Netgear WAG102 Reference Manual

NETGEAR ProSafe Dual
Band Wireless Access
Point WAG102 Reference
Manual (802.11a/g)
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10120-02
September 2006
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g)
Technical Support
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To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to
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want to contact technical support by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for
your country.
© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and ProSafe is a trademark, of NETGEAR, INC.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that
may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Netgear, could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to such condition.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC ID: PY3WAG102
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference.
•
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Placement and Range Guidelines
Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of 500 feet (152.4 m) for 802.11b
devices. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly, based on the
physical placement of the wireless access point.
For best results, identify a location for your wireless access point according to these guidelines:
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Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, large metal surfaces, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones.
•
In an elevated location such as a high shelf that is near the center of the wireless 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.
To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device must be installed to
ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be collocated with
other transmitting structures.
FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Netgear,
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Tel: +1 408 907 8000
declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s)
WAG102 (Model Designation)
802.11a/g ProSafe™ Dual Band 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)
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
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.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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 collocated with other antenna or radio transmitter.
Antenna Statement for North America and Australia
In addition to its own 2 antennas, the WAG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas
and antenna cables:
Approved
Antennas
Antenna Gain and
type
Approved Antenna
Cable
Antenna Cable
Length
Maximum
Transmitted Power
NETGEAR
ANT24D18
18 dBi, directional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR ACC-1031401 thru 05
1.5 m to 30 m
19 dBm + 18 dBi ant.
NETGEAR
ANT2409
9 dBi, omnidirectional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR ACC-1031401 thru 05
1.5 m to 30 m
19 dBm + 9 dBi ant.
NETGEAR
ANT24O5
5 dBi, ceiling/wall
indoor
NETGEAR ACC-1031401 thru 05
1.5 m to 30 m
19 dBm + 5 dBi ant.
*WG302 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 20 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain
Please go to www.netgear.com/go/wag102_fcc for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the
WAG102 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.
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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the
European Community
Èesky [Czech]
NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, _e tento Radiolan je ve shodě se základními
po_adavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk [Danish]
Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit
den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English
Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ÅëëçíéêÞ
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano [Italian]
Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti [Maltese]
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali
u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
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Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish]
Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais
e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak]
NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi [Finnish]
NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Íslenska
[Icelandic]
Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk
[Norwegian]
NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community
This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor
operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below.
Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation
are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.
This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the 5GHz Radio
Configuration Window as described in the user guide, before operating this device.
This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of operation. Incorrectly
entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system.
The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions
and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.
This device employs a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5GHz band. This
feature is automatically enabled when the country of operation is correctly configured for any European Community
country. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The
radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar.
The 5GHz Turbo Mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. The current setting
for this feature is found in the 5GHz Radio Configuration Window as described in the user guide.
This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band:
Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below:
•
In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.
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In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.
•
Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying >300meter wireless links in outdoor public areas using
2.4GHz band.
European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective April 11, 2006
Country
5.15-5.25 (GHz)
Channels:
36,40,44,48
5.25-5.35
(GHz)
Channels:
52,56,60,64
5.47-5.725 (GHz)
Channels:
100,104,108,112,116,
120,124,128,132,136,140
2.4-2.4835 (GHz)
Channels: 1 to 13
(Except Where Noted)
ALL EC
Countries
Indoor Only
Indoor Only
Indoor or Outdoor
Indoor or Outdoor
Belgium
Indoor Only
Indoor Only
Indoor or Outdoor
Indoor or Outdoor !
France
Indoor Only
Indoor Only
Indoor or Outdoor
Indoor Ch. 1-13
Outdoor 1-7 Only
Greece
Indoor Only
Indoor Only
Indoor Only
Indoor Only
Italy
Indoor Only
Indoor Only
Indoor
(Outdoor w/License)
Indoor (Outdoor w/
License)
Turbo Mode
Not Allowed in 5GHz
Same 2.4 GHz rules as
above
AdHoc Mode
Not Allowed
Same 2.4 GHz rules as
above
Antenna Statement for the European Community
Please note that the 100mW EIRP limit and regulations could vary in Europe from country to country. 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.
In addition to its own antenna, the WAG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas
and antenna cables:
Approved
Antennas
Antenna Gain and type Approved
Antenna Cable
Minimum
Antenna
Cable Length
Minimum
Antenna Cable
Attenuation
Maximum
Transmitted
Powera
NETGEAR
ANT24D18v2
14.5 dBi, directional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR
ACC-10314-05
30 m
18 dB
-3 dBm + 14.5 dBi
= 15 dBm EIRP
NETGEAR
ANT2409
9 dBi, omnidirectional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR
ACC-10314-04 or
ACC-10314-05
10 m
6.1 dB
8.9 dBm + 9 dBi
= 17.9 dBm EIRP
NETGEAR
ANT24O5
5 dBi, ceiling/wall
indoor
NETGEAR
1.5 m
ACC-10314-01 thru 05
1.1 dB
14 dBm + 5 dBi
= 19 dBm EIRP
a. WAG102 maximum radiated power in the European Community: 15 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain
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Please go to http://www.NETGEAR.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories
approved to be used with the WAG102 in the European Community.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 gemäß der im BMPTAmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben
einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die
Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 has been suppressed
in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some
equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain
restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
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:
WAG102
Publication Date:
September 2006
Product Family:
Wireless Access Point
Product Name:
ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
Home or Business Product:
Business
Language:
English
Publication Part Number:
202-10120-02
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................................................................................xiii
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................. xv
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 ....................1-1
Key Features and Standards ..........................................................................................1-2
Supported Standards and Conventions ...................................................................1-2
Key Features ............................................................................................................1-3
802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking ...................................................1-4
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-4
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products ................................................................1-5
System Requirements ....................................................................................................1-5
What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................1-6
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................1-7
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-7
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................2-2
Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options .......................................................2-3
Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point ...............................................................2-4
Setting up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point .......................................................2-4
Configuring LAN and Wireless Access ....................................................................2-5
Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point .....................................................2-10
Verifying Wireless Connectivity ..............................................................................2-10
Logging In Using the Default IP Address ...................................................................... 2-11
Setting Basic IP Options ...............................................................................................2-12
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Wireless Settings ..........................................................................................................2-14
Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings ..................................................................2-14
Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings ...............................................................2-16
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................2-17
Understanding Security Profiles ...................................................................................2-19
SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form ............................................................2-23
802.11a Configuration ......................................................................................2-23
802.11b/g Configuration ...................................................................................2-24
Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings ...............................................................2-25
Setting up a Security Profile ...................................................................................2-27
Configuring WEP .............................................................................................2-29
Configuring WPA with RADIUS .......................................................................2-31
Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS .....................................................................2-32
Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS .....................................................2-33
Configuring WPA-PSK .....................................................................................2-34
Configuring WPA2-PSK ...................................................................................2-35
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK ...........................................................2-36
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .......................................................2-37
Chapter 3
Management
Remote Management .....................................................................................................3-1
Using Syslog and Activity Log Information .....................................................................3-2
Viewing General Summary Information ..........................................................................3-3
Viewing Network Traffic Statistics ...................................................................................3-6
Viewing Available Wireless Station List ..........................................................................3-7
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software .............................................................3-8
Configuration File Management ...................................................................................3-10
Saving and Retrieving the Configuration ................................................................3-10
Restoring the WAG102 to the Factory Default Settings ......................................... 3-11
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................3-12
Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration
Hotspot Settings .............................................................................................................4-1
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................4-2
Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating ....................................................................4-3
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Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge ..................................................4-5
Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge ..................................................4-6
Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater ...................................................4-7
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
No lights are lit on the wireless access point. .................................................................5-1
The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. ...........................................................5-2
The LAN light is not lit. ....................................................................................................5-2
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. .................5-2
I cannot connect to the WAG102 to configure it. ............................................................5-3
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ................................................5-3
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........................................5-4
Appendix A
Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual
(802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band
Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in this manual is intended for readers with
intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•
•
Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italics
Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold
User input
Fixed
Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Formats.This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
•
Scope. This manual is written for the WAG102 Wireless Access Point according to these
specifications:
Product Version
ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
Manual Publication Date
September 2006
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WAG102.asp.
