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Netgear WG302v1 Reference Manual

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2. Step 2 Configure LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WG302 Ethernet port for LAN access 1 Connect to the WG302 by opening your browser and entering http 192 168 0 228 in the address field A login window like the one shown below will open 2 When prompted enter admin for the user name and password for the password both in lower case letters Note If there is no activity for 5 minutes the wireless access point will automatically log you out gt 2 4 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Password Figure 2 1 WG302 Login and General settings screen 3 Click Login Now The Web browser displays the WG302 main menu and General page NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point WG302 i General General Basic Settings Access Point Information Access Point Name netgear 4f35e MAC Address 00 09 5b 74 13 5e Country Region United States Settings Firmware Version 4 214 Radius Server Access Point Mode Access Point Settings VLAN 802 10 Disable Access Control Management VLAN ID 1 Wireless Settings Security Profile Current IP Settings Change Password IP Address 192 168 0 228 Remote Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Management Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Upgrade Firmware DHCP Client Disable BackupRestore P Settings Current Wireless Settings Operating Mode Auto 119 11b Channel Frequency
3. Basic Settings Access Point Name netgear 4f35e IP Address DHCP Client O Enable Disable IP Address Rez Res o faze IP Subnet Mask I255 255 25s lo Default Gateway o b o o il lo j Primary DNS Serwer jo jo D jo Secondary DNS Serwerjo o jo Spanning Tree Protocol Enable O Disable C Enable 802 10 VLAN Time Zone GMT Greenwich Mean Time Dublin Edinburgh Lisbon London o Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Current Time Tue Feb 14 18 51 59 2006 Figure 2 3 6 Select Wireless Settings from the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings screen One of the Wireless Settings screen shown in Figure 2 4 below will display In the United States the Country Region is preset the Country Region must be selected in the rest of the world 2 6 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Rest of World United States Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Country Region Select v Wireless LAN v Turn Radio On Operating Mode Auto llg 11b Wireless LAN 7 Turn Radio On Channel Frequency 11 2 462GHz Operating Mode Auto 11g 11b v Data Rate Bast v Channel Frequency 11 2 462GHz v Output Power Full v Data Rate Best v Output Power Ful wj Figure 2 4 7 Configure the wireless interface for wireless access See the online help or Configuring Wireless Settings
4. NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA 202 10008 04 April 2006 Technical Support Please register to obtain technical support Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty information To register your product get product support or obtain product information and product documentation go to http www NETGEAR com If you do not have access to the World Wide Web you may register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service You will find technical support information at h tp www NETGEAR com through the customer service area If you want to contact technical support by telephone see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your country 2006 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks and ProSafe is a trademark of NETGEAR INC Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved 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
5. teneo cut innaseteteenseenes dnt rrr 3 4 bu cusam cic pa dii qM M 3 7 Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics ccccsccccceseseeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeneeeceeeeenenenes 3 9 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware iesus nete 3 9 Configuration File Management science cie gi tp Learn e yareadond Loo dE Eoi enata uh Ld 3 11 Saving and Retrieving the Configuration ccccccssccceceeessnceceeensncceeeeenseneeseeenanee 3 11 Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings ssesssesss 3 12 Changing the Administrator Password cesses seseeccd eese keen ateta renee d nn caua 3 12 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration IP Seige for VW Gisss RM acd E 4 1 uico Ed scm PET IT 4 3 Advanced Wireless ker EE 4 3 Wireless Bridge and Repeater Modes sciicicc sciiccicssocitteans sores eite ae ree stttk adve te had avr isinna 4 5 v4 0 April 2006 Configuring a Porit to Folnt BOG auiuisisi cribit nhac eid nd reci eri and ad eda td 4 6 Configuring a Multi Point Bridge 1 dude o Dette k cL Ra kd d Ek dic 4 7 Configuring Wireless Repeater Mode rerit trita teneri haee ano a re aa A SEES 4 9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point T M 5 1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up eee 5 2 TELAN TON E dre TEE 5 2 cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 5 2 cannot connect
6. 5 1 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up The access point s antennae are not working If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WG302 Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off The LAN light is not lit There is a hardware connection problem Check these items Make sure 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 Make sure the connected device is turned on Be sure the correct cable is used Use a standard 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 cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer There is a configuration problem Check these items You may 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 may not have the correct TCP IP settings to communicate with the network Restart the computer and check that TCP IP is set up prop
7. In this mode the WG302 only communicates with another bridge mode wireless station You must enter the MAC address physical address of the other bridge mode wireless station in the field provided WEP should be used to protect this communication Point to Multi Point Bridge Select this only if this WG302 is the Master for a group of bridge mode wireless stations The other bridge mode wireless stations must be set to Point to Point Bridge mode using this WG302 s MAC address They then send all traffic to this Master rather than communicate directly with each other WEP should be used to protect this traffic Wireless Repeater In this half duplex mode the WG302 only communicates with another repeater mode wireless station You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent repeater mode wireless stations in the fields provided WEP should be used to protect this communication 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 such as video or audio will have a higher priority than normal traffic For WMM to function correctly wireless clients must also support WMM Rogue Access Point detection For enhanced security you can scan the wireless network to detect rogue access points Hotspot settings You can allow all HTTP TCP port 80 requests to be captured and re d
8. The MAC addresses of the adjacent APs are required in AP2 e Configure the WG302 AP3 on LAN 3 in Point to Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2 Advanced Configuration 4 7 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 3 INTERNET ma 192 168 0 1 AP in Point to Point Bridge Mode AP in Point to Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch Router Master AP in Point to Multi Point Oo Bridge Mode oo LAN jc LAN e E Hub or Switch Segment 3 Segment 1 LAN Segment 2 Figure 4 6 3 Verify the following parameters for all access points Verify that the LAN network configuration the ProSafe 802 11gs are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices Only one AP is configured in Point to Multi Point Bridge mode and all the others are in Point to Point Bridge mode All APs must be on the same LAN That is all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network If using DHCP all ProSafe 802 11gs should be set to Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Client in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu All ProSafe 802 11gs use the same SSID Channel authentication mode if any and encryption in use All Point to Point APs must have the AP2 MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address field 4 Verify connectivity across the LANs A computer on any LAN segment should be able to co
9. 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual B 2 Related Documents v4 0 April 2006 Appendix C Command Line Reference The ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point AP can be configured either through the command line interface CLI a Web browser or an MIB browser The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or PC through a Telnet connection Command Sets get set del keyword Description X X time time setting x now current system time X X zone time zone X X daylight saving daylight saving X X System system setting x version System firmware version X X apname system name Xx macaddr system MAC address X X country country region X X dhcpclient system dhcp client X X ipaddr system IP address X X netmask system network mask X X gateway system gateway X X dns system dns X X primary primary system DNS server X X secondary secondary system DNS server X X stp enable spanning tree protocol X X vlan system vlan X IX mode on off vlan function x manage id vlan management id x ethstats ethernet statistics X X dhcp server DHCP server X X dhcpserver enable DHCP server X X anyip accept static IP AnyIP function X X ipstart starting IP address X X ipend ending IP address X X netmask network mask Command Line
10. D p jo jo Secondary DNS Server o E a e Spanning Tree Protocol Enable Disable C Enable 802 10 VLAN Time Zone GMT Greenwich Mean Time Dublin Edinburgh Lisbon London v Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Current Time Tue Feb 14 18 51 58 2006 Figure 2 7 2 Enter the wireless access point name of the WG302 This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of WG302 The default is netgearxxxxxx where XXXxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WG302 MAC address You may modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long 3 Enter the IP Address fields of the WG302 DHCP Client 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 WG302 to your LAN IP Address The default IP address is 192 168 0 228 If you want to change it enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN or enable DHCP IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask value used on your LAN The default is 255 255 255 0 2 10 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Default Gateway Enter the IP
11. IP address get a timeout 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 WG302 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 WG302 is configured correctly check your Internet connection DSL Cable modem etc to make sure that it is working correctly Try again Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button see Figure 1 2 on page 1 7 has two functions Troubleshooting 5 3 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual e Reboot When pressed and released quickly the WG302 will reboot restart 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 WG302 and power it back on 2 Use something with a small point such as a pen to press the Reset button in and hold it in for at least 5 seconds 3 Release the Reset button The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WG30
12. LAN speed LAN activity and wireless activity are easily identified e VLAN Security Profiles Each Security Profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID when the Security Profile is configured 802 11g Standards based Wireless Networking The ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802 11g compatible wireless LAN networks It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio equipped wireless notebook systems desktop systems print servers and other devices Additionally the WG302 supports the following wireless features e Distributed coordinated function CSMA CA Back off procedure ACK procedure retransmission of unacknowledged frames e RTS CTS handshake Beacon generation e Packet fragmentation and reassembly e Short or long preamble e Roaming among access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG302 can connect to a standard Ethernet network The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full duplex or half duplex operation The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink technology The Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into 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 will then configure itself to the correct configuration This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossove
13. Reference C 1 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual get set del keyword Description X IX gateway gateway X X dns es X X primary primary DNS server X X secondary secondary DNS server X X wins X X primary primary WINS server X X secondary secondary WINS server X IX lease lease time X X radius radius setting X X auth authenication radius setting X X primary primary X IX ipaddr radius IP address X x port radius port number X X secret radius secret string X X secondary secondary X IX ipaddr radius IP address X X port radius port number X X secret radius secret string X X account account radius setting X IX primary primary X X ipaddr radius IP address X X port radius port number X X secret radius secret string X IX secondary secondary X IX ipaddr radius IP address X IX port radius port number X X secret radius secret string X X ssh enable remote SSH access X X snmp SNMP setting X IX server enable SNMP agent X X trap server SNMP TrapServer IP address X X read community SNMP ReadCommunity X X write community SNMP WriteCommunity X IX description SNMP System Description X IX log syslog s
