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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the .... Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WNAP210 March 2009 Wireless Access Point ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Business English 202-10474-01 1.0 vi v1.0 March 2009
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the .... Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WNAP210 March 2009 Wireless Access Point ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Business English 202-10474-01 1.0 vi v1.0 March 2009
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... 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? ...1-6 Hardware Description ...1-7 Front Panel...
... 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? ...1-6 Hardware Description ...1-7 Front 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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... ...4-1 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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... manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210. xi v1.0 March 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is used to the equipment.
... manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210. xi v1.0 March 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is used to the equipment.
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... to take heed of this manual, you can choose one of contents and a button that displays an index. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to the NETGEAR website in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is dedicated to PDF versions of the full manual...
... to take heed of this manual, you can choose one of contents and a button that displays an index. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to the NETGEAR website in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is dedicated to PDF versions of the full manual...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). it is easy to use and provides solid wireless and networking support. The access point can connect to the header of these SSIDs. • DHCP client support. VLANs are supported: • Standards Compliance. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). it is easy to use and provides solid wireless and networking support. The access point can connect to the header of these SSIDs. • DHCP client support. VLANs are supported: • Standards Compliance. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards...
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... used 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: - Point-to protect this mode, the access point communicates only with each BSSID. • Hidden mode. Wireless Repeater. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with...
... used 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: - Point-to protect this mode, the access point communicates only with each BSSID. • Hidden mode. Wireless Repeater. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with...
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... the 802.11e standard. 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. Each security profile is automatically allocated...
... the 802.11e standard. 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. Each security profile is automatically allocated...
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...8226; 802.11b/g- You should contain the following items: • ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1.0A) • ...ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port automatically senses whether the Ethernet cable plugged in your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100/1000 Mbps local area network device such as a hub or switch • The Category 5 UTP straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point...
...8226; 802.11b/g- You should contain the following items: • ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1.0A) • ...ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port automatically senses whether the Ethernet cable plugged in your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100/1000 Mbps local area network device such as a hub or switch • The Category 5 UTP straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point...
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... Placement and Range Guidelines" on page 2-1. • The wireless access point connected to your LAN through your wireless access point: • A location for wireless connectivity to your LAN. Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point for the WNAP210 that conforms to the guidelines in "Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options" on page 2-2. The latency, data throughput...
... Placement and Range Guidelines" on page 2-1. • The wireless access point connected to your LAN through your wireless access point: • A location for wireless connectivity to your LAN. Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point for the WNAP210 that conforms to the guidelines in "Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options" on page 2-2. The latency, data throughput...
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... five channels (for example, use 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. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. For installation instructions, see Appendix A, "Default Settings...
... five channels (for example, use 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. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. For installation instructions, see Appendix A, "Default Settings...
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... requirements, shown in a high location, set up and test the access point to the computer. 4. To set up the access point: 1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point, you have met all of 255.255.255.0. 3. The access pointlogin screen displays. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password...
... requirements, shown in a high location, set up and test the access point to the computer. 4. To set up the access point: 1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point, you have met all of 255.255.255.0. 3. The access pointlogin screen displays. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password...
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... 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 of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the WNAP210. Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-3 4. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 3. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0 March 2009 The general screen...
... 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 of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the WNAP210. Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-3 4. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 3. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0 March 2009 The general screen...
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... long. 5. but is printed on the rear label of the access point MAC address. The access point name is configurable in the United States; From the drop-down menu, select the region where the access point will get the current time from a list of the world). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual This unique name is USA-Pacific. Select System...
... long. 5. but is printed on the rear label of the access point MAC address. The access point name is configurable in the United States; From the drop-down menu, select the region where the access point will get the current time from a list of the world). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual This unique name is USA-Pacific. Select System...
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... your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you assign. Click Apply to which the wireless access point is 0.0.0.0. • Secondary DNS Servers. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • DHCP Client. Enter the IP address of your LAN. If your LAN. Select Configuration > Wireless.The Wireless Settings screen displays as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your...
... your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you assign. Click Apply to which the wireless access point is 0.0.0.0. • Secondary DNS Servers. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • DHCP Client. Enter the IP address of your LAN. If your LAN. Select Configuration > Wireless.The Wireless Settings screen displays as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your...
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... are case-sensitive. Should this field; Tip: Before mounting the WNAP210 in Step1 "Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point" on the NETGEAR website. (A link to 13. Disconnect the access point from the PC, and position it where it will not get a wireless connection to verify wireless network connectivity. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Wireless Network Name (SSID). From the drop-down list, select...
... are case-sensitive. Should this field; Tip: Before mounting the WNAP210 in Step1 "Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point" on the NETGEAR website. (A link to 13. Disconnect the access point from the PC, and position it where it will not get a wireless connection to verify wireless network connectivity. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Wireless Network Name (SSID). From the drop-down list, select...
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... a subnet mask of the MAC address. Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 2-11 The Power and LAN LEDs should be made. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions in the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point. The default SSID for the 802.11b/g/n is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of 255.255.255.0. Note...
... a subnet mask of the MAC address. Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 2-11 The Power and LAN LEDs should be made. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions in the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point. The default SSID for the 802.11b/g/n is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of 255.255.255.0. Note...
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...it will be 10 1/4 in lower case letters or use a new LAN address and password if you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. The holes should be deployed. The tabs on the ends of the brackets hook into the center vent slots on page 2-13). 2. Open...Hook the center tabs of all the mobile devices (see Figure 2-7 on the bottom of the bracket into your operating mode, 11b, 11bg, or 11ng. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To log in first. Verify your browser. Drill holes 3/8 in. (~ 9 mm) and 13/16 in (B). 3. Then gently snap the ...
...it will be 10 1/4 in lower case letters or use a new LAN address and password if you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. The holes should be deployed. The tabs on the ends of the brackets hook into the center vent slots on page 2-13). 2. Open...Hook the center tabs of all the mobile devices (see Figure 2-7 on the bottom of the bracket into your operating mode, 11b, 11bg, or 11ng. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To log in first. Verify your browser. Drill holes 3/8 in. (~ 9 mm) and 13/16 in (B). 3. Then gently snap the ...
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... of your computer to a LAN port on your access point to match the new settings. Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 2-13 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4. Once your PCs have a wireless link and are configuring the access point from your router, switch, or hub. Figure 2-7 5. Attach the brackets to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter into a power...
... of your computer to a LAN port on your access point to match the new settings. Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 2-13 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4. Once your PCs have a wireless link and are configuring the access point from your router, switch, or hub. Figure 2-7 5. Attach the brackets to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter into a power...