How to Use This Manual
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at a time
and
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button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band
Wireless Access Point WAG102. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation
(“System Requirements” on page 1-5.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page 1-6) and
a description of the front and back panels of the WAG102 (“Hardware Description” on page 1-7).
About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access
Point WAG102
The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 is the basic building block of a
wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radioequipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
The WAG102 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
of about a 500 foot radius. Consequently, the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point
WAG102 can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points
can handle between 10 to 30 users simultaneously.
The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 acts as a bridge between the
wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple WAG102 Wireless 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 ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
allows packet transmission at up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or
electromagnetic interference.
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Key Features and Standards
The WAG102 Wireless Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking
support. It also offers a wide range of security options.
Supported Standards and Conventions
The following standards and conventions are supported:
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Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a/g for
Wireless LANs.
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WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported.
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Full WPA and WPA2 support. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with
RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation.WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication without the overhead of RADIUS servers
but with all of the strong security of WPA.
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Multiple BSSIDs. Supports multiple BSSIDs. When one wireless access point is connected to
a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). The Basic
Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over
a WLAN that differentiates one WLAN from another when a mobile device tries to connect to
the network.
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DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The WAG102 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server; it
can also act as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients.
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SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management
Information Base (MIB) management.
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802.1Q VLAN (Virtual Wireless LAN) Support. A network of computers that behave as if
they are connected to the same network even though they actually may be physically located
on different segments of a LAN. VLANs are configured through software rather than
hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. VLANs are very useful for user/host
management, bandwidth allocation and resource optimization.
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Key Features
The WAG102 provides solid functionality, including these features:
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Multiple Operating Modes
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Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11a/g.
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Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG102 only communicates with another
bridge-mode wireless station. Network authentication should be used to protect this
communication.
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Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG102 is the “Master” for a group
of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations send all traffic
to this “Master”, and do not communicate directly with each other. Network
Authentication should be used to protect this traffic.
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Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WAG102 only communicates with
another repeater-mode wireless station. Network authentication should be used to protect
this communication.
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Hotspot Settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and
redirected to the URL you specify.
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Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.
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Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only
trusted wireless stations can use the WAG102 to gain access to your LAN.
•
Security Profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings
(encryption, SSID, etc.) for each BSSID.
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Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.
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Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct
SSID can connect.
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Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.
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Secure and Economical Operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or
economical operation.
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Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WAG102 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.
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Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
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LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily
identified.
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Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. WMM is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM
allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For
WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM.
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VLAN Security Profiles. Each security profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID as each
security profile is modified.
802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking
The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 provides a bridge between
Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11a/g 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 WAG102 supports the following
wireless features:
• Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure,
retransmission of unacknowledged frames)
• RTS/CTS handshake
• Beacon generation
• Packet fragmentation and reassembly
• Short or long preamble
• Roaming among access points on the same subnet
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
The WAG102 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 UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will
automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a “normal”
connection such as to a computer or an “uplink” connection such as to a switch or hub. That port
will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates any concerns
about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right
connection.
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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 WAG102 Wireless Access Point:
• WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card
• WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card
• WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card
• WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter
• WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter
• WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
System Requirements
Before installing the WAG102, make sure your system meets these requirements:
• A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch
• The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the
package, or one like it
• A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source
• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or
Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above
• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
• 802.11b or 802.11g-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter
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What’s In the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
• Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1 A)
• Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable
• NETGEAR WAG102 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide
• Resource CD which includes this manual.
• 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 WAG102 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.
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Hardware Description
This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the WAG102.
Front Panel
The WAG102 front hardware functions are described below.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Figure 1-1
The following table explains the LED indicators:
Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators
Item
LED
DESCRIPTION
1
PWR
Power Indicator
2
Off
No power.
On
Power is on.
TEST
Blink
3
100 LINK ACT
Self Test Indicator
Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues).
Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off.
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN Activity Indicator
Off
Indicates no 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected
Solid On
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity.
Blink
Indicates data traffic on the 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN.
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Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators (continued)
Item
LED
DESCRIPTION
4
10 LINK/ACT LAN
10 Mbps Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator
5
Off
Indicates no 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected.
Solid On
10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity.
Blink
Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN.
Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz)
802.11a WLAN
6
Off
Indicates no wireless link activity.
Blink
Wireless link activity.
Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 GHz)
802.11g WLAN
Off
Indicates no wireless link activity.
Blink
Wireless link activity.
Rear Panel
1
2
3
4
1
Figure 1-2
The WAG102 rear panel functions are described below:
1. Left and Right Detachable Antenna
The WAG102 provides two detachable antennas (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz).
2. Power Socket
This socket connects to the WAG102 12V 1A power adapter.
3. Restore to Factory Defaults Button
The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power
socket restores the WAG102 to the factory default settings.
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4. RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Use the WAG102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as
a hub, switch, router, or POE switch.
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Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point
WAG102 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers
with 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access
printers and files on your LAN.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b or 802.11a/g 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 WAG102 Wireless Access Point
provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in
“Understanding Security Profiles” on page 2-19. 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:
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A location for the WAG102 that conforms to the Wireless Equipment Placement and Range
Guidelines below.
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The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch,
router, or Cable/DSL gateway.
•
One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters.
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Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and
notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration
choices.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or inability to wirelessly connect to the WAG102. For complete performance
specifications, see Appendix A, “Default Settings and Technical 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-ofsight access (even if through walls).
• Away 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. Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to establish
and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
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Understanding WAG102 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
WAG102 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features, which are covered in
detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
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There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
• Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that
unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WAG102. 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.
• Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP
Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined
eavesdropper.
•
Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data
security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make
it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver
and software availability may be limited.
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Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point
Before installing the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102, you should
make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point
to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters will be able
to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify
that you have met all of the system requirements, shown in “System Requirements” on page 1-5.
Setting up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point
Tip: Before mounting the WAG102 in a high location, first set up and test the WAG102
to verify wireless network connectivity.
To set up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point:
1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network,
record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
2. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the
Subnet Mask.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG102 to the computer.
4. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WAG102 and verify the following:
•
The PWR power light goes on.
•
The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on
computer.
•
The WLAN LEDs should be blinking.
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Configuring LAN and Wireless Access
To configure the WAG102 Ethernet port for LAN access:
1. Connect to the WAG102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.232 in the
address field. The WAG102 login screen will appear.
2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters as
shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
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3. Click OK. The main menu of the WAG102 will display as shown in Figure 2-3.
•
When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, select the Documentation link
under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point.
•
Select Logout to exit the WAG102 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of
the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.)
Figure 2-3
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4. Select Basic Settings on left side of the main menu. The Basic Settings screen will display,
similar to that shown in the following diagram.
Figure 2-4
5. If the Country/Region drop-down list is displayed, select your country/region from the list (in
the United States, the Country/Region is preset and the field is not present).)
Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. It may not be legal to operate the
wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field
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6. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your network. The default values are
suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help or “Setting Basic IP Options” on
page 2-12 for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen.
Note: By default, the WAG102 is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network
uses dynamic IP addresses, you must either set up the WAG102 as a DHCP
client, or reserve a fixed IP address for the WAG102 in the DHCP server.
If you choose to enable the DHCP client in the WAG102, then to connect to the
WAG102 after the DHCP server assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless
access point name into your Web browser. The default name is netgearxxxxxx,
where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address. The default
name is printed on the bottom label of the WAG102.
If the LAN port of your WAG102 is connected to a router and your network is
using the DHCP server in that router, you will be unable to access the wireless
access point using its name. In this case, you should reserve the IP address
192.168.0.232 for the WAG102. Refer to the documentation that came with
your router for instructions on how to do this.
7. Enable 802.1Q VLAN, if required. (This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your
LAN support the VLAN 802.1Q standard. If so, you can enable this feature.
8. Click Apply.
To configure your wireless settings for 11a and 11b/g:
1. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings11a. The Wireless Settings 11a
screen will display.
2. Enter the wireless settings for your area. See the online help or “Configuring 802.11a Wireless
Settings” on page 2-14.
3. Click Apply.
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Figure 2-5
4. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings 11b/g. The Wireless Settings 11b/g
screen will display.
