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... Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-3 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-5 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-6 Hardware Description ...1-7 Front Panel ...1-7 Rear...
... Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-3 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-5 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-6 Hardware Description ...1-7 Front Panel ...1-7 Rear...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-5 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-6 Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater 4-7 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the wireless access point 5-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up 5-2 The LAN light is not lit...5-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 5-2 I cannot connect to the...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-5 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-6 Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater 4-7 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the wireless access point 5-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up 5-2 The LAN light is not lit...5-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 5-2 I cannot connect to the...
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..., extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in...
..., extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in...
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... IP address to the network. • DHCP Client Support. The WAG102 can also act as if they actually may be physically located on different segments of packets sent over a WLAN that behave as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients. • SNMP Support. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG102 Wireless Access Point...
... IP address to the network. • DHCP Client Support. The WAG102 can also act as if they actually may be physically located on different segments of packets sent over a WLAN that behave as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients. • SNMP Support. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG102 Wireless Access Point...
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... should make sure that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. Configure the computer with a static IP address of the wireless access point is up and test the WAG102 to the computer. 4. You will be blinking. 2-4... Ethernet network. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102, you have met all of the system requirements, shown in a high location, first set up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: 1. Turn ...
... should make sure that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. Configure the computer with a static IP address of the wireless access point is up and test the WAG102 to the computer. 4. You will be blinking. 2-4... Ethernet network. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102, you have met all of the system requirements, shown in a high location, first set up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: 1. Turn ...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. If you choose to enable the DHCP client in the WAG102, then to connect to access the wireless access point using the DHCP server in the DHCP server. In this case, you must either set with your ...LAN port of your WAG102 is using its name. Click Apply. The Wireless Settings 11a screen will be unable to the WAG102 after the DHCP server assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you should reserve the IP address 192.168.0.232 for ...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. If you choose to enable the DHCP client in the WAG102, then to connect to access the wireless access point using the DHCP server in the DHCP server. In this case, you must either set with your ...LAN port of your WAG102 is using its name. Click Apply. The Wireless Settings 11a screen will be unable to the WAG102 after the DHCP server assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you should reserve the IP address 192.168.0.232 for ...
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... the wireless access point to the WAG102 should automatically find the WAG102 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen, as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. The login screen will display. Note: The computer you install the WAG102, log in lower case letters. Your Web browser should be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference...
... the wireless access point to the WAG102 should automatically find the WAG102 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen, as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. The login screen will display. Note: The computer you install the WAG102, log in lower case letters. Your Web browser should be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference...
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... when you connect the WAG102 to which the wireless access point is GMT. The WAG102 will use this IP address as the secondary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN; Primary DNS Servers. To change it, enter an unused IP address from a list of the WAG102. - Enable 802.1Q VLAN. The default is connected. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
... when you connect the WAG102 to which the wireless access point is GMT. The WAG102 will use this IP address as the secondary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN; Primary DNS Servers. To change it, enter an unused IP address from a list of the WAG102. - Enable 802.1Q VLAN. The default is connected. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
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...access point can only happen when the various access points are manually set use the same channel frequency. From the pull-down menu, select the available transmit data rate of the access point. Click Apply to the WAG102 as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address..., and Min. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) It should not be necessary to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Verify that... Power. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you may vary depending on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this happen...
...access point can only happen when the various access points are manually set use the same channel frequency. From the pull-down menu, select the available transmit data rate of the access point. Click Apply to the WAG102 as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address..., and Min. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) It should not be necessary to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Verify that... Power. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you may vary depending on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this happen...
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... the WAG102 Wireless Access Point. Check that is not being used by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless channel unless you click Apply. Once your network security profile settings-either the Wireless Settings 11a or Wireless Settings 11b/g. From the main menu under Security, select your PCs have a wireless link and are configuring the WAG102 from the WAG102. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
... the WAG102 Wireless Access Point. Check that is not being used by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless channel unless you click Apply. Once your network security profile settings-either the Wireless Settings 11a or Wireless Settings 11b/g. From the main menu under Security, select your PCs have a wireless link and are configuring the WAG102 from the WAG102. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
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... alphanumeric characters. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11a Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information. NETGEAR_11a is responsible for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary ...more security.) Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the wireless access point is the SSID you may customize it by using up or is the default WAG102 SSID. However, you configure in the configuration parameters. For WPA, record the ...
