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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR October 2004 October 2004
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    .com. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you may register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service. You will find technical support information at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the customer service area. If you want to contact
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    Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WG102 (Model Designation) 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). NOTE: This
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    Range Guidelines Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of several hundred feet for 802.11b/g devices. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly, based on the physical placement of the wireless access point
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    power in North America and Australia: 19 dBm - cable loss + antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG102 in North America and Australia. Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class
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    for radio equipment and services: Part 1: Common technical requirements; Part 17: Specific conditions for Wideband Data and Hiperlan equipment. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point is shielded against the generation
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    European Community countries as described below. • This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the Wireless Settings page as described in the user guide, before operating this device. • This device will automatically limit the allowable channels
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    dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze NETGEAR Inc. dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.  French Swedish
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    antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG102 in the European Community. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access
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    , 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
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    Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 Compatible
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    5-2 AP Settings: Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating 5-3 How to Configure a WG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-4 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging 5-5 How to Configure Wireless Repeating 5-7 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point 6-1 The Wireless LAN
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    Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS B-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management B-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for WPA B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters
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    vi Contents October 2004
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    Table 1-1. Product, Firmware Version, Manual Version, and Publication Date Product Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point October 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual, choose one of the following options. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the upper right of
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 1-4 About This Manual October 2004
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    NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple WG102 Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Key Features The WG102 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. The Wireless
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    activity are easily identified. 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 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 '
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    through Category 5 Ethernet cable • WG102 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point This Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point • Support Registration card Contact your
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are described below. The WG102 Access Point provides four status LEDs. NEED PRODUCT PHOTO OR ILLUSTRATION
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point NEED PRODUCT PHOTO OR ILLUSTRATION Figure 2-2: WG102 rear panel • Detachable Antenna The WG102 provides one detachable antenna. • Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet
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    3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG102. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, "Specifications". For best
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WG102, the default factory settings will be set as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on the rear panel - see "WG102
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Understanding WG102 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless
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    Installing the WG102 Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Configure the WG102 Ethernet port for LAN access. • Connect to the WG102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.229 in the address field. A login window like the one
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point • The Web browser will then display the WG102 settings page. Figure 3-3: Login result: WG102 home page - When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point • Click the Basic Settings link to view the Basic Settings menu. Figure 3-4: Basic Settings menu • Configure the settings appropriate for your network. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 October 2004
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point b. Click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings menu. Figure 3-5: Basic Wireless Settings menu c. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Note: By default, WG102 is set to with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you will need to change this setting. d. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the WG102 Using Its Default IP Address 1. 192.168.0.229 is the default IP address of your access point. The WG102 is set, by default, the DHCP client to be disabled. Note: The computer you are using to connect
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Understanding Basic Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless Settings link in the Basic section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Basic Wireless
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point - Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other. However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations which have their SSID set to "any" or whose
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point - 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
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point The Wireless LAN options are explained in the following table. Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Network Authentication You can select the following network authentication options: • Open
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) WPA Pre-Shared-Key uses a pre-shared key to perform the authentication and generate the initial data
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings Take the following steps: 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
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WG102 using its default address of http://192.168.0.229 or at whatever IP address the unit is
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 4. Choose to use the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server. • If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address Database, you must configure the RADIUS
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point • Manual - enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) Select which of the four keys will be the default. See "Overview of WEP Parameters" on page B-5 for a full explanation of each of these options,
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Figure 3-11: Wireless Settings menu 3. Enter the Radius settings. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. 5. Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-12: Wireless Settings menu 6. Choose WPA with Radius from
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point How to Configure WPA-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA.
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Using the Basic IP Settings Options The Basic IP Settings menu is under the Basic heading of the main menu. Use this menu to configure DHCP, static IP, and access point access point name settings. Figure 3-14: IP Settings
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this menu. These settings are only required if the "Use this IP address" radio button is chosen. Remember to click
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    Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Using Syslog and Activity Log Information
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your SysLog server is configured to use. • SysLog Server IP address: The access
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. General Information Fields Field Access Point Information Description Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) MAC Address Country/Region Firmware Version Access Point Mode Current IP Settings The default name may
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Statistics The Information - Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics. Figure 4-3: Wireless Access Point Status screen Table 4-1. Statistics Fields Field Wired Ethernet Packets Bytes Wireless Unicast
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). From
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 1. Download the new software file from NETGEAR, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. 2. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the screen above. 3. In the Upgrade Firmware menu
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point's configuration settings. To save your settings, click the Save button.