5. Enter the wireless settings for your area. See the online help or “Configuring 802.11b/g
Wireless Settings” on page 2-16.
6. Click Apply to save your settings.
Figure 2-6
When you have completed the setup steps, you can deploy the WAG102 in your network. If
needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 (from the Static IP) back to its
original TCP/IP settings.
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Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point
To deploy the WAG102 Wireless Access Point:
1. Disconnect the WAG102 and position it where it will be deployed. The best location is
elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless
coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.
2. Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical.
Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information
in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WAG102 Wireless Access Point to a LAN port on your
router, switch, or hub.
4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a
power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up.
Verifying Wireless Connectivity
Using a computer with an 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings
needed to connect to the WAG102 (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc.), verify connectivity by
using a browser such as Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for
file and printer access on your network.
The default SSID for the 802.11b/g is NETGEAR-11g; the default SSID for the 802.11a is
NETGEAR-11a. The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID configured in the
ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. If they do not match, no wireless
connection will be made.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.”
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Logging In Using the Default IP Address
After you install the WAG102, log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings
and the wireless settings. The WAG102 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.232
with DHCP disabled.
Note: The computer you are using to connect to the WAG102 should be configured with
an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.
To log in using the default IP Address:
1. Open a Web browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
2. Connect to the WAG102 by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.232 into your
browser.
3. The login screen will display. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password,
both in lower case letters.
Figure 2-7
4. Click OK.
Your Web browser should automatically find the WAG102 Wireless Access Point and display
the home screen, as shown in Figure 2-3 on page 2-6.
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Setting Basic IP Options
The basic settings for your wireless access point are entered on this screen. With the exception of
selecting the correct Country/Region, most of the other default settings will work in most cases.
However, if your wireless access point is part of a more complex LAN network, then you may
need to modify the settings to meet the requirements of your network based on the explanation of
the various fields.
To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point:
1. Under Setup on the main menu, select Basic Settings. The Basic Settings screen will display as
shown in Figure 2-8 below.
Figure 2-8
2. Enter the Access Point Name of the WAG102.
This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is
located on the bottom label of the WAG102. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx
represents the last 6 digits of the WAG102 MAC address. You may modify the default name
with a unique name up to 15 characters long.
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3. From the Country/Region pull-down list, select the region where the WAG102 can be used
(for units sold in the United States the Country/Region list is not present).
Note: If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government
agency.
4. Enter the IP Address fields of the WAG102.
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DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is
disabled. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless
access point will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings
automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you connect the WAG102 to
your LAN.
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IP Address. Enter the IP Address of your wireless access point.The default IP address is
192.168.0.232. To change it, enter an unused IP address from the address range used on
your LAN; or enable DHCP.
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IP Subnet Mask. The Access Point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on
the IP address that you assign. Otherwise, you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the
subnet mask.
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Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN. For more complex
networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless
access point is connected. The default is 0.0.0.0.
–
Primary DNS Servers. The WAG102 will use this IP address as the primary Domain
Name Server used by stations on your LAN. The default is 0.0.0.0.
–
Secondary DNS Servers. The WAG102 will use this IP address as the secondary Domain
Name Server used by stations on your LAN. The default is 0.0.0.0.
5. Enable 802.1Q VLAN. If enabled, each security profile will be associated with the default
VLAN for WAG102. (Useful primarily if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN
802.1Q standard.) The default is Disabled.
6. From the pull-down menu, select the local Time Zone for your wireless access point from a
list of all available time zones. The default is GMT.
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7. Check the Adjust for Daylight Saving Time if your location uses daylight saving. The
default is no adjustment.
Note: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time.
8. Click Apply to save your Basic IP settings.
Wireless Settings
The following sections describe how to configure the wireless settings available in both the
80211.a and 80211.b/g modes.
Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings
To configure the 80211.a wireless settings of your wireless access point:
1. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings 11a. The Wireless Settings 11a
screen will display as shown in Figure 2-9 below.
Figure 2-9
2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions:
•
Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable wireless access
through this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or
troubleshooting activities.
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Wireless Mode. From the pull-down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode.
Only 802.11a wireless stations can be selected from this menu.
•
Channel/Frequency. From the pull-down menu, select the channel you wish to use on
your wireless LAN. The default is Auto.
It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience
interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers). Should this happen,
you may want to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. See the
article on “Wireless Channels” available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article
and other articles of interest can be found in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”). By
default, the channel is set to Auto, where the wireless access point automatically selects
the most optimal channel for you. When selecting or changing channels, some points to
bear in mind:
– If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points are manually set to
different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 8 or more channels (for example, use channels 36 and 44, or
44 and 52).
– 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 occur when the various access points are using the same
SSID.
•
Data Rate. From the pull-down menu, select the transmit data rate of the wireless
network. The possible data rates supported are: 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24
Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. The default is Best.
•
Output Power. From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point.
The options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Min. Decrease the transmit power if two
or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is Full.
(The transmit power may vary depending on the local regulatory regulations.
3. Click Apply to save your 802.11a wireless settings.
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Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings
To configure the wireless settings of your 802.11 b/g wireless access point:
1. From main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings 11b/g. The Wireless Settings 11b/g
screen will display as shown in Figure 2-10 below.
Figure 2-10
2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions:
•
Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through
this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting
activities.
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Wireless Mode. From the pull-down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode.
The options are:
•
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Auto (11g/11b) – Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be supported. This
is the default.
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11g Only – Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used.
–
11b Only – All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. (The 802.11g wireless stations
can still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.)
Channel/Frequency. From the pull-down menu, select the channel you wish to use on
your wireless LAN. The wireless channel in use will be between 1 to 11 for US and
Canada, 1 to 13 for Europe and Australia. The default is channel 11.
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It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience
interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers). Should this happen,
you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. See the
article on “Wireless Channels” available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article
and other articles of interest can be found in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”). By
default, the channel is set to Auto, where the wireless access point automatically selects
the most optimal channel for you. When selecting or changing channels, some points to
bear in mind:
–
If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points are manually set
use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing
between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6
and 11).
–
In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an
access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest
signal is used. This can only happen when the various access points are using the same
SSID.
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Data Rate. From the pull-down menu, select the available transmit data rate of the
wireless network. The possible data rates supported are: Best, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps,
11 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. The default is Best.
•
Output Power. From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point.
The options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Min. Decrease the transmit power if two
or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is Full.
(The transmit power may vary depending on the local regulatory regulations.
3. Click Apply to save your 802.11b/g wireless settings.
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have
established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1. From your web browser, log in to the WAG102 as described in “Logging In Using the Default
IP Address” on page 2-11.
2. From the main menu under Setup, select Basic Settings. Verify that the correct Country/
Region in which the wireless interface will operate has been selected.
3. Click Apply to save any changes.
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4. From the main menu under Setup, select your network—either the Wireless Settings 11a or
Wireless Settings 11b/g. Verify that the correct (default) channel has been selected for your
network.
It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference
problems or are near another wireless access point. Select a channel that is not being used by
any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your wireless access point.
5. Click Apply to save any changes.
6. From the main menu under Security, select your network security profile settings—either
Security Profile Settings 11a or Security Profile Settings 11b/g. For initial configuration and
testing, the security profile settings for Profile 1 (the default profile) are set to Open System
the SSID for 11a set to NETGEAR_11a and the SSID for 11b/g set to NETGEAR_11g (see
“Understanding Security Profiles” on page 2-19 to configure a profile).
Note: The SSID of any wireless access point must match the SSID you configured in
the WAG102 Wireless Access Point. If they do not match, you will not get a
wireless connection to the WAG102.
7. Click Apply to save any changes.
8. 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 WAG102. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP
address by DHCP from the WAG102.
Note: If you are configuring the WAG102 from a wireless computer and you change
the SSID, channel, or security profile settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings
of your computer to match the new settings.
Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the WAG102, you can configure the advanced
wireless security functions.
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Understanding Security Profiles
Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID. You can configure up to
eight unique 802.11a wireless security profiles and up to eight unique 802.11b/g wireless security
profiles on the WG302. The security profile screens are shown below in Figure 2-11.
Note: If you are using a RADIUS Server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as
described in the “Configuring WEP” on page 2-29.
