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1. Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest This manual is written for the WG102 Access Point according to these specifications Table 1 2 Manual Scope Product Version NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point Manual Publication Date November 2005 Note Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc Web site at http kbserver netgear com products WG102 asp About This Manual 1 1 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following e Buttons gt and 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 e A Knowledge Base button to access the full NETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model e Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters 1 2 About This Manual November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options according to your needs Printing a Page in the HTML View Each page in the HTML
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3. P 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 5 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102 select the profile you choose to configure and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu Network Authentication Open System Open System ian Shared Key Data E shi a Legacy 802 1X WPA PSK WPA with Radius Passphrase WPA PS sic WDA7 PK Key 2 WPA with Radius WPA and WPA2 with Radius Key 3 Wireless Client Security Separation Enable Disable Cancel Figure 3 16 WEP WPA Settings menu 6 Choose WPA2 with Radius from the list 7 Click Apply to save your settings Basic Installation and Configuration 3 27 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA2 PSK Note 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 follow these steps 1 Log in at the default LAN address of http 192
4. A program that translates URLs to IP addresses by accessing a database maintained on a collection of Internet servers The program works behind the scenes to facilitate surfing the Web with alpha versus numeric addresses A DNS server converts a name like mywebsite com to a series of numbers like 107 22 55 26 Every website has its own specific IP address on the Internet Encryption Key An alphanumeric letters and or numbers series that enables data to be encrypted and then decrypted so it can be safely shared among members of a network WEP uses an encryption key that automatically encrypts outgoing wireless data On the receiving side the same encryption key enables the computer to automatically decrypt the information so it can be read Enhanced Data Encryption through TKIP To improve data encryption Wi Fi Protected Access utilizes its Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP TKIP provides important data encryption enhancements including a per packet key mixing function a message integrity check MIC named Michael an extended initialization vector IV with sequencing rules and a re keying mechanism Through these enhancements TKIP addresses all WEP known vulnerabilities Glossary 5 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Enterprise level User Authentication via 802 1x and EAP WEP has almost no user authentication mechanism To strengthen user authentication Wi Fi Prote
5. Figure 4 8 Rogue AP Detection 1 Click Rescan to discover the stations 2 Click Authorize to add any station to the Authorized Station List Click Delete to remove an station from the list 3 Optionally you can export or import lists of authorized stations Management 4 11 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 4 12 Management November 2005 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point Hotspot Settings Set up advanced wireless LAN parameters e Wireless Settings Set up advanced wireless LAN parameters e Access Point Settings Enable wireless bridging and repeating These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu Hotspot Settings If you want the AP to capture and re direct 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 C Enable HTTP Redirect URL Figure 5 1 Hotspot Settings screen Enter the URL of the Web server where you wish to redirect HTTP requests Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings The advanced wireless settings menu enables configuration of the following e AutoCell RF management Advanced Configuration 5 1 November 2005 Reference Ma
6. 1 Log in to the WG102 using its default address of http 192 168 0 229 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured Use the default user name of admin and default password of password or whatever password you set up 2 Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WG102 3 The default SSID is NETGEAR O Note The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point If they do not match you will not get a wireless connection to the WG102 4 As appropriate select the Country Region in which the wireless interface will operate 5 For now do not make other changes 6 Click Apply to save your changes Note If you are configuring the WG102 from a wireless computer and you change 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 WG102 Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WG102 Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the WG102 you can configure the advanced wireless security functions How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption follow these steps
7. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG102 NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Phone 1 888 NETGEAR 202 10144 01 November 2005 November 2005 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 http 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 2005 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Trademarks NETGEAR is a registered 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 NETG
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9. 1 Log in to the WG102 using its default address of hitp 192 168 0 229 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured Use the default user name of admin and default password of password or whatever LAN address and password you have set up 3 20 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 2 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102 select the profile you choose to configure and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu Network Authentication Open System ES Data Encryption Passphrase Key 1 WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK Key 2 WPA2 with Radius Key 3 WPA and WPA2 with Radius Key 4 l Wireless Client Security Separation Enable Disable Cancel Figure 3 11 WEP WPA Settings menu 3 Choose Open System or Shared Key authentication 4 Select encryption strength 5 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 Automatic enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values e Manual enter ten hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F Select which of the four keys will be the default See http documentation netgear c
10. Auto RF management Enable Disable Enhanced RF Security O Enable Disable Rogue Device Detection O Enable Disable Wireless LAN Parameters Super G Mode O Enable Disable WMM support O Enable Disable RTS Threshold 0 2346 2346 Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 Beacon Interval 20 1000 100 ms DTIM Interval 1 255 1 Preamble Type O Long Auto Figure 5 3 Advanced Wireless Settings screen AutoCell Setup options There are three AutoCell configuration setting choices e Enable disable Auto RF Management Enabled by default e Enable disable Enhanced RF Security Disabled by default e Enable disable Rogue Device Detection Disabled by default These options are discussed below Auto RF Management AutoCell Auto RF Management option The Auto RF Management option is enabled by E3 Note Channel selection and power management is automatically adjusted by the default 5 4 Advanced Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 In this mode AutoCell APs and clients load balance traffic across under utilized APs This mode avoids interference from neighbors clients and APs and other unexpected sources Enhanced RF Security E3 Note Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID is automatically turned off when you select the AutoCell Enhanced RF Security option In this mode AutoCell shrinks the size of coverage to the
11. win NETGEART Disable Figure 3 3 Login result WG102 home page When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet click the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point If you do not click Logout the wireless access point will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you out November 2005 Basic Installation and Configuration Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Click the Basic Settings link to view the Basic Settings menu Basic Settings Access Point Name netgearffal9e IP Address DHCP Client O Enable Disable IP Address 192 168 o 229 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 o o 0 DNS Server 0 0 0 o C Enable 802 10 VLAN Time Zone CO Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Current Time 2004 Jan 1 03 44 41 GMT Figure 3 4 Basic Settings menu e Configure the settings appropriate for your network b Click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings menu Wireless Settings Country Region United States W Wireless LAN Tum Radio On Operating Mode Auto 802 119 802 11b x Channel Frequency Data Rate Best v Output Power Figure 3 5 Basic Wireless Settings menu Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 3
12. 1 No Security Easy but no security pon 2 3 WEP Security but vulnerable 4 5 WPA or WPA PSK Very strong security AutoCell Enhanced RF Security Figure 3 1 WG102 wireless data security options There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network e Use Multiple BSSIDs combined with VLANs You can configure combinations of VLANS and BSSIDs with stronger or less restrictive access security according to your requirements For example visitors could be given wireless Internet access but be excluded from any access to your internal 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 WG102 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 3 4 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Use WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption provides data security WEP Sh
13. 168 0 229 with the default user name of admin and default password of password or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up 2 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102 select the profile you choose to configure and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu Network Authentication Open System v Data Encryption Passphrase Key 1 PSK DA Key 2 WPA2 with Radius WPA and WPA2 with Radius Key 3 Wireless Client Security Separation Enable Disable Cancel Figure 3 17 WEP WPA Settings menu 3 Choose WPA2 PSK from the list 4 Enter the pre shared key passphrase 5 Click Apply to save your settings 3 28 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA and WPA2 Note Not all wireless adapters support WPA Furthermore client software is required on the client Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 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 Note 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
14. 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 network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories 5 14 Advanced Configuration November 2005 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR WG102 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 e Is the WG102 on e Have I connected the wireless access point correctly Go to Installing the WG102 Access Point on page 3 5 e I cannot remember the wireless access point s configuration password Go to Changing the Administrator Password on page 4 8 If you have trouble setting up your WG102 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 e Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point e 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
15. IP address it may get routed differently through the network At the other end TCP reassembles the individual packets and waits until they have all arrived to forward them as a single file TCP IP The underlying technology behind the Internet and communications between computers in a network The first part TCP is the transport part which matches the size of the messages on either end and guarantees that the correct message has been received The IP part is the user s computer address on a network Every computer in a TCP IP network has its own IP address that is either dynamically assigned at startup or permanently assigned All TCP IP messages contain the address of the destination network as well as the address of the destination station This enables TCP IP messages to be transmitted to multiple networks subnets within an organization or worldwide TKIP A security feature that is a WEP enhancement Temporal Key Integrity Protocol and Message Integrity Check MIC is a modification of WEP to defend against known attacks WEP four patches for key mixing message integrity rekeying initialization vector protection USB Universal Serial Bus A high speed bidirectional serial connection between a PC and a peripheral that transmits data at the rate of 12 megabits per second The new USB 2 0 specification provides a data rate of up to 480 Mbps compared to standard USB at only 12 Mbps 1394 FireWire and iLink all provide a bandwidth of
16. 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 Operating Mode Select the desired wireless operating mode The options are Auto 802 11g 802 11b Both 802 11g and 802 11b wireless stations can be used This is the default 802 11g Only Only 802 11g wireless stations can be used 802 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 e Channel This field identifies which operating frequency will be used It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or setting up the WG102 near another access point See http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm for more information on wireless channels E3 Note Channel selection is automatically adjusted by AutoCell when the Auto RF Management option is enabled The default setting is for the AutoCell Auto RF Management option to be enabled 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 Ifusing multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference The recommended
17. Point WG102 Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are described below Front Panel rat Figure 2 1 WG102 front panel Viewed from left to right the WG102 has these four status LEDs PWR TEST LAN and WLAN LED DESCRIPTION PWR Power Indicator Off No power If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting On Power is on TEST Self Test Indicator Blink Indicates self test loading software or system fault if continues Note This LED may blink for a minute before going off LAN Ethernet link indicator Off No connection detected on the Ethernet link Amber On Indicates 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected Amber Flashing Data is being transmitted or received on the 10 Mbps Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected Green Flashing Data is being transmitted or received on the 100 Mbps Ethernet link WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Off Indicates no wireless link activity Green Blink Wireless link activity 2 6 Introduction November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Rear Panel Figure 2 2 WG102 rear panel Viewed from left to right the back of the WG102 provides the following Detachable Antenna The WG102 provides
18. Point and the Radius Server while authenticating the supplicant 4 Click Apply to save your settings 5 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102 select the profile you choose to configure and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu Network Authentication Open System z Data Encryption RER WPA with Radius Key1 WPA2 PSK WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK EAS with Ragu Q WPA and WPA2 with Radius J Wireless Client Security Separation Enable Disable Cancel Figure 3 19 WEP WPA Settings menu 6 Choose WAP and WPA2 with Radius from the list 7 Click Apply to save your settings Basic Installation and Configuration 3 31 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA2 PSK and WPA2 PSK Note Not all wireless adapters support WPA Furthermore client software is required on the client Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 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 Note 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
