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1. Passphrase To use the passphrase to generate the WEP keys enter a passphrase and click the Generate Keys button You can also enter the keys directly These keys must match the other wireless stations Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 If you are using WEP select the key to be used as the default key Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key The other keys be used only to decrypt received data WPA Preshared Key Passphrase If you are using WPA PSK enter the passphrase here All wireless stations must use the same passphrase network key The network key must be from 8 to 64 characters in length e Wireless Client Security Separation If this feature is enabled the associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations The default is No e VLAN ID If the hubs switches on your LAN support the VLAN 802 1Q standard and this feature has been enabled the default VLAN ID for WNAP210 will be associated with each profile The default profile VLAN ID must match the IDs used by other network devices Installation and Configuration 2 25 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual SSID and WEP WPA Settings Setup Form For a new wireless network print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters For an existing wireless network the person who set up or is responsib
2. Index 2 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual L LAN IP address default 5 3 LED indicators table of 1 7 Logging In Using the Default IP Address 2 1 login screen 2 12 2 14 MAC address 2 5 2 14 2 40 restricting access 2 3 trusted PCs 2 3 MAC Address Database Local 2 4 RADIUS 2 41 MAC Authentication 2 40 MAC Authentication screen 2 40 MAC Clone 3 17 MCS Index 2 18 2 20 multiple access points placement of 2 2 N NetBIOS 2 5 NetBIOS name logging in 2 14 NETGEAR default SSID 2 0 Network Authentication 2 23 types of 2 23 Network Key See passphrase NTP Client enabling 2 6 NTP Server enabling 2 6 NTP Server Hostname IP Address 2 6 O Output Power 2 19 P package contents 1 6 Packet fragmentation 7 4 passphrase use with WEP 2 32 WPA2 PSK use with 2 38 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK use with 2 39 password default 2 12 2 14 2 21 2 40 performance degradation causes of 2 1 point to multi point bridge 4 9 configuring 4 13 point to multi point bridge 3 point to point bridge 3 4 8 configuring 4 11 power adapter 8 Preamble Type defalt setting 4 6 Primary DNS Servers default 2 8 2 16 Q QoS Settings screen 2 20 QoS See Quality of Service 4 Quality of Service 4 R radio frequency recommended channels 2 2 spacing between APs 2 2 RADIUS Server 2 22 RADIUS Server Settings 2 27 2 33 2 35 RADIUS Server Sett
3. Telnet If set to Enable the wireless access point will allow remote access through Telnet The default is Disable If Telnet is enabled and the access point is accessed using a browser the Telnet access will be disconnected 3 2 Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4 NETGEAR WNAP210 Sanat sili RE NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point LOGOUT Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support Password Reset Remote Management Upgrade SNMP Remote Console Remote Cansole Remote Console Secure Shell SSH Enable Disable Telnet Enable Disable Figure 3 2 Click Apply Management Using Telnet 1 3 Open a secure Telnet session from your computer to the access point The screen shown in Figure 3 3 should display 3 Telnet 192 168 0 236 loj x Telnet gt Telnet gt open 192 168 8 236 etgear334468 login admin Password netgear334468H show configuration lap information apname netgqear334408 macaddress 6 22 3F 8B 1B 96 firmware version WNAP21 _1 BETA2 6 country region unitedstates http redirect disable http redirect url http www netgear com spanning tree disable time zone usa pacif ic ssh disable telnet enable syslog disable Figure 3 3 Enter the login name and password admin and password are the defaults After successful login the lt Access Point Name gt prompt should appear In this
4. status profile status wep pass phras wireless wep passphrase key wepkey wireless wep key wepkeytyp wireless wep key typ 4 gt 4th security profile authentication authentication type encryption data encryption name profile name presharedkey remote mac preshared key remote MAC status profile status wep pass phras wireless wep passphrase key wepkey wireless wep key wepkeytyp wireless wep key typ wmm gt ap data2 video ap data3 voic station data0 best ap data0 best effort ap datal background wmm settings access point best effort voice data access point low priority data access point video data access point voice data ffort station best effort voice data station datal background station low priority data station data2 video station video data station data3 voic support ip gt address default gateway dhcp client dns server station voice data support set host IP host IP address IP address of default gateway enable dhcp client IP address of DNS server C 6 Command Line Reference v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual log gt syslog syslog server ip syslog server port radius gt accounting server primary accounting server primary port syslog setting enable syslog cli
5. The Configuration Backup Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point s configuration settings Management 3 5 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Saving the Configuration To save your settings 1 Select Maintenance gt Upgrade gt Backup Settings to back up your current settings The Backup Settings screen displays See Figure 3 5 NETGEAR WNAP210 h Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Connect with Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support Locourt Password Reset Remote Management Upgrade gt Firmware Backup Settings Upgrade gt Backup Seltings Backup Settings gt Restore Settings Backup a copy of the current settings to a file BACKUP CANCEL APPLY Figure 3 5 2 Click Backup Your browser will extract the configuration file from the wireless access point and prompt you for a location on your computer to store the file 3 Give the file a meaningful name such as WNAP210 cfg and click Save Restoring the Configuration To restore your settings from a saved configuration file 1 Select Maintenance gt Reset gt Restore Defaults to restore your settings The Restore Defaults screen displays See Figure 3 6 2 Select No for Restore to factory default settings and then Apply This displays a dialog allowing you to select a file where you have previously saved configuration settings
6. ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA 202 10474 01 March 2009 v1 0 2009 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at http www netgear com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail support netgear com North American NETGEAR website http www netgear com Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo ProSafe and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the ProSafe
7. ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet connection with Auto Uplink interface Connects to 10 100 1000 Mbps IEEE 802 3 Ethernet networks e LED indicators Power Test LAN speed LAN activity and wireless activity for each radio mode are easily identified e Wireless Multimedia WMM support WMM is a subset of the 802 11e standard WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities depending on the kind of data Time dependent information like video or audio has a higher priority than normal traffic For WMM to function correctly wireless clients must also support WMM e Quality of Service QoS Support You can configure parameters that affect traffic flowing from the wireless access point to the client station and traffic flowing from the client station to the wireless access point The QoS feature allows you to prioritize traffic such as voice and video traffic so that packets do not get dropped e VLAN security profiles Each security profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID when the security profile is modified 802 11b g n Standards based Wireless Networking The ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802 11b g and 802 11 draft n compatible wireless LAN networks It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio equipped wireless notebook systems desktop systems print servers and other devices
8. 0 2 17 wireless mode default 2 9 Wireless Multimedia 4 Wireless Network Name 2 0 Wireless Network Name SSID 2 8 2 23 wireless QoS settings 11a 2 20 11b g 2 20 Wireless Repeater 3 wireless security options 2 2 Wireless Settings 2 8 wireless settings configuring 802 11b g 2 16 configuring 802 11b g Next 2 8 screen 2 8 Wireless Settings screen 2 16 Wireless Station adding new 2 41 Wireless Station List screen 3 17 WPA 2 3 use restrictions 2 23 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS configuration of 2 36 Network Authentication screens 2 36 restrictions 2 36 TKIP AES 2 36 WPA with RADIUS configuration of 2 33 Network Authentication screen 2 34 2 35 2 36 restrictions 2 33 security profiles 2 35 2 36 TKIP 2 34 WPA2 use restrictions 2 23 WPA2 with RADIUS AES 2 35 Index 5 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual configuration of 2 35 Network Authentication screen 2 35 restructions 2 35 WPA2 PSK AES 2 38 configuration of 2 38 Network Authentication screens 2 38 restrictions 2 38 WPA PSK 2 3 configuration of 2 37 Network Authentication screens 2 37 restrictions 2 37 TKIP 2 38 WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK configuration of 2 39 Network Authentication screens 2 39 restructions 2 39 WWM Wireless Multimedia 4 Index 6 v1 0 March 2009
9. all using the same gt network name SSID This extends the reach of the wireless network and allows users to roam from one access point to another providing seamless network connectivity Under these circumstances be aware that the Available Wireless Stations list includes only the stations associated with this access point Management 3 15 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To view the Wireless Stations list 1 Select Monitoring gt Wireless Stations The Wireless Stations list displays as shown in Figure 3 13 NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support LOGOUT System Wireless Stations Rogue AP Logs Statistics s Wireless Stations Wireless Stations Available Wireless Stations G 00 16 6F C3 63 C5 OO0 de ad 03 08 00 NETGEAR_1ig 1 open 1 iibg Associated REFRESH DETAILS Figure 3 13 2 Click Refresh to update the list yex Tip If the wireless access point is rebooted the table data is lost until the wireless X access point rediscovers the devices To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices click the Refresh button Enabling Rogue AP Detection The WNAP210 can detect rogue APs and wireless stations and can prevent them from connecting to the WNAP210 The WNAP210 maintains a list of access points and wireless stations tha
10. connection when you click Apply You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the new settings Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the access point you can deploy the apoint and configure the advanced wireless security functions Installation and Configuration 2 13 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Logging In to the Access Point The access pointis set by default with the IP address of 192 168 0 236 with DHCP disabled Note If you log in using the default IP address the computer you are using to connect to the access point should be configured with an IP address in the range 192 168 0 0 to 192 168 0 255 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 If DHCP is enabled there are two methods you can use to connect to the WNAP210 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address If your wireless access point is to be deployed on a local network you can enter the NetBIOS name in your Web browser The default wireless access point name is netgearxxxxxx where XXXXxXx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address The MAC address is printed on the rear label of the WNAP210 Using the NetBIOS naming convention to access your router across several network segments is known to be unreliable Reserve an IP address based on the access point s MAC address on the DHCP server That way if your router is deployed across sever
11. select the channel you wish to use on your wireless LAN The wireless channel in use will be from 1 to 11 for the United States and Canada 1 to 13 for Europe and Australia The default is Auto It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections or slow data transfers Should this happen you might need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best Alternatively you can select the Auto channel option for the AP to intelligently pick the channel with the least interference 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 Appendix B Related Documents When selecting or changing channels bear these points in mind Access points use a fixed channel You can select the channel used This allows you to choose a channel that provides the least interference and best performance In the United States and Canada 11 channels are available Ifyou are using multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels for example use channels 1 and 6 or 6 and 11 Wireless stations usually scan all channels looking for an access point If more than one access point can be used the one with the strongest signal is used T
12. v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR Connect with Innovation Configuration System IP gt Basic v Advanced Monitoring WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Maintenance ocouT Support Security Wireless Bridge QoS Settings Qos Settings Wireless Settings QOS Settings J a i a 802 11b bg ng AP EDCA parameters Data 0 Best Effort S is vy 63 vo Data 1 Background Z lis wl Data 2 Video w ts Data 3 Voice ia amp J Station EDCA parameters v 10234 o Data 0 Best Effort BEJ Data 1 Background 7 Data 2 Video 2 gt Data 3 Voice CANCEL APPLY Figure 4 4 The QoS options on the WNAP210 are as follows AP EDCA parameters Specify the AP EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the access point to the wireless client Station EDCA parameters Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the wireless client to the access point If WMM is disabled you cannot configure Station EDCA parameters Advanced Configuration 4 7 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 4 1 describes the settings for QoS queues Table 4 1 QoS Queues and Parameters QoS Queue Description Data 0 Voice High priority queue minimum delay Time sensitive data such as VoIP and streaming m
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14. 1 From your Web browser log in to the access point using the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 236 user name admin and password password or use the LAN address and password that you set up 2 Select Configuration gt Security gt Profile Settings The profile settings you selected will display as shown in Figure 2 14 3 Select the radio button of the profile you want to modify and click Edit The Edit Security Profile screen for the selected profile displays NETGEAR WNAP210 a on NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support kocour Connect with Innovati System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge gt Profile Settings Edit Security Profile Sheela Profile Definition Profile Name NETGEAR Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_11ing Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication Data Encryption Wireless Client Security Separation Yes No VLAN ID 1 BACK CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 15 4 Give your profile a meaningful name so that you can remember it later The wireless network name SSID is set by default to identify it as NETGEAR_1I Ing 6 Enable or disable the broadcast wireless network name SSID It is enabled by default If it is broadcast it can be easily detected by other clients 7 From the drop down list shown in Figure 2 15 select the network authentication type you want t
15. A Then tap in the anchors as shown in B The tabs at the center of each of the brackets hook into the center vent slots on the bottom of the access point The tabs on the ends of the brackets hook into the corner vent slots on the top of the access point Hook the center tabs of one bracket in first Then gently snap the tabs at the ends of the bracket into the top vents as shown in C Repeat for the second bracket 2 12 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4 Attach the brackets to the anchors using the screws from the mounting kit as shown in D uv3913N a aami av3913N H a i M Figure 2 7 5 Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to a LAN port on your router switch or hub If power is not provided by PoE connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter into a power outlet The Power LAN and Wireless LAN LEDs should light up Configuring and Testing Your PCs for Wireless Connectivity Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the Wireless Settings for the access point Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the access point Note If you are configuring the access point from a wireless computer and you change gt the SSID channel or security profile settings you will lose your wireless
16. APPLY Figure 3 9 2 Enable Syslog Enable this option if you have a syslog server on your LAN If this feature is enabled you must enter the IP address of your syslog server and the port number your SysLog server is configured to use The default is disabled 3 Syslog Server IP Address The access point will send all the syslog file to the specified IP address if syslog option is enabled The default is 0 0 0 0 4 Port Number The port number configured in the syslog server on your LAN The default is 514 5 Click Apply to save your syslog settings Using Activity Log Information The Activity Log screen displays the access point system activity 1 Select Monitoring gt Logs The Logs screen displays as shown in Figure 3 10 3 10 Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR Connect with Innovation Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System Wireless Stations Rogue AP L Statistics user warn user warn user warn user warn user warn user info user info user info user info user info kernel kernel kernel kernel kernel kernel daemon info init kernel kernel kernel kernel AG7100 AG7100 AG7100 AG7100 AG7100 brtrunk init starting pid 412 tt brtrunk brtrunk brtrunk brtrunk WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point tocour cfg_2 Oxfff cfig_3 Ox7803ff cfg_4 Oxffff
