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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10008-03 July 2005 July 2005 v3.0
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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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    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WG302 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions
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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) WG302 (Model Designation) 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part instructions, try and correct the interference by one or more
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    indoor ACC-10314-01 thru 05 * WG302 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 20 dBm - cable loss + antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com/go/wg302_fcc for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG302 in North America and Australia. Industry Canada
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    . Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG302 July 2005 wireless access point NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Business English 202-10008-03 vi July 2005 v3.0
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    How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 AutoCell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network 2-3 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections
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    4-9 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-10 Configuration File Management 4-11 Saving and Retrieving the Configuration 4-11 Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings 4-12 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 4-12 Changing the Administrator Password
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    to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 6-4 Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the WG302 A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode
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    for WPA/WPA2 B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets ...C-1 Glossary vi Contents
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    special interest. This manual is written for the WG302 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 July 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 1-4 About This Manual July 2005 v3.0
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    of coverage, interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an antenna. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with about a 300 foot radius. The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 can support a small group of users in
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Key Features The WG302 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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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 - Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WG302 only communicates with another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided
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    -effective. 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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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    Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1.2 A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD for the NETGEAR WG302 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point which includes this manual. • Support
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The following table explains the LED indicators: LED PWR TEST Off On Blink 100 Off Green On LINK/ACT LAN Off Green On Green Blink Amber 0n Amber Blink 802.11g WLAN Off Green Blink DESCRIPTION Power Indicator No power. Power
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Left and Right Detachable Antenna The WG302 provides two detachable antenna. • Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the WG302
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    Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG302. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, "Specifications". For best
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    SugerG Mode WMM Mode FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS admin password Access Point netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client disabled DHCP server disabled IP Address: 192.168.0.228 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 NETGEAR Enabled
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Understanding WG302 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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    the WG302 Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302, 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 will
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Configure the WG302 Ethernet port for LAN access. • Connect to the WG302 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.228 in the address field. A login window like the one
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • The Web browser will then display the WG302 settings page. Figure 3-3: Login result: WG302 home page Basic Installation and Configuration 3-7 July 2005 v3.0
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 - When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point. -
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Note: By default, WG302 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 adapter
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Log In to the WG302 Using Its Default IP Address 1. 192.168.0.228 is the default IP address of your access point. The WG302 is set by default with the DHCP client disabled. Note: The computer you are using to connect
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Figure 3-7: IP Settings menu • Access Point Name (NetBIOS) Enter a new name for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes. • The IP Address The wireless access point is shipped preconfigured with its DHCP
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol in enabled by default for the wireless access point. This provides network traffic optimization in settings with multiple WG302 Access Points. • Time Zone Select the time zone
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Network Name (SSID).
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    Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. 108 Mbps is only available when the operating mode is 802.11g only and the channel is 6. The default is Best. • Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point. The options are full, half, quarter, eighth, and
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options The table below identifies the various WEP/WPA security options. A full explanation of these standards is available in Appendix B, "Wireless Networking Basics". Figure 3-9: Wireless
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, encryption must be TKIP + AES. The WPA passphrase (Network key) must also be entered. - WPA2 with Radius:
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    area network. NETGEAR is the default WG302 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below. SSID Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes
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    name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302. If they do
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    the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WG302 using its default address of http://192.168.0.228 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 4. Select encryption strength. 5. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network. • Automatic - enter a word or group of
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 2. Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-12: Radius Server Settings 3. Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Shared Secret: This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the Radius Server while authenticating the supplicant. • Re-authentication Time: The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be
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    NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 6. Choose WPA with Radius from the list. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure WPA-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Configure WPA2 with Radius Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 3. Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 5. Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-16: WEP/WPA Settings menu 6. Choose WPA2 with Radius from the list. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure WPA2-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 2. Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu of the WG302. Figure 3-17: WEP/WPA Settings menu 3. Choose WPA2-PSK from the list. 4. Enter the pre-shared key passphrase. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 To configure WPA and WPA2, follow these steps: 1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with the default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 3. Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication
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    the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 5. Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-19: WEP/WPA Settings menu 6. Choose WAP and WPA2 with Radius from the list. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 2. Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu of the WG302. Figure 3-20: WEP/WPA Settings menu 3. Choose WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK from the list. 4. Enter the pre-shared key passphrase. 5. Click Apply to save your settings.