19. RJ 45 connectors can have up to eight wires whereas telephone connectors have only four Roaming Moving seamlessly from one AP coverage area to another with your laptop or desktop with no loss in connectivity Rogue Access Point Rogue AP is aterm used to describe an unauthorized access point that is connected on the main home or corporate network or operating in a stand alone mode in a parking lot or in a neighbor s building Rogue APs by definition are not under the management of network administrators and do not conform to network security policies and may present a severe security risk Ideally it is best to have some type of WLAN system that does not allow rogue access points to easily be added to an existing WLAN Router A device that forwards data packets from one local area network LAN or wide area network WAN to another Based on routing tables and routing protocols routers can read the network address in each transmitted frame and make a decision on how to send it via the most efficient route based on traffic load line costs speed bad connections etc Satellite broadband A wireless high speed Internet connection provided by satellites Some satellite broadband connections are two way up and down Others are one way with the satellite providing a high speed downlink and then using a dial up telephone connection or other land based system for the uplink to the Internet 10 Glossary November 2005 Referenc
20. Settings menu To edit a security profile select it from the list and click Edit Understanding WEP WPA Security Options The table below identifies the various WEP WPA security options A full explanation of these standards is available at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Basic Installation and Configuration 3 15 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Security Profile 1 Configuration Profile Definition Security Profile Name NETGEAR Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR 0 Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID 9 Yes No Network Authentication Open System v Data Encryption PGSSpIIraSe WPA with Radius Key 1 WPA2 PSK WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK Key 2 WPA2 with Radius WPA and WPA2 with Radius Key 3 Key 4 Wireless Client Security Separation Enable Disable Figure 3 10 Security Profiles Configuration menu The settings are explained as follows e Security Profile Name The Security Profile Name is a descriptive name you assign to differentiate one profile from another e Wireless Network Name SSID The SSID is also known as the wireless network name Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters In a setting where there is more than one wireless network different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network w
21. 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 Key Features The NETGEAR WG102 provides solid functionality including these features Multiple Operating Modes Wireless Access Point Operates as a standard 802 11g Point to Point Bridge In this mode the WG102 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 WG102 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 WG102 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 2 2 Introduction November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Wireless Repeater In this half duplex mode the WG102 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 AutoCell RF Management AutoCell provide
22. at least for the express purpose of securing the wireless link in a network 14 Glossary November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Wi Fi Protected Access for Home SOHO In a home or Small Office Home Office SOHO environment where there are no central authentication servers or EAP framework Wi Fi Protected Access runs in a special home mode This mode also called Pre Shared Key PSK allows the use of manually entered keys or passwords and is designed to be easy to set up for the home user All the home user needs to do is enter a password also called a master key in their access point or home wireless gateway and each PC that is on the Wi Fi wireless network Wi Fi Protected Access takes over automatically from that point First the password allows only devices with a matching password to join the network which keeps out eavesdroppers and other unauthorized users Second the password automatically kicks off the TKIP encryption process described above Wi Fi Protected Access for Public Access The intrinsic encryption and authentication schemes defined in Wi Fi Protected Access may also prove useful for Wireless Internet Service Providers WISPs offering Wi Fi public access in hot spots where secure transmission and authentication is particularly important to users unknown to each other The authentication capability defined in the specification enables a secure access control m
23. channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels for example use channels 1 and 6 or 6 and 11 3 14 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 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 e Data Rate Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network The default is Best Output Power 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 colocated using the same channel frequency The default is Full Understanding Security Profiles Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID The WG102 now supports up to eight SSIDs Security Profile Settings Security Profiles Profile Name SSID Security Enable 1 NETGEAR NETGEAR 0 None v 2 NETGEAR1 NETGEAR 1 None 3 NETGEAR2 NETGEAR 2 None 4 NETGEAR3 NETGEAR 3 None 5 NETGEAR4 NETGEAR 4 None 6 NETGEARS NETGEAR 5 None 7 NETGEAR6 NETGEAR 6 None 8 NETGEAR7 NETGEAR 7 None C Edit Figure 3 9 Security Profiles
24. each beacon transmission The default is 100 e DTIM Interval The DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and 255 The default is 1 e Preamble Type A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range short transmit preamble gives better performance Auto will automatically handle both long and short preamble The default is Auto Advanced Configuration 5 7 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 AP Settings Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating The WG102 Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks Advanced Access Point Settings Access Point Mode Enable Wireless Bridging and Repeating on Security Profile 1 Wireless Point to Point Bridge Enable Wireless Client Association Remote MAC Address Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge Enable Wireless Client Association Remote MAC Address 1 Remote MAC Address 2 Remote MAC Address 3 Remote MAC Address 4 Repeater with Wireless Client Association Parent AP MAC Address Child AP MAC Address Figure 5 5 Advanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settings E3 Note All bridge mode options are not available when AutoCell Auto RF Management is enabled the default setting Examples of wireless bridged configurations are Point to Point Bridge In this mode the WG102 will communica
25. for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 station For this reason ACK packets have a higher priority than all other network traffic After completion of a data transmission the receive station will begin transmission of the ACK packet before any other node can begin transmitting a new data packet All other stations must wait a longer pseudo randomized period of time before transmitting If an ACK packet is not received the transmitting station will wait for a subsequent opportunity to retry transmission CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Action Collision Detection A method of managing traffic and reducing noise on an Ethernet network A network device transmits data after detecting that a channel is available However if two devices transmit data simultaneously the sending devices detect a collision and retransmit after a random time delay DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A utility that enables a server to dynamically assign IP addresses from a predefined list and limit their time of use so that they can be reassigned Without DHCP an IT Manager would have to manually enter in all the IP addresses of all the computers on the network When DHCP is used whenever a computer logs onto the network it automatically gets an IP address assigned to it Diversity antenna A type of antenna system that uses two antennas to maximize reception and transmission quality and reduce interference DNS Domain Name System
26. interval making it much more difficult for hackers to find and exploit them The Wi Fi Alliance will call this WPA Personal Wi Fi Protected Access and IEEE 802 111 Comparison Wi Fi Protected Access will be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 111 security specification currently under development by the IEEE Wi Fi Protected Access is a subset of the current 802 111 draft taking certain pieces of the 802 111 draft that are ready to bring to market today such as its implementation of 802 1x and TKIP These features can also be enabled on most existing Wi Fi CERTIFIED products as a software upgrade The main pieces of the 802 111 draft that are not included in Wi Fi Protected Access are secure IBSS secure fast handoff secure de authentication and disassociation as well as enhanced encryption protocols such as AES CCMP These features are either not yet ready for market or will require hardware upgrades to implement Wi Fi Protected Access for the Enterprise Wi Fi Protected Access effectively addresses the WLAN security requirements for the enterprise and provides a strong encryption and authentication solution prior to the ratification of the IEEE 802 111 standard In an enterprise with IT resources Wi Fi Protected Access should be used in conjunction with an authentication server such as RADIUS to provide centralized access control and management With this implementation in place the need for add on solutions such as VPNs may be eliminated
27. minimum to reach clients but also shrinks the size of the beacons that access points use to announce their presence This mode makes an enterprise wireless LAN nearly invisible to users outside an office building Rogue Device Detection The AutoCell Rogue Device Detection feature lets you identify and block wireless devices in your that should never be given access to the wireless network Advanced Configuration 5 5 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well If you want the AP to operate in Super G mode use this feature Advanced Wireless Settings AutoCell Setup AutoCell Auto RF management Enable Disable Enhanced RF Security O Enable 9 Disable Rogue Device Detection O Enable Disable Wireless LAN Parameters Super G Mode O Enable Disable WMM support OEnable Disable RTS Threshold 0 2346 2346 Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 Beacon Interval 20 1000 100 ms DTIM Interval 1 255 1 Preamble Type O Long Auto Figure 5 4 Advanced Wireless Settings screen The advanced wireless parameters settings normally do not need to be changed Super G Mode Super G Mode is a proprietary extension to the 802 11g standard which can double the throughput to 108Mbps Only compatible Wireless stations can use this mode The default is Disa
28. network Restart the computer and check that TCP IP is set up properly 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 cannot connect to the WG102 to configure it Check these items 6 2 Troubleshooting November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 The WG102 is properly installed LAN connections are OK and it is powered on Check that the LAN port LED is on amber indicating a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or green indicating a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK e The default configuration of the WG102 is for a static IP address of 192 168 0 229 and a Mask of 255 255 255 0 with DHCP disabled Make sure your network configuration settings are correct e If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WG102 to connect ensure that your computer and the WG102 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network e If your computer is set to Obtain an IP Address automatically DHCP client restart it e If your computer uses a Fixed Static IP address ensure that it is using an IP Address in the range of the WG102 The WG102 default IP Address is 192 168 0 229 and the
29. node has a connection to every other node in the network Mesh networks may be wired or wireless Mesh network In a wireless mesh example each of the spheres below represent a mesh router Corporate servers and printers may be shared by attaching to each mesh router For wireless access to the mesh an access point must be attached to any one of the mesh routers Multiple Input Multiple Output MIMO MIMO refers to radio links with multiple antennas at the transmitter and the receiver side to improve the performance of the wireless link NAT Network Address Translation A network capability that enables a houseful of computers to dynamically share a single incoming IP address from a dial up cable or xDSL connection NAT takes the single incoming IP address and creates new IP address for each client computer on the network 8 Glossary November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Network name Identifies the wireless network for all the shared components During the installation process for most wireless networks you need to enter the network name or SSID Different network names are used when setting up your individual computer wired network or workgroup NIC Network Interface Card A type of PC adapter card that either works without wires Wi Fi or attaches to a network cable to provide two way communication between the computer and network devices such as a hub or switc
30. on IEEE 802 11 specification Currently the Wi Fi Alliance has 193 member companies from around the world and 509 products have received Wi Fi certification since certification began in March of 2000 The goal of the Wi Fi Alliance s members is to enhance the user experience through product interoperability www weca net Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA is a security technology for wireless networks that improves on the authentication and encryption features of WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy In fact WPA was developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of WEP One of the key technologies behind WPA is the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP TKIP addresses the encryption weaknesses of WEP Another key component of WPA is built in authentication that WEP does not offer With this feature WPA provides roughly comparable security to VPN tunneling with WEP with the benefit of easier administration and use This is similar to 802 1x support and requires a RADIUS server in order to implement The Wi Fi Alliance will call this WPA Enterprise One variation of WPA is called WPA Pre Shared Key or WPA PSK for short this provides an authentication alternative to an expensive RADIUS server WPA PSK is a simplified but still powerful form of WPA most suitable for home Wi Fi networking To use WPA PSK a person sets a static key or passphrase as with WEP But using TKIP WPA PSK automatically changes the keys at a preset time
31. one detachable antenna Ground The WG102 provides a connector of grounding the unit Restore to Factory Defaults RESET Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ 45 connector and the power socket restores the WG102 to the factory default settings RJ 45 Ethernet LAN POE Port Use the WG102 Ethernet RJ 45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub switch router or Power Over Ethernet POE switch Power Socket This socket connects to the WG102 12V DC 1 A power adapter Introduction 2 7 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 2 8 November 2005 Introduction Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN This basic configuration will enable computers with 802 11b or 802 11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet or access printers and files on your LAN Note Indoors computers can connect over 802 11g wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more 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 WG102 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in Appendix Understanding Securi
