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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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... Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card Introduction 1-3 v1.0, May 2006 If the default settings are unsuitable, they are connected to the same network even though they...the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. The QoS feature allows you can be physically located on the kind of a LAN. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles...
... Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card Introduction 1-3 v1.0, May 2006 If the default settings are unsuitable, they are connected to the same network even though they...the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. The QoS feature allows you can be physically located on the kind of a LAN. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles...
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... DTE connections. 5. The antenna frequency is not attached to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 6. 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. This restores the default factory settings. 4.
... DTE connections. 5. The antenna frequency is not attached to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 6. 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. This restores the default factory settings. 4.
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... high location, first set up the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point. Prepare a computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for this computer is already part of the factory default settings, see "Default Factory Settings" in Appendix B. 1. ...Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, May 2006 Tip: Before mounting the WAG302v2 in "System Requirements" on . - NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you use multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on computer. Note: To view a list ...
... high location, first set up the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point. Prepare a computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for this computer is already part of the factory default settings, see "Default Factory Settings" in Appendix B. 1. ...Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, May 2006 Tip: Before mounting the WAG302v2 in "System Requirements" on . - NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you use multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on computer. Note: To view a list ...
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... the user name, and password for the password, both in the address field of your Web browser to connect to log out. Configure LAN and wireless access. Figure 2-1 2-4 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2. For more information, see "Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address" on page 2-7.
... the user name, and password for the password, both in the address field of your Web browser to connect to log out. Configure LAN and wireless access. Figure 2-1 2-4 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2. For more information, see "Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address" on page 2-7.
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: By default, the DHCP client on your network. If your Web browser. The default name is printed on the bottom label of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: By default, the DHCP client on your network. If your Web browser. The default name is printed on the bottom label of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should...
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...: Figure 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, May 2006 The WAG302v2 is set, 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 install the WAG302v2, log in to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Note: Unless you change the IP address or...
...: Figure 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, May 2006 The WAG302v2 is set, 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 install the WAG302v2, log in to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Note: Unless you change the IP address or...
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... of World Figure 2-5 US Only 2. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. Connect to the WAG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on by using the default user name of admin and default password of your wireless access point: 1. Enter the Basic Default Settings. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Log on page 2-4. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of...
... of World Figure 2-5 US Only 2. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. Connect to the WAG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on by using the default user name of admin and default password of your wireless access point: 1. Enter the Basic Default Settings. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Log on page 2-4. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of...
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... IP Subnet Mask. Enter the IP address of those identified in settings with multiple WAG302v2 Wireless Access Points. The default name is printed on the bottom label of your LAN. It may not be used... the wireless access point is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WAG302v2. • IP Address. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Access Point Name. The default access point name is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • DNS Server. The default Access Point Name is the access point NetBIOS name...
... IP Subnet Mask. Enter the IP address of those identified in settings with multiple WAG302v2 Wireless Access Points. The default name is printed on the bottom label of your LAN. It may not be used... the wireless access point is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WAG302v2. • IP Address. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Access Point Name. The default access point name is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • DNS Server. The default Access Point Name is the access point NetBIOS name...
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You can process VLAN membership information. • By default all traffic is the default untagged VLAN. Click Enable to transmit all frames on the specified VLAN as used on the wireless access point, is on the WAG302v2 uses VLAN 1, which is tagged with a VLAN ID. • Time....The 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios operate on the WAG302v2 to use the default NETGEAR NTP server, click this box and enter the hostname or IP address of the WAG302v2 main menu. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Untagged VLAN. If your settings. Click...
You can process VLAN membership information. • By default all traffic is the default untagged VLAN. Click Enable to transmit all frames on the specified VLAN as used on the wireless access point, is on the WAG302v2 uses VLAN 1, which is tagged with a VLAN ID. • Time....The 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios operate on the WAG302v2 to use the default NETGEAR NTP server, click this box and enter the hostname or IP address of the WAG302v2 main menu. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Untagged VLAN. If your settings. Click...
