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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10468-01 February 2009 v.1.0
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    . The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity We, Netgear, 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WG103 (Model Designation) 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point
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    below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be colocated with other antennas or radio transmitters. See www.netgear.com for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG103 in North America
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    equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) between the radiator and a person. Europe - Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point je ve
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    1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point tyyppinen laite on
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    . Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG103 February 2009 Wireless Access Point WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Business English 202-10468-01 vi v1.0, February 2009
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual About This Manual How to Use This Book ...xi Conventions, Formats, and Scope xii How to Use This Manual xiii How to Print This Manual xiii Revision History ...xiv Chapter 1 Introduction About the Wireless Access Point 1-1 Supported
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer 2-3 Log in to the Wireless Access Point 2-4 Configure LAN Access and Set the Time 2-5 Configure Basic IP Settings 2-7 Configure Basic Wireless Settings 2-8 Configure Basic QoS Settings
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Enabling Rogue AP Detection 4-19 Importing Rogue APs List from a File 4-20 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Ethernet Link Configuration 5-1 Hotspot Settings ...5-2 802.1Q VLAN Settings 5-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual x Contents v1.0, February 2009
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    Manual The NETGEAR® WG103 ProSafe® 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. How to Use
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    warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the WG103 Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point February 2009 xii About This
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual - Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete
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    within a 100 foot radius. The WG103 can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most wireless access points are rated between 30-50 users simultaneously. The WG103 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple WG103 access points via
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    802.11g wireless access point. - Point-to-point bridge. In this mode, the WG103 communicates only with another bridge-mode wireless access point. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless access point in the field provided. Wireless security should be used
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Security Profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings (encryption, MAC filtering, etc.) for each BSSID. • Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change. • Hidden
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    the following items: • WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. • Power adapter and cord. • Straight-through category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD for the Reference Manual. • Installation Guide for the WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. • Support registration card. Contact your
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual packing materials to repack the WG103 if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. Hardware
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Table 1-1. Front Panel LEDs (continued) LED Description LAN Ethernet link indicator Off No connection detected on the Ethernet link Amber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected Amber Flashing Data is being transmitted or received on the
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 5. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. Use the WG103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 6. Power socket. This connects to the WG103 power adapter.
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 1-8 Introduction v1.0, February 2009
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    This chapter describes how to install and configure your WG103 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 connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your
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    DHCP configuration, see the online document that you can access from "Preparing Your Network" in Appendix B. Computer Hardware Requirements To connect to the wireless access point on your network, each computer must have a 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter installed. Installing and Configuring
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all of the system requirements, shown in "System Requirements" on page 1-4. Install and configure your wireless access point in this order: 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Log in to the Wireless Access Point The default IP address of your wireless access point is 192.168.0.229. The wireless access point is set, by default, for the DHCP client to be disabled. 1. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Configure LAN Access and Set the Time First, configure LAN access, and then set the time: 1. Log in to the wireless access point as described in "Log in to the Wireless Access Point" on page 2-4. The Web browser displays the General screen
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    or IP address of the time server that the wireless access point must use to keep its time correct. The default is time-b.netgear.com. Note: You must have an Internet connection to use an NTP server that is not on your local network. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. 2-6 Basic Installation and
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    fields: • DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. After installation, you can enable DHCP to let the wireless access point get its TCP/IP configuration from the DHCP server on your network. The wireless access point gets the IP address, subnet mask
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Primary DNS Server. Enter the IP address of the domain name system (DNS) server you wish to use. • Secondary DNS Server. Enter the IP address of a secondary DNS server, which will be used when the primary DNS server is not available •
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    802.11b mode. - 11bg. Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. This is the default mode. • Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through the wireless access point. Doing so can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Note: The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID of the wireless access point. If they do not match, a wireless connection to the wireless access point cannot be established. • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). Select a