32. the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu e All WG102 Access Points use the same SSID Channel authentication mode if any and encryption in use e All Point to Point APs must have AP2 s MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address field 3 Verify connectivity across the LANs e A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments Wireless stations will not be able to connect to the WG102 Access Points in the illustration above If you require wireless stations to access any lan segment you can additional WG102 Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN segment Note You can extend this multi point bridging by adding additional WG102s configured in Point to Point mode for each additional LAN segment Furthermore you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories 5 12 Advanced Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure Wireless Repeating Wireless PC Associated with AP1 Parent AP in Repeater Mode 5 Child AP in Repeater Mode Wireless PC i Associated with AP2 Router A 192 168 0 1 JC LAN m Segment 1 Wireless PC Associated with AP2 Figure 5 8 Repeater bridging 1 Configure the Operating Mode of the WG102 Ac
33. through software rather than hardware which makes them extremely flexible VLANs are very useful for user host management bandwidth allocation and resource optimization 802 11g Standards based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR WG102 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 WG102 supports the following wireless features Introduction 2 3 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 e Distributed coordinated function CSMA CA Back off procedure ACK procedure retransmission of unacknowledged frames e RTS CTS handshake e Beacon generation e Packet fragmentation and reassembly e Short or long preamble e Roaming among access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG102 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 wil
34. 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 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 Note Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http www adobe com Click the print icon in the upper left of the window 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 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 About This Manual 1 3 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 1 4 About This Manual November 2005 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Acce
35. will automatically restart The upgrade process typically takes about one minute In some cases you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading Configuration File Management The WG102 Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file This file can be saved backed up to a user s computer retrieved restored from the user s computer or cleared to factory default settings 4 6 Management November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 From the main menu Management heading click the Backup Restore Settings link to bring up the menu shown below Backup Restore Settings Back up a copy of the current settings to a file Restore saved settings from a file Revert to factory default settings Figure 4 4 Settings Backup menu 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 click the Save button Your browser will extract the configuration file from the wireless access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file You can give the file a meaningful name at this time such as WG102 cfg To restore your settings from a saved configuration file enter the full path to th
36. 102 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 Introduction 2 1 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Key Features The WG102 Access Point is easy to use and provides solid wireless and networking support Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported Standards Compliant The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802 11g for Wireless LANs WEP support Support for WEP is included 64 bit 128 bit and 152 bit keys are supported 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 RADIUS 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 WG102 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server Multiple BSSID 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
37. 16 77484 Wireless Security Profile 1 3 Received Transmitted Unicast Packets lo lo Broadcast Packets lo 212 Multicast Packets lo e Total Packets lo 218 Total Bytes Jo 27876 Security Profile 2 d Received Transmitted Unicast Packets lo 0 Broadcast Packets 0 lo Multicast Packets lo lo Total Packets lo lo Total Bytes lo lo Security Profile 3 Received Transmitted Unicast Packets lo lo Broadcast Packets lo 0 Multicast Packets lo lo Total Packets Jo o Total Bytes Jo lo Security Profile 8 Ies _ Received Transmitted 3 Unicast Packets lo lo Broadcast Packets o D Multicast Packets o lo Total Packets lo 0 Total Bytes lo jo E i Figure 4 3 Wireless Access Point Status screen 4 4 Management November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Table 4 1 Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WG102 was restarted Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WG102 was restarted For Each Wireless Security Received Transmitted Profile Unicast Packets The Unicast packets sent since the WG102 was restarted Broadcast Packets The Broadcast packets sent since the WG102 was restarted Multicast Packets The Multicast packets sent since the WG102 was restarted Total Packets The Wireless packets sent since the WG102 was restarted Total Bytes The W
38. 302 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 November 2005 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG102 product package Eesky NETGEAR Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Czech Wireless Access Point je ve shodi se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pe slu nymi ustanovenimi smirnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr NETGEAR WG102 Danish ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point 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 NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe German 802 11g Wireless Access Point in Ubereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
39. 9 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 c Configure the wireless interface for wireless access See the online help or the Understanding Wireless Settings on page 3 13 topic of this Reference Manual for full instructions Note In the US the Country Region is preset according to regulatory requirements In other areas you can and must set the Country Region 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 WG102 in your network If needed you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 back to its original TCP IP settings 3 DEPLOY THE WG102 ACCESS POINT a Disconnect the WG102 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 b Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical Note Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual c Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG102 Access Point to a LAN port on your router switch or hub Note By default WG102 is set to with the DHCP client disabled If your network uses dynamic IP addresses you will need to change this settin
40. AN encryption method in 2003 2 Glossary November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Access Point AP A wireless LAN transceiver or base station that can connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices Access points can also bridge to each other There are various types of access points also referred to as base stations used in both wireless and wired networks These include bridges hubs switches routers and gateways The differences between them are not always precise because certain capabilities associated with one can also be added to another For example a router can do bridging and a hub may also be a switch But they are all involved in making sure data is transferred from one location to another A bridge connects devices that all use the same kind of protocol A router can connect networks that use differing protocols It also reads the addresses included in the packets and routes them to the appropriate computer station working with any other routers in the network to choose the best path to send the packets on A wireless hub or access point adds a few capabilities such as roaming and provides a network connection to a variety of clients but it does not allocate bandwidth A switch is a hub that has extra intelligence It can read the address of a packet and send it to the appropriate computer station A wireless gateway is an access point that provides additional capa
41. Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Estonian Wireless Access Point vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 E p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe Spanish 802 11g Wireless Access Point cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvikh ME THN NAPOYZA NETGEAR Inc AHAONEI OTI NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe Greek 802 11g Wireless Access Point 2YMMOP ONETAI IPOZ TIZ OYZIOAEIZ ATIAITHZEIZ KAI TIZ AOINES ZXETIKE2 AIATA EIZ TH OAHTIA2 1999 5 EK Francais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe French 802 11g Wireless Access Point est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe Italian 802 11g Wireless Access Point conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar
42. Antenna Antenna Transmitted Cable Cable Power Length Attenuation 18 dBi NETGEAR directional NETGEAR 30 m 18 dB 3 dBm 18 dBi ANT24D18 ACC 10314 05 15 dBm EIRP outdoor indoor 9 dBi NETGEAR NETGEAR omnidirectional ACC 10314 04 10m 6 1 dB 8 9 dBm 9 dBi ANT2409 ou tdoor i door or i 17 9 dBm EIRP ACC 10314 05 NETGEAR 5 dBi ceiling wall ane 1 5m 1 1 dB 14 dBm 5 dBi ANT2405 indoor thru 05 i i 19 dBm EIRP WG102 maximum radiated power in the European Community 15 dBm cable loss antenna gain Please go to www netgear com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG102 in the European Community Best tigung des Herstellers Importeurs Es wird hiermit best tigt da das NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point gem der im BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 und Vfg 46 1992 aufgef hrten Bestimmungen entst rt ist Das vorschriftsm ige Betreiben einiger Ger te z B Testsender kann jedoch gewissen Beschr nkungen unterliegen Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung Das Bundesamt f r Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet da dieses Ger t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt die Serie auf die Erf llung der Vorschriften hin zu berpr fen viii November 2005 Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point ha
43. EAR does 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 November 2005 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 WG102 Model Designation 802 11g ProSafe 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 To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices NOTE 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 in
44. Point Software Note When uploading software to the WG102 Access Point it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new page If the browser is interrupted the upload may fail corrupt the software and render the WG102 completely inoperable You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the WG102 viaa wireless link The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the WG102 via the Ethernet LAN interface The software of the WG102 Access Point 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 IMQG file before sending it to the wireless access point The upgrade file can be sent using your browser Note The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG102 must support HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or above or Netscape Navigator 4 78 or above 1 Download the new software file from NETGEAR save it to your hard disk and unzip it 2 From the main menu Management section click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the screen above 3 In the Upgrade Firmware menu click the Browse button and browse to the location of the image IMG upgrade file 4 Click Upload When the upload completes your wireless access point
45. Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address sssssssseeeeess 9708 Chapter 4 Management Using Syslog and Activity Log Information sss Viewing General and Statistical Information Statistics Pe Viewing a List of Attached Devi T ET Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 2er en ciones A0 Configuration File Management ar Saving and Retrieving the Easter ee INTER Restoring the WG102 to the Factory Default Settings eeeennn T Using A AutoCell Bonet Davos Detedtion eigen Barnes nba AP Detection MM aniani 5 Advanced ENDEN ein Advanced Wireless Settings AiG rata pated ees aie usta Parton Ce eye ico ists ia aus ee A AutoCell APIClient air INN RENNER HM Hu Nn A Additional AutoCell View Management Palen IG Understanding AutoCell Configuration Options sssssssseeeeeeeee rs OA Auto RF Management Enhanced RF Secu xii Contents November 2005 Rogue Device Deleon nee H 5 5 Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings dms M AP Settings Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating ssessssss 1 0 8 How to Configure a WG102 as a Point to Point Bridge sess 5 10 How to Configure Multi Point Wireless Bridging essesesssssss 5711 How to Configure Wireless Repeating uses 5 13 Chapter 6
46. T 00 09 5B A2 73 E3 disassociated 2004 Jan 1 03 07 26 GMT 00 0E 35 24 75 D3 authenticated 2004 Jan 1 03 07 26 GMT 00 0E 35 24 75 D3 associated 2004 Jan 1 03 15 40 GMT 00 0E 35 41 77 45 disconnected Idle Timeout D C Enable SysLog Syslog Server IP Address Port Figure 4 1 Syslog and Activity Log information Management 4 1 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 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 e SysLog Server IP address The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is enabled Default 0 0 0 0 e Port The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN Default 514 The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity You may click Refresh to update the display or Click Save As To save the log contents into a file on your PC click Save As and save the file to a disk drive Viewing General and Statistical Information The General information screen provides a summary of the current WG102 configuration settings From the main Menu of the browser interface click General to view the System Status screen shown below General Access Point Information Access Point Name netgearffa19e Country Region United States Firmware Vers
47. Troubleshooting WIE CREER e polni ee k 6 1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up Ferree EET I The LAN light is not lit Be TEE E E MUN EE SE cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6 2 cannot connect to the WG102 to configure it e EEE cre When enter a URL or IP address get a timeout error 0 eee eeeseceeeeeseeeeeeeeeteaees 6 3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings u seen 6 3 Appendix A Specifications Specifications Tor the VIG T0 as Mone Glossary Contents November 2005 xiii xiv Contents November 2005 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience scope conventions and formats of this manual 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 This guide uses the following typographical conventions Table 1 1 Typographical Conventions italics Emphasis books CDs URL names bold User input fixed Screen text file and server names extensions commands IP addresses This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages
