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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 WAG302 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-2 802.11a/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? ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-6 Front Panel...
... Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-2 802.11a/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? ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-6 Front Panel...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Hotspot Settings ...4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-3 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating 4-5 Configuring a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-7 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-8 Configuring the WAG302 as a Wireless Repeater 4-9 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...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Hotspot Settings ...4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-3 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating 4-5 Configuring a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-7 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-8 Configuring the WAG302 as a Wireless Repeater 4-9 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...
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...The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302....The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses...
...The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302....The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses...
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... 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are very useful for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Supports multiple BSSIDs. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. When one WLAN from your DHPC server; The WAG302...(SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management. • 802.1Q VLAN (Viral Wireless LAN) Support. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG302 Wireless Access Point is easy-to PCs and other devices upon request. Supported Standards and Conventions The ...
... 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are very useful for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Supports multiple BSSIDs. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. When one WLAN from your DHPC server; The WAG302...(SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management. • 802.1Q VLAN (Viral Wireless LAN) Support. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG302 Wireless Access Point is easy-to PCs and other devices upon request. Supported Standards and Conventions The ...
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... Configuration v2.0, May 2006 Configure the computer with computers on page 1-5. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302 to verify wireless network connectivity. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) to communicate with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. 3. Enter admin for the user name and...
... Configuration v2.0, May 2006 Configure the computer with computers on page 1-5. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302 to verify wireless network connectivity. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) to communicate with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. 3. Enter admin for the user name and...
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.... (See the online help or "Setting Basic IP Options" on this feature. 8. If so, you can enable this screen. 7. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified...if required. (This option is preset).) Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v2.0, May 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. It may not be legal to configure the settings on page 2-11 for your LAN support...
.... (See the online help or "Setting Basic IP Options" on this feature. 8. If so, you can enable this screen. 7. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified...if required. (This option is preset).) Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v2.0, May 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. It may not be legal to configure the settings on page 2-11 for your LAN support...
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...If needed to connect to its original TCP/IP settings. Disconnect the WAG302 and position it where it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you used in step 1 (from your WAG302 Wireless Access Point to browse the Internet, or check for...wireless access adapters must change this setting. The default name is NETGEAR-11g; the default SSID for the 802.11b/g is printed on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of the WAG302. 4. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point ...
...If needed to connect to its original TCP/IP settings. Disconnect the WAG302 and position it where it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you used in step 1 (from your WAG302 Wireless Access Point to browse the Internet, or check for...wireless access adapters must change this setting. The default name is NETGEAR-11g; the default SSID for the 802.11b/g is printed on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of the WAG302. 4. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point ...
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... browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. If they do not match, no wireless connection will be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. Connect to connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." Note: The computer you are unable to the WAG302...
... browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. If they do not match, no wireless connection will be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. Connect to connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." Note: The computer you are unable to the WAG302...
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Note: If your local government agency. 4. The default Access Point Name is not listed, please check with a unique name up to 15 characters long. 3. You may modify the default name with your country.../Region is the access point NetBIOS name. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WAG302. Enter the Access Point Name of the WAG302 MAC address. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rest of the WAG302. 2-12 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration Enter the IP Address fields of World ...
Note: If your local government agency. 4. The default Access Point Name is not listed, please check with a unique name up to 15 characters long. 3. You may modify the default name with your country.../Region is the access point NetBIOS name. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WAG302. Enter the Access Point Name of the WAG302 MAC address. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rest of the WAG302. 2-12 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration Enter the IP Address fields of World ...
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... DHCP server on your network when you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will get the current time. 9. IP Subnet Mask. Enable or disable spanning tree protocol. The default is 0.0.0.0. - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) - or enable DHCP. - For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for your LAN. The default is no...
... DHCP server on your network when you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will get the current time. 9. IP Subnet Mask. Enable or disable spanning tree protocol. The default is 0.0.0.0. - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) - or enable DHCP. - For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for your LAN. The default is no...