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Configure Basic QoS Settings The QoS screen lets you modify the quality of service (QoS) settings for upstream traffic flowing from a client station to the wireless access point and the downstream traffic flowing from the wireless access
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity After you have installed and configured the wireless access point as explained in the previous section, test your computers for wireless connectivity: 1. Configure the wireless adapters of your computers
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Note: By default, the wireless access point is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting. 4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point, and plug the power
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 2-14 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, February 2009
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    • "Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings" on page 3-9 • "Configuring WEP" on page 3-10 • "Configuring WPA" on page 3-12 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 3-14 Wireless Data Security Options Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of 300
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 3-1 There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network: • Use Multiple BSSIDs combined with VLANs. You can configure combinations of VLANS and BSSIDs with stronger or less restrictive access security
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    you configure network authentication, bear in mind the following: - If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other modes such as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be unavailable. - Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP, Windows 2000 with Service
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Wireless Client Security Separation If enabled, the associated wireless clients (using the same SSID) will not be able to communicate with each other. This feature is used for hotspots and other public access situations. The default
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • WPA RADIUS Settings For WPA, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret • WPA2 RADIUS Settings For WPA2, record the following settings for
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 3. To select a security profile wireless network name. The SSID separates network traffic from different wireless networks. To connect any wireless device to a wireless network, you need to use the SSID. The wireless access point default
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual - Different wireless access points within an ESS can use different channels. To reduce interference, adjacent wireless access points should use different channels. - Roaming is the ability of wireless stations to connect wirelessly when
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Table 3-1. Network Authentication Types (continued) Field WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK Description WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Select this option only if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption, and enter
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    ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • VLAN ID. Enter the VLAN ID that is associated with this profile. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings To view or change the RADIUS server settings: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual For authentication, accounting, or both authentication and accounting using RADIUS, you must configure primary servers. Complete the IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret fields to enable communication with the RADIUS server. You can
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 3-5 4. From the Network Authentication pull-down down menu, select 64 bit WEP, 128 bit WEP, or 152 bit WEP. 6. Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the WEP keys, enter a word or group of characters, and click Generate Keys
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    Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point. 2. Select Configuration > Security > Profile Settings
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 3. Select a 802.1X. • WPA with Radius. • WPA2 with Radius. • WPA & WPA2 with Radius. • WPA-PSK. • WPA2-PSK. • WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK. Some options require that you configure one ore more RADIUS servers (see "Configuring the RADIUS Server
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 6. Wireless Client Security Separation if required. Enable this option, if required. (For more information, see "Security Profiles" on page 3-3.) 7. VLAN ID. Enter the VLAN ID associated with this profile. 8. To save your settings, click
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 2. Select Configuration > Security > Advanced > MAC Authentication. The MAC Authentication screen displays. Figure 3-7 3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box. 4. From the Select Access Control Database pull-down menu, select to
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 3-16 v1.0, February 2009 Wireless Security
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    the configuration: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point. 2. Select Maintenance > Upgrade
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    such as WG103.cfg. Restoring the Configuration To restore your settings from a saved configuration file: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN
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    password will be password, the SSID will be NETGEAR, the DHCP client will be disabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.229, and the access wireless access point name is reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit. Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-3 3. Select the Yes radio button. 4. Click Apply to reboot the wireless access point. Using the Software to Restore Factory Default Settings To use the software to restore all settings to the factory default values: 1. Log in to
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    firmware on the wireless access point: 1. Download the upgrade file from NETGEAR and save it to your hard disk. 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-5 4. Click Browse to navigate to the location where the upgrade file is stored. 5. Click Apply to upgrade the firmware. When the upload completes, your wireless access point automatically restarts. In some cases, you might need
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    a syslog server: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point. 2. Select Configuration > System
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-7 3. Enter the syslog information in the following fields: • Enable Syslog. Select this check box to enable the syslog server. • Syslog Server IP address. The IP address of the syslog server. • Port Number. The port number that
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-8 Table 4-1. System Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information. You can configure these settings in "Configure LAN Access and Set the Time" on page 2-5. Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) The default name
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    , the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on your network. Disabled indicates a static IP configuration. Current Wireless Settings Access Point Mode The operating mode of the wireless access point: access point, pointto-point bridge, multi-point bridge, or repeater. To change