48. a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device which can be a server or a workstation within that network ISO Network Model A network model developed by the International Standards Organization ISO that consists of seven different levels or layers By standardizing these layers and the interfaces in between different portions of a given protocol can be modified or changed as technologies advance or systems requirements are altered The seven layers are e Physical e Data Link e Network e Transport Glossary 7 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 e Session e Presentation e Application The IEEE 802 11 Standard encompasses the physical layer PHY and the lower portion of the data link layer The lower portion of the data link layer is often referred to as the Medium Access Controller MAC sublayer MAC Media Access Control Every wireless 802 11 device has its own specific MAC address hard coded into it This unique identifier can be used to provide security for wireless networks When a network uses a MAC table only the 802 11 radios that have had their MAC addresses added to that network s MAC table will be able to get onto the network Mesh Networks Also called mesh topology mesh is a network topology in which devices are connected with many redundant interconnections between network nodes In a full mesh topology every
49. adapter supplied with your access point The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up The access point s antennae are not working Troubleshooting 6 1 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 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 WG102 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
50. ared 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 WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise Because this is a new standard wireless device driver and software availability may be limited Use AutoCell Enhanced RF Security In addition to standard encryption and security mechanisms such as WEP and WPA the WG102 AutoCell feature provides self organizing micro cells for an additional level of privacy for enterprises In this mode AutoCell shrinks the size of coverage to the minimum to reach clients but also shrinks the size of the beacons that access points use to announce their presence This mode makes an enterprise wireless LAN nearly invisible to users outside an office building AutoCell clients such as the NETGEAR WAGS11 are highly recommended for Enhanced RF Security Furthermore the AutoCell Rogue Device Detection feature lets you identify and block wireless devices in your that should never be given access to the wireless network Installing the WG102 Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR WG102 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 o
51. bilities such as NAT routing DHCP firewalls security etc Ad Hoc mode A client setting that provides independent peer to peer connectivity in a wireless LAN An alternative set up is one where PCs communicate with each other through an AP See access point and Infrastructure mode Bandwidth The amount of transmission capacity that is available on a network at any point in time Available bandwidth depends on several variables such as the rate of data transmission speed between networked devices network overhead number of users and the type of device used to connect PCs to a network It is similar to a pipeline in that capacity is determined by size the wider the pipe the more water can flow through it the more bandwidth a network provides the more data can flow through it Standard 802 11b provides a bandwidth of 11 Mbps 802 11a and 802 11g provide a bandwidth of 54 Mbps Bits per second bps A measure of data transmission speed over communication lines based on the number of bits that can be sent or received per second Bits per second bps is often confused with bytes per second Bps While bits is a measure of transmission speed bytes is a measure of storage capability 8 bits make a byte so if a wireless network is operating at a bandwidth of 11 megabits per second 11 Mbps or 11 Mbits sec it is sending data at 1 375 megabytes per second 1 375 Mbps Bluetooth Wireless Technology A technology specification for linki
52. ble WMM support 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 like video or audio will have a higher priority than normal traffic For WMM to function correctly Wireless clients must also support WMM The default is Disable RTS Threshold Request to Send Threshold The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection mechanism or the CSMA CA mechanism for packet transmission With the CSMA CD transmission mechanism the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period With the CSMA CA transmission mechanism the transmitting 5 6 Advanced Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS Clear to Send packet before sending the actual packet data The default is 2346 e 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 e Beacon Interval The Beacon Interval specifies the interval time between 20ms and 1000ms for
53. cess Points e Configure APl on LAN Segment 1 as the Parent in Repeater mode with the its own MAC address in the Parent AP MAC Address field and the MAC Address of the downstream AP AP2 in the Child AP MAC Address field e Configure AP2 in as the Child Repeater mode with its MAC addresses as in the Child AP MAC Address field and the MAC address of the upstream AP AP1 in the Parent MAC Address field 2 Verify the following parameters for all access points e Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WG102 Access Points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices 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 WG102 Access Points 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 WG102 Access Points use the same SSID Channel authentication mode if any and encryption in use Advanced Configuration 5 13 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 3 Verify connectivity across the LANs A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments Note You can extend this repeating by adding up to 2 additional WG102s configured in repeater mode
54. computer whose MAC address is not in the access control list if you select Turn Access Control On you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply You must then access the wireless access point from a wired computer or from a wireless computer which is on the access control list to make any further changes 2 From the Security menu click the Access Control link to display the Access Control List menu shown below Access Control List Turn Access Control On Select Access Control Database Local MAC Address Database v Local MAC Address Database RADIUS MAC Address Database Local MAC Address Database Trusted Wireless Stations MAC Address O wil a n a Available Wireless Stations Station ID MAC Address d B Q Add New Station Manually MAC Address Add Figure 3 21 Access Control List menu 3 Select the Turn Access Control On check box Basic Installation and Configuration 3 33 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 4 Choose to use the local MAC address database stored on the access point or use the RADIUS MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server e If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address Database you must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first e If you choose Local MAC Address Database either select from the list of available wireless cards the WG102 has found in your area or enter the MAC address and dev
55. cted Access implements 802 1x and the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Together these implementations provide a framework for strong user authentication This framework utilizes a central authentication server such as RADIUS to authenticate each user on the network before they join it and also employs mutual authentication so that the wireless user doesn t accidentally join a rogue network that might steal its network credentials ESSID more commonly referred to as SSID Short Set Identifier The identifying name of an 802 11 wireless network When you specify your correct ESSID in your client setup you ensure that you connect to your wireless network rather than another network in range See SSID The ESSID can be called by different terms such as Network Name Preferred Network SSID or Wireless LAN Service Area Ethernet International standard networking technology for wired implementations Basic 10BaseT networks offer a bandwidth of about 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps are becoming popular Firewall A system that secures a network and prevents access by unauthorized users Firewalls can be software hardware or a combination of both Firewalls can prevent unrestricted access into a network as well as restrict data from flowing out of a network Gateway In the wireless world a gateway is an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP Gate
56. default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 When enter a URL or IP address get a timeout error A number of things could be causing this Try the following troubleshooting steps e 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 e If the PCs are configured correctly but still not working ensure that the WG102 is connected and turned on Connect to it and check its settings If you cannot connect to it check the LAN and power connections e Ifthe WG102 is configured correctly check your Internet connection DSL Cable modem etc to make sure that it is working correctly e Try again Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button see WG102 rear panel on page 2 7 has two functions e Reboot When pressed and released quickly the WG102 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 Troubleshooting 6 3 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 To clear all data and restore the factory default values 1 Power off the WG102 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 Rese
57. disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Slovenian Point v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje Ze NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Slovak Access Point sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Finnish Access Point tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna utrustningstyp st r verensst mmelse med Swedish de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Antenna Statement for the European Community Please note that the 100mW EIRP limit and regulations could vary in Europe from country to country Please check the regulations in your country The antenna cable type and length must comply with European regulations Refer to the table below for approved antenna and cable accessories vii November 2005 In addition to its own antenna the WG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables Approved AntennaGain Approved Minimum Minimum Maximum Antennas and type Antenna Cable
58. dium is free space The PHY defines parameters such as data rates modulation method signaling parameters transmitter receiver synchronization etc Within an actual radio implementation the PHY corresponds to the radio front end and baseband signal processing sections Plug and Play A computer system feature that provides for automatic configuration of add ons and peripheral devices such as wireless PC Cards printers scanners and multimedia devices Glossary 9 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Proxy server Used in larger companies and organizations to improve network operations and security a proxy server is able to prevent direct communication between two or more networks The proxy server forwards allowable data requests to remote servers and or responds to data requests directly from stored remote server data Range The distance away from your access point that your wireless network can reach Most Wi Fi systems will provide a range of a hundred feet or more Depending on the environment and the type of antenna used Wi Fi signals can have a range of up to mile Residential gateway A wireless device that connects multiple PCs peripherals and the Internet on a home network Most Wi Fi residential gateways provide DHCP and NAT as well RJ 45 Standard connectors used in Ethernet networks Even though they look very similar to standard RJ 11 telephone connectors
59. e Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Server A computer that provides its resources to other computers and devices on a network These include print servers Internet servers and data servers A server can also be combined with a hub or router Site survey The process whereby a wireless network installer inspects a location prior to putting in a wireless network Site surveys are used to identify the radio and client use properties of a facility so that access points can be optimally placed SSID also called ESSID A 32 character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS Also called ESSID The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID Because an SSID can be sniffed in plain text from a packet it does not supply any security to the network An SSID is also referred to as a Network Name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network SSL Secure Sockets Layer Commonly used encryption scheme used by many online retail and banking sites to protect the financial integrity of transactions When an SSL session begins the server sends its public key to the browser The browser then sends a randomly gen
60. e file on your computer or click the Browse button to locate the file When you have located it click the Retrieve button to upload the file After completing the upload the WG102 will reboot automatically Restoring the WG102 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 s password will be password the SSID will be NETGEAR the DHCP client will be disabled the default LAN IP address will be 192 168 0 229 and the access point name is reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit Management 4 7 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 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 WG102 rear panel on page 2 7 The reset button has two functions e Reboot When pressed and released the Wireless Access Point will reboot restart Reset to Factory Defaults This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all settings to the factory default values To clear all data and restore the factory default values 1 Hold the Reset Button unti
61. e requirements of your location Public Community Name Default public The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the MIB objects of the WG102 e Private Community Name Default private The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read and write the MIB objects of the WG102 Manager IP address Enter the IP address of the SNMP manager If this is set to 255 255 255 255 any SNMP manager will be allowed IP address to Receive Traps Enter the IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless Access Point If you don t want Traps to be sent leave this at the default value of 0 0 0 0 3 Besure to click Apply to save your changes Management 4 9 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Using AutoCell Rogue Device Detection The AutoCell feature provides added security by being able to detect rogue APs and wireless stations and exclude them from connecting to the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point Using Rogue AP Detection From the main menu of the browser interface under the Information heading click the Rogue AP detection link to view this menu Rogue AP Detection Action SSID Authorize NETGEAR_11g Authorize lisaWG102 Authorize w NETGEAR TRAVEL Authorized AP List Action SSID Delete NETGEAR Delete NETGEAR Export Authorized AP List Import Authorized AP List File 9 Replace existing li