14. The default 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 WG302 i 4 Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet The PWR LAN and Wireless LAN lights should light up Step 4 Verify Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802 11b or 802 11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the WG302 SSID WEP WPA MAC ACL etc verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet or check for file and printer access on your network gt Note If you are unable to connect see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Logging in Using the Default IP Address The default IP address of your access point is 192 168 0 228 The WG302 is set by default with the DHCP client disabled r Note The computer you are using to connect to the WG302 should be configured gt with an IP address that starts with 192 168 0 x and a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 1 Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 2 Connect to the WG302 by entering its default address http 192 168 0 228 into your browser http 192 168 0 228 e Figure 2 5 2 8 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless
15. Type A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range A short transmit preamble gives better performance Long is the default Antenna Select the desired antenna for transmitting and receiving Auto is the default 4 Click Apply to enable the Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Bridge and Repeater Modes The ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks or simply act as a Repeater For example the choices are Client Access Point to Access Point This is the default setting for the WG302 Point to Point Bridge In this mode the WG302 will communicate ONLY with another Bridge mode Wireless Station You must enter the MAC address physical address of the other Bridge mode Wireless Station in the field provided WEP can and should be used to protect this communication see Configuring a Point to Point Bridge on page 4 6 Multi Point Bridge Select this only if this WG302 is the Master for a group of Bridge mode Wireless Stations The other Bridge mode Wireless Stations must be set to Point to Point Bridge mode using the MAC address of the WG302 All traffic is then sent to this Master rather than communicating directly with each other WEP can and should be used to protect this traffic see Configuring a Multi Point Bridge on page 4 7 Repeater If selected the WG302 will operate as a Repeater only and will send
16. a device such as a hub switch router or Cable DSL gateway e One or more computers with properly configured 802 11b or 802 11g wireless adapters Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 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 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual a Note Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation gt or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG302 For complete performance y y plete p specifications see Appendix A Factory Defaults 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 nan 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 e Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side to side coverage Putting the antenna in a horizontal position provides best up and down coverage e fusing multiple access points it is be
17. a profile re Note The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure za in the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point If they do not match you will not get a wireless connection to the WG302 6 Click Apply to save your changes Note If you are configuring the WG302 from a wireless computer and you change gt the SSID channel or security settings you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the new settings 7 Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the WG302 Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WG302 Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the WG302 you can configure the advanced wireless security functions Understanding Security Profiles Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID The WG302 supports up to eight SSIDs The Security Profile Settings menu is shown below in Figure 2 9 Note If you plan on using RADIUS Server Settings set them up first as described in Configuring RADIUS Server Settings if required on page 2 21 An overview of the information that is required to set up a Security Profile follows including a descriptio
18. as described in Logging in Using the Default IP Address on page 2 8 Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in the Main Menu of the browser interface Remote Management Both the Remote Console and SNMP are enabled by default which allows for remote management of the WG302 from a from a secure Telnet console as well from a client running SNMP Management software To set up a Remote Management interface 1 Under Management on the main menu select Remote Management The Remote Management screen will display Remote Management Remote Console Secure Shell SSH Enable Disable SNMP SNMP 9 Enable O Disable Public Community Name public Private Community Name private IP Address to Receive Traps o o O 0 Figure 3 1 3 1 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 2 Enter the following information in the Remote Management fields Remote Console Secure Shell SSH If set to Enable the Wireless Access Point will only allow remote access via Secure Shell and Secure Telnet see Accessing the WG302 over a Secure Telnet Interface on page 3 2 The default is Enable SNMP Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software such as HP OpenView to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1 v2 protocol Public Community Name The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access poi
19. bit encryption 152 bits WEP Proprietary mode that will only work with other wireless devices that support this mode TKIP Standard encryption method used with WPA AES Standard encryption method for WPA2 Some clients may support AES with WPA but this is not supported by this access point TKIP AES Supports both WPA and WPA2 Broadcast packets use TKIP For unicast point to point transmission WPA clients use TKIP WPA2 clients use AES Basic Installation and Configuration 2 17 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual e Use of Passphrases and keys are explained below Passphrase You can use the Passphrase to generate the WEP keys automatically by entering a passphrase and clicking the Generate Keys button You can also enter the keys directly These keys must match the other wireless stations Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 If using WEP one key is selected to be used as the default key Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key The other keys can only be used to decrypt received data WPA Passphrase Network Key If using WPA PSK a passphrase must be entered here All wireless stations must then use the same passphrase network key The network key must be from 8 to 63 characters in length e Wireless Client Security Separation If enabled the associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is used for
20. network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories 4 10 Advanced Configuration v4 0 April 2006 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point After each problem description instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem For the common problems listed go to the section indicated Is the WG302 on Have I connected the wireless access point correctly Go to Installing the ProSafe 802 11g on page 2 4 I cannot remember the wireless access point s configuration password Go to Changing the Administrator Password on page 3 12 Note For up to date WG302 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit m http kbserver netgear com products WG302 asp If you have trouble setting up your WG302 check the tips below No lights are lit on the access point It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up Wait a minute and check the power light status on the access point If the access point has no power Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet If it is in a power strip make sure the power strip is turned on If it is plugged directly into the wall verify that it is not a switched outlet Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point
21. not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Modifications made to the product unless expressly approved by Netgear could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to such condition Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID PY3WG302 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation v4 0 April 2006 Placement and Range Guidelines Indoors computers can connect over 802 11 wireless networks at a maximum range of 500 feet 152 4 m for 802 11b devices However the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless access point For best results identify a location for your wireless access point according to these guidelines Away from potential sources of interference such as PCs large metal surfaces microwaves and 2 4 GHz cordless phones In an elevated location such as a high shelf that is near the center of the wireless co
22. operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the 5GHz Radio Configuration Window as described in the user guide before operating this device This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of operation Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations indoor outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document This device employs a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5GHz band This feature is automatically enabled when the country of operation is correctly configured for any European Community country The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar The 5GHz Turbo Mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country The current setting for this feature is found in the 5GHz Radio Configuration Window as described in the user guide vi v4 0 May 12 2006 This device may be operated indoors or outdo
23. pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature XV v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual xvi v4 0 April 2006 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802 11g WG302 and gives an overview of some of the key features contained in this product The minimum installation prerequisites are presented in System Requirements on page 1 5 What s is the box is listed in Package Contents on page 1 5 followed by a description of the hardware functionality in Hardware Description on page 1 6 About the ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point The ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point 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 WG302 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage interacting with a wireless network interface card NIC via an antenna Typically an individual in building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with about a 300 foot radius The ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet Most access points are rated between 30 70 users simultaneou
24. through the WG302 Wireless Access Point This provides an additional layer of security To restrict access based on MAC addresses 1 Log in to the WG302 using the default address of http 192 168 0 228 user name of admin and default password of password or whatever LAN address and password you have set up Under Security on the main menu select Access Control The Access Control screen will display Check the Turn Access Control On radio box Basic Installation and Configuration 2 31 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Access Control Turn Access Control On Select Access Control Database Local MAC Address Database x Trusted Wireless Stations MAC Address Available Wireless Stations MAC Address Station ID Add Add New Station Manually MAC Address Add Figure 2 19 4 From the Select Access Control Database pull down menu choose the local MAC address database stored on the access point or use the RADIUS MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address Database you must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first see Configuring RADIUS Server Settings if required on page 2 21 The default is the Local MAC Address Database 5 Select the stations from the list of Available Wireless Stations found in your area or enter the MAC address in Add New Station Manually You can usu