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the administrator login name. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Using SNMP Remote Management Enable SNMP to allow SNMP network management software such as HP OpenView to manage the wireless access point via the SNMPv1/v2 protocol. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 4-10 October 2004 Management
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    how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point: • Hotspot Settings: Set up advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Wireless Settings: Set up advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Access Point Settings: Enable wireless bridging and repeating. These
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. If you want the AP to operate in Supger-G mode, use this feature. Figure 5-2: Advanced Wireless Settings screen
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    NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point AP Settings: Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating The WG102 Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Figure 5-3: Advanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settings Examples of wireless bridged configurations are: • Point
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point - Select this only if this WG102 is the "master" for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Then all traffic is sent to this "master," rather than directly among each other. - In addition, you have the option of enabling
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 2. Configure the WG102 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. AP1 must have AP2's MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1's MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field. 3. Configure
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    the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point - Configure the WG102 (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP1. 2. Verify the following parameters for all access points: • Verify that the LAN network configuration the WG102 Access Points are configured
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point How to Configure Wireless Repeating 8‰ÁjjÄÄË+ ÄĝW‰?Íja $3 2%3%4 %4(%2.%4  6
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point • A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments. Note: You can extend this repeating by adding
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    troubleshooting your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the WG102 on? • Have I connected the wireless access point
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. The access point's antennae are not working. • If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. • Make
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point I cannot connect to the WG102 to configure it. Check these items: • The WG102 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is on (amber indicating a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WG102 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
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Specifications for the WG102 Parameter NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Parameter 802.11b and g Typical Maximum Transmit Power 802.11b and g Typical Receive Sensitivity Antenna: 802.11 Security NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11b mode, 1 to 11Mbps: +19 dBm* 802.11g mode
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    fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with wireless nodes via an antenna. In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node.
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point • Shared Key. With Shared Key authentication, only those PCs that possess the correct authentication key can join the network. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in an Open System network. Wired Equivalent
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 2. The access point authenticates the station. 3. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. This process is illustrated below. 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to connect sends it back to AP Access Point Cable/DSL
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Table B-2: 802.11b/g Radio Frequency Channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. For example, Channels 1 to 11 are supported in the U.S. and Canada, and Channels 1 to 13 are supported
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WPA offers access points and client wireless adapters on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. A major problem with the 802.11 standard is that the keys are cumbersome to change. If you do not update
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA will be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure B-3: WPA Overview Wired
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends
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    for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 3. The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Is WPA Perfect? WPA is not without its vulnerabilities. Specifically, it is susceptible to denial of service (DoS) attacks. If the access point receives two data packets that fail the message integrity code (MIC) within 60
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver
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    passwords, certificates, and public key authentication. For details on EAP specifically, refer to IETF's RFC 2284. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. 802.11g
  • Netgear WG102 | WG102 Reference Manual - Page 94
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point also Reverse ARP (RARP) which can be used by a host to discover its IP address. In this case, the host broadcasts its physical address and a RARP server replies with the host's IP address. Auto Uplink Auto UplinkTM
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    Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Because domain names are alphabetic, they're easier to remember. The Internet however, is really based on IP addresses. Every time you use a domain name, therefore, a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP
  • Netgear WG102 | WG102 Reference Manual - Page 96
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point IP Address A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet, usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57). Ranges of addresses are assigned by
  • Netgear WG102 | WG102 Reference Manual - Page 97
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point NetBIOS Network Basic Input Output System. An application programming interface (API) for sharing services and information on local-area networks (LANs). Provides for communication between stations of a network where each
  • Netgear WG102 | WG102 Reference Manual - Page 98
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID. Subnet Mask Combined
  • Netgear WG102 | WG102 Reference Manual - Page 99
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WINS WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. Wireless Network Name (SSID) Wireless Network Name (SSID) is the name assigned to a wireless network
  • Netgear WG102 | WG102 Reference Manual - Page 100
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 8 Glossary October 2004
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    mode B-2 IP Settings 3-24 L Log In to the ME103 3-11 Logout 3-7 M MDI/MDI-X C-2 MDI/MDI-X wiring C-4 O Open System authentication B-2 P Passphrase 3-15, 3-20 Placement 3-1 R Range 3-1 range 3-1 restore configuration 4-6 restore factory settings 4-7 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
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    W WEP B-3 Wi-Fi B-1 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet B-1 Wireless Network Name 3-12, 4-3 Wireless Security 3-4 2 Index
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Reference Manual for the
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