Selected Security
Profile
Figure 2-11
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An overview of the information that is required to set up a security profile follows—including a
description of the Network Authentication choices that are available:
•
Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile—and to tell
profiles apart. You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
Note: Only the first profile is enabled by default. The rest of the profiles are disabled
and must be enabled if configured.
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Wireless Network Name (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network. It is set to the
default name of NETGEAR_11a-n for 802.11a and NETGEAR_11g-n for 802.11b/g, where n
is the zero-based security profile number.
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Network Authentication. The WAG102 Access Point is set by default as an open system with
no authentication. When setting up Network Authentication, bear in mind the following:
–
If you are using the default Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other
modes such as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be unavailable.
–
Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with
Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. However, client software
is required on the client. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and
WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.
You can configure the WG302v2 to use the types of network authentication shown in the table
below.
Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types
Typea
Description
Open System
Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption.
Shared Key
You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key.
Legacy 802.1x
You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option.
WPA with RADIUS
You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option.
WPA2 with RADIUS WPA2 is a
later version of WPA.
Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use
AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings.
WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS
This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2
(with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and
configure the RADIUS Server Settings.
WPA-PSK
You must use TKIP encryption and enter the WPA passphrase
(Network key).
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Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types
Typea
Description
WPA2-PSKWPA2 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, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and
enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).
a. All options are available if using the default Access Point mode. In other modes (for example, Repeater
or Bridge) some options may be unavailable.
•
Data Encryption. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting
selected (see Table 2-1 above); otherwise, the default is None. The Data Encryption settings
are explained in the table below:
Table 2-2. Data Encryption Settings
•
Data Encryption Type
Description
None
No encryption is used.
64 bits WEP
Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption.
128 bits WEP
Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128 bit encryption.
152 bits WEP
Proprietary mode that will only work with other wireless devices that support
this mode.
TKIP
This is the standard encryption method used with WPA.
AES
This is the standard encryption method for WPA2.
TKIP + AES
This setting supports both WPA and WPA2. Broadcast packets use TKIP. For
unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2
clients use AES.
Use of Passphrases and Keys are explained below:
–
Passphrase. To use the Passphrase to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and click
the Generate Keys button. You can also enter the keys directly. These keys must match the
other wireless stations.
–
Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. If 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.
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WPA Passphrase (Network Key). If using WPA-PSK and/or WPA2-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.
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.
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SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form
802.11a Configuration
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.
•
SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
NETGEAR_11a is the default WAG102 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to
32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below.
___________________________________
Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter
card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID:
•
Authentication:
Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for more security.)
Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they
are set to Shared Key as well and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the
WAG102.
•
WEP Encryption Keys.
Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits. (Enter all four 802.11a keys for the Key Size chosen.)
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
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WPA-PSK (Preshared Key)
Record the WPA-PSK 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: ___________________________________
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802.11b/g Configuration
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.
•
SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
NETGEAR_11g is the default WAG102 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to
32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below.
___________________________________
Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter
card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID:
•
Authentication
Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose Shared Key for more security.
Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they
are set to Shared Key as well and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the
WAG102.
•
WEP Encryption Keys
Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits. (Enter all four 802.11b/g keys for the Key Size chosen.)
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
•
WPA-PSK (Preshared Key)
Record the WPA-PSK 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: ___________________________________
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WAG102. Store this
information in a safe place.
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Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings
You can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to compliment Network Authentication
security options. The RADIUS Server must be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can be used with
WPA and WPA2 Network Authentication. When using a RADIUS Server, the RADIUS Server
settings must be configured before completing the Network Authentication security profile (see
“Configuring WPA with RADIUS” on page 2-31, “Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS” on
page 2-32, or “Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS” on page 2-33 for specifics on
implementing these security options).
Note: The RADIUS Server Settings apply to all profiles. They only need to be configured
once per wireless access point.
To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings:
1. From your web browser, log in to the WAG102 as described in “Logging In Using the Default
IP Address” on page 2-11.
2. Under Security in the main menu, select RADIUS Server Settings. The radius Server Settings
screen will display.
3. Enter the following RADIUS Server settings:
•
Primary/Secondary Authentication Server. This configuration is required for
authentication and access control using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number
and Shared Secret are required for communication with the RADIUS Server. You can
configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails.
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IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.
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Port Number. The port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 1812.
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Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS
Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client).
•
Reauthentication Time: The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be
authenticated again with the RADIUS Server. The default is 3600 seconds.
•
Update Global Key: Check this option to update the Global Key. The Global Key can be
updated based on time interval in seconds or number of packets exchanged using the
global key. The default is 3600 seconds.
•
Update if any station disassociates: Check this radio box to refresh the global key when
any stations disassociate from the wireless access point.
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Figure 2-12
•
Primary/Secondary Accounting Server Configuration. This configuration is required
for accounting using a RADIUS Server. The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret
are required for communication with the RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary
RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails.
–
IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0
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Port Number. Port number of the RADIUS Server. The default: 1813
–
Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS
Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client).
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Setting up a Security Profile
The WAG102 allows you to set up eight different security profiles for 802.11a and eight different
profiles for 802.11b/g. Each profile can be configured with a different security option for network
authentication.
Note: If you are using a RADIUS Server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as
described in the “Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on page 2-25.
.
Selected
Security
Profile
Figure 2-13
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To configure a security profile:
1. From your Web browser, log in to the WAG102 as described in “Logging In Using the Default
IP Address” on page 2-11.
2. From the main menu under Security, select either Security Profile Settings 11a or Security
Profile Settings 11b/g. The screen for the Profile Settings you selected will display as shown in
Figure 2-13 above.
3. Check the radio button of the profile you want to modify and click Edit. The security profile
configuration screen for the selected profile will display.
4. Give your profile a meaningful name so that you can remember it later.
5. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is set by default to identify it as either a NETGEAR-11a
or a NETGEAR-11g wireless network.
6. Enable or disable the Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). It is enabled by default. (If it
is broadcast, it can be easily detected by other clients.)
Figure 2-14
7. From the pull-down menu shown in Figure 2-14, select the Network Authentication Type you
want to use for this profile:
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To configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or Shared Key, see “Configuring WEP”
on page 2-29.
•
To configure WPA with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA with RADIUS” on page 2-31.
•
To configure WPA2 with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS” on
page 2-32.
•
To configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA and WPA2 with
RADIUS” on page 2-33.
•
To configure WPA-PSK, see “Configuring WPA-PSK” on page 2-34.
•
To configure WPA2-PSK, see “Configuring WPA2-PSK” on page 2-35.
•
To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, see “Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK”
on page 2-36.
8. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, the associated
wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.
9. Click Apply to save your security profile settings.
10. Click Back. Your new settings will appear in the security profiles table identified by the
Profile Name of the profile. A VLAN ID will also be assigned to your profile.
Note: Security profiles that share the same type of network authentication must share
the same passphrase or keys. Security profiles that use WEP must share the
same four keys, but they do not need to use the same default key.
To enable your security profile:
1. Check the radio box in the Enable column next to your profile.
2. Click Apply. Your security profile will be enabled. If you enabled VLAN 802.1Q, your VLAN
Profile will also be enabled. (See “Setting Basic IP Options” on page 2-12 to enable VLAN
802.1Q.)
Configuring WEP
To configure WEP data encryption:
1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, choose either Open System or Shared
Key authentication.
2. From the Data Encryption drop-down menu, select encryption strength (64 bits, 128 bits, or
152 bits).
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3. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be
identical on all PCS and wireless access points in your network. Choose either:
• 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.
• Manual – Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to the encryption strength:
10 digits for 64-bit and 26 digits for 128-bit (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F)
Select which of the four keys will be the default.
Figure 2-15
4. Select the key to be used as the default key by checking the radio box. (Data transmissions are
always encrypted using the default key.)
See the document “Wireless Communications” for a full explanation of each of these options,
as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. A link to this document on
the NETGEAR website is in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”
5. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations.
6. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match
the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to
make any further changes.
Configuring WPA with RADIUS
Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above do include the client software that
supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions
on configuring WPA settings.
To configure WPA, follow these steps:
1. Under Security on the menu, select RADIUS Server Settings. The RADIUS Server Settings
screen will display.