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 3-34 July 2005 v3.0 Basic Installation and Configuration
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    how to use the management features of your NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Remote Management Access the Remote Management screen by clicking on Remote Management
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Private Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read and write the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is private. • IP address to Receive Traps: The IP address of the SNMP manager
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 3. Press the return key, and the screen below should appear. Figure 4-2: Secure Telnet Client The login name is admin and password is the default password. After successful login, the screen should show the (Access Point
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Using Syslog and Activity Log Information The Information contains the activity log link you can use for setting up a syslog server and viewing activity log information. From the main menu of the browser interface, under
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical Information The General information screen provides a summary of the current WG302 configuration settings. From the main Menu of the browser interface, click General to view
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    IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on your network. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WG302. Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the wireless access point. The default is NETGEAR. Identifies
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Statistics The Information - Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics. Figure 4-5: 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 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Viewing a List of Available Wireless Stations 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 (
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Detecting a Rogue Access Point For enhanced security, you can scan the wireless network to detect rogue access points. Detecting Rogue AP's involves scanning the wireless environment on all available channels looking for
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software . Note: When uploading software to the WG302 Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Configuration File Management The WG302 Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user's computer, retrieved (restored) from the user's
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    Factory Default Settings To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see "WG302 rear panel" on page 2-7). The reset button has two functions: • Reboot
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change Password to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 4-8: Set Password menu To change the password, first enter the old password, and then
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 4-14 July 2005 v3.0 Management
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    features of your NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302: • IP Settings: Use the AP as a DHCP server for wireless clients. • Wireless Settings: Set up AutoCell and configure advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Access Point Settings: Enable wireless bridging and repeating. These features
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings The advanced wireless settings menu enables configuration of the following: • AutoCell RF management • Wi-Fi multimedia (WMM) setup • Hotspot settings • Advanced wireless parameters
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Configuration Figure 5-2: Advanced Wireless Settings screen AutoCell Setup options There are two AutoCell configuration setting choices: • Enable/disable Auto RF Management: Enabled by default • Enable/disable Enhanced RF
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 AutoCell AP/Client Interaction AutoCell's self-organizing micro cells provide performance benefits and an additional level of privacy for enterprises. • Automatic Transmit Power Control. An AutoCell-enabled client's RF transmit power
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Additional AutoCell View Management Options Figure 5-3: AutoCell View wireless network AutoCell View is an available management tool that provides sophisticated views of your wireless network and enables managing the wireless
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. If you want the AP to operate in Super-G mode, use this feature. Figure 5-4: Advanced Wireless Settings screen The
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Hotspot Settings You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and re-directed to the URL you specify. Figure 5-5: Hotspot Settings screen Enable HTTP Redirect: Enable this if you want all HTTP (TCP, port 80
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    Repeating The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Figure 5-6: Advanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settings Examples of wireless bridged configurations are: • Client Access Point to Access Point, the default • Point-to-Point
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge AP1 AP 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 Bridge Mode Hub or Switch
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    the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging AP1 AP in R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Router 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 AP2 R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC 'Master' AP in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge Mode
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    extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WG302s configured in Point-to-Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. How to Configure Wireless Repeating Wireless PC Associated with
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 - Configure the WG302 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. 2. Verify the following parameters for all access points: • Verify that the LAN network configuration the WG302 Access Points are configured
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    troubleshooting your NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302. 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 WG302 on? • Have I connected the wireless access point
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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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    the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 I cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it. Check these items: • The WG302 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • The default
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see "WG302 rear panel" on page 2-7) has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WG302 will reboot (restart). • Reset to Factory
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    Access Point 802.11g WG302. Specifications for the WG302 Parameter 802.11g Data Rates 802.11g Operating Frequencies 802.11g Encryption Network Management Maximum Clients Status LEDs Power Adapter Electromagnetic Compliance Environmental Specifications NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 A-2 Specifications July 2005 v3.0