25. to the WG302 to configure It eseeeaeeeeesesc eese nena ana 5 3 When I enter a URL or IP address get a timeout error eeeeeeene 5 3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings sssessssse 5 3 Appendix A Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications Factory Delfau SSWINGS M A 1 Technical SPSCHICAUONS TETTE TEES A 3 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Command Line Reference Comman PAGS iioi nt iei etr bad Lese sis utet eoe Se d eb aed EE a bet e ta ld vend edd C 1 v4 0 April 2006 Xi Xii v4 0 April 2006 About This Manual The NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual describes how to install configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills Audience Scope Conventions and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills However basic computer network Internet firewall and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR website Typographical conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions italics Emphasis books CDs URL names bold User input fixed Screen text file and server names extensions commands IP a
26. 02 AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2 e Configure WG302 AP2 in Repeater mode with MAC addresses of API and AP3 e Configure the WG302 AP3 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2 3 Verify the following parameters for all access points e Verify that the LAN network configuration the ProSafe 802 11gs are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices Advanced Configuration 4 9 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual e All APs must be on the same LAN That is all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network e Ifusing DHCP all ProSafe 802 11gs should be set to Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Client in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu e All ProSafe 802 11gs use the same SSID Channel authentication mode if any and encryption in use 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 Note You can extend this repeating by adding up to 2 additional WG302s configured gt in repeater mode However since Repeater configurations communicate in half duplex mode the bandwidth decreases as you add Repeaters to the network Also you can extend the range of the wireless
27. 11 2467GHz Security Profiles Reboot AP Activity Log Profile Name SSID Security Status Available Wireless Profile NETGEAR Open System Enable Station List Profile2 NETGEAR Open System Disable Statistics Profile3 NETGEAR Open System Disable Profiles NETGEAR Open System Disable IP Settings Profiles NETGEAR Open System Disable Hotspot Settings Profile amp NETGEAR Open System Disable Wireless Settings Profile NETGEAR Open System Disable Access Point Profiled NETGEAR Open System Disable Settings Documentation Logout Figure 2 2 Basic Installation and Configuration 2 5 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual e Select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point e Click Logout to exit the user interface the wireless access point will wait 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out 4 Select Basic Settings to view the Basic Settings menu and configure the settings appropriate for your network The default settings are usually adequate for most situations see Setting Basic IP Options on page 2 9 for guidance on changing these settings 5 Enable 802 1Q VLAN if required This option is only useful if the hubs switches on your LAN support the VLAN 802 1Q standard If so you can enable this feature
28. 2 is ready for use 5 4 Troubleshooting v4 0 April 2006 Factory Default Settings Appendix A Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults This is called a hard reset e To perform a hard reset push and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds until the TEST LED blinks rapidly Your device will return to the factory configuration settings shown in Table A 1 below e Pressing the reset button for a shorter period of time will simply cause your device to reboot Table A 1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description AP Login User Login URL 192 168 0 228 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 Local Network LAN Lan IP 192 168 0 228 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address 0 0 0 0 DHCP Server Disabled DHCP Client Disabled Time Zone GMT v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table A 1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Disabled Time SNMP Enabled but Trap forwarding disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Secure Telnet Enable
29. 3 AE665CFD24E392491439D4274B Key 4 AE665CFD24E392491439D4274B Wireless Client Security Separation O Enable Disable Figure 2 12 3 You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network Choose either 2 24 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual e Automatic Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click Generate Keys The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values e Manual Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to the encryption strength 10 digits for 64 bit and 26 digits for 128 bit any combination of 0 9 a f or A F 4 Select the key to be used as the default key Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key See the document Wireless Communications 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 disabled by default If enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is int4nded for hotspots and other public access situations 6 Click Apply to save your settings Note If you use a wire
30. 3 Press Return and the screen below should appear e Untitled tnt modified AbsoluteTelnet 2 13 UNREGISTERED EVALUATION 28 d DE File Edit Options Transfer Help DE ar a x Ba amp m Buy Now Courier New Us PREES Z csT 2003 17 mvl2l ixdp42 screen 85x7 AUTO vt100 connected SSH1 Figure 3 2 4 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 example the prompt is netgear74F35E 5 Enter help to display the CLI command help CLI Commands The CLI commands are listed in Appendix C Command Line Reference Using Syslog and Activity Log Information The Activity Log screen displays the Access Point system activity It also allows you to enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN To view the Activity Log and enable a SysLog server 1 From the main menu of the browser interface under Information select Activity Log The Activity Log screen will display Management 3 3 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Activity Log Enable SysLog Syslog Server IP Address 0 O O 0 Port 514 Activity Log Window Fri Mar 31 17 44 41 2006 WLANO Station 00 14 6C B6 57 B7 authenticated Fri Mar 31 17 44 41 2006 WLANO Station 00 14 6C B6 57 B7 associated Fri Mar 31 17 50 01 2006 WLAN
31. 8 outdoor indoor ACC 10314 01 thru 05 NETGEAR 9 dBi omnidirectional NETGEAR 1 5m to30m 19 dBm 9 dBi ant ANT2409 outdoor indoor ACC 10314 01 thru 05 NETGEAR 5 dBi ceiling wall NETGEAR 1 5m to30m 19 dBm 5 dBi ant ANT2405 indoor ACC 10314 01 thru 05 WG302 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia 20 dBm cable loss antenna gain Please go to www netgear com go wg302_fcc for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG302 in North America and Australia Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte les exigences du reglement du Canada sur le materiel brouilleur NMB 003 The device is certified to the requirements of RSS 210 for 2 4 GHz spread spectrum devices The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations For further information contact your local Industry Canada office v4 0 May 12 2006 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C Qo 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 Euro
32. Access Point WG302 Reference Manual The login screen will display Enter the default user name of admin and default password of password to log in QURELES NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 502 sWitc o Heg d Saan So eo n 4l Vise Name admin Password eeeeseeee Figure 2 6 Click Login now Once you have entered your access point name your Web browser will automatically locate the ProSafe 802 11g and display the home page screen as shown in Figure 2 2 on page 2 5 Setting Basic IP Options The basic settings for your wireless access point are entered on this screen With the exception of selecting the correct Country Region most of the other default settings will work in most cases However if your wireless access point is part of a more complex LAN network then modify your settings to meet the requirements of your network based on the explanation of the various fields To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point 1 Click Basic Settings under Setup in the main menu The Basic Settings menu will appear as shown below Basic Installation and Configuration 2 9 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Basic Settings Access Point Name netgear 4f35e IP Address DHCP Client O Enable Disable IP Address 152 faces fo 228 IP Subnet Mask I255 255 255 jo Default Gateway S Lj RO B Primary DNS Server
33. DF 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 Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view and print PDF files The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http www adobe com Printing a Page in the HTML View Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents Printing a Chapter Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page xiv v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window Click the print icon in the upper left of the window Q Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature Printing the Full Manual Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window Click the print icon in the upper left of the window Q Tip If your printer supports printing two
34. ETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Use the WG302 Ethernet RJ 45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub switch router or POE switch 5 Power Socket This socket connects to the WG302 12V 1 2A power adapter 1 8 Introduction v4 0 April 2006 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN This basic configuration will enable computers with 802 11b or 802 11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet or access printers and files on your LAN Note Indoors computers can connect over 802 11g wireless networks at ranges of gt several hundred feet or more This distance can allow for others outside your area to access your network It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access The ProSafe 802 11g provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity on page 2 13 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 WG302 that conforms to the Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines below e The wireless access point connected to your LAN through
35. ID S yes O No Network Authentication WPA with Radius Data Encryption TKIP v Wireless Client Security Separation O Enable Disable Back Cancel Figure 2 13 5 Choose WPA with RADIUS from the from the Network Authentication drop down menu Data Encryption will be set to TKIP by default 6 Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default If enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 7 Click Apply to save your settings 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 above 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 PSK 1 From the Network Authentication drop down menu select WPA PSK By default Data Encryption will be set to TKIP 2 26 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 4 Security Profile 1 Configuration Profile Definition Security Profile Name Profile Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID S
36. IUS servers but with all of the strong security of WPA DHCP Client Support DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request The WG302 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server Multiple BSSIDs Support for multiple BSSIDs When one AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations it is referred to as a Basic Service Set BSS The Basic Service Set Identifier BSSID is a 32 character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that differentiated one WLAN from another when a mobile device tries to connect to the network SNMP Support Support for Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Management Information Base MIB management e 802 11Q VLAN Virtual Wireless LAN Support A network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same network even though they actually may 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 host management bandwidth allocation and resource optimization Key Features The NETGEAR WG302 provides solid functionality including these features e Multiple Operating Modes Wireless Access Point Operates as a standard 802 11g 1 2 Introduction v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Point to Point Bridge
37. LAN v Turn Radio On Operating Mode Auto 1lg 11b Wireless LAN i Turn Radio On Channel Frequency 11 2 452GHz v Operating Mode Auto 11g 11b Data Rate Best il Channel Frequency 11 2 462GHz v GUB FRE Ful a Data Rate Best v Output Power Ful Figure 2 8 2 From the Country Region menu select the region where the WG302 can be used It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field Unless a country domain is selected the channel cannot be changed In the United States the Country Region is preset 3 The Turn Radio On radio box is checked and on by default You can also turn off the radio to disable access through this device This can be helpful for configuration network tuning or troubleshooting activities 4 From the Operating Mode pull down menu select the desired wireless operating mode The options are Auto 11g 11b Both 802 11g and 802 11b wireless stations can be used default setting 11g Only Only 802 11g wireless stations can be used 11b Only All 802 11b wireless stations can be used 802 11g wireless stations can still be used if they can operate in 802 11b mode 5 From the Channel Frequency menu select which operating frequency will be used It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems when setting up the WG302 near anot
