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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Use WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) data encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. • Use AutoCell Enhanced RF Security 'Stealth Mode.' In addition to standard encryption and security mechanisms such as WEP and WPA, the WG302 AutoCell feature provides self-organizing micro cells for an additional level of privacy for enterprises. In this mode, AutoCell shrinks the size of coverage to the minimum to reach clients but also shrinks the size of the beacons that access points use to announce their presence. This mode makes an enterprise wireless LAN nearly invisible to users outside an office building. AutoCell clients such as the NETGEAR WAG511 are highly-recommended for Enhanced RF Security. Installing 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 be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all of the system requirements, shown on page 2-5. 1 SET UP THE WG302 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the WG302 in a high location, first set up and test the WG302 to verify wireless network connectivity. a. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. b. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. c. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG302 to the computer. d. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG302 and verify the following: - The PWR power light goes on. - The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on computer. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 July 2005 v3.0

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
Basic Installation and Configuration
3-5
July 2005 v3.0
•
Use WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2)
data encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per
frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new
standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.
•
Use AutoCell Enhanced RF Security ‘Stealth Mode.’
In addition to standard encryption and
security mechanisms such as WEP and WPA, the WG302 AutoCell feature provides
self-organizing micro cells for an additional level of privacy for enterprises. In this mode,
AutoCell shrinks the size of coverage to the minimum to reach clients but also shrinks the size
of the beacons that access points use to announce their presence. This mode makes an
enterprise wireless LAN nearly invisible to users outside an office building. AutoCell clients
such as the NETGEAR WAG511 are highly-recommended for Enhanced RF Security.
Installing 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 be able
to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify
that you have met all of the system requirements, shown on
page 2-5
.
1
S
ET
UP
THE
WG302 A
CCESS
P
OINT
Tip:
Before mounting the WG302 in a high location, first set up and test the WG302 to verify
wireless network connectivity.
a.
Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your
network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
b.
Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for
the Subnet Mask.
c.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG302 to the computer.
d.
Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG302 and verify the following:
–
The PWR power light goes on.
–
The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on
computer.