17. Additionally the access point supports the following wireless features e Aggregation support e Reduced InterFrame spacing support e Multiple input multiple output MIMO support e Distributed coordinated function CSMA CA back off procedure ACK procedure retransmission of unacknowledged frames e RTS CTS handshake e Beacon generation e Packet fragmentation and reassembly e Auto or long preamble e Roaming among access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The access point can connect to a standard Ethernet network The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full duplex or half duplex operation 1 4 Introduction v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink technology The Ethernet port automatically senses whether the Ethernet cable plugged in to the port should have a normal connection such as to a computer or an uplink connection such as to a switch or hub That port then configures itself correctly This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables as Auto Uplink accommodates either type of cable to make the right connection System Requirements Before installing the access point make sure that your system meets these requirements e A 10 100 1000 Mbps local area network device such as a hub or switch e The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable w
18. Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italic Emphasis books CDs file and server names extensions Bold User input IP addresses GUI screen text Fixed Command prompt CLI text code italic URL links e Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources AN Warning Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment xi v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual AY Danger This is a safety warning Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death e Scope This manual is written for the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications Product Version Version 1 0 Manual Publication Date March 2009 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 tp kbserver netgear com main asp How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following e Buttons gt and lt _ for browsing forwar
19. The general screen of the the access point displays as shown in Figure 2 3 The default settings should be suitable for most users and environments e When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet you can select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point e Select LOGOUT to exit the access point setup screens You arel automatically logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity NETGEAR WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point recour Connect with Innovation Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge Basic General Gs ete General Time gt Advanced Access Point Name netgear334408 Country Region United States CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 3 4 Enter the access point name of the WNAP210 Installation and Configuration 2 5 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name The access point name is printed on the rear label of the access point The default is netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the access point MAC address You can replace the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long 5 From the Country Region drop down menu select the region where the access point will be used the Country Region is not Configurable in
20. TrapServer IP address write community SNMP WriteCommunity enable spanning tree protocol time Setting custom NTP server host name daylight saving NTP client host name NTP server host name time zone vlan settings Command Line Reference v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual management vlan untagged vlan untagged vlan status exit file firmware upgrade password restore configuration restore default passworqd show gt configuration interface gt eth gt statistics wlan gt 2 4GHz gt configuration knownaplist stationlist statistics trusted stationlist unknownaplist log system vlan management id untagged vlan id untagged vlan status logout from CLI upload new system firmware file system password restore system configuration restore default system password show system settings show system configuration show wireless lan interface thernet interfac show ethernet statistics wlan interface settings 2 4GHz wlan interface settings interface configuration known access point list station list interface statistics trusted station list unknown access point list system log system setting Command Line Reference v1 0 March 2009 Numerics 11b g Next default
21. Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions in the next sections to set up and test basic wireless connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs see Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options on page 2 2 The default SSID for the 802 11b g n is NETGEAR_1I1ng The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID configured in the ProSafe Wireless N Access Point If they do not match no wireless connection will be made Note If you are unable to connect see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Debugging Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you install the access point log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings The access point is set by default with the IP address of 192 168 0 236 with DHCP disabled Note The computer you are using to connect to the access point should be configured E with an IP address that starts with 192 168 0 x and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 Installation and Configuration 2 11 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To log in using the default IP Address 1 Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox or Netscape Navigator Connect to the access point by entering its default address of http 192 168 0 236 into your browser Your Web browser should a
22. access point does not function as an access point It communicates only with Repeater mode Point to Point Bridge mode and Point to Multi point bridge mode wireless stations Network authentication should be used to protect this communication Hotspot settings You can allow all HTTP TCP port 80 requests to be captured and redirected to the URL you specify Upgradeable firmware Firmware is stored in a flash memory you can upgrade it easily using only your Web browser and you can upgrade it remotely You can also use the command line interface Rogue AP detection The Rogue AP filtering feature ensures that unknown APs are not given access to any part of the LAN Access Control The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the access point to gain access to your LAN Security profiles When using multiple BSSIDs you can configure unique security settings encryption SSID and so on for each BSSID 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 Power can be supplied to the access point over the Ethernet port from any 802 3af compliant mid span or end span source Introduction 1 3 v1 0 March 2009
23. configure unique security settings for each SSID You can configure up to eight unique 802 11b g n wireless security profiles on the WNAP210 The Profile Settings screen is shown in Figure 2 12 Es Note If you are using a RADIUS server configure the RADIUS settings first as described in the Configuring WPA with RADIUS on page 2 33 NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support sosour System i IP Wireless urity Wireless Bridge A EEA Profile Settings aivan T Profile Settings 802 11b bg ng Profile Name SSID Security VLAN Enable NETGEAR NETGEAR_1ing Open System NETGEAR 1 NETGEAR 1_ling Open System NETGEAR 2 NETGEAR 2_ling Open System NETGEAR 3 NETGEAR 3_l11ing Open System OOOK NETGEAR 5 NETGEAR S5_ling Open System NETGEAR 6 NETGEAR 6_1ing Open System e e e e eem n O O O O 1 2 3 4 5 NETGEAR 4 NETGEAR 4_1ing Open System 6 i 8 NETGEAR 7 NETGEAR 7_1ing Open System CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 12 An overview of the information that is required to set up a security profile follows including a description of the network authentication choices that are available 2 22 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual e Profile definition Specify the follo
24. in Step1 Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point on page 2 4 7 G Tip Before mounting the WNAP210 in a high location first set up and test the WNAP210 to verify wireless network connectivity To deploy the access point 1 Disconnect the access point from the PC and position it where it will be deployed The best location is elevated such as on a wall or ceiling or on the top of a cubicle at the center of your wireless coverage area and within line of sight of all the mobile devices 2 10 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to a LAN port on your router switch or hub ____ Note By default access point is set with the DHCP client disabled If your network uses dynamic IP addresses you must change this setting To connect to the access point after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address enter the wireless access point name in your Web browser The default wireless access point name is netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address The default name is printed on the bottom label of the access point 3 Ifyou are not using PoE connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter into a power outlet The Power and LAN LEDs should be on and the WLAN LED should blink Verifying
25. mode 2 9 192 168 0 210 Static IP Address 2 4 192 168 0 230 default address 2 4 255 255 255 0 default subnet 2 4 802 11a default name 2 802 1 la g 1 4 802 11b g default name 2 71 802 1Q VLAN 2 A Access Controll screens 2 4 Access Point name default 2 5 ACK 1 4 Activity Log 3 11 Advailable Wireless Stations 2 4 Advanced Access Point Settings screens 4 9 Advanced screens of Wireless Settings 4 4 AES 2 35 2 38 WPA2 PSK use with 2 38 Aggregation Length default settings 4 6 AMPDU default settings 4 6 AP EDCA parameters 4 7 Auto Uplink 7 4 1 5 Band selection 3 Index Basic Settings menu 2 6 Beacon Interval default setting 4 6 Broadcast SSID 2 10 Broadcast Wireless Network Name 2 10 Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID 2 18 2 23 Broadcast Wireless Network Name See SSID BSSID 2 C Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection See CSMA CD 4 5 Category 5 Ethernet cable 7 6 Change Password screen 3 9 Channel Width 2 9 Channel Frequency 2 0 2 18 2 20 channel frequency default Australia 2 70 default Canada 2 10 default Europe 2 0 default US 2 10 CLI command set 3 4 command sets C Client Mode 3 3 16 configuration erasing 3 8 restore 3 5 configuration file backup and restore settings 3 5 retrieving 3 7 3 8 saving 3 6 3 7 configure the RangeMax NEXT 2 3 Country Region 2 5 Index 1 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 R
26. sensitive When the wireless access point is deployed in infrastructure mode the SSID assigned to a wireless device must match the wireless access point SSID for the wireless device to communicate with the access point If they do not match you will not get a wireless connection to the access point The default is NETGEAR Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID If Yes the access point broadcasts its SSID allowing wireless stations which have a null blank SSID to adopt the correct SSID If set to No the SSID is not broadcast The default is Yes Channel Frequency From the drop down list select the channel you wish to use on your wireless LAN The wireless channels to use in the United States and Canada are to 11 for Europe and Australia 1 to 13 The default is Auto It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections or slow data transfers Should this happen you might want to experiment with different channels to see which is the best 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 Appendix B Related Documents 3 Click Apply to save your wireless settings Deploying the Access Point Now that you have completed the setup steps you can deploy the access point in your network If necessary you can now reconfigure the computer you used
27. supplicant wireless client 4 Click Apply to save your settings 2 28 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Setting Up a Security Profile The access point allows you to set up eight different security profiles You can configure each profile with a different security option for network authentication Note If you are using a RADIUS server configure the RADIUS settings first as oe described in the Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings on page 2 27 NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Irinovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support toGour System IP Wireless uri Wireless Bridge gt Profile Settings Profile Settings Rance a Profile Settings 802 1ib bo naS Profile Name SSID Security A 1 NETGEAR NETGEAR_1 ing Open System NETGEAR 1 NETGEAR 1_1ing Open System NETGEAR 2 NETGEAR 2_1ing Open System NETGEAR 3 NETGEAR 3_1ing Open System EO CE 0O NETGEAR 5 NETGEAR 5_ling Open System NETGEAR 6 NETGEAR 6_1ing Open System O O 2 3 4 5 NETGEAR 4 NETGEAR 4_1ing Open System 6 7 8 Ol NETGEAR 7 NETGEAR 7_ling Open System CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 14 Installation and Configuration 2 29 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To configure a security profile
28. tagged NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support LOGOUT IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge K Baske General v Advanced 802 1Q VLAN General Hotspot Untagged VLAN EY Syslog Management VLAN CANCEL APPLY Figure 4 1 4 2 Advanced Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Hotspot Settings If you want the wireless access point to capture and redirect all HTTP TCP port 80 requests use this feature to redirect the requests to the specified URL For example a hotel might want all wireless connections to go to its server to start a billing transaction NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support tocour IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge Basic Hotspot Advanced Hotspot Settings General Hotspot HTTP Redirect Enable Disable Syslo mitt Seat Redirect URL CANCEL APPLY Figure 4 2 Note The redirection will occur only the first time a wireless client opens a web browser To set up a hotspot server 1 Select Configuration gt System gt Advanced The Hotspot screen displays as shown in Figure 4 2 2 For HTTP Redirect enter the URL of the Web server to which you wish to redirect HTTP port 80 requests 3 Click A
29. than other interframe spaces and if this feature is enabled the access point will allow transmission of successive frames at different transmit powers The default is disabled e DTIM Interval The Delivery Traffic Indication Message Specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and 255 The default is 3 e Preamble Type A long transmit preamble can provide a more reliable connection or a slightly longer range A short transmit preamble gives better performance The Auto settings automatically handles both long and short preambles The default is Auto 3 Click Apply to enable the wireless settings Advanced Configuration 4 5 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring Advanced QoS Settings Wireless Multimedia WMM is a subset of the 802 11e standard WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities depending on the type of data Time dependent information such as video or audio has a higher priority than normal traffic For WMM to function correctly Wireless clients must also support WMM For most networks the default QoS Quality of Service queue parameter settings work well You can specify parameters on multiple queues for increased throughput and better performance of differentiated wireless traffic like V oice over IP VoIP other types of audio video and streaming media as well as traditional IP data Figure 4 4 shows the QoS screen 4 6 Advanced Configuration
30. the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID If you disable broadcast of the SSID only devices that have the correct SSID can connect This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers Use WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption provides data security WEP open authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper Use WPA or WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access WPA data encryption provides data security The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise Because this is a new standard wireless device driver and software availability might be limited ____ Note WEP and TKIP provide only legacy slower rates of operation AES encryption is recommended in order to use the 11n rates and speed See Table 2 1 on page 2 23 Installation and Configuration 2 3 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe Wireless N Access Point you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802 11b g n wireless adapters will be able to communicate wit
31. to update the corresponding list REFRESH SAVE Management v1 0 March 2009 3 19 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 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 WNAP210Rogue cfg You can now import the saved lists into the Rogue AP screen Creating AP Lists Manually You can create and save lists of devices manually 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 55 92 cd 49 00 12 17 70 85 3d 00 14 bf ae bl e4 00 40 4 8 47 03 00 0c 41 d7 ee b4 4 Select Configure gt Security gt Advanced gt Rogue AP and import the file 3 20 Management v1 0 March 2009 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe Wireless N Access Point The advanced configuration features are located under various sub menus under Configuration and provide the following functions 802 1Q VLAN Enabling untagged VLAN operation Hotspot settings Enabling HTTP redirect Wireless settings Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters Access point settings Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes 802 1Q VLAN The 802 1Q VLAN protocol on
