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    NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10181-02 May 2006
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    out the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service. You will find technical support information at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the customer service area. If you want to contact technical support by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • 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 We Netgear, 4500 Instructions
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) RF Exposure Warning for North America, and 20 dBm - cable loss + antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com/go/wag302_fcc for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG302 in North America and
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Europe - EU Declaration of 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
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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 in the user guide. This device may
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • 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 dBm EIRP NETGEAR ANT24O5 5 dBi, ceiling/wall indoor NETGEAR 1.5 m
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Please go to http://www.NETGEAR.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of
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    Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point 2-3 Setting up the WAG302 Wireless Access Point 2-4 Configuring LAN and Wireless Access 2-4 Deploying the WAG302 Wireless Access Point 2-9 Verifying Wireless Connectivity 2-9 Logging In Using the Default IP Address 2-10 Setting Basic IP Options 2-11
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    2-28 Configuring WPA with RADIUS 2-30 Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS 2-31 Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS 2-32 Configuring WPA-PSK 2-33 Configuring WPA2-PSK 2-34 Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-35 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-36 Chapter 3 Management Remote Management
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    Wireless Bridge 4-8 Configuring the WAG302 as a Wireless Repeater 4-9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the wireless access point 5-1 The Wireless LAN with a wireless capable computer 5-2 I cannot connect to the WAG302 to configure it 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) xii 2.0, May 2006
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    Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.The information in this manual , commands, IP addresses • Formats.This manual uses the
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    according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Note
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    Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) xvi v2.0, May 2006
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    chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. It also includes the minimum foot radius. Consequently, the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred
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    . • DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The WAG302 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. • SNMP Support. Support for Simple
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    Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over
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    , has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. • Quality of Service (QoS) Support. You can configure parameters that affect traffic flowing from the wireless access point to the client station and traffic flowing from the client
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    6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What's In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual
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    Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1.2 A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WAG302 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD which includes this manual. • Support Registration card Contact your
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) The following table explains the LED indicators: Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 LED DESCRIPTION PWR Power Indicator Off No power. On Power
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 Figure 1-2 The WAG302 rear panel functions are to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or POE switch. 5. Power Socket This socket connects to the WAG302 12V 1.2A power
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    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. Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WAG302 Wireless Access Point
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    network connectivity. To set up the WAG302 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
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-2 3. Click Login now. The main menu of the WAG302 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
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-3 2-6 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration
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    ).) 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 6. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your network. The default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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
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    Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WAG302 Wireless Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. Note: By default, WAG302 is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting
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    Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. If they do not match, no wireless connection will be made. Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you install the
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    Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. The login screen will display. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. Figure 2-8 4. Click Login now. Your Web browser should automatically find the WAG302 Wireless Access Point
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rest of World United States Figure 2-9 2. Enter the not listed, please check with your local government agency. 4. Enter the IP Address fields of the WAG302. 2-12 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration
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    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 WAG302 will use this IP address as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your
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    , or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Mode. From the pull-down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode. Only 802.11a wireless stations can 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
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    data rate of the wireless network. The possible data rates supported are: 6 Mbps, wireless settings. 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
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    troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Mode. From the pull-down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode. The options are: - Auto (11g/11b) - Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be supported . See the article on "Wireless Channels" available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this
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    name of admin and default password of password- or use a new LAN address and password if you have set them up. 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
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    Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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 WAG302. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Selected Security Profile Figure 2-12 the profiles are disabled and must be enabled if configured. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network. It is set to the default name of NETGEAR_11a for
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    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
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Data Encryption. The available options wireless devices that support this mode. This is the standard encryption method used with WPA. This is the standard encryption method for WPA2. This setting supports both WPA and WPA2
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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 IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret 2-22 v2
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    step. • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. NETGEAR_11g the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret
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    Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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
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    Manual (802.11a/g) • Update if any station disassociates: Check this radio box to refresh the global key when any stations disassociate from the wireless access point. Figure 2-13 • Accounting Server Configuration. This configuration is required for accounting using a RADIUS Server. The IP Address
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Setting up a Security Profile The WAG302 allows you to set up eight different security profiles for 802.