62. ea networks with the 802 11 section reviewing and creating standards for wireless local area networks Wi Fi 802 11 is composed of several standards operating in different radio frequencies 802 11b is a standard for wireless LANs operating in the 2 4 GHz spectrum with a bandwidth of 11 Mbps 802 11aisa different standard for wireless LANs and pertains to systems operating in the 5 GHz frequency range with a bandwidth of 54 Mbps Another standard 802 11g is for WLANS operating in the 2 4 GHz frequency but with a bandwidth of 54 Mbps 802 11a Standard An IEEE specification for wireless networking that operates in the 5 GHz frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 85 GHz with a maximum 54 Mbps data transfer rate The 5 GHz frequency band is not as crowded as the 2 4 GHz frequency because the 802 11a specification offers more radio channels than the 802 11b These additional channels can help avoid radio and microwave interference 802 11b Standard International standard for wireless networking that operates in the 2 4 GHz frequency range 2 4 GHz to 2 4835 GHz and provides a throughput of up to 11 Mbps This is a very commonly used frequency Microwave ovens cordless phones medical and scientific equipment as well as Bluetooth devices all work within the 2 4 GHz frequency band 802 11d Standard 802 11d is an IEEE standard supplementary to the Media Access Control MAC layer in 802 11 to promote worldwide use of 802 11 WLANs It will allow acc
63. echanism for the service providers and for mobile users not utilizing VPN connections Wi Fi Protected Access in Mixed Mode Deployment In a large network with many clients a likely scenario is that access points will be upgraded before all the Wi Fi clients Some access points may operate in a mixed mode which supports both clients running Wi Fi Protected Access and clients running original WEP security While useful for transition the net effect of supporting both types of client devices is that security will operate at the less secure level WEP common to all the devices Therefore organizations will benefit by accelerating the move to Wi Fi Protected Access for all Wi Fi clients and access points WiMAX An IEEE 802 16 Task Group that provides a specification for fixed broadband wireless access systems employing a point to multipoint PMP architecture Task Group of IEEE 802 16 developed a point to multipoint broadband wireless access standard for systems in the frequency range 10 66 GHz The standard covers both the Media Access Control MAC and the physical PHY layers Ratification is expected in second half of 2004 Wireless 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 like video audio or voice will have a higher priority than normal traffic For WMM to function correctly wire
64. el Figure 3 13 WEP WPA Settings menu 6 Choose WPA with Radius from the list 7 Click Apply to save your settings How to Configure WPA PSK Note Not all wireless adapters support WPA Furthermore client software is required on the client Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 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 follow these steps 1 Log in at the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 229 with the default user name of admin and default password of password or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up 3 24 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 2 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102 select the profile you choose to configure and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu Network Authentication Open System z Data Encryption ga 02 1x QUID Passphrase zum i Wireless Client Security Separation Enable Disable Cancel Figure 3 14 WEP WPA Settings menu 3 Choose WPA PSK from the list 4 Enter the pre shared key passphrase 5 Click Apply to save your settings Ho
65. el is automatically coordinated with an AutoCell enabled AP This creates client micro cells and reduces co channel interference with other clients and APs on the same frequency and improves overall throughput and performance Requires AutoCell enabled AP 5 2 Advanced Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Automatic Load Balancing An AutoCell enabled client will seek out and associate to the lightest loaded AutoCell enabled AP available Requires AutoCell enabled AP e Rapid Roaming An AutoCell enabled client will accurately and rapidly detect movement as distinguished from RF anomalies such as arbitrary and momentary changes in the surrounding RF domain When it detects true movement the client immediately seeks the best available AP at the highest data rate possible instead of waiting for the data rate to decline Does not Require AutoCell enabled APs Additional AutoCell View Management Options Figure 5 2 AutoCell View wireless network AutoCell View is an available management tool that provides sophisticated views of your wireless network and enables managing the wireless communications easily from a simple console Advanced Configuration 5 3 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Understanding AutoCell Configuration Options Advanced Wireless Settings S AutoCell Setup X AutoCell
66. erated secret key back to the server in order to have a secret key exchange for that session Subnetwork or Subnet Found in larger networks these smaller networks are used to simplify addressing between numerous computers Subnets connect to the central network through a router hub or gateway Each individual wireless LAN will probably use the same subnet for all the local computers it talks to Switch A type of hub that efficiently controls the way multiple devices use the same network so that each can operate at optimal performance A switch acts as a networks traffic cop rather than transmitting all the packets it receives to all ports as a hub does a switch transmits packets to only the receiving port TCP Transmission Control Protocol A protocol used along with the Internet Protocol IP to send data in the form of individual units called packets between computers over the Internet While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data TCP takes care of keeping track of the packets that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet Glossary 11 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 For example when a web page is downloaded from a web server the TCP program layer in that server divides the file into packets numbers the packets and then forwards them individually to the IP program layer Although each packet has the same destination
67. ess points to communicate information on the permissible radio channels with acceptable power levels for client devices The devices will automatically adjust based on geographic requirements Glossary 1 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 The purpose of 11d is to add features and restrictions to allow WLANs to operate within the rules of these countries Equipment manufacturers do not want to produce a wide variety of country specific products and users that travel do not want a bag full of country specific WLAN PC cards The outcome will be country specific firmware solutions 802 11e Standard 802 11e is a proposed IEEE standard to define quality of service QoS mechanisms for wireless gear that gives support to bandwidth sensitive applications such as voice and video 802 11g Standard Similar to 802 11b this physical layer standard provides a throughput of up to 54 Mbps It also operates in the 2 4 GHz frequency band but uses a different radio technology in order to boost overall bandwidth 802 11i This is the name of the IEEE Task Group dedicated to standardizing WLAN security The 802 11i Security has a frame work based on RSN Robust Security Mechanism RSN consists of two parts 1 The Data Privacy Mechanism and 2 Security Association Management The Data Privacy Mechanism supports two proposed schemes TKIP and AES TKIP Temporal Key Integrity is a short term so
68. from sources of interference such as PCs microwaves and 2 4 GHz cordless phones Away from large metal surfaces 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 If using multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is 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 Cabling Requirements The WG102 Access Point connects to your LAN via twisted pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connectors 3 2 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WG102 the default factory settings will be set as shown below You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on the rear panel see WG102 front panel on page 2 6 FEATURE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS User Name case sensitive admin Password case sensitive password Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point s MAC address Built
69. g d Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet The PWR LAN and WLAN lights should light up 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 WG102 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 Note If you are unable to connect see Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 3 10 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Log In to the WG102 Using Its Default IP Address 1 192 168 0 229 is the default IP address of your access point The WG102 is set by default the DHCP client to be disabled Note The computer you are using to connect to the WG102 should be configured with an IP address that starts with 192 168 0 x and a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Connect to the WG102 by entering its default address of http 192 168 0 229 into your browser htto 192 168 0 229 A login window like the one shown below opens Connect to 192 168 0 229 FA WG102 User name admin Password ecccccee Remember my password Figure 3 6 Login window L
70. gure in the wireless adapter card All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID Authentication Circle one Open System or Shared Key Choose Shared Key for more security Note If you select shared key the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WG102 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 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 WG102 How to Set Up and Test 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 Basic Installation and Configuration 3 19 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102
71. h Most office wired NICs operate at 10 Mbps Ethernet 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10 100 Mbps dual speed High speed Gigabit and 10 Gigabit NIC cards are also available See PC Card PC card also called PCMCIA A removable credit card sized memory or I O input output device that fits into a Type 2 PCMCIA standard slot PC Cards are used primarily in PCs portable computers PDAs and laptops PC Card peripherals include Wi Fi cards memory cards modems NICs hard drives etc PCI adapter A high performance I O computer bus used internally on most computers Other bus types include ISA and AGP PCIs and other computer buses enable the addition of internal cards that provide services and features not supported by the motherboard or other connectors Peer to peer network also called Ad Hoc in WLANs A wireless or wired computer network that has no server or central hub or router All the networked PCs are equally able to act as a network server or client and each client computer can talk to all the other wireless computers without having to go through an access point or hub However since there is no central base station to monitor traffic or provide Internet access the various signals can collide with each other reducing overall performance PHY The lowest layer within the OSI Network Model It deals primarily with transmission of the raw bit stream over the PHYsical transport medium In the case of wireless LANs the transport me
72. ht Saving Time The Current Time as used on the Access Point is displayed Note You must have an Internet connection to get the current time Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your wireless access point click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu of the browser interface The Wireless Settings menu will appear as shown below Wireless Settings Country Region United States v Wireless LAN Tum Radio On Operating Mode Auto 802 11g 802 11b Channel Frequency Data Rate Best vj Output Power Figure 3 8 Wireless Settings menu Basic Installation and Configuration 3 13 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 The Wireless Settings menu options are discussed below E3 Note Channel selection and power management is automatically adjusted by the AutoCell Auto RF Management option The Auto RF Management option is enabled by default e Country Region This field identifies the region where the WG102 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 For products sold in the United States the default country domain is preset Also the channel is set to 11 For products sold outside the United States unless a country domain is selected the channel cannot be changed e Turn Radio On
73. ice name for a device you plan to use You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter Click Add to add the wireless device to the access list Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list 5 Be sure to click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings Now only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WG102 3 34 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface Using Syslog and Activity Log Information The Information contains the activity log link you can use for setting up a syslog server and viewing activity log information From the main menu of the browser interface under the Information heading click the Activity Log link to view this screen Activity Log Activity Log Window 2004 Jan 1 00 00 00 GMT AP activated 2004 Jan 1 00 01 10 GMT 00 60 B3 6F 3F 97 re associated 3l 2004 Jan 1 00 01 10 GMT 00 60 B3 6F 3F 97 disassociated 2004 Jan 1 02 51 42 GMT 00 0E 35 41 77 45 authenticated 2004 Jan 1 02 51 42 GMT 00 0E 35 41 77 45 associated 2004 Jan 1 03 02 38 GMT 00 09 5B A2 73 E3 authenticated 2004 Jan 1 03 02 38 GMT 00 09 5B A2 73 E3 associated 2004 Jan 1 03 02 56 GM
74. ients to use either WPA with TKIP or WPA2 with AES If selected encryption must be TKIP AES and you must also configure the Radius Server Settings Screen Basic Installation and Configuration 3 17 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Note All options are available if using Access Point mode In other modes e g Repeater or Bridge some options may be unavailable Data Encryption Select the desired option The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above otherwise the default is None The supported options are None No encryption is used 64 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption using 40 64 bit encryption 128 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption using 104 128 bit encryption 152 bits WEP Proprietary mode that will only work with other wireless devices that support this mode TKIP This is the standard encryption method used with WPA AES This is the standard encryption method for WPA2 Some clients may support AES with WPA but this is not supported by this Access Point TKIP AES This setting allows both WPA and WPA2 to be supported Broadcast packets use TKIP For unicast point to point transmissions WPA clients use TKIP and WPA2 clients use AES e Passphrase To use the Passphrase to generate the WEP keys enter a passphrase and click the Generate Keys button You can also enter the keys directly These
75. ill need to use the SSID The WG102 default SSID is NETGEAR O0 for the first profile NETGEAR 1 for the second and so on A group of Wireless Stations and a single access point all using the same ID SSID form a Basic Service Set BSS Using the same SSID is essential Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other However some access points allow connections from wireless stations which have their SSID set to any or whose SSID is blank null A group of wireless stations and multiple access points all using the same ID ESSID form an Extended Service Set ESS 3 16 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Different access points within an ESS can use different channels To reduce interference it is recommended that adjacent access points should use different channels As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS they will automatically change to the access point which has the least interference or best performance This capability is called roaming Note The AutoCell Auto RF Management option enhances the roaming interference and channel selection of an extended wireless network Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID This field lets you turn off the SSID broadcast If you turn off the SSID broadcast only stations that know the SSID will connect Disabli