32. Console SNMP Settings SNMP Enable Disable Read Only Community Name public Read Write Community Name private Trap Community Name trap IP Address to Receive Traps CANCEL APPLY Figure 3 1 3 1 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2 Enter the following information in the SNMP fields e SNMP Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software such as HP OpenView to manage the wireless access point through SNMPv1 v2 protocol e Read Only Community Name The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point s MIB objects The default is Public e Read Write Community Name The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read and write the wireless access point s MIB objects The default is Private e Trap Community Name The community string to allow the SNMP manager to send traps The default is Trap IP Address to Receive Traps The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point The default is 0 0 0 0 3 Click Apply Remote Console Remote Console configuration features are located under the Maintenance Remote Management Remote Console Enter the following information in the Remote Console screen as shown in Figure 3 2 e Secure Shell SSH If set to Enable the wireless access point will allow remote access only through Secure Shell and Secure Telnet The default is Enable
33. Enter the full path to the file on your computer or click the Browse button to locate the file When you have located the file click Restore to upload the file After completing the upload the WNAP210 will reboot automatically 3 6 Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance LOGOUT Password Remote Management Upgrade gt Reboot AP Restore Defaults gt Restore Defaults Restore Defaults Restore to factory default settings Yes No CANCEL APPLY Figure 3 6 Restoring the WNAP210 to the Factory Default Settings You can restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings using the Restore function To restore the factory settings 1 Select Maintenance gt Reset gt Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults screen displays NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance toGourt Password Remote Management Upgrade Reboot AP Restore Defaults gt Restore Defaults OE et sae as Restore to factory default settings Yes No CANCEL APPLY Figure 3 7 2 On the Restore Defaults screen select the Yes radio button as shown in Figure 3 7 Management 3 7 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Refere
34. Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Bestatigung des Herstellers Importeurs Es wird hiermit best tigt da dasProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 gem der im BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 und Vfg 46 1992 aufgef hrten Bestimmungen entstort ist Das vorschriftsmaBige Betreiben einiger Ger te z B Testsender kann jedoch gewissen Beschr nkungen unterliegen Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung Das Bundesamt fiir Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet da dieses Ger t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt die Serie auf die Erf llung der Vorschriften hin zu berpr fen Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Statement This equipment is in the Class B category information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Elec
35. Wireless Settings Qos Settings QoS Settings gt Advanced 802 11b bg ng Enable Wi Fi Multimedia WMM Enable Disable WMM Powersave Enable Disable CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 11 2 Wi FI Multimedia WMM is enabled by default Select the Disable radio button to disable WMM support 3 Click Apply to save your settings 2 20 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions in this section to set up and test basic wireless connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs 1 From your Web browser log in to the WNAP210 using its default address of 192 168 0 236 Use the default user name of admin and default password of password or use anew LAN address and password if you have set them up Select Configuration gt System Verify that the correct country region in which the wireless interface will operate has been selected Click Apply to save any changes Select Wireless and ensure that the auto channel default feature is selected for your network This feature selects a channel that has the least interference It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point Select a channel that is not being used b
36. a Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Default Settings and Technical Specifications v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Table A 2 WNAP210 Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe Wireless N Access Point 802 11g Data Rates 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 amp 54 Mbps Auto rate capable 802 11ng Data Rates Data Rates for Channel Width 20MHz and Guard Interval short 400ms Best 7 2 Mbps 14 4 Mbps 21 7 Mbps 28 9 Mbps 43 3 Mbps 57 8 Mbps 65 Mbps 72 2 Mbps 14 44 Mbps 28 88 Mbps 43 33 Mbps 57 77 Mbps 86 66 Mbps 115 56 Mbps 130 Mbps 144 44 Mbps Data Rates for Channel Width 40MHz and Guard Interval short Best 15 Mbps 30 Mbps 45 Mbps 60 Mbps 90 Mbps 120 Mbps 135 Mbps 150 Mbps 30 Mbps 60 Mbps 90 Mbps 120 Mbps 180 Mbps 240 Mbps 270 Mbps 300 Mbps 802 11b bg ng Operating Frequencies 2 412 2 462 GHz US 2 457 2 462 GHz Spain 2 412 2 484 GHz Japan 2 457 2 472 GHz France 2 412 2 472 GHz Europe ETSI 802 11 b bg ng Encryption 64 bits 128 and 152 bits WEP AES TKIP data encryption Network Management Web based c
37. acacl add macacl database database macacl del mcsrate mode operation mod power preamble 11b rates radio rate rifs transmission different transmit powers rogue ap detection rts threshold security profile gt 802 add known access point delete known access point add wireless access control ACL delete wireless access control ACL delete wireless access control ACL transmit data rate nable wireless access control ACL wireless operation mode wireless transmit power wireless preamble only effect on nable wireless radio wireless transmission date rate nable successive frame transmission at nable rogue access point detection wireless RTIS CTS threshold create security profile 1 gt lst security profile authentication authentication type encryption data encryption hide network nam hide network name keyl wireless wep key 1 key2 wireless wep key 2 key3 wireless wep key 3 key4 wireless wep key 4 keyno key number name profile nam 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 phras wireless wep passphrase key wepkeytype wireless wep key typ 2 gt 2nd security profile aut
38. address of this WNAP210 access point They then send all traffic to this master rather than communicate directly with each other When you click the Edit button you must enter the profile name and the MAC address physical address of the other bridge mode wireless stations in the fields provided WEP WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK are supported WPA2 PSK can and should be used to protect this communication These features are accessed by selecting Configuration gt Wireless Bridge see Figure 4 5 below e Repeater If this option is selected this wireless access point will operate as a repeater only and send all traffic to the remote access point ws Note This option does not support communication with wireless clients that is the client cannot associate with the access point when it is operating as a repeater When you click the Edit button you must enter the profile name and the MAC address physical address of the other bridge mode wireless station in the fields provided WEP WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK are supported WPA2 PSK can and should be used to protect this communication e Client Mode If selected this wireless access point will operate as a client bridge only and send all traffic to the remote access point or peer device MAC Cloning can also be enabled in Client Mode Advanced Configuration 4 9 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect
39. al segments you can configure the wireless access point with a static IP address which you can always use to log in to make future configuration changes To log in using the default IP aAddress 1 2 4 Open a Web browser such as Mozilla Firefox Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Connect to the access point by entering the default address of http 192 168 0 236 into your browser http 192 168 0 236 Figure 2 8 The login screen displays Enter admin for the user name and password for the password both in lower case letters Click Login Your Web browser should automatically find the access point and display the home screen as shown in Figure 2 3 2 14 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options Enter the basic IP settings for your wireless access point on this screen The default settings will work in most cases However if your wireless access point is part of a more complex LAN network then modify these settings to meet the requirements of your network To configure the basic IP settings of your wireless access point 1 Select Configuration gt IP The IP Settings screen will display as shown in Figure 2 9 NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge IP Settings IP S
40. and driver must also support WPA2 Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter WPA client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Profile Name NETGEAR Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR iig Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication X Data Encryption TKIP AES E Wireless Client Security Separation C yes No VLAN ID E Figure 2 19 To configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS 1 Select Configuration gt Security gt Advanced gt RADIUS Server Settings The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays 2 Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings on page 2 27 Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings Select Security Profile Settings The screen for the profile settings you selected displays When the Security Profile screen displays select the security profile you want to modify and click Edit 2 36 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 5 From the Network Authentication drop down list select WPA amp WPA2 with RADIUS from the list By default Data Encryption will be set to TKIP AES 6 Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No disabled by default If this feature is enabled associated wirel
41. causes your device to reboot Table A 1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description AP Login User Login URL 192 168 0 236 User Name case sensitive admin Login Password case sensitive password Ethernet Connection Static IP Address 192 168 0 210 Ethernet MAC Address See bottom label Port Speed 10 100 1000 Local Network LAN v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table A 1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings continued Time Feature Description Lan IP 192 168 0 236 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address 0 0 0 0 DHCP Server Disabled DHCP Client Disabled Time Zone USA Pacific Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Disabled SNMP Enabled but trap forwarding disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled Secure Telnet Enabled Wireless Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the wireless access point MAC address Wireless Communication Enabled 11 b g n Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_11ng Broadcast Network Name SSID Enabled Security Disabled Transmission Speed Besta Country Region Varies by region 802 11gn Radio Frequency Channel Auto Output Power Full Wireless Card Access List All wireless stations allowed WMM Support Enabled
42. cccceseeccceeeeeecceeeeeeeecaeeeeeeeee 4 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Debugging No lights are lit on the wireless ACCESS point cc cceeeeeeee scence eeesseeeeeeeesenenenensteeaeneeee 5 1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light Up ccsssssceeeeeeesseceeeseenneeeeeeeennnenee 5 2 TELAN WA TS AGE a aa 5 2 cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 5 2 cannot connect to the WNAP210 to configure lit 0 26 ccccecccseueeseeeeeeuenseneeseeueneneeavevenite 5 3 When I enter a URL or IP address get a timeout error oo ceeeeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneaees 5 3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 2 0 0 cceeeeeeeeeeesteeeeerees 5 4 v1 0 March 2009 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Detault Seng scccisccsccccnsssscscescacepacexesaupsacsveascasani E Teenneal Spec CaS ii aE Ena a E EAE ea A Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Command Sets Index v1 0 March 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to install configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210 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 e Typographical
43. cess Point Information Access Point Name MAC Address Country Region Firmware Version Current Time Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client netgear334408 00 22 3f 8b 1b 90 United States WNAP210_1 0 BETA2 0 Fri Dec 31 19 00 04 PST 1999 192 168 0 236 255 255 255 0 Disabled Current Wireless Settings for 802 11ng Access Point Mode Channel Frequency Rogue AP Detection Access Point Auto 1 Disabled Figure 3 11 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired LAN and wireless WLAN interface network traffic To access Statistics information 1 Select Monitoring gt Statistics The Statistics screen displays as shown in Figure 3 12 Management 3 13 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR Connect with Innovation Configuration Monitoring WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point tocour Maintenance Support System Wireless Stations Rogue AP Logs Statistics Wired Ethernet Received Transmitted GCG 13622 19679 Bytes 2181298 25195358 Wireless ling Received Transmitted Unicast Packets o Broadcast Packets Multicast Packets Total Packets Total Bytes Figure 3 12 2 Click Refresh to update the statistics information for each interface Table 3 2 describes the information fields detailed on the S
44. cfg_5 Oxfffef done cfg2 0x7215 i port 1 eth0 ente topology change d port 2 wifi0vap0 topology change d port 1 eth0 ente Figure 3 10 REFRESH CLEAR SAVE AS 2 Click Refresh to update the display click Clear to clear the log content or click Save As to save the log contents into a file on your PC or to save the file to a disk drive Viewing General Summary Information The System screen under the Monitoring tab provides a summary of the current WNAP210 configuration settings including current IP settings and current wireless settings This information is read only so any changes must be made on other screens Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To access the System screen 1 Select Monitoring gt System view the System screen shown in Figure 3 11 This screen shows the parameters listed in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 System Information Fields Field Access Point Information Description Access Point Name Indicates the NetBIOS name The default name can be changed if you wish MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address MAC address of the wireless access point s Ethernet port Country Region Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for use It might not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field Fir
45. ct If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WNAP210 to connect ensure that your computer and the WNAP210 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network If your computer is set to Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP client restart it If your computer uses a fixed static IP address ensure that it is using an IP address in the range of the WNAP210 The default IP address is 192 168 0 236 and the default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 If you are not sure about these settings follow the instructions for Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point on page 2 4 When enter a URL or IP address get a time out error A number of things could be causing this Try the following troubleshooting steps Check whether other PCs work If they do ensure that your PCs TCP IP settings are correct If using a fixed static IP address check the subnet mask default gateway DNS and IP addresses If the PCs are configured correctly but still not working ensure that the WNAP210 is connected and turned on Connect to it and check its settings If you cannot connect to it check the LAN and power connections If the WNAP210 is configured correctly check your Internet connection DSL cable modem and so on to make sure that it is working correctly Try again Troubleshooting and Debugging 5 3 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Using th
46. d Interval From the drop down list select the guard interval you want to use The guard interval protects from interference from other transmissions The default is Auto e Output Power From the drop down list select the transmit power of the access point The options are Full Half Quarter Eighth and Minimum Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency The default is Full The transmit power might vary depending on the local regulatory regulations 3 Click Apply to save your 802 11b g n wireless settings Installation and Configuration 2 19 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring QoS Settings Wireless Multimedia WMM is a subset of the 802 1 1e standard WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities depending on the type of data Time dependent information such as video or audio has a higher priority than normal traffic For WMM to function correctly wireless clients must also support WMM To configure your wireless QoS settings for 11b g n operation 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless gt Basic gt QoS Settings The QoS Settings screen displays as shown in Figure 2 11 NETGEAR WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Connect with Innovation Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support tocour System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge gt Busts QoS Settings