38. O Station 00 14 6C B6 57 B7 disassociated Fri Mar 31 17 50 01 2006 WLANO Station 00 14 6C B6 57 B7 deauthenticated Figure 3 3 2 Enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN If enabled you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your SysLog server is configured to use a SysLog Server IP address The access point will send all the SysLog this IP address if the SysLog option is enabled Default 0 0 0 0 b Port The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN Default 514 3 Click Apply to save your Syslog settings The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity Click Refresh to update the display or click Save As to save the log contents into a file on your PC Viewing General Summary Information The General information screen provides a summary of the current configuration settings and statistics of your ProSafe 802 11g This information is read only so any changes must be made on other screens 3 4 Management v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual To access the General screen 1 From the main Menu of the browser interface select General to view the System Status screen shown below This screen displays the following general information described in Table 3 1 on page 3 6 2 Click Refresh to update the system status General Access Point Information Acces
39. PA make it virtually impossible to compromise Because this is a new standard wireless device driver and software availability may be limited Basic Installation and Configuration 2 3 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Installing the ProSafe 802 11g Before installing the ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802 11b or 802 11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network In order for this to work correctly verify that you have met all of the system requirements shown in System Requirements on page 1 5 Step 1 Set up the ProSafe 802 11g Q Tip Before mounting the WG302 in a high location first set up and test the WG302 to verify wireless network connectivity 1 Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter If this computer is already part of your network record its TCP IP configuration settings 2 Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192 168 0 210 and 255 255 255 0 for the Subnet Mask Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG302 to the computer 4 Connect the power adapter to the WG302 and verify the following e The PWR power light goes on e The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on computer
40. Power adapter and cord 12 V dc 1 2 A Introduction 1 5 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable WG302 802 11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Resource CD which includes this manual e Support Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area You should keep the Support Information card along with the original packing materials and use the packing materials to repack the WG302 if you need to return it for repair To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at http www NETGEAR com Hardware Description The WG302 front hardware functions are described below Figure 1 1 MODEL WG N E T G E A R 802 119 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 100 PWR TEST LINK A 802 11g LAN WLAN The following table explains the LED indicators Number LED Activity DESCRIPTION 1 Power Off No power is supplied to the wireless access point On Green Power is supplied to the wireless access point 2 Test Blinking Self Test Indicator Indicates self test loading software or system fault if continues Note This LED may blink for a minute before going o
41. RL Figure 4 2 To set up a Hotspot server 1 From the main menu under Advanced select Hotspot Settings 2 Check the Enable HTTP Redirect radio button 3 Enter the URL of the Web server where you wish to redirect HTTP port 80 requests 4 Click Apply All port 80 requests will now be redirected to the specified URL Advanced Wireless Settings The Advanced Wireless Settings menu is used to configure the following Wi Fi multimedia WMM WMM Wireless Multimedia 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 such as video or audio will have a higher priority than normal traffic For WMM to function correctly wireless clients must also support WMM Advanced Configuration 4 3 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Wireless LAN parameters The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well However if you want the WG302 to operate in Super G mode use this feature To set up Advanced Wireless Settings 1 From the main menu under Advanced Select Advanced Wireless Settings The Advanced Wireless Settings screen will display Advanced Wireless Settings Wi Fi Multi media WMM Setup WMM Support Wireless LAN Parameters Enable SuperG Mode RTS Threshold 0 2346 Fragmentation Length 256 2346 Beacon Interval 20 1000 DTIM Int
42. address of your LAN Gateway For more complex networks enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected The default is 0 0 0 0 Primary and Secondary DNS Servers Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server DNS you wish to use The default is 0 0 0 0 4 Spanning Tree Protocol Enable or disable spanning tree protocol Spanning tree protocol provides network traffic optimization in settings with multiple ProSafe 802 11gs The default is Enabled 5 Enable 802 1Q VLAN Check the radio box to accept 802 1Q VLAN to allow the WG302 to process VLAN membership The default is disabled From the pull down men select the local Time Zone setting for your location 7 Check the Adjust for Daylight Saving Time if your location uses daylight saving The default is no adjustment eed Note You must have an Internet connection to get the current time 8 Click Apply so save your Basic IP settings Configuring Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your wireless access point 1 Click Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the browser interface The Basic Wireless Settings menu will appear as shown below Basic Installation and Configuration 2 11 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Country Region Select Wireless
43. all traffic to the remote access point The MAC address physical address of the remote AP must be entered see Configuring Wireless Repeater Mode on page 4 9 These screen used to configure these options are located by selecting Access Point Settings under Advanced on the main menu see Figure 4 4 Advanced Configuration 4 5 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Advanced Access Point Settings ccess Point Mode C Enable Wireless Br idging and Repeating Wireless Point to Point Bridge Enable Wireless Client Association Remote MAC Address Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge Enable Wireless Client Association Remote MAC Address1 Remote MAC Address 2 1 RemoteMACAddes3 i i H odo Remote MAC Address 4 FE POH Repeater with Wireless Client Association Remote MACAddresst H i i Remote MAC Address 2 g Remote MAC Address 3 Remote MAC Address 4 Figure 4 4 Configuring a Point to Point Bridge To configure a point to point bridge as shown in Figure 4 5 1 Under Advanced on the maim menu select Advanced Access Point Settings The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display 2 Configure the WG302 AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Point to Point Bridge mode 3 Configure the WG302 AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Point to Point Bridge mode AP1 must have AP2 s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP2 m
44. ally find the MAC address printed on the bottom of the wireless adapter 6 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 7 Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings Note If configuring the WG302 from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in gt the Access Control list when you select Turn Access Control On you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply You must then access the wireless access point from a wired computer or from a wireless computer which is listed in the Access Control list to make any further changes 2 32 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual To delete Trusted Wireless Stations 1 Check the radio button of the station you want to delete from the Trusted Wireless Stations List 2 Click Delete Repeat the process to delete additional stations Click Apply to confirm your deletions Basic Installation and Configuration 2 33 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 2 34 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point To access these features connect to the WG302
45. ce 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or locate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver iii v4 0 May 12 2006 e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RF Exposure Warning for North America and Australia Warning To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure the antennas for this device see below must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm 7 9 in from persons Further the antennas shall not be colocated with other antenna or radio transmitter Antenna Statement for North America and Australia In addition to its own 2 antennas the WG302 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables Approved Antenna Gain and Approved Antenna Antenna Cable Maximum Antennas type Cable Length Transmitted Power NETGEAR 18 dBi directional NETGEAR 1 5m to30m 19 dBm 18 dBi ant ANT24D1
46. ckets sent since the WG302 was restarted Multicast Packets The Multicast packets sent since the WG302 was restarted Total Packets The Wireless packets sent since the WG302 was restarted Total Bytes The Wireless bytes sent since the WG302 was restarted Refresh button Click the Refresh button to update the statistics on this screen 3 8 Management v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics The Available Wireless Station List lists each wireless access point and client node associated with this Access Point For each device the table shows the Station ID MAC address IP Address and Status whether the device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not Note A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points all using the same gt network name SSID This enables extending 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 only the stations associated with this access point will be presented in the Available Station List To view the Wireless Station List 1 From the main menu of the browser interface under Information select Available Wireless Station List Available Wireless Station List Station ID MAC Address IP Address Status Figure 3 6 2 Click Re
47. condary IP Address lo O O 0 Port Number 1813 Shared Secret Figure 2 10 Note Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings applies to all profiles The settings only need to be set up once for a wireless access point iJ 2 22 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Setting up A Security Profile The WG302 allows you to set up eight different profiles either with the same SSID on different SSIDs Each profile can also be set up with a different security options for network authentication Note If you are using RADIUS Server Settings set them up first as described in Configuring RADIUS Server Settings if required on page 2 21 To set up a Security Profile 1 From your Web browser log in to the WG302 using the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 228 user name admin and password password or use the LAN address and password that you set up 2 Under Security on the main menu select Security Profile Settings The Security Profile Settings screen will display 3 Check the radio button for the profile you want to set up and click Edit The Security Profile Configuration screen for your selected profile will display Security Profile 1 Configuration Profile Definition Security Profile Name Profile1 Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Broadcast Wireless Network Na
48. curity select Security Profile Settings Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below 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 into the WG302 using the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 228 Use the default user name of admin and default password of password or use the LAN address user name and password that you set up 2 Under Setup on the main menu of the WG302 select Wireless Setting Select the Country Region in which the wireless interface will operate 3 Confirm the Wireless LAN settings and ensure that the Turn Radio On button is checked It should not be necessary to change the wireless settings unless you notice interface problems or are near another wireless access point If interference occurs select a Channel Frequency that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your wireless access point 4 Click Apply to save any changes Basic Installation and Configuration 2 13 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 5 Under Security on the main menu select Security Profile Settings Profile 1 is enabled by default the default SSID is NETGEAR with Security set to Open Systems see Understanding Security Profiles on page 2 14 to configure