2. Enter the RADIUS Server Settings as shown in “Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on
page 2-25.
3. Click Apply to save your RADIUS Server settings.
4. Under Security on the main menu, select either Security Profile Settings 11a or Security
Profile Settings 11b/g. When the security profile screen displays, check the radio button of the
security profile you want to modify and click Edit.
Figure 2-16
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5. Choose WPA with RADIUS from the from the Network Authentication drop-down menu.
Data Encryption will be set to TKIP by default.
6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations.
7. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS
Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless
adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.
To configure WPA2 with RADIUS:
1. Under Security on the main menu, select RADIUS Server Settings. The Select RADIUS
Server Settings screen will display.
2. Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in ““Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on
page 2-25.
3. Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings
4. Select Security Profile Settings under Security on the main menu, When the screen displays,
check the radio button of the security profile you want to modify and click Edit.
5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2 with RADIUS from the list.
By default, Data Encryption will be set to AES.
Figure 2-17
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6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations.
7. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS
Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2. Client software is required on the client:
•
Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3, or above, do include the client software
that supports WPA. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
•
Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that supports WPA2. Make sure your client
card supports WPA2. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA2.
Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter; WPA client software for instructions
on configuring WPA settings; and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2
settings.
Figure 2-18
To configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS:
1. Under Security on the main menu, select RADIUS Server Settings. The Select RADIUS
Server Settings screen will display.
2. Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in ““Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on
page 2-25.
3. Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings
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4. Select Security Profile Settings under Security on the main menu, When the screen displays,
check the radio button of the security profile you are modifying and click Edit.
5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS
from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP+AES.
6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations.
7. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configuring WPA-PSK
Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above 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.
Figure 2-19
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To configure WPA-PSK:
1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK. By default, Data
Encryption will be set to TKIP.
2. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key).
3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configuring WPA2-PSK
Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless
adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.
Figure 2-20
To configure WPA2-PSK:
1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2-PSK from the list. By
default, Data Encryption will be set to AES.
2. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key).
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3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2. Client software is required on the client:
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Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above do include the client software
that supports WPA. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
•
Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that supports WPA2. Make sure your client
card supports WPA2. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA2.
Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter; WPA client software for instructions
on configuring WPA settings; and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2
settings.
Figure 2-21
To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK:
1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK. By
default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP+AES.
2. Enter the WPA Passphrase (Network Key).
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3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
The optional Access Control window lets you restrict the network access privilege through the
WAG102 Wireless Access Point to specific wireless stations. When you enable access control, the
access point only accepts connections from clients on the selected access control list. This
provides an additional layer of security.
Warning: If you configure the WAG102 from a wireless computer whose MAC address
is not in the access control list, and you select Turn Access Control On, you
will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then
access the wireless access point from a wired computer or from a wireless
computer that is on the access control list to make any further changes.
To restrict access based on MAC addresses:
1. Log in to the WAG102 as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on
page 2-11.
2. Under Security on the main menu, select and configure Access Control 11a or select and
configure Access Control 11bg. The Access Control screens shown in Figure 2-22 below will
display.
3. Check the Turn Access Control On radio box to enable Access Control feature.
4. Select the desired Access Control Database options. The options are:
•
Local MAC Address Database – The Access Point will use the local MAC address table
for Access Control. This is the default.
•
RADIUS MAC Address Database – The Access Point will use the MAC address table
located on the external RADIUS server on the LAN for Access Control. If you choose this
database, you must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first (see “Configuring the
RADIUS Server Settings” on page 2-25).
5. This list shows any Trusted Wireless Stations wireless stations you have entered. If you have
not entered any wireless stations this list will be empty. To delete an existing entry, select it
and then click Delete.
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Figure 2-22
6. Select the stations from the list of Available Wireless Stations found in your area, or enter the
MAC address of a station under Add New Station Manually. (You can usually find the MAC
address printed on the bottom of the wireless adapter.)
7. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. Repeat these steps
for each additional device you want to add to the list.
8. Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings.
Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WAG102.
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Chapter 3
Management
This chapter describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band
Wireless Access Point WAG102. To access these features, connect to the WAG102 as described in
“Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-11. Then select the category under either the
Management or Information headings in the main menu of the browser interface.
Remote Management
SNMP is disabled by default. Enabling SNMP allows for remote management of the WAG102
from a from a client running SNMP Management software.
To set up a Remote Management interface:
1. Under Management on the main menu, select Remote Management. The Remote Management
screen will display.
Figure 3-1
2. Enter the following information in the Remote Management fields:
•
SNMP: Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP
OpenView, to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol.
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Public Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the
wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Public.
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Private Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read
and write the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Private.
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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: The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent
from the wireless access point. The default is 0.0.0.0.
Using Syslog and Activity Log Information
The Activity Log screen displays the Access Point system activity. It also allows you to enable the
SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN.
To view the Activity Log and enable a SysLog server:
1. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the
Available Wireless Station List link to view the list, shown below.
Figure 3-2
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2. Enable SysLog – Enable this option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. If enabled,
you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your SysLog server
is configured to use.
a. SysLog Server IP address –The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP
address if SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0
b. Port – The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN. Default: 514
3. Click Apply to save your Syslog settings.
The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity.
Click Refresh to update the display or click Save As to save the log contents into a file on your PC
or to save the file to a disk drive.
Viewing General Summary Information
The General information screen provides a summary of the current WAG102 configuration
settings, including current IP settings and current Wireless settings. This information is read only,
so any changes must be made on other screens.
To access the General screen:
From the main menu of your browser interface, select General to view the General system status
screen, shown in Figure 3-3 below. This screen shows the following parameters:
Table 3-1. General Information Fields
Field
Description
Access Point Information
Access Point Name
(NetBIOS name)
The default name may be changed if desired.
MAC Address
Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless
access point’s Ethernet port.
Country/Region
Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is
licensed for use. It may not be legal to operate this wireless access point in
a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Firmware Version
The version of the firmware currently installed.
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Table 3-1. General Information Fields (continued)
Field
Description
VLAN (802.1Q)
This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the
VLAN (802.1Q) standard. If so, you can enable this feature, and define the
VLAN IDs used for management and each security profile. The feature is
enabled in the Basic Settings menu.
Management VLAN ID
If 802.1Q is enabled, this ID indicates the VLAN ID for management
connections and traffic to and from this access point. This VLAN ID must be
recognized, and handled appropriately, by other network devices.
Current IP Settings
IP Address
The IP address of the wireless access point.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask for the wireless access point.
Default Gateway
The default gateway for the wireless access point communication.
DHCP Client
Enabled indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP
server on your network. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration.
Current Wireless Settings 11a
Access Point Mode
Identifies the operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to-point
bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater.
Operating Mode
Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG102.
Channel/Frequency
Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 52 is the default channel
setting. (Channel frequencies used on each channel can be found in
“Wireless Communications”; a link to this article is in Appendix B, “Related
Documents”.).
Security Profiles
There can be up to 8 profiles enabled, each with its own profile name, SSID,
security type, and VLAN ID.
Current Wireless Settings 11b/g
Access Point Mode
Identifies the operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to-point
bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater.
Operating Mode
Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG102.
Channel/Frequency
Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is the default channel
setting. (Channel frequencies used on each channel can be found in
“Wireless Communications”; a link to this article is in Appendix B, “Related
Documents”.)
Security Profiles
There can be up to 8 profiles enabled, each with its own profile name, SSID,
security type, and VLAN ID.
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Viewing Network Traffic Statistics
The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface
network traffic. The wireless statistics are provided on a per-profile basis.
To access Statistics information:
1. Under Information on the main menu, select Statistics. The Statistics screen will display.
2. Click Refresh to update the Statistics information. .
Figure 3-4
Table 3-1, shown below, describes the information fields detailed on the Statistics Screen.
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Table 3-1. Statistics Fields
Field
Description
Wired Ethernet
Received/Transmitted
Packets
The number of packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.
Bytes
The number of bytes sent since the WAG102 was restarted.
Wireless profiles
Received/Transmitted
Unicast Packets
The Unicast packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.
Broadcast Packets
The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.
Multicast Packets
The Multicast packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.
Total Packets
The Wireless packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.