47. d or backward through the manual one page at a time e A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index Double click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual A A button to access the full N ETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model e Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters How to Print This Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following options according to your needs e Printing a page from HTML Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic Select File gt Print from the browser menu to print the page contents xii About This Manual v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual e Printing from PDF Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http www adobe com Printing a PDF chapter Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page e Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you want to print The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window e Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window Printing a PDF version of the complete manual Use the Compl
48. e Restore Factory Settings Button to Restore Default Settings The Restore factory settings button see Rear Panel on page 1 7 has two functions e Reboot When this button is pressed and released quickly the WNAP210 reboots restarts e Reset to factory defaults This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all settings to the factory default values To clear all data and restore the factory default values 1 Power off the WNAP210 and power it back on 2 Use something with a small point such as a pen to press the restore settings button in and hold it in for at least 5 seconds 3 Release the restore settings button The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WNAP210 is ready for use 5 4 Troubleshooting and Debugging v1 0 March 2009 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Factory Default Settings You can use the restore settings button located on the rear of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults This is called a hard reset e To perform a hard reset push and hold the restore settings button for approximately 5 seconds until the Test LED blinks rapidly Your device will return to the factory configuration settings shown in Table A 1 e Pressing the restoresettings button for a shorter period of time simply
49. e Support LOGOUT System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge gt Profile Settings MAC Authentication Satine MAC Authentication gt Rogue AP mag Authentication 802 11b bg ng Radius Server Settings Turn Access Control On Select Access Control Database L Trusted Wireless Stations ADD DELETE Available Wireless Stations E MAC Address W StationID MAC Address a A MOVE REFRESH CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 23 Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable the access control feature Select the access control database options The options are e Local MAC Address Database The access point will use the local MAC address table for access control This is the default e RADIUS MAC Address Database The access point will use the MAC address table located on the external RADIUS server on the LAN for access control If you select this database you must configure the RADIUS server settings first see Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings on page 2 27 The Trusted Wireless Stations list shows any wireless stations you have entered If you have not entered any wireless stations this list is empty To delete an existing entry select it and click Delete Click Refresh to refresh the available wireless stations list found in your area Select the stations from the list of available wireless stations or enter station MAC addresses manually The MAC address is usually on the bot
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51. e the WNAP210 access point AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Point to Point Bridge mode Advanced Configuration 4 11 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual APs in Point to Point Bridge Mode 7 Kii AP2 VA AP1 V1 LAN Segment 1 LAN Segment 2 Figure 4 7 3 Configure the WNAP210 access point AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Point to Point Bridge mode AP1 must have AP2 s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1 s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field 4 Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points e Verify that both access points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices e Both use the same ESSID Extended Service Set Identification channel authentication mode if any and security settings if security is in use 4 12 Advanced Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 5 Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2 A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2 6 Click Apply to save your settings Configuring a Point to Multi Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point to multi point wireless bridge as shown in Figure 4 8 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless Bridge gt Bridging and Repeating The B
52. e to the encryption strength 10 characters for 64 bit 26 digits for 128 bit or 32 characters for 152 bit WEP encryption any combination of 0 9 a f or A F Select which of the four keys will be the default Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Profile Name NETGEAR Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR iig Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication Open System H Data Encryption Passphrase Generate Keys Key 1 IS9SSFB36FASAD7BC94 Key 2 C 955FB36FASAD7BC94Q Key 3 SSSFB36FASAD7BC94 Key 4 c SSSFBS6FASAD7BC94 Wireless Client Security Separation C yes No VLAN ID ii Figure 2 16 4 Select the key to be used as the default key by selecting the radio button Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key 2 32 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 6 See the document Wireless Networking Basics for a full explanation of each of these options as defined by the IEEE 802 11 wireless communication standard A link to this document on the NETGEAR website is in Appendix B Related Documents Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No disabled by default If this feature is enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations Click A
53. ed on the client e Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later do include the client software that supports WPA The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA e Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that supports WPA2 Make sure that your client card supports WPA2 The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA2 Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter WPA client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Profile Name NETGEAR Wireless Network Name SSID JNETGEAR_lig Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication WPA PSK amp WPA2 PSK Data Encryption TKIP AES E WPA Passphrase Network Key aie tae Sasi Wireless Client Security Separation C yes No VLAN ID ii Figure 2 22 To configure WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK 1 From the Network Authentication drop down list select WPA PSK amp WPA2 PSK By default Data Encryption will be set to TKIP AES 2 Enter the WPA Passphrase network key Installation and Configuration 2 39 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 3 Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No disabled by default If this feature is enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to commu
54. edia are automatically sent to this queue Data 1 Video High priority queue minimum delay Time sensitive video data is automatically sent to this queue Data 2 Best Effort Medium priority queue medium throughput and delay Most traditional IP data is sent to this queue Data 3 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 AIFS Arbitration Inter Frame Space Specifies a wait time in milliseconds for data frames Valid values for AIFS are 1 through 255 cwMin Minimum Contention Window Upper limit in milliseconds of a range from which the initial random backoff wait time is determined Valid values for the cwMin are 1 3 7 15 31 63 127 255 511 and 1024 The value for cwMin must be lower than the value for cwMax cwMax Maximum Contention Window Upper limit in milliseconds for the doubling of the random backoff value Valid values for the cwMax are 1 3 7 15 31 63 127 255 511 and 1024 The value for cwMax must be higher than the value for cwMin Max Burst Length Specifies in milliseconds the maximum burst length allowed for packet bursts on the wireless network A packet burst is a collection of multiple frames transmitted without header information Valid values for maximum burst length are 0 0 through 999 9 Enabling Wireless Bridg
55. eference Manual crossover cable 5 CSMA CD 4 5 Customer support ii D Data Encryption AES 2 35 2 38 TKIP 2 34 TKIP AES 2 36 2 39 Data Rate 2 11 2 18 default login 2 4 default password 2 4 2 12 2 14 Default Settings A default settings 2 27 default SSID 2 10 default subnet mask 255 255 255 0 2 4 default user name 2 4 2 12 2 14 DHCP Client 2 2 7 2 15 enabling 2 7 2 15 DTIM Interval default setting 4 6 dynamic IP addresses enabling 2 8 2 11 E Edit Security Profile 2 22 enabling Wi Fi Multimedia 2 20 equipment placement reception range 2 Ethernet Autosensing connection 4 LAN 8 Power over 4 RJ 45 port 1 8 F factory default settings reset button 7 8 5 4 resetting 5 4 restoring 3 8 features 7 2 Firmware Upgrade screen 3 5 firmware upgrading 3 Fragmentation Length default setting 4 5 4 6 front panel diagram of 1 7 G Gateway default address 2 7 2 16 Guard Interval 2 19 H hotspot setting up server 4 4 settings 7 3 Hotspot settings 4 Hotspot Settings screen 4 3 hotspots 2 34 2 37 2 38 2 39 2 40 Wireless Client Security Separation 2 33 http 192 168 0 230 2 12 2 14 HTTP redirect enabling 4 1 Import AP List from a File 3 8 interference sources 2 2 IP Address default 2 7 2 11 2 14 IP address default 2 7 2 11 2 14 2 15 reserving 2 4 IP Settings screen 2 15 IP Subnet Mask default 2 7 IP Subnet mask default 2 7 2 16
56. ent syslog server IP address syslog server port number primary accounting server primary accounting server port accounting server primary shareds secret account ing server secondary accounting server secondary port cret primary accounting server shared secondary accounting server secondary accounting server port shared secret authentication server primary r shared secret accounting server secondary sharedsecret authentication server primary port secondary accounting server primary authentication server primary system accounting aut r shared secret authentication server secondary port hentication server primary sharedsecret authentication server secondary port primary authentication secondary authentication server secondary authentication server server shared secret authentication server secondary sharedsecret secondary authentication spanning tree time gt custom ntp server daylightsaving ntp client ntp server time zone vlan gt remote gt nable remote access via SSH ssh port SSH port sshd SSH daemon telnet nable remote access via Telnet snmp gt SNMP setting description SNMP system description read community SNMP ReadCommunity snmp status SNMP status trap community SNMP ReadCommunity trap server SNMP
57. er The default is time b netgear com 7 Click Apply 8 Select Configuration gt IP to display IP Settings NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support Locour System IF Wireless Security Wireless Bridge IP Settings IP Settings DHCP Client Enable Disable IP Address 192 168 0 236 if IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 5 9 Fill in the IP address fields of the access point See the online help for more information about how to specify the settings on this screen Installation and Configuration 2 7 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual e DHCP Client By default the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP client is disabled If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP the wireless access point will get its IP address subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you connect the access point to your LAN e IP Address Enter the IP Address of your wireless access point The default IP address is 192 168 0 236 To change it enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN or enable DHCP e IP Subnet Mask The Access Point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign Ot
58. ess clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 7 Click Apply to save your settings Configuring WPA PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA Furthermore client software is required on the client Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later include the client software that supports WPA Nevertheless the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Profile Name NETGEAR Wireless Network Name SSID JNETGEAR_1 ig Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication v Data Encryption TKIP AES 7 WPA Passphrase Network Key REN Wireless Client Security Separation O yes No VLAN ID fi Figure 2 20 Installation and Configuration 2 37 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To configure WPA PSK 1 From the Network Authentication drop down list select WPA PSK By default Data Encryption will be set to TKIP 2 Enter the preshared key passphrase network key Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No disabled by default If this feature is enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is
59. est to Send Threshold The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection mechanism or the CSMA CA mechanism for packet transmission With the CSMA CD transmission mechanism the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period With the CSMA CA transmission mechanism the transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS Clear to Send packet before sending the actual packet data The default is 2347 e Fragmentation Length 256 2346 This is the maximum packet size Packets larger than the size specified in this field will be fragmented The Fragment length value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value The default is 2346 e Beacon Interval 100 1000 The time interval between 100 ms and 1000 ms for each beacon transmission which allows the access point to synchronize the wireless network The default is 100 e Aggregation Length 1024 65535 The aggregation length defines the size of aggregated packets Larger aggregation lengths can sometimes lead to better network performance The default is 65535 e AMPDU Aggregated MAC Protocol Data Unit Aggregates several MAC frames into a single large frame to achieve higher throughput The default is enabled e RIFS Transmission Reduced Interframe Space RIFS transmissions are shorter
60. ete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page e Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window e Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your browser window y aa Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can K save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature Revision History Part Number Version Date Description Number 202 10474 01 1 0 March Initial edition New product 2009 About This Manual xiii v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual xiv About This Manual v1 0 March 2009 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation System Requirements on page 1 5 package contents What Is In the Box on page 1 5 and a description of the front and back panels of the WNAP210 Hardware Description on page 1 6 About the ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 The ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 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 access po
61. ettings DHCP Client Enable Disable IP Address 192 168 0 236 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 9 2 If necessary edit the IP address fields of the WNAP210 DHCP Client By default the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP client is disabled If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP the wireless access point will get its IP address subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you connect the WNAP210 to your LAN IP Address Enter the IP address of your wireless access point The default IP address is 192 168 0 236 To change it enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN or enable DHCP Installation and Configuration 2 15 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual IP Subnet Mask The access point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign Otherwise you can use 255 255 255 0 the default as the subnet mask Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN For more complex networks enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected The default is 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS Servers The access point will use this IP address as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on yo
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63. etwork nam hide network name keyl wireless wep key 1 key2 wireless wep key 2 key3 wireless wep key 3 key4 wireless wep key 4 keyno key number name profile nam 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 phras wireless wep passphrase key wepkeytype wireless wep key typ 7 gt 7th security profile authentication authentication type encryption data encryption hide network nam hide network name keyl wireless wep key 1 key2 wireless wep key 2 key3 wireless wep key 3 key4 wireless wep key 4 keyno key number name profile nam C 4 Command Line Reference v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual security separation disable associated wireless client 1 32 chars wireless wep passphrase key network name security separation disable associated wireless client 1 32 chars wireless bridge gt security profile gt 1 gt authentication encryption name wireless wep passphrase key wireless wep key typ presharedkey pre shared key communication ssid network name status profile status vlan id VLAN id wep pass phras wepkeytype wireless wep key typ 8 gt 8th security profile a
