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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 September 2004 September 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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    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 in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
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    m to 30 m 19 dBm + 5 dBi ant. * 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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    6 September 2004
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    , Versions, Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG302 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
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    4-7 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-7 Configuration File Management 4-8 Saving and Retrieving the Configuration 4-9 Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings 4-10 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 4-10 Changing the Administrator Password 4-10
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    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 B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets ...C-1 Glossary Index Contents
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    vi Contents September 2004
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    Table 1-1. Product, Firmware Version, Manual Version, and Publication Date Product Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 September 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 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Print this Manual To print this manual, choose one supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the PDF
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 1-4 About This Manual September 2004
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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 • Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WG302 to gain access to your LAN. • Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable,
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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
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    NETGEAR ProSafe 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 This Reference Manual
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Hardware Description The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 front and rear hardware functions are described below. The WG302 Access Point provides four status LEDs. Figure 2-1: WG302 front panel The
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 LED 802.11g WLAN Off Green Blink DESCRIPTION Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no wireless link activity. Wireless link activity. Introduction 2-7 September 2004
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    the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Figure 2-2: WG302 rear panel • 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
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Introduction 2-9 September 2004
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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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    - see "WG302 front panel" on page 2-6. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name Built-in DHCP client Built-in DHCP server IP Configuration (if DHCP server is unavailable) Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name (SSID 802.11g Radio Frequency
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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 3-7 Basic Installation and Configuration September 2004
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • 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 September 2004
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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 online
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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, the DHCP client to be disabled. Note: The computer you are using to
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 Settings
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 - 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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    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 Figure 3-8: Wireless Security Settings • Enable Wireless Client Security Separator The associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other if this feature is enabled. The default setting is disabled
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Security Encryption (WEP) Keys If WEP is enabled, you can manually . Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation. • Manual. These values are not
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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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    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 How to Configure WPA 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 ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Figure 3-10: Wireless Settings menu 3. Choose WPA-PSK from the list. 4. Enter the pre-shared key passphrase. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. Using the Basic IP Settings Options The Basic IP Settings menu is under the
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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Figure 3-11: 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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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 location for your setting
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    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. Using the Secure Telnet Interface The WG302 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI). You can access the CLI
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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 4-1: 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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    version of the firmware currently installed. Identifies the operating mode of the WG302: Access Point, Point-to-point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client Current Wireless Settings The IP address of the wireless access point. The subnet mask
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Figure 4-4: Wireless Access Point Status screen Table 4-1. Statistics Fields Field Wired Ethernet Packets Bytes Wireless Unicast Packets Broadcast Packets Multicast Packets Total Packets Total Bytes Refresh button
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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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    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG302 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. 1. Download the new software file from NETGEAR
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 From the main menu Management heading, click the Backup/Restore Settings link to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 4-5: Settings Backup menu The three options displayed are described in the following sections: Saving
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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 4-6: 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 4-12 September 2004 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 • Advanced wireless parameters These options are discussed below. AutoCell RF
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Configuration AutoCell RF management is enabled by default. Figure 5-2: Advanced Wireless Settings screen In this mode, AutoCell shrinks the size of coverage to the minimum to reach clients but also shrinks the size of the
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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 Supger-G mode, use this feature. Figure 5-4: Advanced Wireless Settings screen
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    Repeating The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Figure 5-5: 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 • Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet.
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up properly for that network. The usual setting for
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Check whether other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs TCP/IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP Addresses. • If the PCs are configured
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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 September 2004
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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. 2SHQ6\VWHP $XWKHQWLFDWLRQ6WHSV 
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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 offers 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 on Wi-
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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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    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 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
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    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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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    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 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 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 information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 94
    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 95
    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
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 96
    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 get set del keyword Description [X] [X] | '-secondary -- [X] [X] |-wins -- [X] [X] | |-primary -- [X] [X] | '-secondary -- [X] [X] '-lease -- [X] [X] radius --radius setting
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 97
    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 get set del keyword Description [X] [X] |-rate --wireless transmit rate [X] [X] |-ssid --wireless network name (1-32 chars) [X] [X] |-ssidsuppress --wireless SSID broadcast suppress [X] [X] |-power --wireless
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 98
    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 get set del keyword Description [X] [X] [X] |-key --wireless wep key setting [X] [X] | |-type --wireless wep key type [X] [X] | |-default --wireless wep default key index [X] [X] [X] | |-passphrase --wireless
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 99
    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 WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 100
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 101
    Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 102
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 103
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 104
    the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 with the IP address
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 105
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 106
    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 8 Glossary September 2004
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 107
    mode B-2 IP Settings 3-24 L Log In to the ME103 3-11 M MDI/MDI-X D-2 MDI/MDI-X wiring D-4 modem 2-7 O Open System authentication B-2 P Passphrase 3-16, 3-21 Placement 3-1 R Range 3-1 range 3-1 restore configuration 4-8 restore factory settings 4-10 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
  • Netgear WG302 | WG302v1 Reference Manual - Page 108
    W WEP B-3 Wi-Fi B-1 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet B-1 Wireless Network Name 3-12, 4-5 Wireless Security 3-4 2 Index
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September 2004
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Reference Manual for the
NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless
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