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... Conformity We NETGEAR, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WAG302v2 (Model Designation) 802.11a/g ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of the wireless access point. However, there is subject to computer or peripheral devices). However, the operating distance or range of your wireless access point according...
... Conformity We NETGEAR, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WAG302v2 (Model Designation) 802.11a/g ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of the wireless access point. However, there is subject to computer or peripheral devices). However, the operating distance or range of your wireless access point according...
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...'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 ...2-1 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Installing the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point 2-3 Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address 2-7 Basic IP Settings ...2-8 Wireless Settings ...2-10 Understanding WAG302v2 Wireless Security Options 2-13 Configuring Security Profiles 2-13 Profile Definition ...2-16 Network Authentication 2-16 Data Encryption ...2-17 Wireless Client Security Separation 2-18 ix v1...
...'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 ...2-1 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Installing the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point 2-3 Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address 2-7 Basic IP Settings ...2-8 Wireless Settings ...2-10 Understanding WAG302v2 Wireless Security Options 2-13 Configuring Security Profiles 2-13 Profile Definition ...2-16 Network Authentication 2-16 Data Encryption ...2-17 Wireless Client Security Separation 2-18 ix v1...
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... 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 3-5 Backing up and Restoring the Configuration 3-6 Erasing the Configuration 3-6 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings...
... 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 3-5 Backing up and Restoring the Configuration 3-6 Erasing the Configuration 3-6 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings...
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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 restore factory default settings 5-4 Appendix A Related Documents Appendix B Specifications Default Factory Settings B-1 Specifications for the WAG302v2 B-4 Appendix C Command Line...
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 restore factory default settings 5-4 Appendix A Related Documents Appendix B Specifications Default Factory Settings B-1 Specifications for the WAG302v2 B-4 Appendix C Command Line...
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... Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This is described in Appendix B, "Related Documents". How 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 information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website...
... Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This is described in Appendix B, "Related Documents". How 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 information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website...
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... LANs. • WEP support. The WAG302v2 acts as dynamic encryption key generation. The auto-sensing capability of one access point to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2is the basic building block of WPA. The wireless access point can connect multiple wireless access points via a wired Ethernet backbone to 40 users...
... LANs. • WEP support. The WAG302v2 acts as dynamic encryption key generation. The auto-sensing capability of one access point to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2is the basic building block of WPA. The wireless access point can connect multiple wireless access points via a wired Ethernet backbone to 40 users...
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DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other bridge-mode wireless stations send all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be upgraded remotely. Support for multiple BSSIDs. Wireless Access Point. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can use the WAG302v2 to gain access to -Point Bridge. In this "master", and do not communicate directly with another when a mobile device tries to connect to -Multi-Point Bridge. The other devices upon request. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. WAG302v2 Key Features...
DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other bridge-mode wireless stations send all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be upgraded remotely. Support for multiple BSSIDs. Wireless Access Point. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can use the WAG302v2 to gain access to -Point Bridge. In this "master", and do not communicate directly with another when a mobile device tries to connect to -Multi-Point Bridge. The other devices upon request. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. WAG302v2 Key Features...
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.... NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. If the default settings are easily identified. • Wireless Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support. The QoS feature allows you can connect. • Configuration Backup. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink™ Interface. WMM is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe...
.... NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. If the default settings are easily identified. • Wireless Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support. The QoS feature allows you can connect. • Configuration Backup. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink™ Interface. WMM is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe...
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...; ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. • Power adapter and cord. • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD for the telephone number of customer support in your area. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. 1-4 Introduction v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card...
...; ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. • Power adapter and cord. • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD for the telephone number of customer support in your area. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. 1-4 Introduction v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card...
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... TEST LAN Power Indicator Off No power. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off. Ethernet link indicator Off No connection detected on the Ethernet link Amber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected Amber Blink Data is being transmitted or received on . If this LED does not come on the 10 Mbps Ethernet link Green...
... TEST LAN Power Indicator Off No power. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off. Ethernet link indicator Off No connection detected on the Ethernet link Amber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected Amber Blink Data is being transmitted or received on . If this LED does not come on the 10 Mbps Ethernet link Green...
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...Off No wireless link activity. This restores the default factory settings. 4. The 5 GHz antenna supports clients that use the 802.11a radio. The antenna frequency is labeled near its base. 3. The antenna frequency is labeled near its base. 2. 2.4 GHz detachable antenna. Green Blink Wireless link activity. The 2.4 GHz antenna supports clients that use the 802.11b/g radio. Reset button. This connects to the correct port. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator...
...Off No wireless link activity. This restores the default factory settings. 4. The 5 GHz antenna supports clients that use the 802.11a radio. The antenna frequency is labeled near its base. 3. The antenna frequency is labeled near its base. 2. 2.4 GHz detachable antenna. Green Blink Wireless link activity. The 2.4 GHz antenna supports clients that use the 802.11b/g radio. Reset button. This connects to the correct port. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator...
