data 0: 3; Data 1: 7; Data 2: 1; Data 3: 1.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 24. EDCA Settings (Continued) Field Description cwMax Enter the Maximum Contention Window (cwMax) value that specifies the upper limit (in milliseconds) for the doubling of the random back-off value. Decreasing this value increases the priority of the queue. The value for cwMax must be higher than the value for cwMin. Valid values are 0, 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, or 1023.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • Client mode. In this mode, the wireless access point operates as a client bridge only, and sends all traffic to the remote wireless access point or peer device. You can enable MAC cloning in client mode. For information about how to configure this mode, see Configure the Wireless Access Point for Client Mode on page 96.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Figure 52. e. Click Edit to configure the security profile settings. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: Figure 53. f. Specify the settings as explained in the following table: Table 25. Point-to-Point Bridge Profile and Authentication Settings Field Description Profile Definition Profile Name Enter a profile name that is easy to remember. The default name is NETGEAR-WDS-1.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 25. Point-to-Point Bridge Profile and Authentication Settings (Continued) Field Description Authentication Settings Network Authentication From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select Open System, and WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Your selection determines the options that the Data Encryption Data Encryption drop-down list provides, and whether or not the WPA Passphrase (Network Key) field displays.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 3. Configure and verify the following settings for both wireless access points: • Verify the LAN network configuration of the wireless access points. Both must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices. • Both wireless access points must use the same channel, authentication mode, and security settings. 4. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual To configure a point-to-multipoint wireless network: 1. Configure the security profiles on the wireless access point (AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in the previous figure): a. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. The Bridging screen displays: Figure 55. b. Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. The Local MAC Address field is a nonconfigurable field that shows the MAC address of the wireless access point. c.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual f. Specify the settings as explained in the following table: Table 26. Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Profile and Authentication Settings Field Description Profile Definition Profile Name Enter a profile name that is easy to remember. The default names for the four security profiles are NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, NETGEAR-WDS-3, and NETGEAR-WDS-4.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual For example, first configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-1 with the MAC address of AP2, and then configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-2 with the MAC address of AP3 (see Figure 54 on page 88). 2. Activate the wireless access point (AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Figure 54 on page 88) as a point-to-multipoint bridge (that is, it is the master in the wireless network): a. On the Bridging screen, select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. b.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Note: You can extend this multipoint bridging configuration by adding additional wireless access points that are 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.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual To configure the wireless access point as a wireless repeater: 1. Configure the security profiles on the wireless access point (AP2 in the previous figure): a. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. The Bridging screen displays: Figure 58. b. Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. The Local MAC Address field is a nonconfigurable field that shows the MAC address of the wireless access point. c.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual f. Specify the settings as explained in the following table: Table 27. Repeater Profile and Authentication Settings Field Description Profile Definition Profile Name Enter a profile name that is easy to remember. The default names for the four security profiles are NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, NETGEAR-WDS-3, and NETGEAR-WDS-4.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual For example, first configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-1 with the MAC address of AP1, and then configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-2 with the MAC address of AP3 (see Figure 57 on page 92). 2. Activate repeater mode on the wireless access point (AP2 in Figure 57 on page 92): a. On the Bridging screen, select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. b. Select the Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge radio button. c.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Configure the Wireless Access Point for Client Mode In client mode, the wireless access point operates as a client bridge only and sends all traffic to the selected remote wireless access point or peer device. To configure the wireless access point for client mode: 1. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. The Bridging screen displays: Figure 60. 2. Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box.
6. Troubleshooting 6 This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320. 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 wireless access point on? Go to Basic Functioning on page 98. • Have I connected the wireless access point correctly? Go to Basic Functioning on page 98. • I cannot access the Internet or the LAN.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the wireless access point, check that the following sequence of events occurs: • The Power/Test LED is first steady amber, then goes off, and then blinks green before turning steady green after about 45 seconds. • The Active LED is lit or blinks green when there is Ethernet traffic. • The LAN LED indicates the LAN speed: green for 1000 Mbps, amber for 100 Mbps, and no light for 10 Mbps.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual The Active LED or the LAN LED Is Not Lit There is a hardware connection problem. Check these items: • Make sure that the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the wireless access point and the network device—hub, (PoE) switch, or router. • Make sure that the connected device is turned on. • Make sure that the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • Ping the IP address of the wireless access point to verify that there is a wireless connection between the computer with the wireless adapter and the wireless access point. If the ping fails, check the network configuration (for the wireless access point, see Configure IP Settings and Optional DHCP Server Settings on page 21).
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps: • Check whether other computers on the LAN work correctly. If they do, ensure that your computer’s TCP/IP settings are correct.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • • Wrong physical connections: - Make sure that the Active LED and LAN LED are on. If one or both of these LEDs are off, follow the instructions in The Active LED or the LAN LED Is Not Lit on page 99.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Problems with Date and Time The Time Settings screen that is accessible through the Configuration > System > Basic > Time menu choices displays the current date and time of day. The wireless access point uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from a network time servers on the Internet that you specify in the Time Settings screen (see Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings on page 19).
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual If any previously captured packets exist, you are prompted to delete them, and only then can you capture new packets. 3. Click Stop to stop capturing packets. 4. Click Save as to save the pacture.pcap file on your computer or to a disk drive. 104 | Chapter 6.
