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... USE FCC ID: PY3WG302v2 This device complies with part 15 of NETGEAR, INC. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Tested to the products described in this document without notice. You will... find technical support information at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the customer service area. Information is a...
... USE FCC ID: PY3WG302v2 This device complies with part 15 of NETGEAR, INC. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Tested to the products described in this document without notice. You will... find technical support information at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the customer service area. Information is a...
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... or peripheral devices). FCC Statement Declaration of 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) WG302v2 (Model Designation) ProSafe™ 802.11g Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of your wireless access point according to these guidelines: • Away from that to...
... or peripheral devices). FCC Statement Declaration of 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) WG302v2 (Model Designation) ProSafe™ 802.11g Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of your wireless access point according to these guidelines: • Away from that to...
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... and Conventions 1-1 WG302v2 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 ...2-1 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 2-3 Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address 2-7 Basic IP Settings ...2-8 Wireless Settings ...2-10 Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options 2-12...
... and Conventions 1-1 WG302v2 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 ...2-1 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 2-3 Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address 2-7 Basic IP Settings ...2-8 Wireless Settings ...2-10 Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options 2-12...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Scope. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website at the top left of contents and an button. website at a time...the manual one of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the ProSafe 802.11g according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Scope. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website at the top left of contents and an button. website at a time...the manual one of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the ProSafe 802.11g according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links...
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... upper left of any page. - Click the print icon in a browser window. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of the window. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual -
... upper left of any page. - Click the print icon in a browser window. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of the window. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual -
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual xvi About This Manual v1.0, May 2006
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual xvi About This Manual v1.0, May 2006
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...; WEP support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSafe™ 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. The wireless access point can connect multiple wireless access points via a wired Ethernet backbone to compensate for 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP keys. • Full WPA and WPA2 support...
...; WEP support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSafe™ 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. The wireless access point can connect multiple wireless access points via a wired Ethernet backbone to compensate for 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP keys. • Full WPA and WPA2 support...
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... all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to detect rogue access points. • Hotspot Settings. For enhanced security, you specify. • Upgradeable Firmware. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. The WG302v2 can scan the wireless network to be upgraded remotely. Support for multiple BSSIDs. WG302v2 Key Features The WG302v2 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating...
... all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to detect rogue access points. • Hotspot Settings. For enhanced security, you specify. • Upgradeable Firmware. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. The WG302v2 can scan the wireless network to be upgraded remotely. Support for multiple BSSIDs. WG302v2 Key Features The WG302v2 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating...
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... of Service (QoS) Support. VLANs are easily identified. • Wireless Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from the client station to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. • Quality of the 802.11e standard. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. Power, Test, LAN speed, LAN...
... of Service (QoS) Support. VLANs are easily identified. • Wireless Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from the client station to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. • Quality of the 802.11e standard. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. Power, Test, LAN speed, LAN...
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... you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. 1-4 Introduction v1.0, May 2006 To qualify for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302. • Support Registration card. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • 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 the Box...
... you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. 1-4 Introduction v1.0, May 2006 To qualify for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302. • Support Registration card. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • 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 the Box...
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... Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Front Panel Figure 0-1 Viewed from left to right, the WG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and 802.11g WLAN. If this LED does not come on the 10...
... Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Front Panel Figure 0-1 Viewed from left to right, the WG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and 802.11g WLAN. If this LED does not come on the 10...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity. This restores the default factory settings. 3. Serial Console Port. Primary and Secondary 2.4 GHz detachable antennas. 2. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. 4. Use the WG302v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity. This restores the default factory settings. 3. Serial Console Port. Primary and Secondary 2.4 GHz detachable antennas. 2. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. 4. Use the WG302v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect...
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... your wireless access point: • A location for wireless connectivity to the Internet or access printers and files on the NETGEAR Web site. For more . Basic Installation and Configuration 2-1 v1.0, May 2006 It is important to take appropriate steps to your needs. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 for the WG302v2...
... your wireless access point: • A location for wireless connectivity to the Internet or access printers and files on the NETGEAR Web site. For more . Basic Installation and Configuration 2-1 v1.0, May 2006 It is important to take appropriate steps to your needs. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 for the WG302v2...
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... twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as to a switch or hub. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WG302v2" in Appendix B. The LAN interface is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May...
... twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as to a switch or hub. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WG302v2" in Appendix B. The LAN interface is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May...
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... network and system requirements described in Appendix B. Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before you install the Wireless Access Point, make sure that you have met all of the wireless access point is up and install your security settings and placement. To set up the WG302v2. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, May 2006 a. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish...
... network and system requirements described in Appendix B. Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before you install the Wireless Access Point, make sure that you have met all of the wireless access point is up and install your security settings and placement. To set up the WG302v2. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, May 2006 a. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in lower case letters. The Web browser displays the WG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 shows. For more information about the fields on the General page, see "... information, see "Viewing General Information" on page 2-7. Click to view documentation Click to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address" on page 3-7. 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 The WG302v2 login screen appears. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the ...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in lower case letters. The Web browser displays the WG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 shows. For more information about the fields on the General page, see "... information, see "Viewing General Information" on page 2-7. Click to view documentation Click to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address" on page 3-7. 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 The WG302v2 login screen appears. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the ...
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... online help or "Basic IP Settings" on page 2-8 for information about how to be changed. It may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in the Setup section of the main menu to its original TCP/IP settings. 3. e. a. For more information about how to configure the ... area, and within line of sight of those identified in this page. If needed, you used for your network. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. In other than one of all the mobile devices. Click the Basic Settings link in a region other areas, you...
... online help or "Basic IP Settings" on page 2-8 for information about how to be changed. It may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in the Setup section of the main menu to its original TCP/IP settings. 3. e. a. For more information about how to configure the ... area, and within line of sight of those identified in this page. If needed, you used for your network. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. In other than one of all the mobile devices. Click the Basic Settings link in a region other areas, you...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. The default access point name is printed on the bottom label of the MAC address. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WG302v2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG302v2 to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the WG302v2 is NETGEAR.The SSID of any...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. The default access point name is printed on the bottom label of the MAC address. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WG302v2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG302v2 to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the WG302v2 is NETGEAR.The SSID of any...
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... a Subnet Mask of http://192.168.0.228 into your browser. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. 2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol, enter https://192.168.0.228 into your browser and accept the...
... a Subnet Mask of http://192.168.0.228 into your browser. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. 2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol, enter https://192.168.0.228 into your browser and accept the...
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Log on , the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on page 2-4. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of the WG302v2 main menu. Rest of password. After you log on by using the default user name of admin and default password of World US Only Figure 2-5 2-8 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page.
Log on , the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on page 2-4. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of the WG302v2 main menu. Rest of password. After you log on by using the default user name of admin and default password of World US Only Figure 2-5 2-8 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page.