Total Bytes
The Wireless bytes sent since the WAG102 was restarted.
Refresh button
Click the Refresh button to update the statistics on this screen.
Viewing Available Wireless Station List
The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with this wireless
access point in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). For each
device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the device
is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not).
Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all using the same
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.
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To view the Wireless Station List:
1. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, select Available
Wireless Station List.
Figure 3-5
2. Click Refresh to update the list.
Tip: 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.
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software
The software of the WAG102 Wireless Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be
upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from
Netgear's Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image
(.RMT) 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 WAG102 must support
HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape
Navigator 4.78 or above.
You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the WAG102
Wireless Access Point with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the
WAG102 Wireless Access Point with an Ethernet cable.
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Warning: When uploading software to the WAG102 Wireless Access Point, it is
important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a
link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail,
corrupt the software, and render the WAG102 completely inoperable.
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WAG102 must support HTTP uploads,
such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.
Figure 3-6
To upgrade the WAG102 firmware:
1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and
unzip it.
2. From the main menu under Management, select Upgrade Firmware. The Upgrade Firmware
screen will display as shown in Figure 3-6.
3. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click Browse and browse to the location of the image (.RMG)
upgrade file.
4. Click Upload.
When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. The upgrade
process typically takes about 1 minute.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.
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Configuration File Management
The WAG102 Wireless Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a
configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored)
from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings.
To backup or restore your settings:
From the main menu under Management, select Backup/Restore Settings. The Backup/Restore
Settings screen will display.
Figure 3-7
The three options displayed are described in the following sections:
Saving and Retrieving the Configuration
The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless
access point’s configuration settings.
To save your settings:
1. Click Save. Your browser will extract the configuration file from the wireless access point and
prompt you for a location on your computer to store the file.
2. Give the file a meaningful name, such as WAG102.cfg and click Save.
To restore your settings from a saved configuration file:
1. Enter the full path to the file on your computer or click the Browse button to locate the file.
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2. When you have located the file, click Retrieve to upload the file. After completing the upload,
the WAG102 will reboot automatically.
Restoring the WAG102 to the Factory Default Settings
It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings. This
can be done by using the Restore function, which restores all factory settings. After a restore, the
wireless access point password will be password, the WAG102 DHCP client will be enabled, the
default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.232, and the access point name will reset to the name
printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.
To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP
address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see
Figure 1-1 on page 1-7). The reset button has two functions:
•
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. Power off the WAG102.
2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, hold the Reset button for 5 seconds while
your Power On the WAG102.
3. Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice.
4. Release the Reset Button.
The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WAG102 is ready for use.
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Changing the Administrator Password
The default password is password. You should change this password to a more secure password,
since you cannot change the administrator login name.
To change the Administrator password:
1. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Management, select Change Password.
The Change Password screen will display as shown in Figure 3-8 below.
Figure 3-8
2. First enter the old password in the Current Password field.
3. Then enter the new password twice—once in the New Password field and again in the Repeat
New Password field.
4. Click Apply to save your change.
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Advanced Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual
Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. The Advanced Configuration features are located under
Advanced in the main menu and provide the following functions:
• Hotspot settings. Enabling HTTP redirect.
• Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters.
• Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes.
Hotspot Settings
If you want the wireless access point to capture and redirect all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests, use
this feature to capture and redirect to the specified URL. For example, a hotel might want all
wireless connections to go to its server to start a billing transaction.
Figure 4-1
To set up a Hotspot server:
1. From the main menu under Advanced, select Hotspot Settings.
2. Check the Enable HTTP Redirect radio button.
3. Enter the URL of the Web server where you wish to redirect HTTP (port 80) requests.
4. Click Apply. All port 80 requests will now be redirected to the specified URL.
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Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support,
and to configure and enable various wireless LAN parameters for both the 11a and 11b/g modes.
The default wireless LAN parameters usually work well. However, you can use these settings to
fine tune the overall performance of your wireless access point for your environment.
The Advanced Wireless Settings menu is used to configure the following:
•
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Support. Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the
802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the
type of data. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than
normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM.
•
Other Wireless LAN Parameters. The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings
usually work well. If you want the wireless access point to operate in SuperA mode (for 11a)
or SuperG mode (for 11b/g), use this feature.
To configure Advanced Wireless Settings:
1. From the main menu under Advanced, select Wireless Settings 11a or Wireless Settings 11b/g.
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen you selected will display,
Figure 4-2
2. Wi-FI Multimedia (WMM) is disabled (No) by default. Select the Yes radio button to enable
WMM support.
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3. Enable the Wireless LAN Parameters by checking the Yes radio button and entering the
appropriate information in the fields described below:
•
SuperA or SuperG Mode: Enable Super-A/G mode may increase the overall wireless
performance. The default is Disable.
•
WMM Support: Wi-FI Multimedia (WMM) is disabled by default. Select the Enable
radio button to enable WMM support.
•
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 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.
•
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.
•
Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval. Specifies the interval time between 20ms and
1000ms for each beacon transmission. The default is 100.
•
DTIM Interval: The Delivery Traffic Indication Message. Specifies the data beacon rate
between 1 and 255. The default is 1.
4. Click Apply to enable the Advanced Wireless Settings.
Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating
The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 lets you build large bridged
wireless networks. Select the desired wireless access point mode for your environment:
•
Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG102 will communicate ONLY with
another Bridge mode Wireless Station. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of
the other Bridge mode Wireless Station in the field provided. WEP can (and should) be used to
protect this communication.
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Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG102 is the “Master” for a
group of Bridge-mode Wireless Stations. The other Bridge-mode Wireless Stations must be set
to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using the MAC address of this WAG102. They then send all
traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP can (and
should) be used to protect this traffic.
•
Repeater. If selected, this wireless access point will operate as a Repeater only, and send all
traffic to the remote access point. If selected, you must enter the MAC address (physical
address) of the remote access point.
The screens used to configure these options are located by selecting Access Point Settings 11a or
Access Point Settings 11b/g under Advanced on the main menu (see Figure 4-3 below.
Figure 4-3
The screens used to configure these wireless access point modes are shown in Figure 4-3 above,
and described in the following sections.
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Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge
To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in Figure 4-4:
1. Under Advanced on the main menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced
Access Point Settings 11b/g. The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display.
AP1
ETH ER N ET
AP in
Point-to-Point
Bridge Mode
AP2
5 -1 2 V DC
R ESET
ETH ER N ET
5 -1 2 V DC
R ESET
AP in
Point-to-Point
Bridge Mode
Hub or Switch
Router
LAN
Segment 2
LAN
Segment 1
Figure 4-4
2. Configure the WAG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
3. Configure the WAG102 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
AP1 must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP2 must have
AP1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.
4. Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points:
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WAG102 Wireless Access Points both
are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices
•
Both use the same ESSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if
security is in use.
5. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2.
A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and
printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.
6. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge
To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge as shown in Figure 4-5:
1. Under Advanced on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced
Access Point Settings 11b/g. The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display.
AP3
AP1
ETH ER N ET
ETH ER N ET
AP in
Point-to-Point
Bridge Mode
5 -1 2 V DC
5 -1 2 V DC
R ESET
AP in
Point-to-Point
Bridge Mode
R ESET
AP2
Hub or Switch
ETH ER N ET
Router
192.168.0.1
LAN
Segment 1
5 -1 2 V DC
R ESET
'Master' AP in
Point-to-Multi-Point
Bridge Mode
Hub or Switch
LAN
Segment 3
LAN
Segment 2
Figure 4-5
2. Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG102 Wireless Access Points.
•
WAG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC
Address of AP2.
•
Because it is in the central location, configure WAG102 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in
Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of the adjacent APs are required
in AP2.
•
Configure the WAG102 (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote
MAC Address of AP2.
3. Verify the following parameters for all access points:
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration the WAG102 Wireless Access Points are
configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices
•
Only one access point is configured in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all the
others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
•
All access points must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be
in the same network.
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If using DHCP, all WAG102 Wireless 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.
•
All WAG102 Wireless Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if
any, and encryption in use.
•
All Point-to-Point Access Points must have the AP2 MAC address in its Remote AP MAC
address field.
