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B-18 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-19 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-19 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-20 Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets ...C-1 Glossary x Contents 202-10078-01 What are the Key Features of WPA Security B-12 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS B-14 WPA Data Encryption Key Management B-16 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-18 Product Support for WPA B-18 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ......
B-18 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-19 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-19 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-20 Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets ...C-1 Glossary x Contents 202-10078-01 What are the Key Features of WPA Security B-12 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS B-14 WPA Data Encryption Key Management B-16 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-18 Product Support for WPA B-18 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ......
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..., as to the correct configuration. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other...
..., as to the correct configuration. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other...
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... the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless Bridge System Requirements Before installing the WAG302, make sure your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What's In the Box? You should contain the following items: • WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point...
... the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless Bridge System Requirements Before installing the WAG302, make sure your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What's In the Box? You should contain the following items: • WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the WAG302 to the factory default settings. • Serial Console Port Male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE ...connections. • RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAG302 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or POE switch. ...
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the WAG302 to the factory default settings. • Serial Console Port Male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE ...connections. • RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAG302 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or POE switch. ...
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...wireless adapters to do such things as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more . Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 202-10078-01 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point for the WAG302... that conforms to the Observing Placement and Range Guidelines below. • The wireless access point connected to your LAN through your LAN. It is...
...wireless adapters to do such things as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more . Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 202-10078-01 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point for the WAG302... that conforms to the Observing Placement and Range Guidelines below. • The wireless access point connected to your LAN through your LAN. It is...
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... !UTO#ELL2&@STEALTHMODE Figure 3-1: WAG302 wireless data security options There are covered in detail in this reason, use the security features of your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still fully exposed to the WAG302. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well...
... !UTO#ELL2&@STEALTHMODE Figure 3-1: WAG302 wireless data security options There are covered in detail in this reason, use the security features of your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still fully exposed to the WAG302. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well...
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... connectivity. AutoCell clients such as WEP and WPA, the WAG302 AutoCell feature provides self-organizing micro cells for an additional level of the wireless access point is up and test the WAG302 to standard encryption and security mechanisms such as the NETGEAR WAG511 are highly-recommended for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Reference Manual...
... connectivity. AutoCell clients such as WEP and WPA, the WAG302 AutoCell feature provides self-organizing micro cells for an additional level of the wireless access point is up and test the WAG302 to standard encryption and security mechanisms such as the NETGEAR WAG511 are highly-recommended for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Reference Manual...
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..., such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Now that they are vertical. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in step 1 back to a LAN port on either side so that you have ...finished the setup steps, you will need to deploy the WAG302 in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the...
..., such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Now that they are vertical. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in step 1 back to a LAN port on either side so that you have ...finished the setup steps, you will need to deploy the WAG302 in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the...
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...place. 3-20 202-10078-01 Basic Installation and Configuration Choose Shared Key for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings 802.11a Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the following settings for the ... (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Record the WPA-PSK key: Key • WPA RADIUS Settings For WPA, record the following sections to set up to provide this information in the wireless adapter card.
...place. 3-20 202-10078-01 Basic Installation and Configuration Choose Shared Key for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings 802.11a Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the following settings for the ... (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Record the WPA-PSK key: Key • WPA RADIUS Settings For WPA, record the following sections to set up to provide this information in the wireless adapter card.
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... for the network will not connect unless they are set to provide this information. Note: If you configure in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be able to Shared Key as well and have the same keys in the same ...Keys For all four 802.11b/g keys, choose the Key Size. Be sure to set up to configure the WAG302. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information in a safe place. Circle one : Open System or Shared Key. Choose...
... for the network will not connect unless they are set to provide this information. Note: If you configure in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be able to Shared Key as well and have the same keys in the same ...Keys For all four 802.11b/g keys, choose the Key Size. Be sure to set up to configure the WAG302. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information in a safe place. Circle one : Open System or Shared Key. Choose...
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... (SSID). Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up to 32 alphanumeric characters. If they have established basic wireless connectivity, you configured in the WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point. It should not be necessary to change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you set up...
... (SSID). Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up to 32 alphanumeric characters. If they have established basic wireless connectivity, you configured in the WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point. It should not be necessary to change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you set up...
