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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Contents About This Manual xiii Conventions, Formats and Scope xiii How to Use This Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features ...1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-1 WAG302v2 Key Features 1-2 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 What's In the Box? ...1-4 Hardware Description ...1-5 Front Panel ...1-5 Rear Panel ...1-6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration System Requirements...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Contents About This Manual xiii Conventions, Formats and Scope xiii How to Use This Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features ...1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-1 WAG302v2 Key Features 1-2 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 What's In the Box? ...1-4 Hardware Description ...1-5 Front Panel ...1-5 Rear Panel ...1-6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration System Requirements...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual VLAN ID ...2-18 SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form 2-19 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-20 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-21 Chapter 3 Management and Information Changing the Administrator Password 3-1 Remote Management ...3-2 Using the Secure Telnet Interface 3-3 Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port 3-3 CLI Commands ...3-4 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-4 Configuration File Management...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual VLAN ID ...2-18 SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form 2-19 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-20 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-21 Chapter 3 Management and Information Changing the Administrator Password 3-1 Remote Management ...3-2 Using the Secure Telnet Interface 3-3 Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port 3-3 CLI Commands ...3-4 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-4 Configuration File Management...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 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 WAG302v2 to configure it 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 5-3 I am unable to download files from some FTP sites 5-4 I need to...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 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 WAG302v2 to configure it 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 5-3 I am unable to download files from some FTP sites 5-4 I need to...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual xii v1.0, May 2006
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual xii v1.0, May 2006
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...This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2.The information in this manual is used to the equipment. -xiii v1.0, May 2006 This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, ... highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual are described in the following formats to highlight special messages: Note:...
...This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2.The information in this manual is used to the equipment. -xiii v1.0, May 2006 This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, ... highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual are described in the following formats to highlight special messages: Note:...
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... is a safety warning. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Product updates are available on a link in the table of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 May 2006 For more...
... is a safety warning. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Product updates are available on a link in the table of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 May 2006 For more...
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.... • Printing a Chapter. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in the manual. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in the HTML View. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages ... window. - The PDF version of the following several options, according to your needs. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Use the Print button on the Adobe website at ...
.... • Printing a Chapter. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in the manual. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in the HTML View. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages ... window. - The PDF version of the following several options, according to your needs. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Use the Print button on the Adobe website at ...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual -xvi v1.0, May 2006
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual -xvi v1.0, May 2006
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... both a wireless access point and a wireless bridge. • Rogue Access Point Detection. Point-to PCs and other bridge-mode wireless stations send all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and redirected to -Multi-Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -Point Bridge. Wireless Access Point. Firmware is referred to the network. • DHCP Client and Server Support. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual •...
... both a wireless access point and a wireless bridge. • Rogue Access Point Detection. Point-to PCs and other bridge-mode wireless stations send all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and redirected to -Multi-Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -Point Bridge. Wireless Access Point. Firmware is referred to the network. • DHCP Client and Server Support. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual •...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. VLANs are very useful for each BSSID. • Simple Configuration. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. Compatible and Related NETGEAR...WMM is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card Introduction 1-3 v1.0, May 2006 Connects to the access point. You can be physically located on the kind of ...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. VLANs are very useful for each BSSID. • Simple Configuration. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. Compatible and Related NETGEAR...WMM is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card Introduction 1-3 v1.0, May 2006 Connects to the access point. You can be physically located on the kind of ...
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... Support Information card for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. • Support Registration card. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter What's In...
... Support Information card for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. • Support Registration card. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter What's In...
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... is on the 10 Mbps Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Front Panel Figure 1-1 Viewed from left to right, the WAG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN,802.11a WLAN, and 802.11g WLAN...
... is on the 10 Mbps Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Front Panel Figure 1-1 Viewed from left to right, the WAG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN,802.11a WLAN, and 802.11g WLAN...
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.... The 2.4 GHz antenna supports clients that use the 802.11b/g radio. Reset button. This restores the default factory settings. 4. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz) Off No wireless link activity. Power socket. The WAG302v2 will not function properly if the 2.4 GHz antenna is labeled near its base. 3.
.... The 2.4 GHz antenna supports clients that use the 802.11b/g radio. Reset button. This restores the default factory settings. 4. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz) Off No wireless link activity. Power socket. The WAG302v2 will not function properly if the 2.4 GHz antenna is labeled near its base. 3.
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...45 connectors. For complete performance specifications, see "Specifications for configuration such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your configuration choices....LAN interface is autosensing and capable of interference, such as to the WAG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WAG302v2" in Appendix B. The wireless access point uses Auto Uplink™ technology. This feature eliminates any concerns about ...
...45 connectors. For complete performance specifications, see "Specifications for configuration such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your configuration choices....LAN interface is autosensing and capable of interference, such as to the WAG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WAG302v2" in Appendix B. The wireless access point uses Auto Uplink™ technology. This feature eliminates any concerns about ...
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Installing the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point Before you install the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point, make sure that you use multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your computer, connect the power adapter to a powered on computer...192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you have met all of the network and system requirements described in "System Requirements" on page 2-1. The recommended ...
Installing the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point Before you install the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point, make sure that you use multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your computer, connect the power adapter to a powered on computer...192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you have met all of the network and system requirements described in "System Requirements" on page 2-1. The recommended ...
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When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address" on page 2-7. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out ...out. Click to view documentation Click to the WAG302v2. Figure 2-1 2-4 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration For more information, see "Logging in lower case letters. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2. The WAG302v2 login screen appears. The Web browser displays the WAG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 ...
When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address" on page 2-7. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out ...out. Click to view documentation Click to the WAG302v2. Figure 2-1 2-4 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration For more information, see "Logging in lower case letters. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2. The WAG302v2 login screen appears. The Web browser displays the WAG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 ...
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..., such as wall mounted, or on page 2-2 b. The best location is preset according to configure the settings on page 3-7. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual For more information about the fields on the General page, see "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your network and click Apply...
..., such as wall mounted, or on page 2-2 b. The best location is preset according to configure the settings on page 3-7. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual For more information about the fields on the General page, see "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your network and click Apply...
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... up. 4. Using a computer with an 802.11a or 802.11b/g wireless adapter with a wireless client, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. Verify wireless connectivity. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. Note: If you must match the...
... up. 4. Using a computer with an 802.11a or 802.11b/g wireless adapter with a wireless client, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. Verify wireless connectivity. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. Note: If you must match the...
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...default address of 255.255.255.0. 1. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. 2. The WAG302v2 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.230 with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of http://192....you change the IP address or enable the DHCP client on the WAG302v2, the computer that you install the WAG302v2, log in to the WAG302v2 by using the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol,...
...default address of 255.255.255.0. 1. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. 2. The WAG302v2 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.230 with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of http://192....you change the IP address or enable the DHCP client on the WAG302v2, the computer that you install the WAG302v2, log in to the WAG302v2 by using the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol,...
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... for most users and situations: 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of World Figure 2-5 US Only 2. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Rest of your wireless access point: 1. After you log on by using the default user name of admin and default password of the...
... for most users and situations: 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of World Figure 2-5 US Only 2. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Rest of your wireless access point: 1. After you log on by using the default user name of admin and default password of the...