49. d 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 Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Broadcast Network Name SSID Enabled Security Disabled Transmission Speed Auto Country Region United States in North America otherwise varies by region 80211 g Radio Frequency Channel 11 until the region is selected VLAN 802 1Q Disabled Output Power Full Wireless Card Access List All wireless stations allowed WMM Support Disabled SuperG Mode Disabled 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 A 2 Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point 802 11g Data Rates 1 2 5 5 11 12 18 24 36 38 54 amp 108 Mbps Auto rate capable 802 11g Operating Frequencies 2 412 2 462 GHz US 2 457 2 462 GHz Spain 2 412 2 484 GHz Japan 2 457 2 472 GHz France 2 412 2 472 GHz Eu
50. ddresses e Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages Za Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest Q Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources A Warning Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment xiii v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 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 ProSafe 802 11g according to these specifications Product Version ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point Manual Publication Date April 2006 Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc Web site at http kbserver netgear com products WG302 asp How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following e Buttons gt jJand lt for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time e A button that displays the table of contents and an button Double click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual A button to access the full NETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model e Links to P
51. e 802 11g it is important not to The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG302 must support HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or above or Netscape Navigator 4 78 or above Upgrade Firmware Browse to locate the firmware file Figure 3 7 To upgrade the WG302 firmware 1 Download the new software file from the NETGEAR Website save it to your hard disk and unzip it 2 From the main menu under Management select Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade Firmware screen shown above will display 3 Inthe Upgrade Firmware menu click Browse and browse to the location of the image RMG upgrade file 4 Click Upload When the upload completes your wireless access point will automatically restart The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute In some cases you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading 3 10 Management v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Configuration File Management The ProSafe 802 11g settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file This file can be saved backed up to a user s computer retrieved restored from the user s computer or cleared to factory default settings To backup or restore your settings From the main menu under Management select Backup Restore Settings The Backup Restore Settings screen shown below will display Backu
52. er of packets exchanged using the global key The default is 3600 seconds Update if any station disassociates Check on this option to refresh global key when any stations disassociated with wireless Access Point Accounting RADIUS Server Configuration This configuration is required for accounting using RADIUS Server IP Address Port No and Shared Secret is required for communication with RADIUS Server A Secondary RADIUS Server can be configured which is used on failure on Primary RADIUS Server Basic Installation and Configuration 2 21 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual IP Address The IP address of the RADIUS Server The default is 0 0 0 0 Port Number Port number of the RADIUS Server The default is 1813 Shared Secret This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant 4 Click Apply to save your settings Radius Server Settings Authentication Access Control Radius Server Login Primary IP Address o o e o j Port Number 1812 Shared Secret Secondary IP Address o O o D Port Number 1812 Shared Secret Reauthentication Time 3600 Seconds C Global Key Update every Seconds every 1000 NN 000 Packets Update if any station disassociates Accounting Radius Server Login Primary IP Address o Oo OD 0 Port Number 1813 Shared Secret Se
53. erly for that network The usual setting for Windows the Network Properties is set to Obtain an IP address automatically The access point s default values may not work with your network Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network 5 2 Troubleshooting v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it Check these items The WG302 is properly installed LAN connections are OK and it is powered on Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK The default configuration of the WG302 is for a static IP address of 192 168 0 228 and a Mask of 255 255 255 0 with DHCP disabled Make sure your network configuration settings are correct If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WG302 to connect ensure that your computer and the WG302 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 WG302 The WG302 default IP Address is 192 168 0 228 and the default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 If you are not sure about these settings follow the instructions for Installing the ProSafe 802 11g on page 2 4 When enter a URL or
54. erval 1 255 Preamble Type Oves No Oves 9No 2346 2346 dug es 1 OLong Auto Antenna Auto sj Figure 4 3 2 Wi FI Multimedia WMM is disabled No by default Select the Yes radio button to enable WMM support 3 Enable the Wireless LAN Parameters by checking the Yes radio button and entering the appropriate information in the fields described in Table 4 1 below Table 4 1 Advanced Wireless LAN Settings Fields Field Description Enable SuperG Mode Click Enable to enable SuperG Mode RTS Threshold The packet size used to determine whether it should use the CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection or the CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance mechanism for packet transmission The default is 2346 Fragmentation Length This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value The default is 2346 4 4 Advanced Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 4 1 Advanced Wireless LAN Settings Fields continued Field Description Beacon Interval Specifies the data beacon rate between 20ms and 1004ms DTIM Interval The Delivery Traffic Indication Message specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and 255 The default is 1 Preamble
55. etting X X client enable syslog client X X ipaddr syslog server IP address X X port Syslog server port number X X http redirection HTTP Redirection setting X X server enable HTTP redirection X X url HTTP redirection URL X X X wlan wireless setting C 2 Command Line Reference v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual get set del keyword x X X X X X X country and w X X X X X X X X threshold even X X X X X X us X X interval X X 802 11b x X X IX operatio X IX IX X IX IX X IX IX X X IX X IX IX X IX IX X IX IX X X IX mode X IX IX mode X IX IX mode X IX IX mode X IX IX version radio wirelessmode channel rate power antenna Description wireless driver version enable wireless radio wireless mode wireless channel depends on ireless mode wireless transmission date rate wireless transmit power wireless antenna selection fragmentationthreshold wireless fragmentation o rtsthreshold super beaconinterval dtim preamble operationmode remoteap p2p ap p2mp ap 1 2 3 4 repeater 1 acl nly wireless RTS CTS threshold enable wireless super A G mode wireless beacon period in TU 1024 wireles
56. ff 1 6 Introduction v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Number LED Activity DESCRIPTION 3 Local Link Act LAN Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Port Off Indicates no Ethernet link detected On Green 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected no activity Blink Green Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN On Amber 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected no activity Blink Amber Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN 4 Internet 100 LED Ethernet LAN Speed Indicator Port Off Indicates 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected On Green 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected 5 Wireless 802 11gWLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Off Indicates no wireless link activity On Green Wireless link activity Blinking Green Data is being transmitted or received The WG302 rear hardware functions are described below Primary Console 9600 N 8 1 LAN POE 12V 1 2A Secondary Figure 1 2 The rear panel contains the following elements 1 Left and Right Detachable Antenna The WG302 provides two detachable antenna 2 Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ 45 connector and the power socket restores the WG302 to the factory default settings 3 Serial Console Port Male DB 9 serial port for serial DTE connections 4 RJ 45 Ethernet Port Introduction 1 7 v4 0 April 2006 N
57. fresh to update the list Tip If the wireless access point is rebooted the table data is lost until the wireless Q access point rediscovers the devices To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices click the Refresh button Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware The software of the ProSafe 802 11g is stored in Flash memory and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site If the upgrade file is compressed ZIP file you must first extract the image RMG file before sending it to the wireless access point The upgrade file can be sent using your browser Management 3 9 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG302 must support gt HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or above or Netscape Navigator 4 78 or above You cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer that is connected to the ProSafe 802 11g with a wireless link You must use a computer that is connected to the ProSafe 802 11g with an Ethernet cable interrupt the Web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new page If the browser is interrupted the upload may fail corrupt the software and render the WG302 completely inoperable i Warning When uploading software to the ProSaf
58. gences 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 essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Lithuanian Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklar ka Radiolan atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m Latvian pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem Lietuvi iuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad is Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC v4 0 May 12 2006 Magyar Hungarian Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejezym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza ze Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostalymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais Portuguese e ou
59. her access point Some points to consider Access points use a fixed channel You can select the channel used This allows you to choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance In the USA and Canada 11 channels are available 2 12 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual fusing multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels for example use channels 1 and 6 or 6 and 11 In Infrastructure mode wireless stations normally scan all channels looking for an access point If more than one access point can be used the one with the strongest signal is used This can only happen when the various access points are using the same SSID See Appendix B Related Documents for links to more information on configuring wireless channels From the Data Rate pull down menu select the transmit data rate of the wireless network The default is Best From the Output Power pull down menu set the transmit signal strength of the access point The options are full half quarter eighth and min Decrease the transmit power if more than one AP is collocated using the same channel frequency The default is Full Click Apply to save your wireless settings From the main menu under Se
60. his chapter Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs Wireless Data Security Options L Range Up to 500 Foot Radius Ec 1 No Security Easy but no security IMP 2 MAC Access List No data security 3 WEP Security but vulnerable 4 WPA or WPA PSK Very strong security Figure 2 1 WG302 wireless data security options There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network e Restrict Access Based on MAC address You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WG302 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 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 e Use WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption provides data security WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper Use WPA WPA PSK WPA2 or WPA2 PSK Wi Fi Protected Access WPA and WPA2 data encryption provides data security The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of W
61. hotspots and other public access situations The default is Disabled e Security Profile VLAN ID If the hubs switches on your LAN support the VLAN 802 1Q standard and this feature has been enabled you need to enter the VLAN ID for each profile Profile IDs must be in the range of 1 through 4094 These IDs must match the IDs used by other network devices 2 18 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual SSID and WEP Settings Setup Form For a new wireless network print this form and fill in the parameters For an existing wireless network get the settings from the person who set up or is responsible for the network Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step Store this information in a safe place SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network NETGEAR is the default WG302 SSID However you may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters Write your customized SSID on the line below SSID 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 Ke