76. in DHCP client DHCP client disabled it uses the default IP address IP Configuration IP Address 192 168 0 229 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Network Name SSID NETGEAR O Broadcast Network Name SSID Enabled 802 11g Radio Frequency Channel Managed automatically by AutoCell default if AutoCell is disables channel 11 is the default Super G Mode Disabled WEP WPA Disabled MAC Access Control Disabled AutoCell RF Management Enabled AutoCell Enhanced RF Security Disabled AutoCell Rogue Device Detection Disabled Restricting connectivity based on MAC Access Disabled Control List Time Zone GMT Time Zone Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Disabled SNMP Disabled VLAN 802 1Q Disabled WMM Support Disabled Basic Installation and Configuration 3 3 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Understanding WG102 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 WG102 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs Wireless Data Security Options Range Up to 500 Foot Radius NETGEAR RE MAC Access List No data security TH
77. 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 11g or 802 11b compliant devices such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter Whats In the Box The product package should contain the following items e NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point e Power adapter and cord 12V DC 1 A Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable e 802 11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installation Guide WG102 e Resource CD for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point This Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point WG102 202 10144 01 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 WG102 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 Introduction 2 5 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access
78. ion V4 0 4 Access Point Mode Access Point VLAN 802 10 Disable Management VLAN ID 1 Current IP Settings IP Address 192 168 0 229 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 DHCP Client Disabled MAC Address 00 C0 02 FF A1 9E Current Wireless Settings Channel Frequency 1 2 412GHz Automatic Security Profiles No Profile Name SSID Security VLAN Status 1 NETGEAR NETGEAR 0 None 1 Enable 2 NETGEAR1 NETGEAR 1 None 2 Disable 3 NETGEAR2 NETGEAR 2 None 3 Disable 4 NETGEAR3 NETGEAR 3 None 4 Disable 5 NETGEAR4 NETGEAR 4 None 5 Disable 6 NETGEARS NETGEAR 5 None 6 Disable 7 NETGEAR6 NETGEAR 6 None Disable 8 NETGEAR7 NETGEAR 7 None 8 Disable Figure 4 2 Wireless Access Point General information screen Management November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Table 4 1 General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name NetBIOS name Country Region The default name may be changed if desired 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 Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed Access Point Mode Identifies the operating mode of the WG102 Access Point Point to point bridge Multi p
79. ir These features are discussed below Advanced Configuration 5 9 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure a WG102 as a Point to Point Bridge AP in Point to Point Bridge Mode Router INTERNET m LAN m Segment 1 Figure 5 6 Point to Point Bridge AP in Point to Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch LAN Segment 2 1 Configure the WG102 AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Point to Point Bridge mode 2 Configure the WG102 AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Point to Point Bridge mode AP1 must have AP2 s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1 s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field 3 Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points e Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WG102 Access Points both are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices e Both use the same ESSID Channel authentication mode if any and security settings if security is in use 4 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 5 10 November 2005 Advanced Configuration Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure Mul
80. ired 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 on failure on Primary Radius Server P 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 e Re authentication Time The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be authenticated again with the Radius Server The default is 3600 seconds 3 26 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 e 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 number of packets exchanged using the global key The default is 3600 seconds e Update if any station disassociates Check on this option to refresh global key when any stations disassociated with wireless Access Point e 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
81. ireless bytes sent since the WG102 was restarted Refresh button Click the Refresh button to update the statistics on this screen Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name SSID From the main menu of the browser interface under the Information heading click the Available Wireless Station List link to view the list shown below 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 that if the wireless access point is rebooted the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices click the Refresh button Note A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points all using the same 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 Management 4 5 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Upgrading the Wireless Access
82. is netgearxxxxxx where XXxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WG102 MAC address IP Address By default the Access Point has DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol client set to Disable The default IP address is 192 168 0 229 You may enable the DHCP client to let the Access Point get its TCP IP configuration from the DHCP server on your network DHCP Client The Access Point will get the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server if DHCP is enabled 3 12 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 IP Address Enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN factory default 192 168 0 229 IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask value used on your LAN factory default 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the Gateway for your LAN For more complex networks enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the Access Point is connected factory default 0 0 0 0 DNS Server Enter the IP address of the DNS Domain Name Server you wish to use factory default 0 0 0 0 Enable 802 1Q VLAN Check the box Enable 802 1Q VLAN to enable the WG102 to process VLAN membership information Time Zone Select the Time Zone to match your location If your location uses daylight saving check the box Adjust for Daylig
83. ius Server P 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 e Re authentication Time The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be authenticated again with the Radius Server The default is 3600 seconds 3 30 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 e 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 number of packets exchanged using the global key The default is 3600 seconds e Update if any station disassociates Check on this option to refresh global key when any stations disassociated with wireless Access Point e 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 P 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
84. keys must match the other wireless stations e Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 If using WEP select the key 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 e WPA Passphrase Network Key If using WPA PSK enter the passphrase here All wireless stations must use the same passphrase network key The network key must be from 8 to 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 intended for hotspots and other public access situations The default is Disabled Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings For a new wireless network print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters For an existing wireless network the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step Store this information in a safe place 3 18 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network You may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters Write your SSID on the line SSID Note The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you confi
85. l Key The Global Key Re Key can be done based on time interval in seconds or number of packets exchanged using the global key The default is 3600 seconds e Update if any station disassociates Check on this option to refresh global key when any stations disassociated with wireless Access Point e 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 e P 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 Basic Installation and Configuration 3 23 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 5 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102 select the profile you choose to configure and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu Network Authentication Open System ha Open System Data Encryption Passphrase WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK WPA2 with Radius WPA and WPA2 with Radius Wireless Client Security Separation Enable Disable Canc
86. l the LEDs blink twice usually more than 5 seconds 2 Release the Reset Button The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WG102 is ready for use Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password Change this password to a more secure password You cannot change the administrator login name From the main menu of the browser interface under the Management heading click Change Password to bring up the menu shown below Change Password Current Password New Password Repeat New Password Restore Default Password OYes No Figure 4 5 Set Password menu To change the password first enter the old password and then enter the new password twice Click Apply to save your change 4 8 Management November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Using SNMP Remote Management Enable SNMP to allow SNMP network management software such as HP OpenView to manage the wireless access point via the SNMPv1 v2 protocol From the main menu of the browser interface under the Management heading click the Remote Management link to view this menu Remote Management SNMP O Enable Disable Public Community Name Private Community Name Manager IP address IP address to Receive Traps Figure 4 6 Remote Management settings 1 Click Enable to use the SNMP remote management feature 2 Fill in the fields according to th
87. l then configure itself to the correct configuration This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection Wireless Multimedia WMM Support 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 like video or audio will have a higher priority than normal traffic For WMM to function correctly Wireless clients must also support WMM Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site WECA see http www wi fi net The following NETGEAR products work with the WG102 Access Point 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 WGS51IT 802 11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter 2 4 Introduction November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 e WG511 802 11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter e WGIl11 801 11g 54 Mbps Wireless Bridge System Requirements Before installing the WG102 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
88. less clients must also support WMM Wireless Networking Wireless Networking refers to the infrastructure enabling the transmission of wireless signals A network ties things together and enables resource sharing Glossary 15 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 WLAN Wireless LAN Also referred to as LAN A type of local area network that uses wireless or high frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate between nodes Glossary November 2005
89. lf that is near the center of the wireless coverage 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 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 November 2005 Antenna Statement for North America and Australia In addition to its own antenna the WG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables Approved AntennaGain Approved Antenna Antenna Maximum Antennas and type Cable Cable Length Transmitted Power NETGEAR 18 dBi directional NETGEAR ANT24D18 outdoor indoor ACC 10314 01 thruos 9mio30m 18 dBm 18 dBi ant 9 dBi NETGEAR fen NETGEAR ANT2409 omnidirectional ACC 10314 01 thru 05 1 5 m to 30m 18 dBm 9 dBi ant outdoor indoor NETGEAR 5 dBi ceiling wall NETGEAR ANT2405 indoor ACC 10314 01 thruo5 19mto30m 18 dBm 5 dBi ant WG102 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia 19 dBm cable loss antenna gain Please go to www netgear com go wg102_fcc for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG
90. like access points and gateways Collision avoidance A network node characteristic for proactively detecting that it can transmit a signal without risking a collision thereby ensuring a more reliable connection Crossover cable A special cable used for networking two computers without the use of a hub Crossover cables may also be required for connecting a cable or DSL modem to a wireless gateway or access point Instead of the signals transferring in parallel paths from one set of plugs to another the signals cross over If an eight wire cable was being used for instance the signal would start on pin one at one end of the cable and end up on pin eight at the other end They cross over from one side to the other CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Action CSMA CA is the principle medium access method employed by IEEE 802 11 WLANs It is a listen before talk method of minimizing but not eliminating collisions caused by simultaneous transmission by multiple radios IEEE 802 11 states collision avoidance method rather than collision detection must be used because the standard employs half duplex radios radios capable of transmission or reception but not both simultaneously Unlike conventional wired Ethernet nodes a WLAN station cannot detect a collision while transmitting If a collision occurs the transmitting station will not receive an ACKnowledge packet from the intended receive 4 Glossary November 2005 Reference Manual
91. lution that defines software patches to WEP to provide a minimally adequate level of data privacy AES or AES OCB Advanced Encryption Standard and Offset Codebook is a robust data privacy scheme and is a longer term solution Security Association Management is addressed by a RSN Negotiation Procedures b IEEE 802 1x Authentication and c IEEE 802 1x Key management The standards are being defined to naturally co exist with pre RSN networks that are currently deployed 802 11n Standard A recently formed Oct 2003 IEEE official task group referred to as 802 11n or TGn for the 100 Mbps wireless physical layer standard protocol Current published ratification date is December 2005 As of February 2004 no draft specification has been written It is expected to use both the 2 4 and 5GHz frequencies AES Advanced Encryption Standard A symmetric 128 bit block data encryption technique developed by Belgian cryptographers Joan Daemen and Vincent Rijmen The U S government adopted the algorithm as its encryption technique in October 2000 replacing the DES encryption it used AES works at multiple network layers simultaneously The National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST of the U S Department of Commerce selected the algorithm called Rijndael pronounced Rhine Dahl or Rain Doll out of a group of five algorithms under consideration including one called MARS from a large research team at IBM AES is expected to replace WEP as a WL
