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... by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Tested to Comply with approved antennas only. This equipment should be installed and operated with Part 15 of 20 cm between the equipment and the receiver • Connect the... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WNAP210 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 complies with minimum distance of FCC Rules. FCC Radio Frequency Interference ...
... by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Tested to Comply with approved antennas only. This equipment should be installed and operated with Part 15 of 20 cm between the equipment and the receiver • Connect the... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WNAP210 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 complies with minimum distance of FCC Rules. FCC Radio Frequency Interference ...
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... This Manual xii How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventionss 1-2 Key Features ...1-3 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-5 System Requirements ...1-6 What Is In the Box? ...1-6 Hardware Description ...1-7 Front Panel ...1-7 Rear Panel...
... This Manual xii How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventionss 1-2 Key Features ...1-3 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-5 System Requirements ...1-6 What Is In the Box? ...1-6 Hardware Description ...1-7 Front Panel ...1-7 Rear Panel...
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... 2-36 Configuring WPA2-PSK 2-37 Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-38 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-39 Chapter 3 Management Remote Management ...3-1 Remote Console ...3-2 Manage Using Telnet 3-3 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 3-4 Configuration File Management 3-5 Saving the Configuration 3-6 Restoring the Configuration 3-8 Restoring the WNAP210 to the Factory Default Settings 3-8 viii v1.0 March 2009
... 2-36 Configuring WPA2-PSK 2-37 Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-38 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-39 Chapter 3 Management Remote Management ...3-1 Remote Console ...3-2 Manage Using Telnet 3-3 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 3-4 Configuration File Management 3-5 Saving the Configuration 3-6 Restoring the Configuration 3-8 Restoring the WNAP210 to the Factory Default Settings 3-8 viii v1.0 March 2009
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... 4-16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Debugging 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 access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 5-2 I cannot connect to the WNAP210 to configure lit 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error...
... 4-16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Debugging 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 access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 5-2 I cannot connect to the WNAP210 to configure lit 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error...
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... includes the minimum prerequisites for distance or electromagnetic interference. 1-1 v1.0 March 2009 Typically, an individual in a range of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210. Connecting multiple WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Points through an antenna. About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 is the basic building block of the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 allows packet transmission at up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to 30 users simultaneously. Most...
... includes the minimum prerequisites for distance or electromagnetic interference. 1-1 v1.0 March 2009 Typically, an individual in a range of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210. Connecting multiple WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Points through an antenna. About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 is the basic building block of the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 allows packet transmission at up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to 30 users simultaneously. Most...
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... and WPA2 support. VLANs are active, and the network devices can connect to a wired network and a set of security options. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to use and provides solid wireless and networking support. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is easy to PCs and other devices upon request. It also...
... and WPA2 support. VLANs are active, and the network devices can connect to a wired network and a set of security options. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to use and provides solid wireless and networking support. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is easy to PCs and other devices upon request. It also...
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... filtering feature can ensure that unknown APs are not given access to a file and restored. • Secure and economical operation. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Multiple operating modes: - Wireless Access Point. Operates as an access point. Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. Network authentication should be supplied to protect this traffic...
... filtering feature can ensure that unknown APs are not given access to a file and restored. • Secure and economical operation. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Multiple operating modes: - Wireless Access Point. Operates as an access point. Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. Network authentication should be supplied to protect this traffic...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Autosensing Ethernet connection with Auto Uplink The access point can configure parameters that packets do not get dropped. • VLAN security profiles. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections... interface is modified. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Autosensing Ethernet connection with Auto Uplink The access point can configure parameters that packets do not get dropped. • VLAN security profiles. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections... interface is modified. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and...
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... • NETGEAR WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD, which includes this manual • Vertical stand feet (2) • Wall mount kit made up of customer support in to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What...hub. You should have a "normal" connection such as to the port should keep the Installation Guide, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b/g- ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. That port ...
... • NETGEAR WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD, which includes this manual • Vertical stand feet (2) • Wall mount kit made up of customer support in to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What...hub. You should have a "normal" connection such as to the port should keep the Installation Guide, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b/g- ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. That port ...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Rear Panel 1 Figure 1-2 23 The access pointrear panel functions are described in the following list: 1. This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. 3. RJ-45 Ethernet port. Restore factory settings button. Front Panel LEDs (...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Rear Panel 1 Figure 1-2 23 The access pointrear panel functions are described in the following list: 1. This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. 3. RJ-45 Ethernet port. Restore factory settings button. Front Panel LEDs (...
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... for wireless connectivity to your network from unauthorized access. This distance allows others outside your area to access your needs. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can vary significantly based on page 2-2. Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point for the WNAP210...