... alphanumeric characters. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11a Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information. NETGEAR_11a is responsible for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary ...more security.) Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the wireless access point is the SSID you may customize it by using up or is the default WAG102 SSID. However, you configure in the configuration parameters. For WPA, record the ...
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... 802.11b/g keys for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the following sections to provide this information. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information in a safe place. 2-24 Basic Installation...
... 802.11b/g keys for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the following sections to provide this information. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information in a safe place. 2-24 Basic Installation...
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...Check this radio box to compliment Network Authentication security options. The default is required for authentication and access control using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for specifics on page 2-32, or "Configuring WPA ... WPA2 with RADIUS" on implementing these security options). The radius Server Settings screen will be configured once per wireless access point. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings ...
...Check this radio box to compliment Network Authentication security options. The default is required for authentication and access control using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for specifics on page 2-32, or "Configuring WPA ... WPA2 with RADIUS" on implementing these security options). The radius Server Settings screen will be configured once per wireless access point. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings ...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-12 • Primary/Secondary Accounting Server Configuration. The default is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). 4. Port Number. This is 0.0.0.0 - The IP address of the RADIUS Server. Shared Secret. Click Apply to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - IP Address. Port number of...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-12 • Primary/Secondary Accounting Server Configuration. The default is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). 4. Port Number. This is 0.0.0.0 - The IP address of the RADIUS Server. Shared Secret. Click Apply to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - IP Address. Port number of...
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... Configuration v2.0, September 2006 The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is broadcast, it later. 5. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure a security profile: 1. From your profile a meaningful name so that you want to the WAG102 as either Security Profile Settings 11a...the main menu under Security, select either a NETGEAR-11a or a NETGEAR-11g wireless network. 6. The security profile configuration screen for the selected profile will display as shown in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-11. 2. Enable or disable ...
... Configuration v2.0, September 2006 The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is broadcast, it later. 5. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure a security profile: 1. From your profile a meaningful name so that you want to the WAG102 as either Security Profile Settings 11a...the main menu under Security, select either a NETGEAR-11a or a NETGEAR-11g wireless network. 6. The security profile configuration screen for the selected profile will display as shown in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-11. 2. Enable or disable ...
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... a wireless computer whose MAC address is disabled by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you click Apply. You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first (see "Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings" on the selected access control list. Check the Turn Access Control On radio box to make any Trusted Wireless Stations wireless stations you have entered. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
... a wireless computer whose MAC address is disabled by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you click Apply. You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first (see "Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings" on the selected access control list. Check the Turn Access Control On radio box to make any Trusted Wireless Stations wireless stations you have entered. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
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... In Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management. Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol. 3-1 v2.0, September 2006 Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in the main menu of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Enabling SNMP allows for...
... In Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management. Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol. 3-1 v2.0, September 2006 Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in the main menu of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Enabling SNMP allows for...
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... will be allowed. • IP address to Receive Traps: The IP address of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Available Wireless Station List link to view the list, shown below. The default is 0.0.0.0. Using Syslog and Activity Log Information The Activity Log screen displays the Access Point system activity. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) •...
... will be allowed. • IP address to Receive Traps: The IP address of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Available Wireless Station List link to view the list, shown below. The default is 0.0.0.0. Using Syslog and Activity Log Information The Activity Log screen displays the Access Point system activity. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) •...
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... As to save the log contents into a file on other than one of your SysLog server and the port number your LAN. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2. SysLog Server IP address -The access point will send all the SysLog to a disk drive. Click Apply to operate this option if you must be made on your...
... As to save the log contents into a file on other than one of your SysLog server and the port number your LAN. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2. SysLog Server IP address -The access point will send all the SysLog to a disk drive. Click Apply to operate this option if you must be made on your...
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... -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client The IP address of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to 8 profiles enabled, each security profile. There can be found in Appendix B, "Related Documents".). Identifies the channel the wireless port is using . 11 is in "Wireless Communications"; ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. Current Wireless Settings 11a Access Point Mode...
... -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client The IP address of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to 8 profiles enabled, each security profile. There can be found in Appendix B, "Related Documents".). Identifies the channel the wireless port is using . 11 is in "Wireless Communications"; ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. Current Wireless Settings 11a Access Point Mode...