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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g)

RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia

Warning!

To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device (see below)

must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not

be collocated with other antenna or radio transmitter.

Antenna Statement for North America and Australia

In addition to its own 2 antennas, the WAG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas

and antenna cables:

*

WG302 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 20 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain

Please go to

www.netgear.com/go/wag102_fcc

for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the

WAG102 in North America and Australia.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations

ICES 003.

Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte les exigences du reglement du Canada sur le materiel brouilleur NMB-003.

The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. The use of this device in a

system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according

to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office.

Approved

Antennas

Antenna Gain and

type

Approved Antenna

Cable

Antenna Cable

Length

Maximum

Transmitted Power

NETGEAR

ANT24D18

18 dBi, directional

outdoor/indoor

NETGEAR ACC-10314-

01 thru 05

1.5 m

to 30 m

19 dBm + 18 dBi ant.

NETGEAR

ANT2409

9 dBi, omnidirectional

outdoor/indoor

NETGEAR ACC-10314-

01 thru 05

1.5 m

to 30 m

19 dBm + 9 dBi ant.

NETGEAR

ANT24O5

5 dBi, ceiling/wall

indoor

NETGEAR ACC-10314-

01 thru 05

1.5 m

to 30 m

19 dBm + 5 dBi ant.

Section	Page
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g)	1
About This Manual	13
Conventions, Formats and Scope	13
How to Use This Manual	14
How to Print this Manual	15
Chapter 1 Introduction	17
About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102	17
Key Features and Standards	18
Supported Standards and Conventions	18
Key Features	19
802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking	20
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink	20
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products	21
System Requirements	21
What’s In the Box?	22
Hardware Description	23
Front Panel	23
Rear Panel	24
Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration	27
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines	28
Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options	29
Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point	30
Setting up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point	30
Configuring LAN and Wireless Access	31
Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point	36
Verifying Wireless Connectivity	36
Logging In Using the Default IP Address	37
Setting Basic IP Options	38
Wireless Settings	40
Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings	40
Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings	42
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity	43
Understanding Security Profiles	45
SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form	49
Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings	51
Setting up a Security Profile	53
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address	63
Chapter 3 Management	65
Remote Management	65
Using Syslog and Activity Log Information	66
Viewing General Summary Information	67
Viewing Network Traffic Statistics	70
Viewing Available Wireless Station List	71
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software	72
Configuration File Management	74
Saving and Retrieving the Configuration	74
Restoring the WAG102 to the Factory Default Settings	75
Changing the Administrator Password	76
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration	77
Hotspot Settings	77
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings	78
Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating	79
Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge	81
Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge	82
Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater	83
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting	87
No lights are lit on the wireless access point.	87
The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.	88
The LAN light is not lit.	88
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.	88
I cannot connect to the WAG102 to configure it.	89
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.	89
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings	90
Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications	91
Factory Default Settings	91
Technical Specifications	93
Appendix B Related Documents	95

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