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Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to

the wireless access point.

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 colocated with other antenna or radio transmitter.

Antenna Statement for North America and Australia

In addition to its own antenna, the WG302v2 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas

and antenna cables.

Please see the product specifications at

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wg302.asp

for an updated list of

wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG302v2.

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

a

a. WG302v2 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 19 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain

NETGEAR

ANT24D18v2

14.5 dBi, directional

outdoor/indoor

NETGEAR ACC-10314-

01 thru 05

1.5 m to 30 m

18 dBm + 14.5 dBi ant.

NETGEAR

ANT2409

9 dBi,

omnidirectional

outdoor/indoor

NETGEAR ACC-10314-

01 thru 05

1.5 m to 30 m

18 dBm + 9 dBi ant.

NETGEAR

ANT24O5

5 dBi, ceiling/wall

indoor

NETGEAR ACC-10314-

01 thru 05

1.5 m to 30 m

18 dBm + 5 dBi ant.

Section	Page
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual	1
Contents	9
About This Manual	13
Conventions, Formats and Scope	13
How to Use This Manual	14
How to Print this Manual	14
Chapter 1 Introduction	17
Key Features	17
Supported Standards and Conventions	17
WG302v2 Key Features	18
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products	19
What’s In the Box?	20
Hardware Description	21
Front Panel	21
Rear Panel	22
Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration	23
System Requirements	23
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines	24
Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point	25
Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address	29
Basic IP Settings	30
Wireless Settings	32
Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options	34
Configuring Security Profiles	35
Profile Definition	37
Network Authentication	37
Data Encryption	38
Wireless Client Security Separation	39
VLAN ID	39
SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form	41
Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings	42
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address	43
Chapter 3 Management and Information	45
Changing the Administrator Password	45
Remote Management	46
Using the Secure Telnet Interface	47
Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port	47
CLI Commands	48
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware	48
Configuration File Management	49
Backing up and Restoring the Configuration	50
Erasing the Configuration	50
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings	50
Viewing General Information	51
Viewing the Activity Log	53
Viewing the Available Wireless Station List	54
Viewing Statistics	55
Rogue AP Detection	56
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration	59
Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients	59
Configuring Hotspot Settings	61
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings	61
Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters	62
Modifying QoS Queue Parameters	63
Wireless Bridging and Repeating	65
Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration	67
Multi-Point Bridge Configuration	68
Repeater with Wireless Client Association	69
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting	73
No lights are lit on the access point.	73
The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.	74
The LAN light is not lit.	74
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.	74
I cannot connect to the WG302v2 to configure it.	75
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.	75
I am unable to download files from some FTP sites.	76
I need to restore factory default settings.	76
Appendix A Related Documents	77
Appendix B Specifications	79
Default Factory Settings	79
Specifications for the WG302v2	82
Appendix C Command Line Reference	83
Accessing CLI TAB Completion Help	83
Keyboard Shortcuts	84
Interface Naming Conventions	85
Entering CLI Commands	86
Using the CLI to Configure the ProSafe 802.11g	87
Viewing General Information	88
Configuring Basic Settings	89
Configuring Wireless Settings	90
Configuring Security Profile Settings	91
RADIUS Server Settings	94
Access Control	95
Viewing and Configuring Management Settings	96
Viewing and Configuring System Information	97
Configuring Advanced IP Settings	98
Hotspot Settings	99
Advanced Wireless Settings	99

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