64. example the prompt is netgear334408 Enter the desired CLI commands You can enter help to display the CLI command help Management 3 3 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The CLI commands are listed in Appendix C Command Line Reference Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software The software of the WNAP210 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 zip file you must first extract the image rmft file before sending it to the wireless access point You can send the upgrade file using your browser gt Note The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WNAP210 access point must support HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4 78 or later or Mozilla 1 5 or later You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point with a wireless link You must use a computer that is connected to the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point with a Ethernet cable A Warning When uploading software to the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new page If the browser is interrupted the upload might fail corrupt t
65. h computers on the Ethernet network For this to work correctly you should verify that you have met all of the system requirements shown in System Requirements on page 1 5 Setting Up the Wireless Access Point E m Tip Before mounting the access point in a high location set up and test the access point 7 to verify wireless network connectivity To set up the access point 1 Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter If this computer is already part of your network record its TCP IP settings 2 Turn on your computer and configure it with a static IP address of 192 168 0 210 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 Connect an Ethernet cable from the access point to the computer Connect the power adapter to the access point and verify the following e The Power LED goes on e The Ethernet LAN LED is lit when connected to a powered on computer e The WLAN LED is blinking Configuring Lan and Wireless Settings To configure the access point for LAN access 1 Connect to the access point by opening a browser window on your PC and entering http 192 168 0 236 in the address field The access pointlogin screen displays 2 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password both in lower case letters 2 4 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Login Username admin Password Trt LOGIN Figure 2 2 3 Login
66. he WNAP210 operates as a client bridge only and sends traffic to the selected remote AP or peer device To configure the WNAP210 for Client mode 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless Bridge gt Bridging and Repeating The Bridging and Repeating screen displays See Figure 4 10 NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support Locour System IP Wireless Security Bridging and Repeating Bridging and Repeating 802 11b bg ng Enable Wireless Bridging and Repeating Oo Local MAC Address 00 22 3f 8b 1b 90 Wireless Point to Point Bridge Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge Repeater Client Enable Wireless Client Association Er Profile Name Security Enable 1 NETGEAR WDS 1 Open System EDIT CANCEL APPLY Figure 4 10 4 16 Advanced Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Select the Enable Wireless Bridgeing and Repeating check box This allows you to select a bridging mode Select Client You can now enable the MAC Clone feature The default is Disable If you enable the MAC Clone feature enter the MAC Clone address See Figure 4 11 Click Apply NETGEAR Connect with Innovation System WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point LOGOUT Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support IP Wireless Security Bridging a
67. he software and render the WNAP210 access point completely inoperable 3 4 Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WNAP210 must support HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or above or Netscape Navigator 4 78 or above NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance LoGouT Password Reset Remote Management Upgrade Firmware Upgrade gt Firmware Upgrade gt Backup Settings Firmware Upgrade gt Restore Settings Select file CANCEL APPLY Figure 3 4 To upgrade the WNAP210 firmware 1 Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website save it to your hard disk and unzip it 2 Select Maintenance gt Upgrade gt Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen displays as shown in Figure 3 4 Click Browse and browse to the location of the image rmg upgrade file Click Apply When the upload is completed your wireless access point automatically restarts The upgrade process typically takes at least 3 minutes Managing the Configuration File The WNAP210 Wireless Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file This file can be saved backed up to a user s computer retrieved restored from the user s computer or reset to factory default settings
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69. her 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 PC through a telnet connection Command Sets keyword Description backup configuration backup configuration config gt configuration setting apname access point name country country region dhcp gt DHCP server dns server DNS server gateway default gateway ip address IP range lease time lease time status status subnet mask subnet mask wins server WINS server http redirect enable HTTP redirection http redirect url HTTP redirection URL interface gt select wireless lan interface wlan gt wireless LAN interface setting 2 4GHz gt 2 4 GHz wireless LAN interface setting aggregation length aggregated packet siz ampdu aggregated MAC Protocol Data Unit beacon interval wireless beacon period in TU 1024 us channel wireless channel depends on country and wireless mode channelwidth wireless channel width dtim interval wireless DTIM period in beacon interval xtension protection spacing wireless extension protection spacing fragmentation length wireless fragmentation threshold even only guardinterval interval from interference from other C 1 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual transmissions knownap add knownap del m
70. herwise you can use 255 255 255 0 the default as the subnet mask e Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN For more complex networks enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected The default is 0 0 0 0 e Primary DNS Servers The access point will use this IP address as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN The default is 0 0 0 0 e Secondary DNS Servers The access point will use this IP address as the secondary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN The default is 0 0 0 0 10 Click Apply to save your Basic IP settings _____ Note If you change the default subnet of the LAN IP address you will be disconnected from the access point user interface To reconnect reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within the new LAN IP subnet By default the access point is set with the DHCP client disabled If your network uses dynamic IP addresses you must change this setting see Logging In to the Access Point on page 2 14 Configuring Your Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to configure the wireless settings for 802 11b g n operation To configure the access point wireless settings 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless The Wireless Settings screen displays as shown in Figure 2 6 2 8 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access P
71. his can happen only when the various access points are using the same SSID MCS Index Data Rate From the drop down list select the available transmit data rate of the wireless network Also depending on the band selected the set of rates will vary When auto channel is enabled in the 802 11ng mode then the default channel width mode is 20 MHz In this case you can not modify this parameter unless you change to a static channel The possible supported data rates are 2 18 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual e Channel Width 20 MHz and Guard Interval short 400 ms Best 7 2 Mbps 14 4 Mbps 21 7 Mbps 28 9 Mbps 43 3 Mbps 57 8 Mbps 65 Mbps 72 2 Mbps 14 44 Mbps 28 88 Mbps 43 33 Mbps 57 77 Mbps 86 66 Mbps 115 56 Mbps 130 Mbps 144 44 Mbps e Channel Width 40 MHz and Guard Interval short Best 15 Mbps 30 Mbps 45 Mbps 60 Mbps 90 Mbps 120 Mbps 135 Mbps 150 Mbps 30 Mbps 60 Mbps 90 Mbps 120 Mbps 180 Mbps 240 Mbps 270 Mbps 300 Mbps e Channel Width From the drop down list select the channel width you want to use 20 MHz This is the static legacy mode It gives the least throughput 40 MHz This is the static high throughput mode Legacy clients will not be able to connect in this mode 20 40 MHz This is the dynamic complatibility mode Legacy clients can connect to 20 MHz and 11n clients can connect to 40 MHz e Guar
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73. i smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder Danish de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit German den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU Estonian pdhin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el Radiolan cumple con los Spanish requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EMnvIk ME THN MAPOY2ZA NETGEAR Inc AHAQNEI OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI Greek MPO TI OYZIOAEIZ ANAITHZEIZ KAI TI2 AOINEZ ZXETIKEZ AIATA EIZ TH OAHMIAZ 1999 5 EK iii v1 0 March 2009 Frangais French Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti es
74. ication mode if any and encryption All point to point access points must have the AP2 MAC address in their Remote AP MAC Address fields 4 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 LAN segments Wireless stations will be able to connect to the ProSafes in the previous illustration If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment you can add additional access points configured in wireless bridge mode to any LAN segment 5 Click Apply to save your settings gt Note You can extend this multi point bridging by adding additional WNAP210s configured in Point to Point Bridge mode for each additional LAN segment Furthermore you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories 4 14 Advanced Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring the WNAP210 as a Wireless Repeater To configure the WNAP210 as a wireless repeater as shown in Figure 4 9 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless Bridge gt Bridging and Repeating The Bridging and Repeating screen displays 2 Configure the operating mode of the access points e Configure WNAP210 AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the remote MAC address of AP2 e Configure WNAP210 AP2 in Repeater m
75. in the Security Profiles table identified by the profile name of the profile A VLAN ID will also be assigned to your profile Note Security profiles that share the same type of network authentication need not share the same passphrase or keys Security profiles that use WEP must share the same four keys but they do not need to use the same default key To enable your security profile 1 2 Select the check box in the Enable column next to your profile Click Apply Your security profile is enabled If you enabled VLAN 802 1Q your VLAN profile is enabled See Setting Basic IP Options on page 2 15 for information on how to enable VLAN 802 1Q Installation and Configuration 2 31 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring WEP To configure WEP data encryption 1 From the Network Authentication drop down list select either Open System or Shared Key 2 From the Data Encryption drop down list select encryption strength 64 bits 128 bits or 152 bits 3 You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys These values must be identical on all PCs and wireless access points in your network Choose either e Automatic Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values e Manual Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriat
76. ing and Repeating The ProSafe Wireless N Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks Select the wireless access point mode you want to use for your environment Wireless Point to Point Bridge In this mode the WNAP210 can communicate with another bridge mode wireless station and with wireless clients if you select the Enable Wireless Client Association check box To associate wireless clients with this access point select clients from the list in the Enable Wireless Clients Association table and select the corresponding check box in the Enable column Advanced Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual When you click the Edit button you must enter the profile name and the MAC address physical address of the other bridge mode wireless station in the fields provided WEP WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK are supported WPA2 PSK can and should be used to protect this communication e Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge Select this only if this WNAP210 access point is the master for a group of bridge mode wireless stations This mode supports default association with wireless clients To associate wireless clients with this Access Point choose clients from the list in the Enable Wireless Clients Association table and select the corresponding check box in the Enable column The other bridge mode wireless stations must be set to point to point bridge mode using the MAC
77. ings screen 2 27 2 33 2 35 2 36 Range 2 RangeMax Next configuring 2 3 Read Only Community Name default setting 3 2 Index 3 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Read Write Community Name default name 3 2 rear panel diagram of 1 8 Reboot 3 9 5 4 Receive Traps 3 2 reception range equipment placement 2 registering 1 ii Remote Console 3 remote management via Telenet 3 Remote Management screen 3 Repeater 4 9 repeater mode enabling 4 Repeater wireless configuring 4 15 Reserve IP Address 2 14 Reset to Factory Defaults 3 9 restore configuration 3 5 restore default settings 3 8 Restore Defaults screen 3 8 restricting access MAC address using 2 40 RIFS Transmission default settings 4 6 Rogue AP Detection screen 3 17 Rogue AP menu 3 19 RTS Threshold default setting 4 5 RTS CTS handshake 4 S Secondary DNS Servers default 2 8 2 16 security network enhancements 2 3 WPA 2 3 WPA PSK 2 3 security options WEP data encryption 2 3 WPA PSK 2 3 Security Profile Authentication Settings 2 23 Profile Definition 2 23 with WPA 2 35 2 36 security profile about 2 22 Security Profile Name 2 23 Security Profiles screens 2 22 SNMP 1 2 3 1 default setting 3 2 software upgrade 3 4 SSID 1 3 2 10 2 13 2 21 lla default name 2 18 2 23 11b g default name 2 18 2 23 802 11a default 2 71 802 11b g default 2 77 disabling con
78. int provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage interacting with a wireless network interface card NIC through an antenna Typically an individual in building access point provides a maximum connectivity area of about a 500 foot radius Consequently the ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet Most access points can handle between 10 to 30 users simultaneously The ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients Connecting multiple WNAP210 Wireless N Access Points through a wired Ethernet backbone can further increase the wireless network coverage As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point it moves into the range of another As a result wireless clients can freely roam from one access point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network The auto sensing capability of the ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 allows packet transmission at up to 300 Mbps or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or electromagnetic interference 1 1 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless N Access Point is easy to use and provides solid wireless and networking support It also offers a wide range of security options Suppor
79. intended for hotspots and other public access situations 4 Click Apply to save your settings Configuring WPA2 PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA2 Furthermore client software is required on the client Make sure your client card supports WPA2 Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Profile Name NETGEAR Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR iig Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication M Data Encryption TKIP AES E WPA Passphrase Network Key acadadas Wireless Client Security Separation C Yes No VLAN ID E Figure 2 21 To configure WPA2 PSK 1 From the Network Authentication drop down list select WPA2 PSK By default Data Encryption is set to AES 2 Enter the preshared key passphrase network key 2 38 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 3 Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No disabled by default If this feature is enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 4 Click Apply to save your settings Configuring WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2 Client software is requir
80. ith RJ 45 connector included in the package or one like it e A 100 120 V 50 60 Hz AC power source e A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later or Mozilla 3 0 or later e At least one computer with the TCP IP protocol installed e 802 11b g or 802 11b g compliant devices such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What Is In the Box The product package should contain the following items e ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 e Power adapter and cord 12Vdc 1 0A e Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable e NETGEAR WNAP210 Wireless N Access Point Installation Guide e Resource CD which includes this manual e Vertical stand feet 2 e Wall mount kit made up of brackets 2 and hardware Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts Refer to the for the the NETGEAR Inc website at hitp kbserver netgear com main asp for the telephone number of customer support in your area You should keep the Installation Guide along with the original packing materials and use the packing materials to repack the access point if you Introduction 1 5 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual need to return it for repair To qualify for product updates and product warranty NETGEAR encourages you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at hittp my netgear com registration login aspx Hardware Descrip
