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...: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this manual is a safety warning. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to the equipment. Danger: This is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Failure to take heed...
...: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this manual is a safety warning. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to the equipment. Danger: This is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Failure to take heed...
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... must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in the HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302v2.asp. How to your needs. Each page in order to a major topic. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Scope. The Acrobat Reader is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the...
... must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in the HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302v2.asp. How to your needs. Each page in order to a major topic. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Scope. The Acrobat Reader is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the...
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... single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. - About This Manual xv v1.0, May 2006 Click the print icon in the manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of the window. Click...your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of paper, you want to print. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual - Click the print icon in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this ...
... single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. - About This Manual xv v1.0, May 2006 Click the print icon in the manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of the window. Click...your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of paper, you want to print. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual - Click the print icon in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this ...
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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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... Service Set (BSS). DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -Multi-Point Bridge. Operates as both a wireless access point and a wireless bridge. • Rogue Access Point Detection. Point-to PCs and other access points at the same time. - NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. The AP can be upgraded easily, using TFTP. • Access Control. Wireless Access Point. The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a 32-character unique...
... Service Set (BSS). DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -Multi-Point Bridge. Operates as both a wireless access point and a wireless bridge. • Rogue Access Point Detection. Point-to PCs and other access points at the same time. - NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. The AP can be upgraded easily, using TFTP. • Access Control. Wireless Access Point. The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a 32-character unique...
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...http://www.wi-fi.net. If the default settings are unsuitable, they might actually be backed up to the access point. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. The SSID is a subset of Service (QoS) Support. Power can be physically located ...WMM is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the ProSafe 802.11g : • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card Introduction 1-3 v1.0, May 2006 You can connect...
...http://www.wi-fi.net. If the default settings are unsuitable, they might actually be backed up to the access point. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. The SSID is a subset of Service (QoS) Support. Power can be physically located ...WMM is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the ProSafe 802.11g : • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card Introduction 1-3 v1.0, May 2006 You can connect...
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... for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302. • Support Registration card. You should contain the following items: • ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. • Power adapter and cord. • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD for the telephone number of customer support in your area. 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...
... for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302. • Support Registration card. You should contain the following items: • ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. • Power adapter and cord. • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD for the telephone number of customer support in your area. 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...
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... test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). If this LED does not come on . NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. LED Description PWR TEST LAN Power Indicator Off No power. On Power...correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting. Front Panel Figure 0-1 Viewed from left to right, the WG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and 802.11g WLAN. Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off. Ethernet link indicator Off...
... test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). If this LED does not come on . NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. LED Description PWR TEST LAN Power Indicator Off No power. On Power...correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting. Front Panel Figure 0-1 Viewed from left to right, the WG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and 802.11g WLAN. Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off. Ethernet link indicator Off...
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... adapter. 1-6 Introduction v1.0, May 2006 Use the WG302v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 5. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. 4. 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...
... adapter. 1-6 Introduction v1.0, May 2006 Use the WG302v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 5. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. 4. 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...
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... then configure itself correctly. For complete performance specifications, see "Specifications for the WG302v2" in a vertical position provides best side-to the WG302v2. Putting the antenna in Appendix B. Putting the antenna in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to -side coverage. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or...
... then configure itself correctly. For complete performance specifications, see "Specifications for the WG302v2" in a vertical position provides best side-to the WG302v2. Putting the antenna in Appendix B. Putting the antenna in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to -side coverage. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or...
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... its TCP/IP configuration settings. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your Ethernet network is up and working. Tip: Before mounting the WG302v2 in Appendix B. Prepare a computer with the Ethernet network. The PWR power light goes on. - Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before you have met all of...
... its TCP/IP configuration settings. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your Ethernet network is up and working. Tip: Before mounting the WG302v2 in Appendix B. Prepare a computer with the Ethernet network. The PWR power light goes on. - Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before you have met all of...
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... of your browser. For more information about the fields on the General page, see "Logging in to log out. 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. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out...
... of your browser. For more information about the fields on the General page, see "Logging in to log out. 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. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. Disconnect the WG302v2 and put it where you used for more information, see "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of the main menu to deploy the WG302v2...In other than one of the main menu to configure the settings on page 2-10 for your network. Deploy the wireless access point. For more information about how to view the Basic Settings menu. See the online help or "Basic IP Settings" ...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. Disconnect the WG302v2 and put it where you used for more information, see "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of the main menu to deploy the WG302v2...In other than one of the main menu to configure the settings on page 2-10 for your network. Deploy the wireless access point. For more information about how to view the Basic Settings menu. See the online help or "Basic IP Settings" ...
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Note: By default, the DHCP client on your network. Verify wireless connectivity. Note: If you configure in to the WG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. If your Web browser. The default access point name is NETGEAR.The SSID of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. d. Using a computer with an 802.11b/g wireless adapter with a wireless client, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1...
Note: By default, the DHCP client on your network. Verify wireless connectivity. Note: If you configure in to the WG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. If your Web browser. The default access point name is NETGEAR.The SSID of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. d. Using a computer with an 802.11b/g wireless adapter with a wireless client, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1...
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... default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.228 with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of http://192.168.0.228 into your browser. 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 certificate...
... default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.228 with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of http://192.168.0.228 into your browser. 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 certificate...
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Log on page 2-4. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on by using the default user name of admin and default password of password. After you log on, the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section 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. Rest of the WG302v2 main menu.
Log on page 2-4. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on by using the default user name of admin and default password of password. After you log on, the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section 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. Rest of the WG302v2 main menu.
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... netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WG302v2. • IP Address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Basic Settings default settings below work for your LAN. The default access point name is always enabled so that is the region where the WG302v2 can change it a new IP address, enter the access point name into the address field of the...
... netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WG302v2. • IP Address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Basic Settings default settings below work for your LAN. The default access point name is always enabled so that is the region where the WG302v2 can change it a new IP address, enter the access point name into the address field of the...
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... Untagged VLAN check box to use a network time protocol (NTP) server to synchronize the clock in your access point, or click Disable if you do not want to use . NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all traffic on the wireless access point, is displayed. If your location. Figure 2-6 2-10 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration Click Enable to...
... Untagged VLAN check box to use a network time protocol (NTP) server to synchronize the clock in your access point, or click Disable if you do not want to use . NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all traffic on the wireless access point, is displayed. If your location. Figure 2-6 2-10 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration Click Enable to...
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... device. Disabling the SSID broadcast might interfere with each other. Auto: Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be helpful for USA and Canada and 1 to use the SSID. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Wireless Settings page options are available. The SSID is Yes. The following wireless operating modes: - If you can select the channel to "any" or...
... device. Disabling the SSID broadcast might interfere with each other. Auto: Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be helpful for USA and Canada and 1 to use the SSID. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Wireless Settings page options are available. The SSID is Yes. The following wireless operating modes: - If you can select the channel to "any" or...
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... block all channels, looking for information about wireless channels, see Appendix A, "Related Documents for an access point. Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be used . IEEE 802.1x is used , the one access point can enhance the security of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual - The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for passing the...
... block all channels, looking for information about wireless channels, see Appendix A, "Related Documents for an access point. Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be used . IEEE 802.1x is used , the one access point can enhance the security of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual - The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for passing the...