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...do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes. To configure... configuring WPA settings. Reference Manual for instructions on the client. Reconfigure your wireless adapter and WPA client software for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Note: If you use a wireless computer to Configure WPA with Radius Note: Not all...
...do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes. To configure... configuring WPA settings. Reference Manual for instructions on the client. Reconfigure your wireless adapter and WPA client software for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Note: If you use a wireless computer to Configure WPA with Radius Note: Not all...
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... and driver must also support WPA. Click Apply to Configure WPA-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the default user name of admin and default password of password, or using ...11a menu WEP/WPA Settings 11b/g menu Figure 3-15: WEP/WPA Settings menus for 11a and 11bg 3. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to save your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on the client. Furthermore, client software is required on configuring WPA settings. Click the WEP/WPA...
... and driver must also support WPA. Click Apply to Configure WPA-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the default user name of admin and default password of password, or using ...11a menu WEP/WPA Settings 11b/g menu Figure 3-15: WEP/WPA Settings menus for 11a and 11bg 3. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to save your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on the client. Furthermore, client software is required on configuring WPA settings. Click the WEP/WPA...
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... lit on . No lights are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. If it is connected to -date WAG302 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302.asp. Go to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Note: For up your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Wait a minute and check the power light...
... lit on . No lights are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. If it is connected to -date WAG302 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302.asp. Go to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Note: For up your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Wait a minute and check the power light...
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... computer with the wireless adapter may not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have the correct TCP/IP settings to the WAG302. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off , disconnect the adapter from its power source...normal patch cable. There is not lit. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up properly for Windows the Network Properties is set up . I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the network. A switch, hub...
... computer with the wireless adapter may not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have the correct TCP/IP settings to the WAG302. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off , disconnect the adapter from its power source...normal patch cable. There is not lit. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up properly for Windows the Network Properties is set up . I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the network. A switch, hub...
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.... Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the WAG302 Parameter 802.11a Data Rates 802.11a Operating Frequencies 802.11a Encryption 802.11g Data Rates 802.11g Operating Frequencies 802.11g Encryption Network Management Maximum Clients Status LEDs Power Adapter Electromagnetic Compliance Environmental Specifications WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point 6, 9, 12, 18, 24...
.... Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the WAG302 Parameter 802.11a Data Rates 802.11a Operating Frequencies 802.11a Encryption 802.11g Data Rates 802.11g Operating Frequencies 802.11g Encryption Network Management Maximum Clients Status LEDs Power Adapter Electromagnetic Compliance Environmental Specifications WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point 6, 9, 12, 18, 24...
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... settings. In other using radio frequency signals in the same order. In general, if your 802.11 access and client adapters' configurations match. The two devices will roam between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Table B-1: Encryption Key Sizes Encryption Key Size # of Hexadecimal Digits 64-bit (24+40) 10 128...
... settings. In other using radio frequency signals in the same order. In general, if your 802.11 access and client adapters' configurations match. The two devices will roam between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Table B-1: Encryption Key Sizes Encryption Key Size # of Hexadecimal Digits 64-bit (24+40) 10 128...
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... an interoperable interim standard. How Does WPA Compare to change. NETGEAR will lose their Wi-Fi certification. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Support for 802.1x authentication is implemented using Temporal Key...encrypted messages. WPA user authentication is required in the second half of 2003. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The Wi-Fi Alliance is optional. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products will have agreed on...
... an interoperable interim standard. How Does WPA Compare to change. NETGEAR will lose their Wi-Fi certification. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Support for 802.1x authentication is implemented using Temporal Key...encrypted messages. WPA user authentication is required in the second half of 2003. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 The Wi-Fi Alliance is optional. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products will have agreed on...
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This begins a series of message exchanges to AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10078-01 B-15 The client sends an EAP-start message. Information elements...attempting to the stations in the service set. The access point replies with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Probe Responses (AP to station) and Association Requests (station to authenticate the client. 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For ...
This begins a series of message exchanges to AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10078-01 B-15 The client sends an EAP-start message. Information elements...attempting to the stations in the service set. The access point replies with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Probe Responses (AP to station) and Association Requests (station to authenticate the client. 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For ...
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... client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. B-20 202-10078-01 Wireless Networking Basics Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows. So, to update...
... client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. B-20 202-10078-01 Wireless Networking Basics Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows. So, to update...