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63. irected to the URL you specify e Upgradeable Firmware Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily using only your Web browser and can be upgraded remotely e Access Control The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WG302 to gain access to your LAN Simple Configuration If the default settings are unsuitable they are easy to change Hidden Mode The SSID is not broadcast assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect Secure Telnet Command Line Interface The Telnet command line interface enables direct access over the serial port and easy scripting of configuration of multiple WG302 across an extensive network via the Ethernet interface An SSH client is required e 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 Introduction 1 3 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual e Power over Ethernet Power can be supplied to the WG302 over the Ethernet port from any 802 3af compliant mid span or end span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface Connects to 10 100 Mbps IEEE 802 3 Ethernet networks LED Indicators Power test
64. le NETGEAR Open System 4 Selected Security 2 Profile2 NETGEAR Open System C Profile 3jProfile3 NETGEAR Open System O Security Profile 1 Configuration 4 Profiles NETGEAR Open System E 5 Profiles NETGEAR Open System Profile Definition 6 Profile6 NETGEAR Open System Fj Security Profile Name Profile1 7 Profile NETGEAR Open System F Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR 8 Profiles NETGEAR Open System Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID S Yes ONo Network Authentication Open System VLAN 802 10 em Profile1 VLAN ID Data Encryption None v Profile2 VLAN ID I Passphrase Profile3 VLAN ID Key 1 Profile4 VLAN ID Profile5 VLAN ID Key 3 Profile6 VLAN ID Key 2 Key 4 Profile VLAN ID Profile8 VLAN ID Wireless Client Security Separation Enable Disable Figure 2 9 You can configure the WG302 to use the types of network authentication shown in Table 2 1 below Table 2 1 Network Authentication Types Type Description Open System Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption Shared Key WEP must be used At least one shared key must be entered Legacy 802 1x You must configure the RADIUS Server settings to use this option WPA PSK You must use TKIP encryption and enter the WPA passphrase Network Key 2 16 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 A
65. led the default LAN IP address will be 192 168 0 228 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 without knowing the login password or IP address you must use the Default 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 pressed and released the Wireless Access Point will reboot restart 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 WG302 2 Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On the WG302 for 5 seconds 3 Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice 4 Release the Reset Button The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WG302 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 3 12 Management v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual To change the Administrator password 1 From the main menu of the browser interface under Management select Change Password The Change Password screen shown below will display Change Pass
66. less 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 above 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 with RADIUS 1 Under Security on the main menu select RADIUS Server Settings The Select RADIUS Server Settings screen will display 2 Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in Configuring RADIUS Server Settings if required on page 2 21 3 Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings 4 Select Security Profile Settings under Security on the main menu When the screen displays check the radio button of the Security Profile you are editing and click Edit Basic Installation and Configuration 2 25 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Security Profile 1 Configuration Profile Definition Security Profile Name Profile Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Broadcast Wireless Network Name SS
67. me SSID S Yes ONo Network Authentication Open System Data Encryption None O Passphrase Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Wireless Client Security Separation Enable 9 Disable Back Apply Cancel Figure 2 11 Basic Installation and Configuration 2 23 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 4 Give your profile a meaningful name so that you can remember it later 5 Enter the Wireless Network Name SSID for this profile 6 Enable or disable the Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID It is enabled by default If it is broadcast it can be easily detected by other clients 7 Select the Network Authentication method The procedures for configuring the various types of security are described in the subsequent sections Configuring WEP To configure WEP data encryption 1 From the Network Authentication drop down menu choose either Open System or Shared Key authentication 2 From the Data Encryption drop down menu select encryption strength 64 bits 128 bits or 152 bits Security Profile 1 Configuration Profile Definition Security Profile Name Profile1 Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID S Yes O No Network Authentication Shared Key v Data Encryption 128 bits WEP v Passphrase Generate Keys Key1 9 AE66SCFD24E392491439D4274B Key 2 AE665CFD24E392491439D4274B Key
68. n v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Security Profile 1 Configuration Profile Definition Security Profile Name Profile1 Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes ONo Network Authentication Data Encryption AES WPA Passphrase Network Key Wireless Client Security Separation Enable Disable Figure 2 16 Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2 Client software is required on the client Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above do include the client software that supports WPA The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that supports WPA2 Make sure your client card supports WPA2 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 To configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS 1 Under Security on the main menu select RADIUS Server Settings The Select RADIUS Server Settings screen will display 2 Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in Configuring RADIUS Server Settings if required on page 2 21 3 Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings 4 Select Security Pr
69. n of the Network Authentication choices that are available e Security Profile Name Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile and to tell profiles apart The default names are Profilel Profile 2 and so on You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters 2 14 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual gt Note Only the first profile is enabled The rest of the profiles are disabled and must be enabled if configured e Wireless Network Name SSID The SSID is also know as the wireless network name The SSID separates network traffic from different wireless networks To connect any wireless device to a wireless network you need to use an SSID The WG302 default SSID is NETGEAR Some concepts regarding SSID usage are described below Using the same SSID is essential Devices with different SSIDs cannot communicate with each other However some access points allow connections from wireless stations that have their SSID set to any or whose SSID is blank null A Basic Service Set BSS is a group of wireless stations and a single access point all using the same SSID An Extended Service Set ESS is a group of wireless stations and multiple access points all using the same ID ESSID Different access points within an ESS can use different channels To reduce interference adjacent access point
70. nnect 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 not be able to connect to the ProSafe 802 11gs in the illustration above If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment you can add additional ProSafe 802 11gs configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN segment 4 8 Advanced Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Click Apply Note You can extend this multi point bridging by adding additional WG302s configured gt in Point to Point mode for each additional LAN segment Furthermore you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories Configuring Wireless Repeater Mode P AP3 TAM 5 Paid d AP in Repeater Mode AP in Repeater Mode ssociated wit client associations ume with client associations AP2 rs Wireless PC Associated with AP3 Router AP C 192 168 0 1 AP in Repeater Mode with client associations LAN Segment 1 i np Wireless PC Associated with AP2 Figure 4 7 To configure wireless repeater mode as shown in Figure 4 7 1 Under Advanced on the maim menu select Advanced Access Point Settings The Advanced Access Point Settings screen shown in Figure 4 4 will display 2 Configure the Operating Mode of the ProSafe 802 11gs e WG3
71. nt s MIB objects The default is public Private 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 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 to save your settings Accessing the WG302 over a Secure Telnet Interface The WG302 includes a secure Telnet command line interface CLI You can access the CLI from a secure Telnet client over the Ethernet port or over the serial console port gt Note You must use a secure Telnet client such as Absolute Telnet Also when you configure the client use the SSH1 3DES option If you use the Telnet client to connect over the Ethernet port use the IP address of the WG302 as the host name To Use the CLI from a Console Port 1 Using the null modem cable connect a VT100 ANSI terminal or a workstation to the port labeled Console If you attached a PC Apple Macintosh or UNIX workstation start a secure terminal emulation program 2 Configure the terminal emulation program to use the following settings Baud rate 9 600 bps Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bit 1 Flow control none 3 2 Management v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual These settings appear below the connector on the back panel
72. ofile Settings under Security on the main menu When the screen displays check the radio button of the Security Profile you are editing and click Edit Basic Installation and Configuration 2 29 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Security Profile 1 Configuration Profile Definition Security Profile Name Profile1 Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes O No Network Authentication WPA amp WPA 2 with Radius Data Encryption TKIP AES Wireless Client Security Separation Enable 9 Disable Back Apply Cancel Figure 2 17 5 From the Network Authentication drop down menu 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 disabled by default If enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 7 Click Apply to save your settings Configuring WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK 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 above 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 yo
73. on page 2 11 of this Reference Manual for full instructions pu Note You must set the Regulatory Domain It may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field Now that you have finished the setup steps you are ready to deploy the WG302 in your network If needed you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 back to its original TCP IP settings Step 3 Deploy the ProSafe 802 11g 1 Disconnect the WG302 and position it where you will deploy it The best location is elevated such as wall mounted 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 Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical m Note Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in Advanced Configuration on page 4 1 of the Reference Manual 3 Connectan Ethernet cable from your ProSafe 802 11g to a LAN port on your router switch or hub Basic Installation and Configuration 2 7 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note By default WG302 is set with the DHCP client disabled If your network uses dynamic IP addresses you must change this setting To connect to the WG302 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address enter the access point name into your Web browser