A. Supplemental Information A This appendix provides related documentation, factory default settings, and technical specifications for the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320. • Related Documents on this page • Technical Specifications on page 106 • Factory Default Settings on page 107 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. Table 28.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Table 29. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Technical Specifications Feature Description 802.11g data rates 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps (auto-rate capable) 802.11bg data rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (auto-rate capable) 802.11ng MCS index and Data rates for a 20 MHz channel width and a short guard interval short (400 ms): data rates Best, 0 / 7.2 Mbps, 1 / 14.4 Mbps, 2 / 21.7 Mbps, 3 / 28.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 29. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Technical Specifications Feature Description Environmental specifications Operating temperature: 0 to 55° C (32 to 131° F) Operating humidity: 10–9%, noncondensing Electromagnetic compliance FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E, CE, and C-TICK Factory Default Settings You can use the Reset button located on the rear of the wireless access point to reset all settings to their factory defaults.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 30. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Local Network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.0.100 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway address 0.0.0.
B. Command-Line Reference B The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 can be configured through either the command-line interface (CLI), a Web browser, or a MIB browser. The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or computer through a Telnet connection.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual | | | | |-macacl-add --add wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |-macacl-database --delete wireless access control (ACL) database | | | | |-macacl-del --delete wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |-mcsrate --transmit data rate | | | | |-mode --enable wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |-operation-mode --wireless operation mode | | | | |-power --wireless transmit power | | | | |-preamble --wireless preamble (only effect on 802.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | |-vlan-id --VLAN id | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key | | | | | | |-wepkeytype --wireless wep key type | | | | | | | | | | | |-3> --3rd security profile | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-hide-network-name --hide network name | | | | | | |-key1 --wireless wep key 1 | | | | | | |-key2 -
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual | | | | | | |-key3 --wireless wep key 3 | | | | | | |-key4 --wireless wep key 4 | | | | | | |-keyno --key number | | | | | | |-name --profile name | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | |-vlan-id --VLAN id | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless w
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual | | | | | | |-wepkeytype --wireless wep key type | | | | | | | | | | | |-8> --8th security profile | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-hide-network-name --hide network name | | | | | | |-key1 --wireless wep key 1 | | | | | | |-key2 --wireless wep key 2 | | | | | | |-key3 --wireless wep key 3 | | | | | | |-key4 --wireless wep key 4 | | | | | | |-keyno --key numb
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual | | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | | |-name --profile name | | | | | | | |-presharedkey --preshared key | | | | | | | |-remote-mac --remote MAC | | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key | | | | | | | |-wepkey --wireless wep key | | | | | | | |-wepkeytype --wireless wep key type | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-4> --4th security profile | | | | | | | |-authe
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual | | | |-radius> | | |-accounting-server-primary --primary accounting server | | |-accounting-server-primary-port --primary accounting server port | | |-accounting-server-primary-sharedsecret --primary accounting server shared secret | | |-accounting-server-secondary --secondary accounting server | | |-accounting-server-secondary-port --secondary accounting server port | | |-accounting-server-secondary-sharedsecret --secondary accounting se
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual |-restore-default-password --restore default system password |-show> --show system settings | |-configuration --show system configuration | |-interface> --show wireless lan interface | | |-eth> --ethernet interface | | | |-statistics --show ethernet statistics | | | | | |-wlan> --wlan interface settings | | | |-2.4GHz> --2.
C. Notification of Compliance NETG EAR Wireless Routers, G ateways, APs C Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France, and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information contact the national spectrum authority in France. For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ Table 1.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 1. EDOC in Languages of the European Community (Continued) Language Statement Português [Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] NETGEAR Inc.
Index Numerics 11b, 11bg, 11ng (wireless modes) 25 2.4-GHz antenna, connector for 12 802.11d support 81 802.
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual clients associations 72 DHCP 21 isolation 81 maximum number 81 NTP 20 wireless separation 37, 42 compliance electromagnetic 107 general regulatory information 117 configuration file, backing up or restoring 60 connectors and ports, rear panel 12 console port 12 cwMax (Maximum Contention Window) value 83 cwMin (Minimum Contention Window) value 83 D data encryption key generation, WEP 45 key size, WEP 44 WPA and WPA2 47 data rate (11b and 11bg only) 2
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual interference channels 15 reducing 120 sources of 15 internal antenna, disabling 81 Internet browsing, troubleshooting 99 IP addresses default 18, 21 DHCP DNS servers 23 DHCP ranges 23 DHCP WINS servers 23 ISP DNS servers 22 LAN 108 NTP servers 21 RADIUS servers 49 SNMP manager 56 static 107 syslog server 65 TFTP server 60 isolation, clients 81 J Java and Javascript 100 losing, wireless connection 51 M MAC addresses Ethernet port 67 known access po
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual password changing or restoring 64 default 18 login 107 physical connections 102 physical specifications 106 pinging, wireless access point 100, 101 placement, wireless equipment 14 point-to-multipoint bridge configuring 88 description 84 point-to-point bridge configuring 85 description 84 policy, access control 43 port and connectors, rear panel 12 ports RADIUS servers 49 SNMP manager, traps 56 syslog server 65 power adapter 106 Power over Ethernet (
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual SNMP defaults 56 manager, IP address 56 software backing up 60 factory defaults 62 restoring 61 upgrading 59 version 67 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), enabling 77 specifications environmental 107 physical 106 SSH (Secure Shell), enabling 57 SSIDs broadcasting 25, 35 changing 25, 40 matching 26 static and dynamic VLANs 42 station EDCA parameters 83 statistics, traffic 71 STP (Spanning Tree Protocol), enabling 77 streaming media advanced QoS 82 WMM QoS
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual W web browsers, recommended 18 Web Management Interface description 18 troubleshooting 100 WEP configuring with a shared key 41, 44 configuring with RADIUS 41, 45 data encryption, key size 44 legacy 802.1X 45 open system 43 passphrase 44 types of encryption 35 Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) 9, 52, 54 Wi-Fi protected access. See WPA and see WPA2. WINS servers 23 wired equivalent privacy. See WEP. wireless adapters, 802.11b/g and 802.