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure a Security Profile: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the WAG302 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.230, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • To configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or Shared Key, see "Configuring WEP" on page 2-28. • To configure WPA with RADIUS, see "Configuring WPA with RADIUS" on page 2-30. • To configure WPA2 (See "Setting Basic IP Options" on page 2-
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    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
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    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
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    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 2-18 To configure WPA2 with RADIUS: 1. Under Security on the main menu, select RADIUS
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    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
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    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
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    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 2-21 To configure WPA2-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select
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    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
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless situations. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you block the
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    Stations found in your area, or enter the MAC address of a station 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
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2-38 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration
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    describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. To access these features, connect to the WAG302 as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-10. Then select the category under either the Management or Information
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Remote Console Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Private. • IP address to Receive Traps: The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-2 4. Enter the login name and password (admin and password are the defaults). After successful login, the prompt should appear. In this example, the prompt is netgear74F35E. 5. Enter help to
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-3 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.
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    one of those identified in this field. Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed. Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client The IP address of the wireless access point. The subnet mask for the wireless access point. The default gateway for the
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. General Information Fields (continued) Field Description WEP/WPA WEP/WPA setting. Current Wireless Settings 11b/g Access Point Mode Operating Mode Identifies the operating mode of the WAG302: Access Point,
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-4 Management 3-7 v2.0, May 2006
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic. To access Statistics information: 1. Under Information on the main menu,
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    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
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    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
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    . The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WAG302 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Figure 3-7 To upgrade the WAG302 firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To backup or restore your settings: From 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
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    Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Restoring the WAG302 to the Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless 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
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-9 2. First enter the old password in the Current Password field. 3. Then enter the new password twice-once in the New Password field
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    Point can only provide the TCP/IP configurations to those wireless clients with the DHCP enabled. • Accept Both DHCP Enabled and Static IP Configured Wireless Clients: The Access Point will support wireless clients with the DHCP enabled and the static IP configured. The Access Point will provide
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    Manual (802.11a/g) . Figure 4-1 3. Configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using theWAG302 as a DHCP Server for wireless clients. • Starting IP Address: Enter the starting IP address that can be assigned from the DHCP server on this Access Point. • Ending IP Address: Enter the Ending IP
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    WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Secondary WINS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the secondary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations. • Lease: The lease time for the IP address assigned. The wireless client user is required to renew the IP address as soon
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) The Advanced Wireless Settings menu is used to configure the following: • Wi-Fi Multimedia Support (WMM). Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • RTS Threshold: Request to Send " 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 WAG302. They then send all
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • 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.
