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...Configuration Window as described in temporary interruption of operation of operation. The radar detection feature will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of this device. This device may be operated in the user guide, before operating this product to other system. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102... Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz...
...Configuration Window as described in temporary interruption of operation of operation. The radar detection feature will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of this device. This device may be operated in the user guide, before operating this product to other system. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102... Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz...
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... 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 Panel ...1-8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Understanding WAG102 Wireless...
... 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 Panel ...1-8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Understanding WAG102 Wireless...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Settings ...2-14 Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings 2-14 Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings 2-16 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-17 Understanding Security Profiles 2-19 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 2-23 802.11a Configuration 2-23 802.11b/g Configuration 2-24 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-25 Setting up a Security Profile 2-27 Configuring WEP 2-29...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Settings ...2-14 Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings 2-14 Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings 2-16 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-17 Understanding Security Profiles 2-19 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 2-23 802.11a Configuration 2-23 802.11b/g Configuration 2-24 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-25 Setting up a Security Profile 2-27 Configuring WEP 2-29...
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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 WAG102 to configure it 5-3 When...
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 WAG102 to configure it 5-3 When...
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...is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to highlight a procedure that will...Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest.
...is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to highlight a procedure that will...Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest.
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...for wireless clients. • SNMP Support. VLANs are very useful for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Supports multiple BSSIDs. it is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported. • Full WPA and WPA2 support. VLANs are configured through...2006 The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG102 Wireless Access Point is a unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN ...
...for wireless clients. • SNMP Support. VLANs are very useful for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Supports multiple BSSIDs. it is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported. • Full WPA and WPA2 support. VLANs are configured through...2006 The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG102 Wireless Access Point is a unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN ...
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.... • Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with another bridge-mode wireless station. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features The WAG102 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes - Operates as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet. Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Wireless Access Point. Select this only if this traffic. -
.... • Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with another bridge-mode wireless station. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features The WAG102 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes - Operates as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet. Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Wireless Access Point. Select this only if this traffic. -
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.... It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11a/g compatible wireless LAN networks. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will then configure itself to a switch or hub. The LAN interface is modified. 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped...
.... It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11a/g compatible wireless LAN networks. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will then configure itself to a switch or hub. The LAN interface is modified. 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped...
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... • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b or 802.11g-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter Introduction 1-5 v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Compatible...
... • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b or 802.11g-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter Introduction 1-5 v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Compatible...
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... and files on page 2-19. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 for wireless connectivity to your network. This basic configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters. 2-1 v2.0, September 2006 It is important to take appropriate steps to your LAN...
... and files on page 2-19. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 for wireless connectivity to your network. This basic configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters. 2-1 v2.0, September 2006 It is important to take appropriate steps to your LAN...
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... or inability to wirelessly connect to reduce interference. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use Channels...
... or inability to wirelessly connect to reduce interference. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use Channels...
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... address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your wireless equipment. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be limited. This nullifies the wireless network "discovery" feature of the SSID,... access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. Deploy the security features appropriate to compromise. Basic Installation and Configuration...
... address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your wireless equipment. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be limited. This nullifies the wireless network "discovery" feature of the SSID,... access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. Deploy the security features appropriate to compromise. Basic Installation and Configuration...
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... order for the Subnet Mask. 3. 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 and working. Turn on . • The LAN light of the wireless access point is up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: 1. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter.
... order for the Subnet Mask. 3. 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 and working. Turn on . • The LAN light of the wireless access point is up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: 1. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter.
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WAG102 Ethernet port for the password, both in lower case letters as shown in the address field. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access: 1. Connect to the WAG102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.232 in Figure 2-2. The WAG102 login screen will appear. 2. Figure 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v2.0, September 2006
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WAG102 Ethernet port for the password, both in lower case letters as shown in the address field. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access: 1. Connect to the WAG102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.232 in Figure 2-2. The WAG102 login screen will appear. 2. Figure 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v2.0, September 2006
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Click OK. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. The main menu of the WAG102 will display as shown in Figure 2-3. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point. • Select Logout to exit the WAG102 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.) Figure 2-3 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006
Click OK. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. The main menu of the WAG102 will display as shown in Figure 2-3. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point. • Select Logout to exit the WAG102 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.) Figure 2-3 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006
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... a region other than one of the main menu. It may not be legal to that shown in this field Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Figure 2-4 5. If the Country/Region drop-down list is displayed, select your country/region from the list (in the United States...
... a region other than one of the main menu. It may not be legal to that shown in this field Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Figure 2-4 5. If the Country/Region drop-down list is displayed, select your country/region from the list (in the United States...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. The default name is only useful if the hubs/switches on your wireless settings for more information about how to the WAG102 after the DHCP server assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network. Enable 802... label of the MAC address. To configure your LAN support the VLAN 802.1Q standard. The Wireless Settings 11a screen will be unable to access the wireless access point using the DHCP server in the WAG102, then to connect to configure the settings on page 2-12 for ...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. The default name is only useful if the hubs/switches on your wireless settings for more information about how to the WAG102 after the DHCP server assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network. Enable 802... label of the MAC address. To configure your LAN support the VLAN 802.1Q standard. The Wireless Settings 11a screen will be unable to access the wireless access point using the DHCP server in the WAG102, then to connect to configure the settings on page 2-12 for ...
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..., you can now reconfigure the computer you can deploy the WAG102 in step 1 (from the Static IP) back to save your settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-5 4. See the online help or "Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings" on page 2-16. 6. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v2.0, September 2006 If needed, you used in your area...
..., you can now reconfigure the computer you can deploy the WAG102 in step 1 (from the Static IP) back to save your settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-5 4. See the online help or "Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings" on page 2-16. 6. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v2.0, September 2006 If needed, you used in your area...
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... the antenna on your network. Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to browse the Internet, or check for the 802.11a is NETGEAR-11g; ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point To deploy the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: 1.
... the antenna on your network. Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to browse the Internet, or check for the 802.11a is NETGEAR-11g; ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point To deploy the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: 1.
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... 2-6. Figure 2-7 4. Click OK. Your Web browser should be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. The WAG102 is set, by entering its default address of 255.255.255.0. To log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Logging In Using the Default...
... 2-6. Figure 2-7 4. Click OK. Your Web browser should be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. The WAG102 is set, by entering its default address of 255.255.255.0. To log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Logging In Using the Default...