92. ng SSID broadcast somewhat hampers the wireless network discovery feature of some products The default is to enable SSID broadcast Note Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID is turned off when the AutoCell Enhanced RF Security option is enabled By default it is disabled e Network Authentication Specifies the Authentication type used The default is Open System Select the desired option Open System If selected you have the option of using WEP encryption or no encryption Shared Key If selected you must use WEP at least one shared key must be entered Legacy 802 1x If selected you must configure the Radius Server Settings Screen WPA PSK If selected you must use TKIP encryption and enter the WPA passphrase Network key WPA with Radius If selected you must configure the Radius Server Settings Screen WPA2 PSK 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 PSK This selection allows clients to use either WPA with TKIP or WPA2 with 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 Radius This selection allows cl
93. ng portable computers personal digital assistants PDAs and mobile phones for short range transmission of voice and data across a global radio frequency band without the need Glossary 3 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 for cables or wires Bluetooth is a frequency hopping technology in the 2 4 GHz frequency spectrum with a range of 30 feet and up to 11Mbps raw data throughput Bridge A product that connects a local area network LAN to another local area network that uses the same protocol for example wireless Ethernet or token ring Wireless bridges are commonly used to link buildings in campuses BSSID see also SSID 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 Client or Client devices Any computer connected to a network that requests services files print capability from another member of the network Clients are end users Wi Fi client devices include PC Cards that slide into laptop computers mini PCI modules embedded in laptop computers and mobile computing devices as well as USB and PCI ISA bus Wi Fi radios Client devices usually communicate with hub devices
94. nual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 e Advanced wireless parameters These options are discussed below AutoCell Overview AutoCell provides advanced RF wireless management features that improve performance and enhance security Table 5 1 What does AutoCell do Problem AutoCell Settings Erosion of privacy Optional setting allows Wi Fi network to be nearly undetectable by neighbors and hackers as well as the block rogue wireless devices from connecting to your network Enhanced RF Security Default Disable Rogue Device Detection Default Disable Diminishing performance from APs and clients load balance traffic across under utilized multiple APs installed in one APs Auto RF Management Default Enable area Complexity of installation Customers can put APs anywhere they want and in any density APs Auto RF Management Default Enable Increasing interference Clients and APs avoid interference from neighbors and other unexpected sources Auto RF Management Default Enable AutoCell s self organizing micro cells provide an additional level of privacy for enterprises AutoCell clients are highly recommended for Enhanced RF Security AutoCell AP Client Interaction AutoCell s self organizing micro cells provide performance benefits and an additional level of privacy for enterprises e Automatic Transmit Power Control An AutoCell enabled client s RF transmit power lev
95. o the network obtain a free Internet connection and possibly gain access to company records and other resources Some people have made a sport out of war driving in part to demonstrate the ease with which wireless LANs can be compromised With an omnidirectional antenna and a geophysical positioning system GPS the war driver can systematically map the locations of 802 11b wireless access points WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Basic wireless security provided by Wi Fi In some instances WEP may be all a home or small business user needs to protect wireless data WEP is available in 40 bit also called 64 bit or in 108 bit also called 128 bit encryption modes As 108 bit encryption provides a longer algorithm that takes longer to decode it can provide better security than basic 40 bit 64 bit encryption Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity Another name for IEEE 802 11b Products certified as Wi Fi are interoperable with each other even if they are from different manufacturers A user with a Wi Fi product can use any brand of access point with any other brand of client hardware that is built to the Wi Fi standard Glossary 13 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Wi Fi Alliance formerly WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance The Wi Fi Alliance is a nonprofit international association formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless Local Area Network products based
96. og in use the default user name of admin and default password of password Once you have entered your access point name your Web browser should automatically find the WG102 Access Point and display the home page as shown in Login result WG102 home page on page 3 8 Basic Installation and Configuration 3 11 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Using the Basic IP Settings Options To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu of the browser interface The Basic Settings menu will appear as shown below Basic Settings Access Point Name netgearffal9e IP Address DHCP Client Enable 9 Disable IP Address 192 168 0 229 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 o o o DNS Server 9 jo 0 o Enable 802 1Q VLAN Time Zone GMT UK GreenWich Casablanca Monrovia Us Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Current Time 2004 Jan 1 03 44 41 GMT Figure 3 7 Basic Settings menu The Basic Settings menu options are discussed below The default values are suitable for most users and situations e Access Point Name This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of the WG102 You may modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long The default
97. oint bridge or Repeater VLAN 802 1Q Indicates if VLAN support is enabled The default is diabled Management VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID Current IP Settings IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point Subnet Mask The subnet mask for the wireless access point Default Gateway The default gateway for the wireless access point communication DHCP Client MAC Address Enabled indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on your network Disabled indicates a static IP configuration Displays the Media Access Control address MAC address of the wireless access point s Ethernet port Current Wireless Settings Channel Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using 11 is the default channel setting See http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm for the frequencies used on each channel Security Profiles For each Security Profile the following are displayed Profile name SSID security option VLAN ID and enabled disabled Management 4 3 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Statistics The Information Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics Statistics r3 Wired Ethernet Received Transmitted Packets 1483 1423 Bytes 1967
98. om reference enu wireless index htm for a full explanation of each of these options as defined by the IEEE 802 11 wireless communication standard 6 Click Apply to save your settings Note If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings you will be disconnected when you click Apply Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes Basic Installation and Configuration 3 21 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA with Radius Note Not all wireless adapters support WPA Furthermore client software is required on the client Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 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 follow these steps 1 Log in at the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 229 with the default user name of admin and default password of password or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up 2 Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu Radius Server Settings Primary Authentication Server IP Address 0 oO jo o Port Number 1812 Shared Secret Secondary Au
99. quencies and Channels 2 412 2 462 GHz North America Channels 1 11 2 412 2 472 GHz Europe including France and Spain and Japan Channels 1 13 Specifications November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Parameter NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point 802 11b and g Typical Maximum Transmit Power 802 11b mode 1 to 11Mbps 19 dBm 802 11g mode 6 to 24 Mbps 18 dBm 802 11g mode 36 48 54 Mbps 17 16 15 dBm Note Maximum transmit power varies based on country or region selection to ensure local regulatory compliance 802 11b and g Typical Receive Sensitivity 802 11b mode at 1Mbps 95 dBm 802 11b mode at 2 Mbps 93 dBm 802 11b mode at 5 5 Mbps 91dBm 802 11b mode at 11 Mbps 89 dBm 802 11g mode at 6 Mbps 91 dBm 802 11g mode at 9 Mbps 90 dBm 802 11g mode at 12 Mbps 89 dBm 802 11g mode at 18 Mbps 87 dBm 802 11g mode at 24 Mbps 84 dBm 802 11g mode at 36 Mbps 81 dBm 802 11g mode at 48 Mbps 77 dBm 802 11g mode at 54 Mbps 75 dBm 802 11g mode at 108 Mbps 72 dBm Antenna One 1 external 5 dBi 2 4 GHz detachable antenna 802 11 Security 40 bits also called 64 bits 128 and 152 bits WEP data encryption WPA and WPA2 Specifications November 2005 Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete unde
100. r 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 on page 2 5 1 SET UP THE WG102 Access POINT Tip Before mounting the WG102 in a high location first set up and test the WG102 to verify wireless network connectivity a Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter If this computer is already part of your network record its TCP IP configuration settings b Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192 168 0 210 and 255 255 255 0 for the Subnet Mask c Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG102 to the computer d Turn on your computer connect the power adapter to the WG102 and verify the following The PWR power light goes on Basic Installation and Configuration 3 5 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on computer 3 6 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a Configure the WG102 Ethernet port for LAN access e Connect to the WG102 by opening your browser and entering http 192 168 0 229 in the address field A login window opens When prompted enter admin for the user name and password fo
101. r the password both in lower case letters Connect to 192 168 0 229 WG1D2 User name admin Password eoccccce Remember my password Figure 3 2 Login window Basic Installation and Configuration 3 7 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 e The Web browser will then display the WG102 settings page NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point General Basic Settings Wireless Settings Security Profile Settings Radius Server Settings Access Control Change Password Remote Management Upgrade Firmware Backup Restore Settings Reboot AP Log able Wireless Station List Statistics Rogue AP Detection Rogue Station Detection Hotspot Settings Wireless Settings Access Point Settings Documentation Logout General Access Point Information Access Point Name Country Region Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client MAC Address Current Wireless Settings Channel Frequency Security Profiles netgearffa19e United States V40 4 Access Point Disable 1 192 168 0 229 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 Disabled 00 C0 02 FF A1 9E 1 2 412GHz Automatic Profile Name z Security Status NETGEAR Enable NETGEAR1 Disable NETGEAR2 Disable NETGEAR3 Disable NETGEAR4 Disable NETGEARS Disable NETGEAR6 Disable ON oO an amp
102. rs can benefit from the free wireless access The open connections typically come from the access points of wireless networks located within buildings to serve enterprises The chalk symbols indicate the type of access point that is available at that specific spot There are three basic designs that are currently used a pair of back to back semicircles which denotes an open node a closed circle which denotes a closed node a closed circle with a W inside which denotes a node equipped with WEP Warchalkers also draw identifiers above the symbols to indicate the password that can be used to access the node which can easily be obtained with sniffer software As a recent development the debate over the legality of warchalking is still going on The practice stems from the U S Depression era culture of wandering hobos who would make marks outside of homes to indicate to other wanderers whether the home was receptive to drifters or was inhospitable War Driving War driving is the act of locating and possibly exploiting connections to wireless local area networks while driving around a city or elsewhere To do war driving you need a vehicle a computer which can be a laptop a wireless Ethernet card set to work in promiscuous mode and some kind of an antenna which can be mounted on top of or positioned inside the car Because a wireless LAN may have a range that extends beyond an office building an outside user may be able to intrude int
103. rstanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product Document Link Internet Networking and TCP IP http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm Addressing Wireless Communications http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Preparing a Computer for http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm Network Access Virtual Private Networking http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm VPN Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm v1 0 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 v1 0 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual 802 11 Standard 802 11 or IEEE 802 11 is a type of radio technology used for wireless local area networks WLANs It is a standard that has been developed by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers http standards ieee org The IEEE is an international organization that develops standards for hundreds of electronic and electrical technologies The organization uses a series of numbers like the Dewey Decimal system in libraries to differentiate between the various technology families The 802 subgroup of the IEEE develops standards for local and wide ar
104. s advanced automated RF management that improves performance and enhances security Upgradeable Firmware Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily using only your Web browser and can be upgraded remotely Access Control The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WG102 to gain access to your LAN Security Profiles When using multiple BSSIDs you can configure unique security settings encryption MAC filtering etc for each BSSID Simple Configuration If the default settings are unsuitable they are easy to change Hidden Mode The SSID is not broadcast assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect Configuration Backup Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored Power over Ethernet Power can be supplied to the WG102 over the Ethernet port from any 802 3af compliant mid span or end span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface Connects to 10 100 Mbps IEEE 802 3 Ethernet networks LED Indicators Power test LAN speed LAN activity and wireless activity are easily identified VLAN Support Short for virtual LAN a network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same network even though they may actually be physically located on different segments of a LAN VLANs are configured