74. ors in all countries of the European Community using the 2 4GHz band Channels 1 13 except where noted below Inltaly the end user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors e InFrance outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2 4 2 454 GHz band Channels 1 7 Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying gt 300meter wireless links in outdoor public areas using 2 4GHz band European Spectrum Usage Rules Effective April 11 2006 5 15 5 25 GHz Country Channels 36 40 44 48 ALL EC Countries Belgium France Greece Italy Turbo Mode AdHoc Mode 5 25 5 35 5 47 5 725 GHz GHz Channels Channels 100 104 108 112 116 52 56 60 64 120 124 128 132 136 140 Product and Publication Details Model Number Publication Date Product Family Product Name Home or Business Product Language Publication Part Number WG302 April 2006 wireless access point ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Business English 202 10008 04 2 4 2 4835 GHz Channels 1 to 13 Except Where Noted v4 0 May 12 2006 vii viii v4 0 May 12 2006 Contents About This Manual Audience Scope Conventions and Formats 1 5 iei dacs ee oreet e etta xiii Pov o Uce TE Mania eee p S xiv Howto Prat this Mannal eR xiv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point
75. p Restore Settings Back up a copy of the current settings to a file Backup Retrieve backed up settings from a file File Retrieve Restore factory default settings Restore Figure 3 8 The three options displayed are described in the following sections Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point s configuration settings To save your settings 1 Click Save 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 2 Give the file a meaningful name such as WG302 cfg and click Save To restore your settings from a saved configuration file 1 Enter the full path to the file on your computer or click the Browse button to locate the file 2 When you have located the file click Retrieve to upload the file After completing the upload the WG302 will reboot automatically Management 3 11 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings This can be done by using the Restore function which restores all factory settings After a restore the wireless access point password will be password the WG302 DHCP client will be enab
76. page 2 25 Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS on page 2 27 or Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS on page 2 29 for specifics on implementing these security options To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings 1 From your Web browser log in to the WG302 using the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 228 user name admin and password password or use the LAN address and password that you set up Under Security in the main menu select RADIUS Server Settings The radius Server Settings screen will display Enter the RADIUS Server settings Authentication Access Control RADIUS Server Configuration This configuration is required for authentication using RADIUS IP Address Port No and Shared Secret is required for communication with RADIUS Server A Secondary RADIUS Server can be configured which is used if the Primary RADIUS Server fails IP Address The IP address of the RADIUS Server The default is 0 0 0 0 Port Number Port number of the RADIUS Server The default is 1812 Shared Secret This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant Reauthentication Time The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be authenticated again with the RADIUS Server The default is 3600 seconds Global key Re Key Time Check on this option to enable Re keying of Global Key The Global Key Re Key can be done based on time interval in seconds or numb
77. pe Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community esky Czech NETGEAR Inc t mto prohla uje e tento Radiolan je ve shod se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi sm rnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder 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 einschlagigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 E Estonian p hin 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 Espa ol 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 A ci P ME THN MAPOYZA NETGEAR Inc AHAQNE OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI Greek MPO TI OYZIOAEIZ ANAITHZEIZ KAI TI2 AOINE ZXETIKEZ AIATA EIZ TH OAHTIAZ 1999 5 EK Fran ais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux French exi
78. pril 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 2 1 Network Authentication Types continued Type Description WPA with RADIUS WPA2 is a later version of WPA Only select this if all clients support WPA2 If selected you must use AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase Network key WPA PSK and WPA2 This selection allows clients to use either WPA with TKIP or WPA2 with PSK AES If selected encryption must be TKIP AES The WPA passphrase Network key must also be entered WPA2 with RADIUS WPA2 is a later version of WPA Only select this if all clients support WPA2 If selected you must use AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings Screen WPA and WPA2 with This selection allows clients to use either WPA with TKIP or WPA2 with RADIUS AES If selected encryption must be TKIP AES and you must also configure the RADIUS Server Settings Screen a All options are available if using Access Point mode In other modes for example Repeater or Bridge some options may be unavailable e Data Encryption The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above otherwise the default is None The Data Encryption settings are explained in the Table 2 2 below Table 2 2 Data Encryption Settings Type Description None No encryption is used 64 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption using 40 64
79. r cables as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection 1 4 Introduction v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site WECA see Attp www wi fi net The following NETGEAR products work with the ProSafe 802 11g e WAGS511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card e WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card e WG3IIT 802 11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card e WGS5IIT 802 11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter e WG511 802 11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter e WGl11 801 11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WG302 make sure your system meets these requirements e A 10 100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch e The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connector included in the package or one like it e A 100 240 V 50 60 HZ AC power source e A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or above or Netscape Navigator 4 78 or above e At least one computer with the TCP IP protocol installed e 802 11b or 802 11g compliant devices such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter Package Contents The product package should contain the following items e ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point e
80. rity Profile Name Profile1 Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID 9 Yes ONo Network Authentication Data Encryption AES Wireless Client Security Separation Enable 9 Disable Figure 2 15 5 From the Network Authentication drop down menu select WPA2 with RADIUS from the list By default Data Encryption will be set to AES 6 Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default If enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 7 Click Apply to save your settings 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 To configure WPA2 PSK 1 From the Network Authentication drop down menu select WPA2 PSK from the list By default Data Encryption will be set to AES 2 Enter the preshared key passphrase Network Key 3 Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default If enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is int4nded for hotspots and other public access situations 4 Click Apply to save your settings 2 28 Basic Installation and Configuratio
81. rope ETSI 802 11g Encryption 40 bits also called 64 bits 128 and 152 bits WEP data encryption Network Management Web based configuration and status monitoring Maximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node typically 15 to 20 nodes Status LEDs Power Adapter Power Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN Test 12V DC 1 2A Electromagnetic Compliance Environmental Specifications FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E Operating temperature 0 to 50 C Operating humidity 5 9596 non condensing Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual A 4 Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications v4 0 April 2006 Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product Document Link Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access 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 Related Documents B 1 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802
82. s DTIM period in beacon wireless preamble only effect on rates wireless operation mode wireless remote AP s depends on nmode remote AP address for p2p mode remote AP address for p2mp mode 1st remote AP address for p2mp mode 2nd remote AP address for p2mp mode 3rd remote AP address for p2mp mode 4th remote AP address for p2mp mode remote AP address for repeater mode 1st remote AP address for repeater 2nd remote AP address for repeater 3rd remote AP address for repeater 4th remote AP address for repeater wireless access control Command Line Reference C 3 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual get set del keyword Description X X mode enable wireless access control ACL X X IX list X all delete only all local ACL address X X IX nu11 edit local ACL address x association list of associated wireless clients X wlanstats wlan statistics X X IX key wireless wep key setting X X type wireless wep key type X X IX passphrase wireless wep passphrase key X X IX 1 wireless wep key 1 X X IX 2 wireless wep key 2 X X IX 3 wireless wep key 3 X X IX 7 4 wireless wep key 4 X X IX wpa wireless WPA setting X X reauthtime wireless WPA re auth period in seconds X X keyupdate enable wireless WPA global ke
83. s Point Name netgear 4f35e MAC Address 00 08 5b 74 f3 5e Country Region United States Firmware Version 4 2 14 Access Point Mode Access Point VLAN 802 10 Disable Management VLAN ID 1 Current IP Settings IP Address 192 168 0 228 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 DHCP Client Disable Current Wireless Settings Operating Mode Auto 119 116 Channel Frequency 11 2 467GHz Security Profiles No Profile Name SSID Security VLAN Status 1 Profile1 NETGEAR Open System Enable 2 Profile2 NETGEAR Open System Disable 3 Profile3 NETGEAR Open System Disable 4 Profile4 NETGEAR Open System Disable 5 Profiles NETGEAR Open System Disable B ProfileG NETGEAR Open System Disable 7 Profile NETGEAR Open System Disable 8 Profiles NETGEAR Open System Disable Figure 3 4 Management 3 5 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 3 1 General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name NetBIOS name The default name may be changed if desired MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address MAC address of the wireless access point s Ethernet port Country Region Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for use It may not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field Firm
84. s should use different channels Roaming is the ability of wireless stations to connect wirelessly when they physically move from one ESS to another The wireless station automatically changes to the access point with the least interference or best performance Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID This field lets you turn off the SSID broadcast If you do so then only stations that know the SSID can connect Disabling the SSID broadcast somewhat hampers the wireless network discovery feature of some products The default is to enable SSID broadcast Network Authentication The ProSafe 802 11g is set by default as an Open System with no authentication When setting up Network Authentication bear in mind the following If you are using Access Point mode then all options are available In other modes such as Repeater or Bridge some options may be unavailable Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2 Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA However client software is required on the client Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA or WPA2 settings Basic Installation and Configuration 2 15 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Security Profile Settings Security Profiles Profile Name SSID Security Enable 1 Profi
85. s that can be assigned from the DHCP server on this Access Point Subnet Mask The Access Point will assign the specified subnet mask to the connected wireless stations e Gateway Address The Access Point will assign this IP address as the default gateway for any traffic beyond the local network Primary DNS Server The Access Point will assign this IP address as the primary Domain Name Server used by the connected wireless stations Secondary DNS Server The Access Point will assign this IP address as the secondary Domain Name Server used by the connected wireless stations Primary WINS Server The Access Point will assign this IP address as the primary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations 4 2 Advanced Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Secondary WINS Server The Access Point will assign this IP address as the secondary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations e Lease The lease time for the assigned IP address The wireless client user is required to renew the IP address as soon as the lease is expired 4 Click Apply to save your settings Hotspot Settings If you want the wireless access point to capture and redirect all HTTP TCP port 80 requests use this feature For example a hotel might want all wireless connections to go to its server to start a billing transaction Hotspot Settings Enable HTTP Redirect U