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-9 Click Refresh to update the current statistics. Table 4-2. Network Statistics Field Wired Ethernet Packets Bytes Wireless LAN Unicast Packets Broadcast Packets Multicast Packets Total Packets Total Bytes Description Received
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    in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point. 2. Select Monitoring > Wireless Stations. The Available
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    wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point. 2. Select Monitoring > Rogue AP > Unknown AP List. The Unknown AP
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual To save the screen to a file, click Save. The default file name is WG103UnknownAP.cfg. To refresh the screen, click Refresh. Viewing the Known AP List To display the Known AP List: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the is password. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the user name. Tip: Be sure to change the wireless access point default password to a very
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual To restore the default password: 1. Next to Restore Default Password, select the Yes check box. 2. Click Apply to save your change. Remote Management You can remotely configure, upgrade, and check the status of your wireless access point
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-14 3. Select the Enable radio button to enable SNMP remote management. 4. Enter the following information according to the requirements of your location: • Read-Only Community Name. The community string to allow the SNMP manager
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    "Command Line Reference." Note: You must use a secure Telnet client such as Absolute Telnet. Also, when you configure the client, use the SSH1, 3DES option. When you use the Telnet client to connect over the Ethernet port, use the IP address of the wireless access point as the host name. The remote
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    the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point. 2. Select Configuration > Security > Advanced > Rogue AP. The
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Table 4-3. Rogue AP Screen Actions Action Import AP List from a file Refresh Move Delete Apply Description See "Importing Rogue APs List from a File" on this page. Under the Unknown AP List, click Refresh to discover the APs Select an
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    wireless access point. To configure Ethernet links: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point
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    server to start a billing transaction, or an ISP might want to direct wireless connections to a login page. To configure hotspots: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using
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    configure VLAN settings: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point. 2. Select Configuration
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual : Figure 5-3 3. Make selections from the following options: • Untagged VLAN. When checked, this option allows one VLAN to be configured as an "untagged VLAN." When the wireless access point sends frames associated with the untagged VLAN
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings The advanced wireless settings normally do not need to be changed. The default advanced wireless LAN settings usually work well. If you want the wireless access point to operate in Super-G mode,
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • RTS Threshold. (Request to Send Threshold.) The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection mechanism (CSMA/CD) or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. With
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual To configure advanced QoS: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Station EDCA Parameters. Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the wireless client to the wireless access point. If WMM is disabled, you cannot configure Station EDCA parameters (see "Configure
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    remote AP. See "How to Configure Repeater Mode" on page 5-13. To display the bridging and repeating functions: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual How to Configure Point-to-Point Bridge Mode In point-to-point (P2P) bridge mode, the wireless access point communicates with another bridgemode wireless station. Use wireless security to protect this communication. The following figure
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 2. Configure the other wireless access point (AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Figure 5-7 on page 5-10) 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
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual To set up the point to multi-point bridge configuration: 1. Configure point-to-point bridge mode from the Bridging and Repeating screen of the wireless access point (AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Figure 5-8 on page 5-11): a. Select the Enable
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Wireless stations will not be able to connect to any wireless access points in this configuration (see Figure 5-8 on page 5-11). If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can use additional wireless access points
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual To configure a LAN segment using the wireless access point in repeater mode: 1. Configure repeater mode from the Bridging and Repeating screen of the wireless access point (AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Figure 5-9 on page 5-13): a. Select the
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Note: You can extend the repeating functionality by adding up to two more wireless access points that are configured in repeater mode. However, since repeaters communicate in half-duplex mode, the bandwidth decreases as you add repeaters
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 5-16 v1.0, February 2009 Advanced Configuration
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    URL or IP Address a Time-out Error Occurs" on page 6-5. • I cannot remember the wireless access point's configuration password. Go to "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 4-15. • I want to clear the configuration and start over again. Go to "Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • The LAN LED (LAN) should be lit (amber for a 10 Mbps connection and green for a 100 Mbps connection). If any of these conditions do not occur, see to the appropriate following section. No LEDs are Lit on the Wireless Access Point It
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual The Test LED Remains Amber There is a system fault or a firmware upgrade failure. • Reload or upgrade the firmware (see "Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware" on page 4-5). • Contact NETGEAR if the Test LED remains amber after you
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    IP address in the range of the wireless access point. The wireless access point default IP address is 192.168.0.229 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. The wireless access point default setting is for a static IP address. If the network where you are connecting it is using DHCP, configure