4. Verify connectivity across the LANs.
•
A computer on any LAN segment should be able to 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 WAG102 Wireless Access Points in the
illustration above. If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can
add additional WAG102 Wireless Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point
mode to any LAN segment.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WAG102s
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.
Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater
To configure the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater as shown in Figure 4-6:
1. Under Advanced on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced
Access Point Settings 11b/g. The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display.
2. Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG102 Wireless Access Points.
•
WAG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Child AP MAC Address
of AP2.
•
Configure WAG102 (AP2) in Repeater mode with MAC addresses of Parent AP MAC
Address of AP1 and Child AP MAC Address of AP3.
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Configure the WAG102 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Parent AP MAC Address of
AP2.
AP3
AP1
ETH ER N ET
ETH ER N ET
5 -1 2 V DC
5 -1 2 V DC
R ESET
R ESET
Wireless PC
Associated with AP1
AP in Repeater Mode
with client associations
AP in Repeater Mode
with client associations
AP2
ETH ER N ET
Router
5 -1 2 V DC
R ESET
AP in Repeater Mode
with client associations
Wireless PC
Associated with AP3
192.168.0.1
LAN
Segment 1
Wireless PC
Associated with AP2
Figure 4-6
3. Verify the following parameters for all access points:
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration the WAG102 Wireless Access Points are
configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.
•
All access points must be on the same LAN. That is, all the LAN IP addresses of the
access points must be in the same network.
•
If using DHCP, all WAG102 Wireless 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.
•
All WAG102 Wireless Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if
any, and encryption in use.
4. Verify connectivity across the LANs.
A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and
printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments.
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5. Click Apply to save your settings.
Note: You can extend repeating by adding up to two additional WAG102s configured in
repeater mode. However, since Repeater configurations communicate in halfduplex 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.
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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band
Wireless Access Point WAG102. After each problem description, instructions are given to help
you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.
•
Is the WAG102 on?
Go to “Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point” on page 2-4
•
Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?
Go to “Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point” on page 2-4.
•
I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.
Go to “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 3-12.
Note: For up-to-date WAG102 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302.asp.
If you have trouble setting up your WAG102, check the tips below.
No lights are lit on the wireless access point.
It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up. Wait a minute and check the power light
status on the access point.
If the access point has no power.
•
Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point.
•
Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power
strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it
is not a switched outlet.
•
Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access
point.
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The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.
The access point antennas are not working.
•
If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and
then plug it in again.
•
Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WAG102.
•
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.
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless
capable computer.
There is a configuration problem. Check these items:
•
You may not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP/IP changes
take effect. Restart the computer.
•
The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to
communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up 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.
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I cannot connect to the WAG102 to configure it.
Check these items:
•
The WAG102 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that
the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK.
•
The default configuration of the WAG102 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.232 and a
Mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network configuration settings
are correct.
•
If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WAG102 to connect, ensure that your computer and
the WAG102 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your
network.
•
If your computer is set to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” (DHCP client), restart it.
•
If your computer uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address in the
range of the WAG102. The WAG102 default IP Address is 192.168.0.232 and the default
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If you are not sure about these settings, follow the instructions
for “Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point” on page 2-4.
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.
A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps.
•
Check whether other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs TCP/IP settings are correct. If
using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP
Addresses.
•
If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, ensure that the WAG102 is connected
and turned on. Connect to it and check its settings. If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN
and power connections.
•
If the WAG102 is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem
etc.) to make sure that it is working correctly.
•
Try again.
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Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
The Reset button (see “Rear Panel” on page 1-8) has two functions:
•
Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WAG102 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. Power off the WAG102 and power it back on.
2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in for
at least 5 seconds.
3. Release the Reset button.
The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WAG102 is ready for use.
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Appendix A
Default Settings and Technical Specifications
This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the ProSafe
802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.
Factory Default Settings
You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory
defaults. This is called a hard reset.
•
To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the
TEST LED blinks rapidly). Your device will return to the factory configuration settings shown
in Table A-1 below.
•
Pressing the reset button for a shorter period of time will simply cause your device to reboot.
Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings
Feature
Description
AP Login
User Login URL
192.168.0.232
User Name (case sensitive)
admin
Login Password (case sensitive)
password
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet MAC Address
See bottom label.
Port Speed
10/100
Local Network (LAN)
Lan IP
192.168.0.232
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway Address
0.0.0.0
DHCP Server
Disabled
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Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings
Feature
Description
DHCP Client
Disabled
Time Zone
GMT
Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving
Time
Disabled
SNMP
Disabled
Wireless
Operating Mode
Access Point
Access Point Name
netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the
wireless access point MAC address.
Wireless Communication
Enabled
11a Wireless Network Name (SSID)
NETGEAR_11a
11 b/g Wireless Network Name (SSID)
NETGEAR_11b/g
Broadcast Network Name SSID
Enabled
Security
Disabled
Transmission Speed
Autoa
Country/Region
United States (in North America; otherwise, varies by
region)
80211.a Radio Frequency Channel
Auto
80211.g Radio Frequency Channel
Auto
VLAN(802.1Q)
Disabled
Output Power
Full
Wireless Card Access List
All wireless stations allowed
WMM Support
Disabled
SuperA Mode and SuperG Mode
Disabled
a. Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will
vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building
materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
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Technical Specifications
Table A-2. WAG102 Technical Specifications
Parameter
ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
802.11a Data Rates
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto-rate capable)
802.11a
Operating Frequencies
5.18 ~ 5.32 GHz
5.745 ~ 5.825 GHz
802.11a Encryption
40-bits (also called 64-bits), 128- and 152-bits WEP data encryption
802.11g Data Rates
1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 38, & 54 Mbps (Auto-rate capable)
802.11g
Operating Frequencies
2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US)
2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain)
2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan)
2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz (France)
2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
Encryption
Open, shared key, and Legacy 802.1x network authentication: 40-bits (also
called 64-bits), 128- and 152-bits WEP data encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA with
Radius, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, WPA2 with Radius, WPA and
WPA2 with Radius
Network Management
Web-based configuration and status monitoring
Maximum Clients
Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node;
typically 15 to 20 nodes.
Status LEDs
Power/Test/Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN
Power Adapter
12V DC, 1 A
Electromagnetic
Compliance
FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E, CE, and C-TICK
Environmental
Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 to 50° C
Operating humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
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Appendix B
Related Documents
This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete
understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product.
Document
Link
Internet Networking and TCP/IP
Addressing
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm
Wireless Communications
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm
Preparing a Computer for
Network Access
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm
Glossary
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm
Related Documents
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Index
Numerics
WEP 2-29
WPA2-PSK 2-35
WPA-PSK 2-35
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-36
10 Mbps link activity LED 1-8
100 Mbps link activity LED 1-7
802.11a
default name 2-10
wirless LAN LED 1-8
Auto Uplink 1-4
auto-sensing 1-1, 1-4
available wireless staton list 3-7
802.11b/g
default name 2-10
wireless LAN LED 1-8
B
802.11e
WMM 4-2
backup 3-10
802.1Q VLAN 1-2, 2-8
enabling 2-13
boot 3-11, 5-4
beacon interval 4-3
bridge
functionality 1-1
A
BSSID 1-2
access control 2-37
by MAC address 2-37
selecting from available wireless stations 2-38
selecting the MAC address database 2-37
C
accounting server configuration 2-26
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection
See CSMA/CD.