105. s been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Product and Publication Details Model Number WG102 Publication Date November 2005 Product Family wireless access point Product Name NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point Home or Business Product Business Language English Publication Part Number 202 10144 01 November 2005 November 2005 Contents Chapier 1 About This Manual Audience Scone Conventions and Formats auge 1 1 Hau Te Use TIE anal e 1 2 How to Print this Manual seen sanieren rasanten ran ran 1 3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point 2 1 POV FERNER PRU TT UT 2 2 802 11g Standards based Wireless Networking ssse 2 3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink eee 2 4 Wireless Multimedia WMM Support cccccceessccceeeeessnceeceeenseeeeseeenanaees 2 4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
106. software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings To configure WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK follow these steps 1 Log in at the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 229 with the default user name of admin and default password of password or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up 2 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102 select the profile you choose to configure and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu Network Authentication Open System X Data Encryption Passphrase Key 1 WPAZPEK PA PSK and WPA2 PSK Key 2 WPA with Radius WPA and WPA2 with Radius Wireless Client Security Separation C Enable Disable Cancel Figure 3 20 WEP WPA Settings menu 3 Choose WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK from the list 4 Enter the pre shared key passphrase 5 Click Apply to save your settings 3 32 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses follow these steps 1 Log in to the WG102 using its default address of hitp 192 168 0 229 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured Use the default user name of admin and default password of password or whatever LAN address and password you have set up Note When configuring the WG102 from a wireless
107. ss Point Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in System Requirements on page 2 5 About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point The NETGEAR WG102 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 WG102 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 NETGEAR WG102 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 50 users simultaneously The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients Connecting multiple WG102 Access Points 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 NETGEAR WG
108. st o Merge with existing list MAC Address 00 0F B5 CA 85 73 00 0F B5 92 C1 71 06 0F B5 50 62 B2 00 0F B5 50 62 B2 00 D0 59 E1 1C 2C 00 09 5B FE E3 4A MAC Address 00 0F B5 B2 36 36 00 0F B5 DA D3 16 Browse AutoCell Enabled No 1 1 Yes 1 Yes 1 Export Figure 4 7 Rogue AP Detection 1 Click Rescan to discover the APs Management November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 2 Click Authorize to add any AP to the Authorized AP List Click Delete to remove an AP from the list 3 Optionally you can export or import lists of authorized APs Using Rogue Station Detection From the main menu of the browser interface under the Information heading click the Rogue Station detection link to view this menu Rogue Station Detection Unknown Station List Action Station ID MAC Address Channel aos Enabled Authorize 4 00 0F B5 99 D9 60 NIA No Authorize 2 00 D0 59 E1 03 DF N A No Authorize 21 00 60 B3 58 13 F5 NIA No Authorize 22 00 0F B5 B2 40 1B NIA No Authorized Station List Action Station ID MAC Address Channel A Enabled Delete 1 00 0F B5 88 BA A4 N A No Delete 2 00 11 24 41 35 3A NIA No Export Authorized Station List Export Import Authorized Station List File Replace existing list O Merge with existing list Import Add Authorized Station List to Access Control Trusted Stations Add List
109. t button The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WG102 is ready for use 6 4 Troubleshooting November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point Specifications for the WG102 Parameter NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802 11g Wireless Access Point Network Management Web based configuration and status monitoring Maximum Clients Status LEDs Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node typically 15 to 20 nodes Power Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN Test Power Adapter 12V DC 1A Electromagnetic Compliance Environmental Specifications FCC Part 15 Class B CE C TICK Medical EMC EN60601 Operating temperature 0 to 45 C Operating humidity 5 9596 non condensing Wireless Data Encoding Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network 802 11b 1 and 2 Mbps Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS 802 11b 5 5 and 11 Mbps Complementary Code Keying CCK 802 119 All rates Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node Typically 30 70 nodes 802 11b and g Radio Data Rate 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 54 and 108 Mbps Auto rate capable 802 11b and g Operating Fre
110. te with another bridge mode wireless station In addition you have the option of enabling client associations with this WG102 You must enter the MAC address of the other bridge mode wireless station in the field provided Use WEP to protect this communication 5 8 Advanced Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 e Multi Point Bridge Select this only if this WG102 is the master for a group of bridge mode wireless stations Then all traffic is sent to this master rather than directly among each other In addition you have the option of enabling client associations with this WG102 For multi point bridge mode you must enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in the fields provided The other bridge mode wireless stations must be set to Point to Point Bridge mode using the MAC address of this WG102 as the Remote MAC Address Use WEP to protect this traffic e Repeater with Wireless Client Association Selected repeater mode to send all traffic to the remote AP For repeater mode you must enter the MAC address of the remote parent access point and optionally enter the address of the child access point In repeater mode you do not have the option of disabling client associations with this WG102 In repeater mode you cannot configure a sequence of parent child APs you are limited to only one parent child AP pa
111. terference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications iii November 2005 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Placement and Range Guidelines Indoors computers can connect over 802 11 wireless networks at a maximum range of several hundred feet for 802 11b g 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 JInan elevated location such as a high she
112. thentication Server IP Address o jjo Lh ljo Port Number 1812 Shared Secret Authentication Settings Reauthentication Time 3600 Seconds Update Global Key every 1800 Seconds Update if any station disassociates Primary Accounting Server IP Address o jo jo jo Port Number 1813 Shared Secret Secondary Accounting Server IP Address o Jo lla Ke Port Number 1813 Shared Secret Figure 3 12 Radius Server Settings menu 3 Enter the Radius settings 3 22 Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 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 on failure on Primary Radius Server P 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 e Re authentication Time The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be authenticated again with the Radius Server The default is 3600 seconds e Global key Re Key Time Check on this option to enable Re keying of Globa
113. ti Point Wireless Bridging AP in Point to Point Bridge Mode Master AP in Point to Multi Point Bridge Mode Hub or Swit Router AP in i Point to Point INTERNET Bridge Mode 192 168 0 1 J LAN o m3 eed LAN m Hub or Switch Segment 3 Segment 1 LAN Le Segment 2 Figure 5 7 Multi Point bridging 1 Configure the Operating Mode of the WG102 Access Points Because it is in the central location configure WG102 AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Point to Multi Point Bridge mode The MAC addresses of AP2 and AP3 are required in API e Configure WG102 AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Point to Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP1 e Configure the WG102 AP3 on LAN 3 in Point to Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of API 2 Verify the following parameters for all access points e Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WG102 Access Points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices e Only one AP is configured in Point to Multi Point Bridge mode and all the others are in Point to Point Bridge mode e All APs must be on the same LAN That is all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network Advanced Configuration 5 11 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 e Ifusing DHCP all WG102 Access Points should be set to Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Client in
114. titute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers A membership organization www ieee org that includes engineers scientists and students in electronics and allied fields It has more than 300 000 members and is involved with setting standards for computers and communications IEEE 802 11 A set of specifications for LANs from The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Most wired networks conform to 802 3 the specification for CSMA CD based Ethernet networks or 802 5 the specification for token ring networks 802 11 defines the standard for wireless LANs encompassing three incompatible non interoperable technologies Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Infrared WECA s Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance now Wi Fi Alliance focus is on 802 11b an 11 Mbps high rate DSSS standard for wireless networks Infrastructure mode A client setting providing connectivity to an access point AP As compared to Ad Hoc mode whereby PCs communicate directly with each other clients set in Infrastructure Mode all pass data through a central AP The AP not only mediates wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood but also provides communication with the wired network See Ad Hoc and AP IP Internet Protocol address A 32 bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent across the Internet An IP address has two parts an identifier of
115. ty Profiles 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 WG102 that conforms to the Observing Placement and Range Guidelines below e The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub switch router or Cable DSL gateway e One or more computers with properly configured 802 11b or 802 11g wireless adapters Observing 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 Basic Installation and Configuration 3 1 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 Note Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG102 For complete performance specifications see Appendix A Specifications For best results place your wireless access point Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line of sight access even if through walls Away
116. up to 400 Mbps VLAN Virtual LAN IEEE 802 1Q The VLAN standard is defined by the IEEE Short for virtual LAN a network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same wire even though they may actually be physically located on different segments of a LAN VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware which makes them extremely flexible VLANs are very useful for user host management bandwidth allocation and resource optimization VoIP Voice over IP Voice transmission using Internet Protocol to create digital packets distributed over the Internet VoIP can be less expensive than voice transmission using standard analog packets over POTS Plain Old Telephone Service VPN Virtual Private Network A type of technology designed to increase the security of information transferred over the Internet VPN can work with either wired or wireless networks as well as with dial up connections over POTS VPN creates a 12 Glossary November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 private encrypted tunnel from the end user s computer through the local wireless network through the Internet all the way to the corporate servers and database War Chalking The act of making chalk marks on outdoor surfaces walls sidewalks buildings sign posts trees to indicate the existence of an open wireless network connection usually offering an Internet connection so that othe
117. w to Configure WPA2 with Radius Note 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 follow these steps 1 Log in at the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 229 with the default user name of admin and default password of password or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up Basic Installation and Configuration 3 25 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 2 Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu Radius Server Settings Primary Authentication Server IP Address 0 oO Oo J0 Port Number 1812 Shared Secret Secondary Authentication Server IP Address amp LB ll Jo Port Number 1812 Shared Secret Authentication Settings Reauthentication Time 3600 Seconds Update Global Key every 1800 Seconds Update if any station disassociates Primary Accounting Server IP Address o j jo j Port Number 1813 Shared Secret Secondary Accounting Server IP Address o Jo llo Ke Port Number 1813 Shared Secret Figure 3 15 Radius Server Settings menu 3 Enter the Radius settings e Authentication Access Control Radius Server Configuration This configuration is requ
118. ways may also provide VPN support roaming firewalls various levels of security etc Hot Spot also referred to as Public Access Location A place where you can access Wi Fi service This can be for free or for a fee HotSpots can be inside a coffee shop airport lounge train station convention center hotel or any other public meeting area Corporations and campuses are also implementing HotSpots to provide wireless Internet access to their visitors and guests In some parts of the world HotSpots are known as CoolSpots Hub A multiport device used to connect PCs to a network via Ethernet cabling or via Wi Fi Wired hubs can have numerous ports and can transmit data at speeds ranging from 10 Mbps to multigigabyte speeds per second A hub transmits packets it receives to all the connected ports A small wired hub may only connect 4 computers a large hub can connect 48 or more Wireless hubs can connect hundreds 6 Glossary November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 HZ hertz The international unit for measuring frequency equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second One megahertz MHz is one million hertz One gigahertz GHz is one billion hertz The standard US electrical power frequency is 60 Hz the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 535 1605 kHz the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88 108 MHz and wireless 802 11b LANs operate at 2 4 GHz IEEE Ins
119. your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings To configure WPA and WPA2 follow these steps 1 Log in at the default LAN address of http 192 168 0 229 with the default user name of admin and default password of password or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up Basic Installation and Configuration 3 29 November 2005 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802 119 Wireless Access Point WG102 2 Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu Radius Server Settings Primary Authentication Server IP Address 0 oO Oo J0 Port Number 1812 Shared Secret Secondary Authentication Server IP Address amp LB ll Jo Port Number 1812 Shared Secret Authentication Settings Reauthentication Time 3600 Seconds Update Global Key every 1800 Seconds Update if any station disassociates Primary Accounting Server IP Address o j jo j Port Number 1813 Shared Secret Secondary Accounting Server IP Address o Jo llo Ke Port Number 1813 Shared Secret Figure 3 18 Radius Server Settings menu 3 Enter the Radius settings e 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 on failure on Primary Rad

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