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-out Error Occurs A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check whether other computers on the LAN work. If they do, ensure that your computer's TCP/IP
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 6-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, February 2009
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    technical specifications and factory default settings for the WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. General Specifications Specification Description Network Management • Web-based configuration and status monitoring • Remote console using the CLI • SNMP support. Maximum Clients Limited
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    ) admin Password (case sensitive) password Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxx8 where xxxxx are the last five digits of the wireless access point's MAC address Built-in DHCP client DHCP client disabled, it uses the default IP address IP Configuration IP Address: 192
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    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 ITCP/IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual B-2 Related Documents v1.0, February 2009
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    Command Line Reference The WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point (AP) can be configured either through the command line interface (CLI), a Web browser, or a MIB browser. The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or PC through a telnet connection. Command Set
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual knownap-add | | | | |-knownap-del | | | | |-macacl-add | | | | |-macacl-database macacl-del | | | | |-mcsrate | | | | |-mode | | | | |-operation-mode | | | | |-power | | | | |-preamble radio | | | | |-rate | | | | |-rifs-transmission
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual name presharedkey security-separation ssid status vlan-id wep-pass-phrase wepkeytype 3 authentication encryption hide-network-name key1 key2 key3 key4 keyno name presharedkey security-separation ssid status vlan-id
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | |-5 authentication encryption hide-network-name key1 key2 key3 key4 keyno name presharedkey security-separation ssid status vlan-id wep-pass-phrase wepkeytype 6 authentication encryption hide-network-name
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual presharedkey security-separation ssid status vlan-id wep-pass-phrase wepkeytype 8 authentication encryption hide-network-name key1 key2 key3 key4 keyno name presharedkey security-separation ssid status vlan-id wep-
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual status wep-pass- support --5 GHz wireless LAN interface setting --aggregated packet size --aggregated MAC Protocol Data Unit --wireless beacon period in TU(1024 us) --wireless channel (depends on country and wireless mode) --wireless
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | |-dtim-interval --wireless DTIM period in beacon interval | | | | |-extension-protection-spacing --wireless extension protection spacing | | | | |-fragmentation-length --wireless fragmentation threshold(even | | | | | only)
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual encryption hide-network-name key1 key2 key3 key4 keyno name presharedkey security-separation ssid status vlan-id wep-pass-phrase wepkeytype 3 authentication encryption hide-network-name key1 key2 key3 key4 keyno
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual ssid status vlan-id wep-pass-phrase wepkeytype 5 authentication encryption hide-network-name key1 key2 key3 key4 keyno name presharedkey security-separation ssid status vlan-id wep-pass-phrase wepkeytype 6
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual hide-network-name key1 key2 key3 key4 keyno name presharedkey security-separation ssid status vlan-id wep-pass-phrase wepkeytype 8 authentication encryption hide-network-name key1 key2 key3 key4 keyno name
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 2 authentication encryption name presharedkey remote- ap-data0-best-effort ap-data1-background ap-data2-video ap-data3-voice station-data0-best-effort station-data1-background station-data2-video station-data3-voice support
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | | |-ip> --set host IP | | |-address --host IP address | | |-default-gateway --IP address of default gateway | | |-dhcp-client --enable dhcp client | | |-dns-server --IP address of DNS server | | | |-log> --syslog
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | |-write-community | | | |-spanning-tree | |-time> | | |-custom-ntp-server | | |-daylightsaving | | |-ntp-client | | |-ntp-server | | |-time-zone | | | |-vlan> | | |-management-vlan | | |-untagged-vlan | | |-untagged-vlan-status | | |
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | |-system --system setting C-14 v1.0, February 2009 Command Line Reference
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    with SNMP 4-16 authentication network 3-3 RADIUS servers 3-9 automatic configuration, using DHCP 1-2, 2-7 available wireless stations list 4-12 B backing up, configuration file 4-1 bandwidth 1-3, 5-15 Basic Service Set (BSS) 1-2 Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) description 1-2 number supported
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    WPA data rate 2-10 default access point name 2-5 configuration 4-3 factory settings A-2 IP address 2-4, 2-7, A-2 login name 6-4 subnet mask 2-4, 2-7, A-2 detection, rogue APs 4-19 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) clients 12, 2-7 DNS (Domain Name System) servers 2-8 documents, reference
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    IP address configuring 2-7 default 2-4, A-2 DNS server 2-8 dynamic 1-2 RADIUS server 3-10 receiving SNMP traps 4-17 SNMP manager 4-17 subnet mask 2-7 syslog server 4-8 IP settings basic 2-7 configuring 2-7 default gateway 2-7 DHCP clients 1-2, 2-7 viewing current settings 4-10 isolation, wireless
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual network authentication 3-3 integrity check 2-8 statistics 4-10 Network Time Protocol (NTP), servers and clients 2-6 O open system 3-7, 3-11 operating frequencies A-1 operating temperatures and humidity A-1 order of installation and
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    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual roaming 3-7, 4-13 rogue APs detection 4-19 importing a list from a file 4-20 statistics 4-13 RTS (Request to Send) threshold 5-6 S secure shell (SSH) configuring 4-18 connection 4-16 secure Telnet configuring 4-18 security profiles
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    3-8, 5-6 unknown AP list 4-13 untagged VLANs 5-4 upgrading, firmware 4-5 usage statistics 4-11 user name default 2-4 non-configurable 4-15 V VAPs (virtual access points) 3-8, 5-6 verifying wireless connectivity 2-13 version, firmware 4-9 viewing AP statistics 4-13 available wireless stations 4-12
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    ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual multiple BSSIDs combined with VLANs 3-2 options 3-1 restricting access by MAC address 3-2, 3-14 See WEP See WPA wireless settings advanced QoS 5-6 advanced wireless 5-5 basic QoS 2-11 basic wireless 2-8 wireless, general channels 2-10 client
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February 2009
v.1.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
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WG103 ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Access Point
Reference Manual