81. le for the network can provide this information Be sure to set the regulatory domain correctly as the first step SSID The service set identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network NETGEAR _IIng is the default WNAP210 SSID However you can customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters Write your customized SSID here Note The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID Authentication Circle one Open System or Shared Key Choose Shared Key for more security Note If you select Shared Key the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to shared key as well and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WNAP210 WEP Encryption Keys Circle one 64 128 or 152 bits Enter all four 802 11b g n keys for the key size chosen Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 WPA PSK Preshared Key Record the WPA PSK key WPA RADIUS Settings For WPA record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers Server Name IP Address Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret 2 26 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WNAP210 Store this information in a safe place Configuring the RADIUS Ser
82. mware Version The version of the firmware currently installed Access Point Mode Identifies the operating mode of the WNAP210 Access Point Point to point bridge Point to point bridge with Access Point Multi point bridge or Repeater Current IP Settings IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point Subnet Mask The subnet mask for the wireless access point Default Gateway The default gateway for the wireless access point communication DHCP Client Enabled indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on your network Disabled indicated a static IP configuration Current Wireless Settings for 802 11n g Operating Mode Identifies the 802 11 operating mode of the WNAP210 Channel Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using 11 is the default channel setting Channel frequencies used on each channel can be found in Wire less Networking Basics a link to this article is in Appendix B Related Doc uments Rogue AP Detection Identifies whether the Rogue AP detection feature is enabled or disabled Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR Connect with Innovation Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Wireless Stations Rogue AP Logs System WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSofe Wireless N Access Point Support kocour Statistics Ac
83. nce Manual 3 Click Apply to reset to the factory default settings After a restore the wireless access point password will be password the WNAP210 DHCP client will be disabled the default LAN IP address will be 192 168 0 236 and the access point name will reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address you must use the reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point see Figure 1 2 on page 1 7 The reset button has two functions e Reboot When this button is pressed and released the wireless access point reboots restarts e Reset to factory defaults This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all settings to the factory default values To clear all data and restore the factory default values 1 Power off the WNAP210 2 Using something with a small point such as a pen hold the restore settings button for 5 seconds while you power on the WNAP210 Continue holding the restore settings button until the LEDs blink twice 4 Release the restore settings button The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WNAP210 is ready for use Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password You should change this password to a more secure password since you cannot change the administrator login name To change the administrator passwo
84. nd Repeating Bridging and Repeating 802 11b bg ng Enable Wireless Bridging and Repeating Local MAC Address 00 22 3f 8b 1b 90 Wireless Point to Point Bridge Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge Repeater MAC Clone Enable Disable MAC Clone Address EDIT CANCEL APPLY Figure 4 11 Advanced Configuration 4 17 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4 18 v1 0 March 2009 Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Debugging This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe Wireless N 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 e Is the WNAP210 on Go to Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point on page 2 4 e Have I connected the wireless access point correctly Go to Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point on page 2 4 e cannot remember the wireless access point s configuration password Go to Changing the Administrator Password on page 3 8 gt Note For up to date WNAP210 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit http kbserver netgear com products WNAP210 asp If you have trouble setting up your WNAP210 check the tips below No lights are lit on the wireless access point It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to light Wait a mi
85. ngs Rogue AP MAC IP Address Shared Secret Authentication ees ye p Primary Authentication Server eoeccccccece Secondary Authentication Server eoveccoccece Primary Accounting Server seecccccecee Secondary Accounting Server IITTI CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 13 3 Enter the following RADIUS server settings e Authentication Server This configuration is required for authentication using a RADIUS server The IP address port number and shared secret are required for communication with the primary RADIUS server You can also configure a secondary RADIUS server to use if the primary RADIUS server fails IP Address The IP address of the RADIUS server The default is 0 0 0 0 Port The port number of the RADIUS server The default is 1812 Shared Secret This is shared between the wireless access point and the RADIUS server when the supplicant wireless client is authenticated e Accounting Server This configuration is required for accounting using a RADIUS server The IP address port number and shared secret are required for communication with the primary RADIUS server You can also configure a secondary RADIUS server to use if the primary RADIUS server fails IP Address The IP address of the RADIUS server The default is 0 0 0 0 Port Port number of the RADIUS server The default 1813 Shared Secret This is shared between the wireless access point and the RADIUS server while authenticating the
86. nicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 4 Click Apply to save your settings Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address The access control list lets you block the network access privilege of any specified stations through the acess point When you enable access control the access point accepts connections only from clients on the selected access control list This provides an additional layer of security Note If configuring the WNAP210 from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not gt 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 that is on the access control list to make any further changes To restrict access based on MAC addresses 1 Log in to the WNAP210 using the default address of http 192 168 0 236 user name of admin and default password of password or whatever LAN address and password you have set up 2 Select Configuration gt Security gt Advanced gt MAC Authetication The MAC Authetication screen displays 2 40 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 9 NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenanc
87. nute and check the Power LED on the access point If the access point has no power e Make sure that the power cord is connected to the access point e Make sure that the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet If it is in a power strip make sure that the power strip is turned on If it is plugged directly into the wall verify that it is not a switched outlet e Make sure that you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point 5 1 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The Wireless LAN LED does not light up The access point antennas are not working If the Wireless LAN LED stays off disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again Make sure that the antennas are securely connected to the WNAP210 Contact NETGEAR Technical Support if the Wireless LAN LED remains off The Ethernet 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 access point and the network device hub switch or router A switch hub or router must be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem The LAN LED does not light if the link is 10 Mbps In such cases the LAN LED will still blink if there is activity Make sure that the connected device is turned on Make sure that the correct cable is used Use a s
88. o use for this profile 2 30 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 10 11 e For information on how to configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or Shared Key see Configuring WEP on page 2 32 e For information on how to configure WPA with RADIUS see Configuring WPA with RADIUS on page 2 33 e For information on how to configure WPA2 with RADIUS see Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS on page 2 35 e For information on how to configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS see Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS on page 2 36 e For information on how to configure WPA PSK see Configuring WPA PSK on page 2 37 e For information on how to o configure WPA2 PSK see Configuring WPA2 PSK on page 2 38 e For information on how to configure WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK see Configuring WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK on page 2 39 Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No disabled by default If this feature is enabled the associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other If the hubs and switches on your LAN support the VLAN 802 1Q standard and this feature has been enabled the default VLAN ID for WNAP210 will be associated with each profile The default Profile VLAN ID must match the IDs used by other network devices Click Apply to save your Security Profile settings Click Back Your new settings will appear
89. ode with MAC addresses of AP1 and AP3 e Configure the WNAP210 AP3 in Repeater mode with the remote MAC address of AP2 AP1 All APs in Repeater Mode AP3 AP2 Router Ss LAN Segment 1 LAN Segment 2 Figure 4 9 3 Verify the following parameters for all access points e The access points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices All access points must be on the same LAN That is all the LAN IP addresses of the access points must be in the same network Advanced Configuration 4 15 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual e If you are using DHCP all access points should be set to Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Client in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic Settings screen e All ProSafes use the same SSID channel authentication mode if any and encryption 4 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 5 Click Apply to save your settings Note You can extend repeating by adding up to two additional WNAP210s configured in Repeater mode However since repeater configurations communicate in half duplex mode the bandwidth decreases as you add repeaters to the network Configuring the WNAP210 for Client Mode In Client mode t
90. oduction 1 7 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 1 8 Introduction v1 0 March 2009 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe Wireless N Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN This basic configuration will enable computers with 802 11b g n wireless adapters to connect to the Internet or access printers and files on your LAN ____ Note Indoors computers can connect over 802 11b g n wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more This distance allows others outside your area to access your network It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access The access point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options on page 2 2 Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point e A location for the WNAP210 that conforms to the guidelines in the following section Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines on page 2 1 e The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub switch router or cable DSL gateway e One or more computers with correctly configured 802 11b g n wireless adapters Wireless Equipment Placement and Range G
91. oint WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support cocour System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge Jia Wireless Settings Wireless Settings QoS Settings gt Advanced Wireless Settings 802 11b bg ng Wireless Mode 2 4GHz Band 11b 11bg 1ing Turn Radio On Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_1ling Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Channel Frequency Auto w MCS Index Data Rate Best E Channel Width 4omHz M Guard Interval Auto v Output Power Full E CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 6 2 Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions e Wireless Mode Select the wireless operating mode you want to use 11b 802 11b wireless stations only 11bg Both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless stations can be used lling Both 802 11n and 802 11g wireless stations can be used The default is 11ng e 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 Installation and Configuration 2 9 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Wireless Network Name SSID Enter a 32 character maximum service set ID in this field the characters are case
92. onfiguration and status monitoring Maximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node maximum 64 supported Status LEDs Power Test Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN Power Adapter 12V DC 1 0 A Electromagnetic Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E CE and C TICK Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 50 C Operating humidity 5 95 non condensing Default Settings and Technical Specifications A 3 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual A 4 Default Settings and Technical Specifications v1 0 March 2009 Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product Document Link ITCP IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing your Network Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm B 1 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual B 2 Related Documents v1 0 March 2009 Appendix C Command Line Reference The ProSafe Wireless N Access Point AP can be configured through eit
93. pply All port 80 requests will now be redirected to the specified URL Advanced Configuration 4 3 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen are used to configure and enable various wireless LAN parameters for 11b g n mode The default wireless LAN parameters usually work well However you can use these settings to fine tune the overall performance of your wireless access point for your environment To configure advanced wireless settings 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless gt Advanced gt Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen displays as shown in Figure 4 3 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support tocouT System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge Basic Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Settings QoS Settings a 802 11b bg ng RTS Threshold 0 2347 Fragmentation Length 256 2346 Beacon Interval 100 1000 100 Aggregation Length 1024 65535 65535 AMPDU Enable Disable RIFS Transmission Enable Disable DTIM Interval 1 255 3 Preamble Type Auto Long CANCEL APPLY Figure 4 3 4 4 Advanced Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2 Enter the appropriate information in the following fields e RTS Threshold 0 2347 Requ
94. pply to save your settings Note If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings you will be disconnected when you click Apply Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes Configuring WPA with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA Furthermore client software is required on the client Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later do include the client software that supports WPA Nevertheless the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings To configure WPA 1 Select Configuration gt Security gt Advanced gt RADIUS Server Settings The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays 2 Enter the RADIUS server settings as shown in Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings on page 2 27 3 Click Apply to save your RADIUS server settings Installation and Configuration 2 33 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4 Select Security Profile Settings The screen for the profile settings you selected displays When the Security Profile screen displays check the radio button of the security profile you want to modify and click Edit Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Profile Name NETGEAR Wireless Net
95. r 6 and 11 The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to establish and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options Anyone wih a compatible wireless adapter can recieve your wireless data transmissions well beyond your walls For this reason use the security features of your wireless equipment The access point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs 2 2 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual WNAP210 Wireless Data Security Options sh Range Up to 500 Feet Radius ie St Vy i i Ki 1 No Security Easy but no security i 7 2 MAC Access List No data security 3 WEP Secure but vulnerable 4 WPA or WPA PSK Strong security 5 WPA2 or WPA2 PSK Very strong security Figure 2 1 There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network Restrict access based on MAC address You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the access point MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed Turn off