... for wireless connectivity to your network from unauthorized access. This distance allows others outside your area to access your needs. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can vary significantly based on page 2-2. Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point for the WNAP210...
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... the security features of the area in which are covered in detail in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the access point. Some types of - For this chapter. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. Deploy the security features appropriate...
... the security features of the area in which are covered in detail in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the access point. Some types of - For this chapter. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. Deploy the security features appropriate...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 There are several ways you disable broadcast of operation. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still fully exposed to use the 11n rates and speed. ...2-3 v1.0 March 2009 If you can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network "discovery" feature of WPA make it virtually impossible to the access point. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 There are several ways you disable broadcast of operation. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still fully exposed to use the 11n rates and speed. ...2-3 v1.0 March 2009 If you can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network "discovery" feature of WPA make it virtually impossible to the access point. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per...
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... LED is blinking. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point, you should verify that computers with 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters will be able to the access point by opening a browser window on the Ethernet network. If this to verify wireless network connectivity. Connect to communicate with an Ethernet adapter. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet...
... LED is blinking. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point, you should verify that computers with 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters will be able to the access point by opening a browser window on the Ethernet network. If this to verify wireless network connectivity. Connect to communicate with an Ethernet adapter. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet...
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... documentation for the wireless access point. • Select LOGOUT to exit the access point setup screens. (You arel automatically logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the the access point displays as shown in Figure 2-3. The general screen of no activity.) Figure 2-3 4. Enter the access point name of the WNAP210. Login. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure...
... documentation for the wireless access point. • Select LOGOUT to exit the access point setup screens. (You arel automatically logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the the access point displays as shown in Figure 2-3. The general screen of no activity.) Figure 2-3 4. Enter the access point name of the WNAP210. Login. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure...
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Note: If your wireless access point from the connecting PC. 2-6 Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 From the drop-down menu, select the region where the access point will get the current time from a list of the access point MAC address. The default is not listed, please... the rest of the access point. The access point name is configurable in the United States; but is printed on the rear label of the world). The wireless access point will be used (the Country/Region is USA-Pacific. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual This unique ...
Note: If your wireless access point from the connecting PC. 2-6 Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 From the drop-down menu, select the region where the access point will get the current time from a list of the access point MAC address. The default is not listed, please... the rest of the access point. The access point name is configurable in the United States; but is printed on the rear label of the world). The wireless access point will be used (the Country/Region is USA-Pacific. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual This unique ...
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...access point. (See the online help for more information about how to display IP Settings. Use Custom NTP Server. Select this screen). The default is time-b.netgear.com. 7. The default is not selected. - Select Configuration > IP to specify the settings on this check box if you have an Internet connection...the access point with an NTP server. The default is Enable. Note: You must have a custom NTP server. Enable the NTP client to get the current time using an NTP client. - Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference ...
...access point. (See the online help for more information about how to display IP Settings. Use Custom NTP Server. Select this screen). The default is time-b.netgear.com. 7. The default is not selected. - Select Configuration > IP to specify the settings on this check box if you have an Internet connection...the access point with an NTP server. The default is Enable. Note: You must have a custom NTP server. Enable the NTP client to get the current time using an NTP client. - Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference ...
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... the DHCP client disabled. Otherwise, you must change this setting (see "Logging In to the Access Point" on the IP address that you connect the access point to configure the wireless settings for the network segment to save your Basic IP settings. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • DHCP Client. To reconnect, reconfigure your network when you assign. The...
... the DHCP client disabled. Otherwise, you must change this setting (see "Logging In to the Access Point" on the IP address that you connect the access point to configure the wireless settings for the network segment to save your Basic IP settings. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • DHCP Client. To reconnect, reconfigure your network when you assign. The...
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... get a wireless connection to verify wireless network connectivity. The default is NETGEAR. • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). The wireless channels to this article and other articles of all the mobile devices. 2-10 v1.0 March 2009 Installation and Configuration Should this field; Click Apply to change the wireless channel unless you might want to experiment with the access point. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference...
... get a wireless connection to verify wireless network connectivity. The default is NETGEAR. • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). The wireless channels to this article and other articles of all the mobile devices. 2-10 v1.0 March 2009 Installation and Configuration Should this field; Click Apply to change the wireless channel unless you might want to experiment with the access point. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference...
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... address of 192.168.0.236 with 192.168.0.x and a subnet mask of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you must match the SSID configured in to the wireless access point to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last...
... address of 192.168.0.236 with 192.168.0.x and a subnet mask of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you must match the SSID configured in to the wireless access point to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last...