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    802.11 devices. The 802.11 standard offers two methods for configuring a wireless network - ad hoc and infrastructure. Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the infrastructure mode. This mode provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network
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    the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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. There is no Access Point
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • 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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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 This process is illustrated below. 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
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Table B-2: 802.11b/g Radio Frequency supported in the U.S. and Canada, and Channels 1 to 13 are supported in Europe and Australia. The preferred channel separation between the channels in neighboring wireless networks
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • Data origin authentication • Data integrity protection The Wi-Fi Alliance is now performing interoperability certification testing
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? WPA is forward compatible with the WPA2 security specification. WPA is a subset of WPA2 and used certain pieces of the early 802.11i draft, such as 802.1x and TKIP. The main
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 99
    NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 uses a statically configured
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA/WPA2 enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA/WPA2 enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA/WPA2-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect? WPA/WPA2 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)
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA/WPA2 information element To advertise their support of WPA/WPA2, wireless APs send the beacon
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA driver update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA/WPA2-compatible driver
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    The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 (AP) can be configured either through the command line interface (CLI), a Web browser, or an MIB browser. The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or PC through a telnet connection. Command Sets get set del
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 get set IP address [X] [X] `-port --syslog server port number [X] [X] http redirection --HTTP Redirection setting [X] [X] |-server --enable HTTP redirection [X] [X] `-url --HTTP redirection URL C-2 Command Line
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 [get set del keyword Description X] [X] [X] wlan --wireless setting [X] |-version --wireless driver version [X] [X] |-radio --enable wireless radio [X] [X] |-wirelessmode --wireless mode [X] [X] |-channel
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 get set del keyword Description [X] [X] [X] | `-4 --4th remote AP address for repeater mode [X] [X] [X] |-acl --wireless access control [X] [X] | |-mode --enable wireless access control (ACL) [X] [X] [X] |
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 get set del keyword Description [X] password --system password [X] reboot --reboot system [X] exit --logout from CLI [X] quit --quit CLI Command Line Reference C-5 July 2005 v3.0
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 C-6 Command Line Reference July 2005 v3.0
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 802.11 Standard 802.11, or IEEE 802.11, is a type of radio technology used for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It is a standard
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 114
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The purpose of 11d is to add features and restrictions to allow WLANs to operate within the rules of these countries. Equipment manufacturers do not
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Access Point (AP) A wireless LAN transceiver or "base station" that can connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices. Access points can also bridge to each other. There are various types of access points, also
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 for cables or wires. Bluetooth is a frequency-hopping technology in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum, with a range of 30 feet and up to 11Mbps raw data throughput. Bridge A product that connects a local area network (LAN) to
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 CSMA-CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Action/Collision Detection) A method of managing traffic and reducing noise on an Ethernet network. A network device transmits data after detecting that a channel is available. However, if
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 118
    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 ESSID (more commonly referred to as SSID - Short Set Identifier) The identifying name of an 802.11 wireless network. When you specify your correct ESSID in your client setup you ensure that you connect to your wireless network
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 IEEE ( IP address has two parts: an identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network. ISO Network Model A network
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 MAC (Media Access Control) Every wireless 802.11 device has its own specific MAC address hard-coded into it. This unique identifier can be used to provide security for wireless networks. When a network uses a MAC table, only the 802
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 121
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 NIC (Network Interface Card) A type of PC adapter card that either works without wires (Wi-Fi) or attaches to a network cable to provide two-way communication between the computer and network devices such as a hub or switch
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Range The distance away from your access point that your wireless network can reach. Most Wi-Fi systems will provide a range of a hundred feet or more. Depending on the environment and the type of antenna used, Wi-Fi
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Site survey The process whereby a wireless network installer inspects a location prior to putting in a wireless network. Site surveys are used to identify the radio- and client-use properties of a facility so that access points
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 TCP/IP The underlying technology behind the Internet and communications between computers in a network. The first part, TCP, is the transport part, which matches the size of the messages on either end and guarantees that
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 As a recent development, the debate over the legality of warchalking is still going on. The practice stems from the U.S. Depression-era culture of wandering hobos
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 does not offer. With this feature, WPA provides roughly comparable security to VPN tunneling with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use. This is similar to 802.1x support and requires a RADIUS server in
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 secure transmission and authentication is particularly important to users unknown to each other. The authentication capability defined in the specification enables a secure access control mechanism for the service providers
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 16 Glossary July 2005 v3.0
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