96. r antenna or transmitter FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 declare under our sole responsibility that the model WNAP210 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an elec
97. rd 1 Select Maintenance gt Password gt Change Password The Change Password screen displays as shown in Figure 3 8 3 8 Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance tocouT Reset Remote Management Upgrade Change Password Change Password Current Password New Password Repeat New Password Restore Default Password Yes No CANCEL APPLY Figure 3 8 First enter the old password in the Current Password field 3 Then enter the new password twice once in the New Password field and again in the Repeat New Password field 4 Click Apply to save your change Enabling the Syslog Server The Syslog screen allows you to enable the syslog option if you have a syslog server on your LAN To enable a syslog server 1 Select Configuration gt System gt Advanced gt SysLog to display the Syslog screen See Figure 3 9 Management 3 9 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support tocour en IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge Basic Syslog Advanced Syslog Settings General Hotspot Enable Syslog Syslog Syslog Server IP Address Port Number CANCEL
98. re is required on the client Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings You can configure the WNAP210 to use the types of network authentication shown in the table Table 2 1 Network Authentication Types Type 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 Installation and Configuration 2 23 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 2 1 Network Authentication Types Type Description WPA with RADIUS You must configure the RADIUS server settings to use this option WPA2 with RADIUS Select this only if all clients support WPA2 If selected you must use WPA2 is a later version of WPA AES encryption and configure the RADIUS server settings WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS This selection allows clients to use either WPA with TKIP or WPA2 with AES If selected you must use TKIP AES encryption and configure the RADIUS server settings WPA PSK You must use TKIP or TKIP AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase network key WPA2 PSK Select this only if all clients support WPA2 If selected you must use WPA2 is a later version of WPA AES and TKIP AES encryp
99. required The respective screens display as shown in Figure 3 15 and Figure 3 16 3 18 Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR Connect with Innovation Configuration System gt Unknown AP List gt Known AP List Wireless Stations Monitoring Maintenance Support Logs Statistics Known AP List Known AP List MAC Address 1 00 03 7F BE F1 34 2 00 1E 2A AA D8 00 SSID NETGEAR 1 NETGEAR_iig 1 Channel WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSafe Figure 3 15 NETGEAR Connect with Innovation Configuration System gt Unknown AP List gt Known AP List Monitoring Wireless Stations REFRESH SAVE Maintenance Support Logs Statistics Unknown AP List Unknown AP List MAC Address SSID Privacy Channel OO DE AD 10 0A 00 NETGEAR_1iig o 00 18 4D 74 2D 70 00 03 7F 07 3B 7F Rate 130 00 100 54 00 100 54 00 100 54 00 100 130 00 100 130 00 100 54 00 100 54 00 100 gateway_test RRM_KK RRM_K 00 DE AD 10 07 00 00 03 7F 0B A9 A3 00 1B 2F FE 09 E2 00 0F B5 DE 95 A1 sams NETGEAR ARADA ny 2 3 4 00 03 7F 00 02 F5 5 6 z 8 o 0 o pramod 1 o o 1 Beacon Int of Beacons WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSafe tacour Last Beacon 651119 368849 128389 370953 609036 454682 565510 647039 Figure 3 16 2 Inthe Unknown AP List or the Known AP List sections click Refresh
100. ridging and Repeating screen displays AP1 AP3 ja of AP in Point to Point AP in Point to Point A i Bridge Mode Bridge Mode i N AP2 vi Master AP in Point to Multi Point Bridge Mode LAN Segment 1 LAN Segment 3 LAN Segment 2 Figure 4 8 Advanced Configuration 4 13 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2 Configure the operating mode of the access points Configure WNAP210 AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in point to point bridge mode with the remote MAC address of AP2 Because it is in the central location configure WNAP210 AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Point to Multi Point Bridge mode The MAC addresses of the adjacent APs are required in AP2 Configure the WNAP210 AP3 on LAN 3 in Point to Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2 3 Verify the following parameters for all access points Verify that both access points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices Only one access point is configured in Point to Multi Point Bridge mode and all the others are in Point to Point Bridge mode All access points must be on the same LAN That is all the APs LAN IP addresses must be in the same network If you are using DHCP all of the access points should be set to Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Client in the IP address source portion of the Basic Settings screen All ProSafes use the same SSID channel authent
101. s stations can be used The 802 11g wireless stations can still be used if they can operate in 802 11b mode ____ Note If you select this option and if other settings on this screen are gt disabled then you must select the Turn Radio On check box to enable available options on this screen 11bg Both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless stations can be used ling All 11b 11g and 11ng wireless stations can be used This is the default If you select this option then two additional options Channel Width and Guard Interval display e 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 Installation and Configuration 2 17 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Wireless Network Name SSID This is the name of your wireless network It is set to the default name of NETGEAR_11a for 802 11a n devices and NETGEAR_11ng for 802 11b g n devices Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID If you disable broadcast of the SSID only devices that have the correct SSID can connect This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers The default is Yes Channel Frequency From the drop down list
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103. sequences of 2 3 Static IP Address 192 168 0 210 2 4 Station EDCA Parameters 4 7 Statistics field descriptions 3 15 screen 3 14 Subnet Mask default 5 3 Support ii supported standards 2 Syslog 3 10 system information screen field descriptions 3 13 system requirements 6 System status screen 3 13 T Technical Specifications A 3 Telnet console 3 7 Time Zone 2 6 TKIP 2 34 2 38 Index 4 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual TKIP AES 2 36 2 39 Trap Community Name default name 3 2 troubleshooting 5 access point connecting to 5 3 configuring 5 3 LAN activity 5 2 power connection 5 1 timeout error 5 3 wireless Internet connection 5 2 wireless LAN activity 5 2 Trusted Wireless Stations 2 4 trusted wireless stations MAC address filtering use with 7 3 Turn Access Control On 2 41 Turn Radio On 2 9 2 17 2 20 U Upgrade Firmware screen 3 5 user name default 2 12 2 14 2 21 2 40 V VLAN IDs 7 4 security profiles 7 4 W WEP 2 3 Wireless 2 8 point to multi point bridge 4 9 point to point bridge 4 8 wireless access point default name 2 deployment of 2 10 wireless bridge enabling 4 Wireless Client Security Separation 2 33 2 35 2 37 2 38 2 39 2 40 wireless configuring 802 11b g modes 2 8 802 11b g Next mode 2 8 80211 a mode 2 16 80211 b g modes 2 16 wireless connectivity testing 2 11 2 21 Wireless Mode 2
104. t as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients SNMP Support Support for Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Management Information Base MIB management 802 1Q VLAN virtual LAN support A network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same network even though they might actually be physically located on different segments of a LAN VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware which makes them extremely flexible VLANs are very useful for user and host management bandwidth allocation and resource optimization 1 2 Introduction v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality including the following features Multiple operating modes Wireless Access Point Operates as a standard 802 11b g n access point Point to Point Bridge In this mode the access point communicates only with another bridge mode wireless station or access point Network authentication should be used to protect this communication Point to Multi Point Bridge Select this only if this access point is the master for a group of bridge mode wireless stations The other bridge mode wireless stations 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
105. t it detects in the area Initially all detected access points are displayed in the Unknown AP List You restrict communication to approved access points by adding them to the Known AP List and enabling rogue AP detection To enable rogue AP detection 1 Select Configuration gt Security gt Advanced gt Rogue AP The Rogue AP screen displays as shown in Figure 3 8 below 3 16 Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support tosourt System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge gt Profile Settings Rogue AP v Advanced Rogue AP Rogue AP Authentication 802 11b bg ng Radius Server Settings Sita 1 Turn Rogue AP Detection On Vv Import AP List from a file Replace Merge e Browse Known AP List DELETE Unknown AP List M MAC Address SSID Channel 7 00 1E 2A AA D8 00 NETGEAR_11g 1 00 DE AD 10 0A 00 NETGEAR_11g 1 7 00 03 7F BE F1 34 NETGEAR 1 00 18 4D 74 2D 70 gateway_test 5 00 03 7F 07 3B 7F RRM_KK 6 00 03 7F 00 02 F5 RRM_K 6 6 6 00 DE AD 10 07 00 pramod 00 03 7F 0B A9 A3 sams REFRESH CANCEL APPLY Figure 3 14 2 Click Refresh to discover the APs See Importing Rogue AP List from a File on page 3 17 for more information Click Move to add APs in the Unknown AP List to the Known AP List 4 Click Delete
106. tandard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable If the network device has Auto Uplink MDI MDIX ports you can use either a crossover cable or a normal patch cable I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer There is a configuration problem Check these items You might not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP IP changes take effect Restart the computer The computer with the wireless adapter might not have the correct TCP IP settings to communicate with the network Restart the computer and check that TCP IP is set up correctly for that network In Windows the usual setting for Network Properties is Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP client 5 2 Troubleshooting and Debugging v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The access point s default values might not work with your network Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network cannot connect to the WNAP210 to configure it Check these items The WNAP210 is installed correctly LAN connections are OK and it is powered on Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK The default configuration of the WNAP210 is for a static IP address of 192 168 0 236 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 with DHCP disabled Make sure that your network configuration settings are corre
107. tatistics screen Table 3 2 Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Packets The number of packets sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted Bytes The number of bytes sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted Wireless 11n g Unicast Packets The unicast packets sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted Broadcast Packets The broadcast packets sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted Management v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 3 2 Statistics Fields Field Description Multicast Packets Themulticast packets sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted Total Packets The wireless packets sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted Total Bytes The wireless bytes sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics The Available Wireless Stations list contains a table of all IP devices associated with this wireless access point in the wireless network defined by the wireless network name SSID For each device the table shows the station ID MAC address IP address BSSID SSID AID channel rate Status whether the device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not type mode and state Note A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points
108. ted Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported Standards Compliance The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802 11 b g standards for wireless LANs and is WiFi certified for 802 11n draft 2 0 standard Full WPA and WPA2 support The wireless access point provides WPA and WPA2 enterprise class strong security with RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation The WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK preshared key authentication is without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with all of the strong security of WPA Multiple BSSIDs The access point supports multiple BSSIDs When a wireless access point is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations it is called a Basic Service Set BSS The Basic Service Set Identifier BSSID is a 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 The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to eight SSIDs per radio mode on your access point and assign different configuration settings to each SSID All the configured SSIDs are active and the network devices can connect to the access point by using any of these SSIDs DHCP client support DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request The access point can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server it can also ac
109. the United States but is configurable in the rest of the world Click Apply Gad Note If your country or region is not listed please check with NETGEAR Support 6 Select System gt Basic gt Time NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSofe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support soGouT IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge v Basic Time General Time gt Advanced Time Settings Time Zone USA Pacific Current Time Fri Dec 31 16 31 38 PST 1999 NTP Client Enable Disable Use Custom NTP Server oO Hostname IP Address CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 4 e Time Zone From the drop down list select the local time zone for your wireless access point from a list of all available time zones The default is USA Pacific The wireless access point will get the current time from the connecting PC 2 6 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual e NTP Client Enable the NTP client to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP server The default is Enable gt Note You must have an Internet connection to get the current time using an NTP client Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box if you have a custom NTP server The default is not selected Hostname IP Address Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP serv
110. the access point logically separates traffic on the same physical network See Figure Untagged VLAN When this check box is selected one VLAN can be configured as an untagged VLAN When the access point sends frames associated with the untagged VLAN out the LAN Ethernet interface those frames will be untagged When the access point receives untagged traffic from the LAN Ethernet interface those frames are assigned to the untagged VLAN If this check box is not selected the access point tags all outgoing LAN Ethernet frames Only incoming frames tagged with known VLAN IDs will be accepted Note The Untagged VLAN check box should not be selected only if the hubs or switches on your LAN support the VLAN 802 1Q standard Likewise the Untagged VLAN value should be changed only if the hubs and switches on your LAN support the VLAN 802 1Q standard Changing either of these values will result in a loss of IP connectivity if the hubs and switches on your network have not yet been configured with the corresponding VLANs 4 1 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual e Management VLAN Management VLANs are used for managing traffic Telnet SNMP and HTTP to and from the access point Frames belonging to the management VLAN are not given any 802 1Q header when sent over the trunk If a port is in a single VLAN it can be untagged But if the port needs to be a member of multiple VLANs it must be
111. thentication type encryption data encryption hide network nam hide network name keyl wireless wep key 1 key2 wireless wep key 2 key3 wireless wep key 3 key4 wireless wep key 4 keyno key number name profile nam 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 phras wireless wep passphrase key wepkeytype wireless wep key typ Command Line Reference C 3 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 5 gt 5th security profile authentication authentication type encryption data encryption hide network nam hide network name keyl wireless wep key 1 key2 wireless wep key 2 key3 wireless wep key 3 key4 wireless wep key 4 keyno key number name profile nam 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 phras wireless wep passphrase key wepkeytype wireless wep key typ 6 gt 6th security profile authentication authentication type encryption data encryption hide n
112. tion This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the access point Front Panel The WNAP210 front hardware functions are described in the following figure and table Figure 1 1 The following table explains the LED Table 1 1 Front Panel LEDs Item LED DESCRIPTION 1 0 Power Off Power is off On Power is on 2 J Test Blinking The device is running a self test or is loading software This LED may blink for a minute before going off If it continues to blink it indicates a system fault 1 6 Introduction v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1 1 Front Panel LEDs continued Item LED DESCRIPTION 3 5 Ethernet LAN Speed Off A 10 Mbps or no link detected Amber A 10 100 Mbps link detected Green A 1000 Mbps link detected 4 WLAN Blinking Blue Indicates Wireless activity has been detected Rear Panel a ii l oe ty 1 2 3 Figure 1 2 The access pointrear panel functions are described in the following list 1 Power socket This socket connects to the WNAP210 12V 1 0A power adapter 2 RJ 45 Ethernet port Use the WNAP210 Ethernet RJ 45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub switch router or PoE switch 3 Restore factory settings button The restore to settings button restores the access point to the factory default settings Intr