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... to have the same SSID and channel that they have basic wireless connectivity to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you click Apply. You can configure the advanced wireless security functions. Note: If you can configure up to eight unique... SSID, channel, or Security Profile settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you change the wireless settings of your PCs have a wireless link and are configuring the WAG302 from the WAG302. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 8. Configure and test your computer...
... to have the same SSID and channel that they have basic wireless connectivity to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you click Apply. You can configure the advanced wireless security functions. Note: If you can configure up to eight unique... SSID, channel, or Security Profile settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you change the wireless settings of your PCs have a wireless link and are configuring the WAG302 from the WAG302. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 8. Configure and test your computer...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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. Write your customized SSID on the line below Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure .... For an existing wireless network, the person who set up to set to provide this form and fill in the WAG302. • WEP Encryption Keys. NETGEAR_11a is responsible for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 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. Write your customized SSID on the line below Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure .... For an existing wireless network, the person who set up to set to provide this form and fill in the WAG302. • WEP Encryption Keys. NETGEAR_11a is responsible for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared...
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Write your customized SSID on the line below Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the same network must be configured with the same SSID: • Authentication Circle one : 64, 128, or...for more security. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in a safe place. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, May 2006 2-23 Choose Shared Key for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port...
Write your customized SSID on the line below Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the same network must be configured with the same SSID: • Authentication Circle one : 64, 128, or...for more security. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in a safe place. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, May 2006 2-23 Choose Shared Key for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port...
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... following RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication/Access Control RADIUS Server Login. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use the LAN address and password that you set up . 2..... This configuration is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). • Reauthentication Time: The time interval in to the WAG302 using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are...
... following RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication/Access Control RADIUS Server Login. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use the LAN address and password that you set up . 2..... This configuration is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). • Reauthentication Time: The time interval in to the WAG302 using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are...
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... Primary RADIUS Server fails. - IP Address. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Update if any stations disassociate from the wireless access point. This configuration is required for communication with the RADIUS Server. The default is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). The default: 1813 - The IP Address, Port Number and Shared...
... Primary RADIUS Server fails. - IP Address. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Update if any stations disassociate from the wireless access point. This configuration is required for communication with the RADIUS Server. The default is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). The default: 1813 - The IP Address, Port Number and Shared...
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... 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 WAG302. Under Management on page 2-10. Figure 3-1 2. Enter the following information in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management. Remote Management Both the Remote Console and SNMP...
... 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 WAG302. Under Management on page 2-10. Figure 3-1 2. Enter the following information in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management. Remote Management Both the Remote Console and SNMP...
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... panel. 3. If you configure the client, use the IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Remote Console Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Public. •...
... panel. 3. If you configure the client, use the IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Remote Console Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Public. •...
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SysLog Server IP address -The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is configured to use. The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity. a. Default: 514 3. Click Apply to save your PC or to a disk drive... a file on your Syslog settings. Port - Enable this option if you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your SysLog server is enabled. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-3 2. Default: 0.0.0.0 b. Enable SysLog - If enabled...
SysLog Server IP address -The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is configured to use. The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity. a. Default: 514 3. Click Apply to save your PC or to a disk drive... a file on your Syslog settings. Port - Enable this option if you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your SysLog server is enabled. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-3 2. Default: 0.0.0.0 b. Enable SysLog - If enabled...
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... be legal to operate this field. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Viewing General Summary Information The General information screen provides a summary of the WAG302: Access Point, Point-to-point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) The default name may not be changed...
... be legal to operate this field. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Viewing General Summary Information The General information screen provides a summary of the WAG302: Access Point, Point-to-point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) The default name may not be changed...
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... connectivity. Under these circumstances, be aware that only the stations associated with this access point will be presented in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). The Wireless packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Management 3-9 v2.0, May 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG302...
... connectivity. Under these circumstances, be aware that only the stations associated with this access point will be presented in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). The Wireless packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Management 3-9 v2.0, May 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG302...