86. setup information for each profile the Profile Name the SSID wireless network name being used by this profile the security configured for this profile VLAN ID for each profile if VLAN enabled and the status of the profile enabled or disabled Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired and wireless interface network traffic To access Statistics information 1 Under Information on the main menu select Statistics The Statistics screen will display 2 Click Refresh to refresh the Statistics information Management 3 7 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Statistics Wired Ethernet Received Transmitted Packets 4411 3585 Bytes 415783 537151 Wireless Received Transmitted Unicast Packets 0 2663 BroadcastPackets 3 3542 Multicast Packets 0 2338 Total Packets 3 8543 Total Bytes 1026 740434 Refresh Figure 3 5 Table 3 2 shown below describes the information fields detailed on the Statics screen Table 3 2 Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WG302 was restarted Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WG302 was restarted Wireless Received Transmitted Unicast Packets The Unicast packets sent since the WG302 was restarted Broadcast Packets The Broadcast pa
87. sly The ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients Connecting multiple ProSafe 802 11gs via a wired Ethernet backbone can further lengthen 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 802 11g Wireless Access Point allows packet transmission at up to 108 Mbps or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or electromagnetic interference 1 1 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The ProSafe 802 11g is easy to use and provides solid wireless and networking support It also offers a wide range of security options Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported Standards Compliant The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802 11g for Wireless LANs e WEP support Support for WEP is included 64 bit 128 bit and 152 bit keys are supported e Full WPA and WPA2 support WPA and WPA2 enterprise class strong security with RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK pre shared key authentication without the overhead of RAD
88. tras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi Slovenian relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e Radiolan sp a z kladn po_iadavky a v etky Slovak pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY 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 v a Radiolan er samr mi vi 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 Countries of Operation amp Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community Requirements for indoor vs outdoor operation license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below Note The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of
89. tter if adjacent access points use different radio frequency 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 The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish Also WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer Cabling Requirements The ProSafe 802 11g connects to your LAN via twisted pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connectors Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WG302 the default factory settings will be set You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on the rear panel see Figure 1 1 on page 1 6 To restore your default settings see Appendix A Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications for a list of the default settings and instructions on the use of the restore switch 2 2 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter For this reason use the security features of your wireless equipment The ProSafe 802 11g provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in t
90. ur 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 To configure WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK 1 From the Network Authentication drop down menu select WPA PSK amp WPA2 PSK By default Data Encryption will be set to TKIP AES 2 30 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 4 Security Profile 1 Configuration Profile Definition Security Profile Name Profile1 Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID S Yes ONo Network Authentication WPA PSK amp WPA2 PSK v Data Encryption TKIP AES v WPA Passphrase Network Key Wireless Client Security Separation O Enable Disable Back Apply Cancel Figure 2 18 Enter the WPA Passphrase Network Key Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default If enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations Click Apply to save your settings Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you block the network access privilege of any specified stations
91. ust 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 the LAN network configuration of the ProSafe 802 11gs both are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices 4 6 Advanced Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual e Both use the same ESSID Channel authentication mode if any and security settings if security is in use AP in Point to Point AP in Bid Pf de Point to Point xm p Bridge Mode Router Hub or ak ar QD a LJ LAN LAN rc Segment 2 Segment 1 Figure 4 5 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 Configuring a Multi Point Bridge To configure multi point wireless bridging as shown in Figure 4 6 1 Under Advanced on the maim menu select Advanced Access Point Settings The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display 2 Configure the Operating Mode of the ProSafe 802 11gs e WG302 AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Point to Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2 e Because it is in the central location configure WG302 AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Point to Multi Point Bridge mode
92. ver 1 From the main menu under Advanced select IP Settings The Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients screen will display 2 Check Use AP as DHCP server and select one of the following options for managing the wireless clients Accept DHCP Enabled Wireless Clients Only The Access Point will only provide the TCP IP configurations to those wireless clients with the DHCP enabled Accept Both DHCP Enabled and Static IP Configured Wireless Clients The Access Point will support wireless clients with the DHCP enabled and with the static IP configured The Access Point will provide the preconfigured TCP IP configurations for all wireless stations connected to this Access Point 4 1 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients C Use AP as DHCP Server Accept DHCP Enabled Wireless Clients Only Accept Both DHCP Enabled and Static IP Configured Wireless Clients Starting IP Address p Ending IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Primary WINS Server Secondary WINS Server Lease days hours minutes Figure 4 1 3 Configure the following TCP IP configurations for using the WG302 as a DHCP server for wireless clients e Starting IP Address Enter the starting IP address that can be assigned from the DHCP server on this Access Point Ending IP Address Enter the Ending IP addres
93. verage area for all mobile devices Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure the antennas for this device must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm 7 9 in from persons Further the antennas shall not be colocated with other transmitting structures FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Tel 1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product s WG302 Model Designation ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point Product Name complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States 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 generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordan
94. ware Version The version of the firmware currently installed Access Point Mode Identifies the operating mode of the WG302 Access Point Point to point bridge Multi point bridge or Repeater VLAN 802 1Q Shows whether the VLAN feature is enabled or disabled Default is disable Management VLAN ID Current IP Settings If VLAN has been enabled the default VLAN address ID of 1 is entered to handle traffic and connections on the access point Cannot be configured by the user 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 Management v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 3 1 General Information Fields continued Field Description Current Wireless Settings Operating Mode Identifies the 802 11 operating mode of the WG302 Channel Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using 11 is the default channel setting Channel frequencies used on each channel can be found in article Wireless Communications in Appendix B Related Documents Security Profiles Shows wireless
95. word Current Password New Password Repeat New Password 3 Restore Default Password O Yes No Figure 3 9 2 First enter the old password in the Current Password field Then enter the new password twice once in the New Password field and again in the Repeat New Password field 4 Click Apply to save your change Management 3 13 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 3 14 Management v4 0 April 2006 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point The features provide the following functions and are located under Advanced in the main menu IP Settings Using the wireless access point as a DHCP server for wireless clients Hotspot Settings Enabling HTTP redirect Wireless Settings Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters e Access Point Settings Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu IP Settings for Wireless Clients You can turn this access point into a DHCP Server for wireless clients for both DHCP enabled wireless clients as well as for static IP enabled clients The default advanced IP wireless settings usually work well This feature is intended for use by a systems administrator By default this feature is not enabled To use this access point as a DHCP ser
96. y update X x mode wireless WPA global key update condition X X interval wireless WPA global key update interval X x sec wireless WPA global key update interval i n seconds X X pkt wireless WPA global key update interval i n 1000 packets X X wmm wmm settings X X IX vap virtual ap infomation X X index select vap index X X active on off this vap X IX profile name set vap profile name X mac address vap mac address X IX ssid network name of this vap 1 32 chars X X ssidsuppress vap ssid broadcast suppress X X wirelessisolate vap isolate communication between clients X X authentication vap authentication type X X encryption vap data encryption C 4 Command Line Reference v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual get set del X X PSK X X X x P4 P4 P4 keyword Description default vap wep default key index psk vap pre shared key PSK for WPA vlan entry set vlan entry infomation id vlan list get vlan list password system password reboot reboot system exit logout from CLI quit quit CLI Command Line Reference v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual C 6 Command Line Reference v4 0 April 2006
97. y and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WG302 WEP Encryption Keys For all four 802 11b keys choose the Key Size Circle one 64 128 or 152 bits Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 WPA PSK Pre Shared Key WPA2 PSK Pre Shared Key Record the WPA PSK key Record the WPA2 PSK key Key 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 WPA2 RADIUS Settings Basic Installation and Configuration 2 19 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual For WPA2 record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers Server Name IP Address Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WG302 2 20 Basic Installation and Configuration v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Configuring RADIUS Server Settings if required You can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to compliment Network Authentication security options The RADIUS Server must be used with Legacy 802 1x and can be used with WPA and WPA2 Network Authentication When using a RADIUS Server the RADIUS Server settings must be configured before completing the Network Authentication security profile see Configuring WPA with RADIUS on
98. yes O No Network Authentication Data Encryption TKIP WPA Passphrase Network Key Wireless Client Security Separation Enable 9 Disable Figure 2 14 Enter the preshared key passphrase Network Key Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default If enabled associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations Click Apply to save your settings 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 To configure WPA2 with RADIUS 1 Under Security on the main menu select RADIUS Server Settings The Select RADIUS Server Settings screen will display Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in Configuring RADIUS Server Settings if required on page 2 21 Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings Select Security Profile Settings under Security on the main menu When the screen displays check the radio button of the Security Profile you are editing and click Edit Basic Installation and Configuration 2 27 v4 0 April 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Security Profile 1 Configuration Profile Definition Secu

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