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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10474-01 March 2009 v1.0
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10474-01 March 2009 v1.0
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..., Formats, and Scope xi How to Use 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...
..., Formats, and Scope xi How to Use 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...
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... ...4-1 Hotspot Settings ...4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-4 Configuring Advanced QoS Settings 4-6 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating 4-8 Configuring a WNAP210 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-11 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-13 Configuring the WNAP210 as a Wireless Repeater 4-15 Configuring the WNAP210 for Client Mode 4-16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Debugging No lights are lit on the wireless access point 5-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does...
... ...4-1 Hotspot Settings ...4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-4 Configuring Advanced QoS Settings 4-6 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating 4-8 Configuring a WNAP210 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-11 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-13 Configuring the WNAP210 as a Wireless Repeater 4-15 Configuring the WNAP210 for Client Mode 4-16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Debugging No lights are lit on the wireless access point 5-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does...
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of note may result in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. The information in this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210. Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this manual are...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of note may result in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. The information in this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210. Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this manual are...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Danger: This is written for the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Version 1.0 March 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". website at a time. , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Danger: This is written for the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Version 1.0 March 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". website at a time. , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc...
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... free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the chapter you want to view and print PDF files. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of the chapter you can save ... a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual. Revision History Part Number 202-10474-01 Version Number Date 1.0 March 2009 Description Initial edition: New product About This Manual xiii v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Printing from PDF.
... free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the chapter you want to view and print PDF files. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of the chapter you can save ... a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual. Revision History Part Number 202-10474-01 Version Number Date 1.0 March 2009 Description Initial edition: New product About This Manual xiii v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Printing from PDF.
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual xiv About This Manual v1.0 March 2009
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... SSIDs per radio mode on different segments of wireless stations, it can also act as dynamic encryption key generation. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards for wireless LANs, and is WiFi certified for user and...; DHCP client support. When a wireless access point is connected to the access point by using any of security options. The access point can connect to a wired network and a set of a LAN. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is easy to PCs and other ...
... SSIDs per radio mode on different segments of wireless stations, it can also act as dynamic encryption key generation. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards for wireless LANs, and is WiFi certified for user and...; DHCP client support. When a wireless access point is connected to the access point by using any of security options. The access point can connect to a wired network and a set of a LAN. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is easy to PCs and other ...
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... or economical operation. • Power over the Ethernet port from any part of bridge-mode wireless stations. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Multiple operating modes: - Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. Point-to -Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater. Power can connect. • Configuration backup. In this communication. • Hotspot settings. Select...
... or economical operation. • Power over the Ethernet port from any part of bridge-mode wireless stations. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Multiple operating modes: - Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. Point-to -Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater. Power can connect. • Configuration backup. In this communication. • Hotspot settings. Select...
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.../100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED indicators. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g and 802.11 draft n-compatible wireless LAN networks. 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.
.../100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED indicators. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g and 802.11 draft n-compatible wireless LAN networks. 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.
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...: • ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1.0A) • Straight-through Ethernet cable with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to make sure that your area. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What Is In the Box? ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates...
...: • ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1.0A) • Straight-through Ethernet cable with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to make sure that your area. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What Is In the Box? ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual need to register on . Hardware Description This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the access point. Front Panel The WNAP210 front hardware functions are described in the following figure and table. 1 2 3 4 Figure 1-1 The following table explains the LED: Table 1-1....for a minute before going off . Power is off . The device is running a self-test or is on the NETGEAR Web site at http://my.netgear.com/registration/ login.aspx. On. If it continues to blink, it for product updates and product warranty...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual need to register on . Hardware Description This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the access point. Front Panel The WNAP210 front hardware functions are described in the following figure and table. 1 2 3 4 Figure 1-1 The following table explains the LED: Table 1-1....for a minute before going off . Power is off . The device is running a self-test or is on the NETGEAR Web site at http://my.netgear.com/registration/ login.aspx. On. If it continues to blink, it for product updates and product warranty...
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WLAN Blinking (Blue). Restore factory settings button. Introduction 1-7 v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1-1. A 1000 Mbps link detected. Indicates Wireless activity has been detected. A 10/100 Mbps link detected. This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN ... 4 LED DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Speed Off. Amber. Green. Power socket. RJ-45 Ethernet port. Use the WNAP210 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WNAP210 12V 1.0A power adapter. 2. The restore to settings button restores the access point to the factory default settings.
WLAN Blinking (Blue). Restore factory settings button. Introduction 1-7 v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1-1. A 1000 Mbps link detected. Indicates Wireless activity has been detected. A 10/100 Mbps link detected. This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN ... 4 LED DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Speed Off. Amber. Green. Power socket. RJ-45 Ethernet port. Use the WNAP210 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WNAP210 12V 1.0A power adapter. 2. The restore to settings button restores the access point to the factory default settings.
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 1-8 Introduction v1.0 March 2009
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... operate. • In an elevated location such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from large metal surfaces. The access point provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in which your walls. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
... operate. • In an elevated location such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from large metal surfaces. The access point provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in which your walls. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
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... all but the data broadcast over the wireless link is recommended in order to only trusted PCs so that have the correct SSID can enhance the security of the wireless network name (SSID). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 There are several ways you... disable broadcast of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability might be...
... all but the data broadcast over the wireless link is recommended in order to only trusted PCs so that have the correct SSID can enhance the security of the wireless network name (SSID). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 There are several ways you... disable broadcast of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability might be...
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....255.255.0. 3. If this to communicate with computers on your Ethernet network is blinking. To set up the access point: 1. The access pointlogin screen displays. 2. Connect to the computer. 4. 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 you should make sure that your computer and configure it with an Ethernet adapter.
....255.255.0. 3. If this to communicate with computers on your Ethernet network is blinking. To set up the access point: 1. The access pointlogin screen displays. 2. Connect to the computer. 4. 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 you should make sure that your computer and configure it with an Ethernet adapter.
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 3. The default settings should be suitable for most users and environments. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, you can select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point. • Select LOGOUT to exit the access point setup screens. (You arel automatically logged out...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 3. The default settings should be suitable for most users and environments. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, you can select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point. • Select LOGOUT to exit the access point setup screens. (You arel automatically logged out...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual This unique name is USA-Pacific. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of all available time zones. Select System > Basic > Time. 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. Click Apply. You can replace the default name with NETGEAR Support. 6. The wireless access point will be used (the ...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual This unique name is USA-Pacific. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of all available time zones. Select System > Basic > Time. 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. Click Apply. You can replace the default name with NETGEAR Support. 6. The wireless access point will be used (the ...
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... box if you have an Internet connection to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP server. Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0 March 2009 Enter the host name or the IP address of the access point. (See the online help for more information about how to display IP Settings.... - Hostname / IP Address. The default is Enable. Use Custom NTP Server. The default is not selected. - Select this screen). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • NTP Client. Note: You must have a custom NTP server. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 7.
... box if you have an Internet connection to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP server. Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0 March 2009 Enter the host name or the IP address of the access point. (See the online help for more information about how to display IP Settings.... - Hostname / IP Address. The default is Enable. Use Custom NTP Server. The default is not selected. - Select this screen). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • NTP Client. Note: You must have a custom NTP server. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 7.