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... degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to a switch or hub. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WAG302v2" in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. That port will accommodate either type of interference, such as to the WAG302v2. This feature eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. Putting the antenna in which your configuration choices. sight access (even if through...
... degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to a switch or hub. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WAG302v2" in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. That port will accommodate either type of interference, such as to the WAG302v2. This feature eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. Putting the antenna in which your configuration choices. sight access (even if through...
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... 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. 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 computer. Set up and test the WAG302v2 to a powered on both your Ethernet network is lit when connected to verify wireless network connectivity. b. Configure the computer with the Ethernet...
... 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. 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 computer. Set up and test the WAG302v2 to a powered on both your Ethernet network is lit when connected to verify wireless network connectivity. b. Configure the computer with the Ethernet...
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... Installation and Configuration a. Use your browser. The WAG302v2 login screen appears. For more information, see "Logging in lower case letters. Configure LAN and wireless access. Enter 192.168.0.230 in the address field of your Web browser to connect to the WAG302v2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in to log out. The Web browser displays the WAG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 shows. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2...
... Installation and Configuration a. Use your browser. The WAG302v2 login screen appears. For more information, see "Logging in lower case letters. Configure LAN and wireless access. Enter 192.168.0.230 in the address field of your Web browser to connect to the WAG302v2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in to log out. The Web browser displays the WAG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 shows. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2...
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... view the Basic Settings menu. 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 page 2-2 b. b. Click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of those identified in your network. d. See the online help or "Basic IP Settings" on page 2-8 for the 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios and click Apply...
... view the Basic Settings menu. 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 page 2-2 b. b. Click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of those identified in your network. d. See the online help or "Basic IP Settings" on page 2-8 for the 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios and click Apply...
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... any wireless access adapters must change this setting. d. Verify wireless connectivity. 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 If your network. Note: If you will not get a wireless connection to browse the Internet, or check for the 802.11a radio.The SSID of the MAC address. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. If they do not match, you are unable to connect to a power...
... any wireless access adapters must change this setting. d. Verify wireless connectivity. 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 If your network. Note: If you will not get a wireless connection to browse the Internet, or check for the 802.11a radio.The SSID of the MAC address. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. If they do not match, you are unable to connect to a power...
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.... NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Access Point Name. It may not be used on your Web browser. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN. The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last six hexadecimal digits of the Domain Name Server (DNS) you must select a country or region. • DHCP Client: By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is printed on your LAN. Enter the IP address of the WAG302v2 MAC address...
.... NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Access Point Name. It may not be used on your Web browser. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN. The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last six hexadecimal digits of the Domain Name Server (DNS) you must select a country or region. • DHCP Client: By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is printed on your LAN. Enter the IP address of the WAG302v2 MAC address...
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... your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of password, or log in by using a RADIUS Server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as shown below in with the Security Profile, and then click Apply. Select the Security Profile to the WAG302v2. After the configuration changes are using the LAN address and password that you change, you will be disconnected when you configured. 2. Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure a Security Profile. 1. Log in Figure 2-7. 4. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Use the following...
... your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of password, or log in by using a RADIUS Server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as shown below in with the Security Profile, and then click Apply. Select the Security Profile to the WAG302v2. After the configuration changes are using the LAN address and password that you change, you will be disconnected when you configured. 2. Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure a Security Profile. 1. Log in Figure 2-7. 4. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Use the following...
WAG302v2 Installation Guide
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... the antenna. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights should be lit (amber for a 10 Mbps connection and green for instructions on advanced configuration options. This can now reconfigure the PC you will not need to use the power adapter to power the WAG302. First, Set Up the WAG302 1. Configure the wireless interface for your network. If needed, you can be lit. 2. Tip: The WAG302 supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE). Connect the wireless access point to your router, switch, or...
... the antenna. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights should be lit (amber for a 10 Mbps connection and green for instructions on advanced configuration options. This can now reconfigure the PC you will not need to use the power adapter to power the WAG302. First, Set Up the WAG302 1. Configure the wireless interface for your network. If needed, you can be lit. 2. Tip: The WAG302 supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE). Connect the wireless access point to your router, switch, or...
WAG302v2 Product datasheet
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... for an Internet connection, with PoE - optional premium support available. Power adapter: Output 12 VDC, 1.2 A; SNMP management supports SNMP MIB I, MIB II, and 802.11 MIB • Advanced Wireless Features: - MAC address filtering with access control lists up to ensure local regulatory compliance. • Physical Interfaces: - Secure Socket Layer (SSL) remote management login - Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing • Warranty: NETGEAR 3-year warranty Antennas and Accessories - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 - Ethernet cable...
... for an Internet connection, with PoE - optional premium support available. Power adapter: Output 12 VDC, 1.2 A; SNMP management supports SNMP MIB I, MIB II, and 802.11 MIB • Advanced Wireless Features: - MAC address filtering with access control lists up to ensure local regulatory compliance. • Physical Interfaces: - Secure Socket Layer (SSL) remote management login - Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing • Warranty: NETGEAR 3-year warranty Antennas and Accessories - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 - Ethernet cable...