ACK 1-4
Category 5 Ethernet cable 1-6
activity log 3-2
channel
interference,multiple access points
channel spacing 2-2
administrator password, changing 3-12
AES encryption 2-21, 2-32, 2-35
WPA2-PSK, use with 2-35
antenna
2.4 GHz 1-8
5 GHZ 1-8
orientation 2-2, 2-10
authentication
network 2-20, 2-28
open system 2-29
reauthentication interval 2-25
server 2-25
shared key 2-29
channel/frequency
802.11a, setting 2-15
802.11a, value 3-4
802.11b/g, setting 2-16
802.11b/g, value 3-4
community name 3-2
compatible products 1-5
configuration
backup and restore settings 3-10
erasing 3-11
restoring 3-10
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saving 3-10
Power over 1-3
RJ-45 port 1-9
country selection 2-7, 3-3
coverage 1-1
crossover cable 1-4
CSMA/CD 4-3
D
data encryption
See encryption
data rate
802.11a 2-15
802.11b/g 2-17
Daylight Saving Time
adjustment for 2-14
default
login 2-5
password 2-5, 2-11
settings A-1
user name 2-5, 2-11
delivery traffic indication message 4-3
device name 2-8, 3-3
F
factory default settings A-1
reset button 1-8, 5-4
resetting 5-4
restoring 3-11
features 1-2
firmware, upgrading 1-3
fragmentation length 4-3
front panel
diagram of 1-7
G
gateway default address 2-13, 3-4
global key 2-25
H
DNS servers 2-13
hotspot
setting up server 4-1
settings 1-3, 4-1
wIreless client security separation 2-30
wireless client security separation 2-32, 2-33, 2-34, 235, 2-36, 2-37
DTIM Interval 4-3
HTTP redirect, enabling 4-1
device name, default 2-12
DHCP client 1-2, 2-13, 3-4
enabling 2-8, 2-13
dynamic IP addresses, enabling 2-8
E
encryption
AES 2-32, 2-35
TKIP 2-32
TKIP+AES 2-34, 2-36
types of
WEP options 2-29
equipment placement
reception range 2-2
Ethernet
auto-sensing connection 1-4
LAN 1-9
Layer 3 managed switcfh 1-3
I
interference sources 2-2
IP address
accounting server 2-26
default 2-11, 2-13
for receive traps 3-2
RADIUS server 2-25
settings 2-8
SNMP manager 3-2
SysLog server 3-3
wireless access point 3-4
IP subnet mask
default 2-13
setting 3-4
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K
O
key
WEP 2-21, 2-30
open system authentication 2-20, 2-29
L
LAN IP address, default 5-3
output power
802.11a 2-15
802.11b/g 2-17
LED indicators 1-7
P
legacy 802.1x authenticaton 2-20
package contents 1-6
login
impact of DHCP 2-8
screen 2-5, 2-11
using default IP address 2-11
packet fragmentation 1-4
M
MAC address 3-3
access restriction 2-37
database 2-37
restricting access 2-3
trusted PCs 2-3
management VLAN ID 3-4
mode
SuperA 4-2
SuperA, enabling 4-3
SuperG 4-2
SuperG, enabling 4-3
mode of operation 3-4
multiple access points
placement of 2-2
N
name
default 2-8
setting 3-3
NetBIOS name 2-12, 3-3
NETGEAR_11a 2-28
NETGEAR-11g 2-28
network authentication 2-20, 2-28, 2-29
types of 2-20
network key
See passphrase.
passphrase
use with WEP 2-21, 2-30
WPA 2-22
WPA2-PSK, use with 2-35
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, use with 2-36
password
changing 3-12
default 2-11
performance degradation
causes of 2-2
point-to-multi-point bridge 1-3, 4-4
configuring 4-6
point-to-point bridge 1-3, 4-3
configuring 4-5
port number
accounting server 2-26
RADIUS server 2-25
SysLog server 3-3
power adapter 1-8
power LED 1-7
preamble 1-4
primary DNS servers
default 2-13
private community name 3-2
product registration 1-6
public community name 3-2
R
RADIUS MAC address database 2-37
RADIUS server 2-19
accounting server configuration 2-26
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802.11b/g 3-4
about 2-19
default settings 2-18
name 2-20
setting up 2-27
use with WPA/WPA2 with RADIUS 2-34
use with WPA2 with RADIUS 2-32
WPA with RADIUS 2-31
configuring 2-25
global-key update 2-25
IP address 2-25
port number 2-25
reauthentication time 2-25
shared secret 2-25
rear panel
diagram of 1-8
reauthentication interval 2-25
setup procedure 2-4
reboot 3-11, 5-4
shared key authentication 2-20, 2-29
receive traps 3-2
shared secret 2-25
use with RADIUS server 2-26
reception range
equipment placement 2-2
simultaneous users 1-1
region selection 2-7, 3-3
regulatory domain requirement 2-7, 3-3
SNMP 1-2, 3-1
enabling 3-1
manager IP address 3-2
remote management 3-1
software upgrade 3-8
repeater mode 4-4
configuring 4-7
enabling 4-1
SSID 1-3, 2-18, 2-28
11a default name 2-20
11a name 2-28
11b/g default name 2-20
11b/g name 2-28
802.11a default 2-10
802.11b/g default 2-10
broadcast, consequences of 2-3
registration 1-6
reset to factory defaults 3-11
restart 3-11, 5-4
restore configuration 3-10
restore default settings 3-11
roaming 1-4
statistics
field descriptions 3-6
viewing 3-6
RTS threshold 4-3
RTS/CTS handshake 1-4
subnet mask
default 2-13, 5-3
setting 3-4
S
secondary DNS servers
default 2-13
supported standards 1-2
secret, shared 2-25
security
separation of wireless clients 2-22, 2-29, 2-30, 2-32, 233, 2-34, 2-35, 2-36, 2-37
WPA 2-3
WPA-PSK 2-3
SysLog
enabling 3-3
port number 3-3
server 3-2
server IP address 3-3
system requirements 1-5
security options 2-3
WEP data encryption 2-3
WPA-PSK 2-3
T
security profile
technical support 1-6
technical specifications A-3
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test LED 1-7
time zone 2-13
TKIP encryption 2-21, 2-32, 2-35
TKIP+AES encryption 2-34, 2-36
troubleshooting 5-1
access point, connecting to 5-3
configuring, 5-3
LAN activity 5-2
no LEDs lit 5-1
timeout error 5-3
wireless Internet connection 5-2
wireless LAN activity 5-2
trusted wireless stations 2-37, 2-38
MAC address filtering, use with 1-3
U
user name
default 2-11
V
VLAN
IDs 1-4
security profiles 1-4
country/region selection 3-3
default gateway 3-4
default name 2-8, 2-12
deployment of 2-10
device name 3-3
IP address 3-4
IP subnet mask 3-4
MAC address 3-3
mode 3-4
software upgrade 3-8
verifying connectivity 2-10
wireless bridge, enabling 4-1
wireless client security separation 2-22, 2-29, 2-33, 2-34,
2-35, 2-36, 2-37
wireless configuring
802.11a mode 2-14
802.11b/g modes 2-14
wireless connectivity
testing 2-17
testing Wireless Settings 11a 2-18
testing Wireless Settings 11b/g 2-18
verifying 2-10
Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance 1-5
wireless mode 2-15, 2-16
VLAN (802.1Q) 3-4
wireless network name
See SSID
VLAN ID 2-29
for management connections 3-4
wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 4-4
W
warranty registration 1-6
WEP 2-3, 2-29
configuring 2-29
data encryption 2-29
key 2-30
keys 2-21
network authentication 2-29
passphrase 2-21
Wi-Fi Multimedia 1-4, 4-2
wireless point-to-point bridge 4-3
wireless range 1-1, 2-2
wireless repeater 1-3
wireless security
options 2-3
wireless settings
configuring 2-8
configuring 802.11a 2-14
configuring 802.11b/g 2-16
wireless settings screen
11a 2-8, 2-14
11b/g 2-9
wireless access
disabling 802.11a 2-14
disabling 802.11b/g 2-16
wireless station list 3-7
wireless access point
WPA 2-3
WMM
See Wi-Fi Multimedia.
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passphrase 2-22
use restrictions 2-20
WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS 2-20, 2-29
configuration of 2-33
restrictions 2-33
TKIP+AES encryption 2-34
WPA with RADIUS 2-29
configuration of 2-31
Network Authentication screen 2-31
restrictions 2-31
security profile 2-31
TKIP encryption 2-32
WPA2
use restrictions 2-20
WPA2 with RADIUS 2-29
AES encryption 2-32
configuration of 2-32
restructions 2-32
security profiles 2-32
WPA2-PSK 2-29
AES encryption 2-35
configuration of 2-35
restrictions 2-35
WPA-PSK 2-3, 2-29
configuration of 2-34
restrictions 2-34
TKIP encryption 2-35
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-20, 2-21, 2-29
authentication 2-36
configuration of 2-36
restructions 2-36
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