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    Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual ( in R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Router AP2 AP in R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC Point-to-Point of the WAG302 Wireless Access Points both are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the
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    : • Verify that the LAN network configuration the WAG302 Wireless Access Points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices • Only one access point LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network. 4-8 Advanced Configuration v2.0, May 2006
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • If using DHCP, all WAG302 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 WAG302 Wireless Access Points use
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Configure the WAG302 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. Wireless PC Associated with AP1 AP1 R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC AP in Repeater Mode with client associations Router 192.168.0.1 AP2
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 5. Click Apply to save your settings. Note: You can Repeaters to the network. Also, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. Advanced Configuration v2.0, May 2006 4-11
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4-12 v2.0, May 2006 Advanced Configuration
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    This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. 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
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    off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WAG302. • 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
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) I cannot connect instructions for "Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point" on page 2-3. 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
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see "Rear Panel . The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WAG302 is ready for use. 5-4 Troubleshooting v2.0, May 2006
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    for the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. Factory Default Settings You Login User Login URL User Name (case sensitive) Login Password (case sensitive) Ethernet Connection Static IP Address Ethernet MAC Address Port Speed Local Network (LAN) Lan IP Subnet Mask Gateway Address
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    access point MAC address. Enabled NETGEAR_11a NETGEAR_11b/g Enabled Disabled Autoa United States (in North America; otherwise, varies by region) 52 11 until the region is selected Disabled Full Wireless Card Access List All wireless stations allowed WMM Support Disabled SuperG Mode Disabled
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Technical Specifications Network Management Maximum Clients Status LEDs Power Adapter Electromagnetic Compliance Environmental Specifications ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 6, 9, 12, 18
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) A-4 Default Settings and Technical Specifications v2.0, May 2006
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    of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) B-2 Related Documents v2.0, May 2006
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    Reference The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 (AP) can be firmware version [X] [X] |-apname --system name [X] |-macaddr --system MAC address [X] [X] |-country --country/region [X] [X] |-dhcpclient --system dhcp client [X] [X] |-ipaddr --system IP address
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) get set del keyword Description [X] [X] | IP address [X] [X] | |-port --radius port number [X] [X] | `-secret --radius secret string [X] [X] [X] `-wpa --wireless WPA setting [X] [X] |-reauthtime --wireless
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    WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) get set del keyword Description [X] [X] |-server --enable HTTP redirection [X] [X] `-url --HTTP redirection URL [X] [X] [X] wlan --wireless setting [X] [X] |-interface --select wireless lan interface [X] |-version --wireless driver version
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) get set del keyword Description [X] [X] [X] | `-4 --wireless wep key 4 [X] [X] |-wmm --wmm settings [X] [X] [X] |-vap --virtual ap infomation [X] [X] | |-index --select vap index [X] [X] | |-active --on/
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    Index Numerics 192.168.0.210, Static IP Address 2-4 192.168.0.230, default address 2-4 255.255.255.0 default subnet 2-4 Wireless Stations 2-37 Advanced Access Point Settings screens 4-6 Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients screen 4-1 Advanced Wireless Settings screens 4-4 AES 2-32, 2-34 WPA2
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    4-3 hotspots 2-31, 2-33, 2-34, 2-35, 2-36 WIreless Client Security Separation 2-29 http //192.168.0.230 2-10 HTTP redirect, enabling 4-1 I interference sources 2-2 IP Address default 2-10 IP address default 2-10, 2-13, 2-17 IP Address, settings 2-7 IP Settings DHCP clients 4-1 DHCP server, use of
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    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) L LAN IP address default 2-36, 5-3 LED indicators table of 1-7 Login screen 2-4 login screen 2-11 M MAC address 2-36 restricting access 2-3 trusted PCs 2-3 MAC Address Database Local 2-36 RADIUS 2-36 Mode SuperA, enabling
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    of 2-3 Static IP Address, 192.168.0.210 2-4 Static IP Wireless clients settings for 4-1 Statistics field descriptions 3-8 screen 3-8 Subnet Mask default 5-3 supported standards 1-2 SysLog Port 3-4 SysLog server 3-3 SysLog Server IP address 3-4 system requirements 1-5 T TCP/IP configuration for DHCP
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    wireless Internet connection 5-2 wireless LAN activity l 5-2 Trusted Wireless Stations 2-36, 2-37 trusted wireless stations MAC address filtering, use with 1-3 Turn Access Control On 2-36 Turn Radio On 2-14, 2-16 U Upgrade Firmware 2-30 TKIP 2-31 WPA2 use restrictions 2-20 WPA2 with RADIUS AES 2-32
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    Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) security profiles 2-31 WPA2-PSK AES 2-34 configuration of 2-34 Network Authentication screens 2-34 restrictions 2-34 WPA-PSK 2-3 configuration of 2-33 Network Authentication screens 2-33 restrictions 2-33 TKIP 2-34 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual
Band Wireless Access
Point WAG302 Reference
Manual (802.11a/g)