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... more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Figure 2-6 The Wireless Settings page options are unable to communicate with different SSIDs are discussed below: • Turn Radio On. In a setting where there is recommended that adjacent access points should use different channels. The WAG302v2 default SSID is also...
... more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Figure 2-6 The Wireless Settings page options are unable to communicate with different SSIDs are discussed below: • Turn Radio On. In a setting where there is recommended that adjacent access points should use different channels. The WAG302v2 default SSID is also...
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... the 802.11b/g radio: - In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for Europe and Australia. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual - You can only happen when the access points use a fixed channel. Shows the available transmit data rate of the access point (AP). The default is called roaming. • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). The 802.11a mode...
... the 802.11b/g radio: - In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for Europe and Australia. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual - You can only happen when the access points use a fixed channel. Shows the available transmit data rate of the access point (AP). The default is called roaming. • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). The 802.11a mode...
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... this Security Profile, you configured is enabled. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Use the following page. 5. Reconfigure your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to the WAG302v2. By default, only the first Security Profile (default name: NETGEAR) is not already enabled, click the Enable...
... this Security Profile, you configured is enabled. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Use the following page. 5. Reconfigure your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to the WAG302v2. By default, only the first Security Profile (default name: NETGEAR) is not already enabled, click the Enable...
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... authentication. WPA with RADIUS WPA2 is required on the Security Profile Configuration screen: • Security Profile Name. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Profile Definition The following information: • If you turn off the SSID broadcast. The default is also known as Repeater or Bridge, some products. WPA2 with RADIUS You must use this option...
... authentication. WPA with RADIUS WPA2 is required on the Security Profile Configuration screen: • Security Profile Name. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Profile Definition The following information: • If you turn off the SSID broadcast. The default is also known as Repeater or Bridge, some products. WPA2 with RADIUS You must use this option...
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... must use . The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above (otherwise, the default is the standard encryption method for WPA2. This is None). For unicast (point-to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, you want... Some clients may support AES with WPA. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Table 2-1. WPA2-PSK WPA2 is not supported by this Access Point. If selected, you must use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 RADIUS (with other wireless devices that will only work with AES). The...
... must use . The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above (otherwise, the default is the standard encryption method for WPA2. This is None). For unicast (point-to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, you want... Some clients may support AES with WPA. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Table 2-1. WPA2-PSK WPA2 is not supported by this Access Point. If selected, you must use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 RADIUS (with other wireless devices that will only work with AES). The...
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... a VLAN ID from 1-4094 to assign traffic from 8 to the first Security Profile (default name: NETGEAR) is the default untagged VLAN. By default all traffic is not the default, make sure the VLAN ID matches the VLAN ID that switches and other . NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Passphrase. To assign multiple Security Profiles to a VLAN. If using...
... a VLAN ID from 1-4094 to assign traffic from 8 to the first Security Profile (default name: NETGEAR) is the default untagged VLAN. By default all traffic is not the default, make sure the VLAN ID matches the VLAN ID that switches and other . NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Passphrase. To assign multiple Security Profiles to a VLAN. If using...
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...admin and default password of http://192.168.0.230. Enter the settings for the primary RADIUS server and secondary RADIUS server (if available), and click Apply. In the Security menu, click RADIUS Server Settings. 3. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference ...Manual Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings Use the following steps to the WAG302v2. Connect to view or change the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. Figure 2-8 2-20...
...admin and default password of http://192.168.0.230. Enter the settings for the primary RADIUS server and secondary RADIUS server (if available), and click Apply. In the Security menu, click RADIUS Server Settings. 3. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference ...Manual Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings Use the following steps to the WAG302v2. Connect to view or change the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. Figure 2-8 2-20...
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... the RADIUS Server. The default is required for authentication and access control using a RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. • IP Address. Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 2-21 The port number of the RADIUS Server. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual The following steps...
... the RADIUS Server. The default is required for authentication and access control using a RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. • IP Address. Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 2-21 The port number of the RADIUS Server. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual The following steps...