113. tion and enter the WPA passphrase Network key WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK This selection allows clients to use either WPA with TKIP or WPA2 with AES If selected you must use TKIP AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase network key a All options are available if you are using Access Point mode In other modes for example Repeater or Bridge some options might be unavailable e Data Encryption The available options depend on the network authentication setting selected see Table 2 1 otherwise the default is None The Data Encryption settings are e explained in the follokwing table Table 2 2 Data Encryption Settings Data Encryption Type Description None No encryption is used 64 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption using 40 64 bit encryption 128 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption using 104 128 bit encryption 152 bits WEP Proprietary mode that will only work with other wireless devices that support this mode TKIP This is the standard encryption method used with WPA and WPA2 AES This is the standard encryption method for WPA2 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 2 24 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Passphrases and Keys are used in the following ways
114. to remove APs from the Known AP List back to the Unknown AP List 5 Select the Turn Rogue AP Detection On check box to enable rogue AP detection and click Apply If you enable rogue AP detection the AP continuously scans the wireless network and collects information about all APs heard on its channel Importing a Rogue AP List from a File You can import the Known AP List from a file To replace the existing AP list 1 Select the Replace radio button to replace the existing list of known APs or select Merge to add the new MAC addresses to the existing list 2 Click Browse and navigate to the location of the file containing the device list 3 Select the file and click Open Management 3 17 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4 Click Import to upload the list to the AP To merge a file with an existing AP list 1 Select the Merge radio button to add the new MAC addresses to the existing list 2 Click Browse and navigate to the location of the file containing the device list 3 Select the file and click Open 4 Click Import to upload the list to the AP Viewing and Saving AP Lists The WNAP210 detects nearby APs and wireless stations and maintains them in a list You can use this list to prevent them from connecting to the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point Viewing AP Lists To view AP lists 1 Select Monitoring gt Rogue AP Select Unknown AP List or Known AP List as
115. tom of the wireless adapter Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings Now only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the access point Installation and Configuration 2 41 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2 42 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management and monitoring features of your ProSafe Wireless N Access Point To access these features connect to the WNAP210 access point as described in Logging In Using the Default IP Address on page 2 11 Then select the Maintenance or Monitoring in the main menu of the browser interface Remote Management Both the SNMP and Remote Console are enabled by default which allows for remote management of the WNAP210 from a client running SNMP management software as well as from a secure Telnet console To set up an SNMP management interface 1 Select Maintenance gt Remote Management gt SNMP The SNMP screen displays as shown in Figure 3 1 NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance LOGOUT Password Reset Remo Management Upgrade aan SNMP Remote
116. trical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY308400098 Modifications made to the product unless expressly approved by NETGEAR Inc could void the user s right to operate the equipment v1 0 March 2009 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Product and Publication Details Model Number WNAP210 Publication Date March 2009 Product Family Wireless Access Point Product Name ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Home or Business Product Business Language English Publication Part Number 202 10474 01 Publication Version Number 1 0 vi v1 0 March 2009 Contents About This Manual Conventions Formats and SCOPE scisiecsschniaccaisiewesiccvaancsateasseecosaseiescaanes shave tsecssnnnuaesttaies xi Hon o Sees ThE Mamia cash oes peated ee geee AR xii How to Prin Tha Mannal sicsmaiaisian a aa a aa aE a xii PROVISION FHiIGIOry srissssacriscuszaquessenaqnrveneasciadecassusedaine a E E ES xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSaf
117. tronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling v1 0 March 2009 gt Note Delete this note and the information below for products that are not wireless 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 NOTE This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options described in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 EN301 489 17 EN60950 EN301 893 Europe Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc timto prohlaSuje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se zakladnimi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven m
118. uidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless access point The latency data throughput performance and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices 2 1 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the access point For complete performance specifications see Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications For best results place your wireless access point e Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate e Inan elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line of sight access even if through walls e Away from sources of interference such as PCs microwaves and 2 4 GHz cordless phones e Away from large metal surfaces A wall mount kit is provided with your wireless access point For installation instructions see Mounting the Access Point Using the Wall Mount Kit Optional on page 2 12 If using multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is five channels for example use channels 1 and 6 o
119. ur LAN The default is 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Servers The access point will use this IP address as the secondary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN The default is 0 0 0 0 3 Click Apply to save your basic IP settings Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to configure the wireless settings Configuring 802 11b g n Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your 802 11 b g n wireless access point 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless The Wireless Settings screen displays as shown in Figure 2 10 2 16 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings QoS Settings gt Advanced Wireless Settings 802 11b bg ng Wireless Mode 2 4GHz Band 1iib 1ibg iing Turn Radio On v Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_11ng Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Channel Frequency Auto v MCS Index Data Rate Best v Channel Width 40 MHz Guard Interval Auto v Output Power Full CANCEL APPLY Figure 2 10 2 Specfy the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions e Wireless Mode Select the wireless operating mode you want to use The default is 11ng The options are 11b All 802 11b wireles
120. urity gt Advanced gt RADIUS Server Settings The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings on page 2 27 Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings Select Security Profile Settings The screen for the profile settings you selected will display When the Security Profile screen displays select the radio button of the security profile you want to modify and click Edit 5 From the Network Authentication drop down list select WPA2 with RADIUS from the list By default Data Encryption will be set to AES 6 Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No disabled by default If this feature is enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 7 Click Apply to save your settings Installation and Configuration 2 35 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2 Client software is required on the client e Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later do include the client software that supports WPA The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA e Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that supports WPA2 Make sure that your client card supports WPA2 The wireless adapter hardware
121. uthentication authentication type encryption data encryption hide network nam hid keyl wireless wep key 1 key2 wireless wep key 2 key3 wireless wep key 3 key4 wireless wep key 4 keyno key number name profile nam presharedkey pre shared key communication ssid network name status profile status vlan id VLAN id wep pass phras wepkeytype wireless bridge setting create security profile lst security profile authentication type data encryption profile nam presharedkey remote mac status preshared key remote MAC profile status wirel wep pass phras wepkey ss wep passphrase key wireless wep key wirel wepkeytyp 2 gt authentication encryption name ss wep key typ 2nd security profile authentication type data encryption profile name presharedkey remote mac preshared key remote MAC Command Line Reference C 5 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual status profile status wep pass phras wireless wep passphrase key wepkey wireless wep key wepkeytyp wireless wep key typ 3 gt 3rd security profile authentication authentication type encryption data encryption name profile name presharedkey remote mac preshared key remote MAC
122. utomatically find the access point and display the home screen Enter admin for the user name and password for the password both in lower case letters or use a new LAN address and password if you have set them up Click Login Select Configuration gt Wireless Verify your operating mode 11b 11bg or 11ng Verify that the correct default channel has been selected for your network It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your wireless access point Click Apply to save any changes Mounting the Access Point Using the Wall Mount Kit Optional Q Tip Before mounting the access point in a high location first set up and test the access point to verify wireless network connectivity To install the wireless access point mounting brackets 1 Disconnect the access point and position it where it will be deployed The best location is elevated such as on a wall or ceiling or the top of a cubicle at the center of your wireless coverage area and within line of sight of all the mobile devices see Figure 2 7 on page 2 13 Use the paper template provided to determine the location for the mounting holes Drill holes 3 8 in 9 mm and 13 16 in 20 mm deep The holes should be 10 1 4 in 26 cm appart as shown in
123. ver Settings You can set p or modify the RADIUS server settings to compliment network authentication security options The RADIUS server must be used with Legacy 802 1x and can be used with WPA and WPA2 network authentication When using a RADIUS server the RADIUS server settings before completing the network authentication security profile see Configuring WPA with RADIUS on page 2 33 Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS on page 2 35 or Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS on page 2 36 for specifics on implementing these security options Note The RADIUS server settings apply to all profiles They o need to be configured only once per wireless access point To set up or modify the RADIUS server settings 1 From your Web browser log in to the WNAP210 using the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 236 user name admin and password password or use the LAN address and password that you set up 2 Select Configuration gt Security gt Advanced gt RADIUS Server Settings The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays as shown in Figure 2 13 Installation and Configuration 2 27 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR WNAP210 Connect with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge Profile Settings Radius Server Settings v Advanced Radius Server Setti
124. wing settings Security Profile Name Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile and to tell profiles apart The default names are NETGEAR_11ng NETGEAR 1_11ng NETGEAR 2_11ng and so on You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters Note Only the first profile is enabled by default The rest of the profiles are disabled and must be enabled if configured Wireless Network Name SSID This is the name of your wireless network It is set to the default name of NETGEAR_11ng for 802 11b g n Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID If you disable broadcast of the SSID only devices that have the correct SSID can connect This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers The default is enabled e Authentication settings Specify the following settings Network Authentication The WNAP210 access point is set by default as an open system with no authentication When setting up network authentication bear in mind the following e If you are using Access Point mode then all options are available In other modes such as Repeater or Bridge some options might be unavailable e Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2 Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA However client softwa
125. with Innovation NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support tocour System IP Wireless Security Bridging and Repeating Bridging and Repeating 802 11b bg ng Enable Wireless Bridging and Repeating El Local MAC Address 00 22 3f 8b 1b 90 Wireless Point to Point Bridge Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge Enable Wireless Client Association Profile Name Security Enable 1 NETGEAR WDS 1 Open System EDIT CANCEL APPLY Figure 4 5 On the screen shown in Figure 4 5 when you select the radio button for any option an Edit button displays Click this button to edit the security profile of the wireless bridge settings as shown in Figure 4 6 4 10 Advanced Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR Connect with Innovation WNAP210 NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless N Access Point Configuration Monitoring Maintenance LOGOUT J System IP Wireless Security Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Profile Name NETGEAR WDS 1 Remote MAC Address Authentication Settings Network Authentication Data Encryption BACK CANCEL APPLY Figure 4 6 Configuring a WNAP210 as a Point to Point Bridge To configure a point to point bridge as shown in Figure 4 7 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless Bridge gt Bridging and Repeating The Bridging and Repeating screen displays 2 Configur
126. work Name SSID JNETGEAR_lig Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication X Data Encryption me H Wireless Client Security Separation C yes No VLAN ID E Figure 2 17 5 Select WPA with RADIUS from the from the Network Authentication drop down list Data Encryption will be set to TKIP by default 6 Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No disabled by default If this feature is enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 7 Click Apply to save your settings 2 34 Installation and Configuration v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA2 Furthermore client software is required on the client Make sure your client card supports WPA2 Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Profile Name NETGEAR Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR iig Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication x Data Encryption AES z Wireless Client Security Separation C Yes No VLAN ID E Figure 2 18 To configure WPA2 with RADIUS 1 Select Configuration gt Sec
127. y any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your wireless access point Click Apply to save any changes Select Security For initial configuration and testing the security profile settings for Profile 1 the default profile are set to Open System and the SSID is set to NETGEAR_11ng see Understanding Security Profiles on page 2 22 to configure a profile Note The SSID of any wireless access point must match the SSID you configured in the access point If they do not match you will not get a wireless connection to the WNAP210 Click Apply to save any changes Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID that you configured in the WNAP210 Check that they have a wireless link and can obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WNAP210 Note If you are configuring the WNAP210 from a wireless computer and you gt change the SSID channel or security profile settings you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the new settings Installation and Configuration 2 21 v1 0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the WNAP210 you can configure the advanced wireless security functions Understanding Security Profiles Security profiles let you
128. yhlasuje _e Radiolan sp a z kladn po_iadavky a v etky Slovak pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY Finnish oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan st r verensst mmelse med de Swedish v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska H r me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir pvi a Radiolan er samr mi vid grunnkr fur og a rar Icelandic kr fur sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de Norwegian grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF iv v1 0 March 2009 FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any othe

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