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... 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 ...1-8 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options 2-2 Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point 2-3 Setting...
... 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 ...1-8 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options 2-2 Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point 2-3 Setting...
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... with RADIUS 2-34 Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS 2-35 Configuring WPA-PSK 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...
... with RADIUS 2-34 Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS 2-35 Configuring WPA-PSK 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...
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... Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration 802.1Q VLAN ...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...
... Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration 802.1Q VLAN ...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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... format is used to highlight information of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. xi v1.0 March 2009
... format is used to highlight information of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. xi v1.0 March 2009
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VLANs are connected to the same network even though they are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. 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). DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to the access point by using any of WPA. • Multiple BSSIDs. VLANs are...
VLANs are connected to the same network even though they are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. 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). DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to the access point by using any of WPA. • Multiple BSSIDs. VLANs are...
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... economical operation. Operates as an access point. The SSID is stored in a flash memory, you can use the command-line interface. • Rogue AP detection. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Multiple operating modes: - Configuration settings can also use the access point to gain access to protect this traffic. -
... economical operation. Operates as an access point. The SSID is stored in a flash memory, you can use the command-line interface. • Rogue AP detection. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Multiple operating modes: - Configuration settings can also use the access point to gain access to protect this traffic. -
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... or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. You can connect to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM. • Quality of Service (QoS) Support. 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. Connects to prioritize...
... or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. You can connect to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM. • Quality of Service (QoS) Support. 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. Connects to prioritize...
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... Ethernet cable • 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 your area. That port then configures itself correctly. The product... concerns about crossover cables, as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What Is In the Box? System Requirements Before installing the access point, make the right connection. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology.
... Ethernet cable • 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 your area. That port then configures itself correctly. The product... concerns about crossover cables, as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What Is In the Box? System Requirements Before installing the access point, make the right connection. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology.
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... with correctly configured 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters. You need to prepare these three things before you can vary significantly based on the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending 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 that conforms to the guidelines in "Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security...
... with correctly configured 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters. You need to prepare these three things before you can vary significantly based on the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending 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 that conforms to the guidelines in "Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security...
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...access point. Deploy the security features appropriate to your walls. Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options Anyone wih a compatible wireless adapter can recieve your wireless data transmissions well beyond your needs. 2-2 Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 For complete performance specifications, see "Mounting the Access Point...to wirelessly connect to establish and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. The access point provides highly effective security features, which your wireless access point. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 ...
...access point. Deploy the security features appropriate to your walls. Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options Anyone wih a compatible wireless adapter can recieve your wireless data transmissions well beyond your needs. 2-2 Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 For complete performance specifications, see "Mounting the Access Point...to wirelessly connect to establish and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. The access point provides highly effective security features, which your wireless access point. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 ...
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... all but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0 March 2009 This nullifies the wireless network "discovery" feature of some products such...legacy (slower) rates of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that have the correct SSID can connect. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 There are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only...
... all but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0 March 2009 This nullifies the wireless network "discovery" feature of some products such...legacy (slower) rates of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that have the correct SSID can connect. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 There are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only...
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... lit when connected to communicate 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 the system requirements, shown in "System Requirements" on page 1-5. If this to verify wireless network connectivity. Configuring Lan and Wireless Settings To configure the access point for the password, both in lower case letters. 2-4 Installation...
... lit when connected to communicate 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 the system requirements, shown in "System Requirements" on page 1-5. If this to verify wireless network connectivity. Configuring Lan and Wireless Settings To configure the access point for the password, both in lower case letters. 2-4 Installation...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 3. The general screen of no activity.) Figure 2-3 4. 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...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 3. The general screen of no activity.) Figure 2-3 4. 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...
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.../Region is configurable in the United States; You can replace the default name with NETGEAR Support. 6. From the drop-down menu, select the region where the access point will get the current time from a list of all available time zones. Click Apply. Figure 2-4 • Time Zone. The access point name is the access point NetBIOS name. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual...
.../Region is configurable in the United States; You can replace the default name with NETGEAR Support. 6. From the drop-down menu, select the region where the access point will get the current time from a list of all available time zones. Click Apply. Figure 2-4 • Time Zone. The access point name is the access point NetBIOS name. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual...
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.... - Select Configuration > IP to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP server. Enable the NTP client to display IP Settings. Figure 2-5 9. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 7. Note...: You must have a custom NTP server. Hostname / IP Address. The default is Enable. Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0 March 2009 Select this check box if you have an Internet connection to specify the settings on this screen). Click Apply. 8. Fill in the IP address fields of the custom NTP server. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210...
.... - Select Configuration > IP to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP server. Enable the NTP client to display IP Settings. Figure 2-5 9. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 7. Note...: You must have a custom NTP server. Hostname / IP Address. The default is Enable. Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0 March 2009 Select this check box if you have an Internet connection to specify the settings on this screen). Click Apply. 8. Fill in the IP address fields of the custom NTP server. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210...
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... Server used by stations on page 2-14), Configuring Your Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to your LAN. The access point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you connect the access point to configure the wireless settings for your LAN; If your LAN. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • DHCP Client. or...
... Server used by stations on page 2-14), Configuring Your Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to your LAN. The access point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you connect the access point to configure the wireless settings for your LAN; If your LAN. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • DHCP Client. or...
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... the radio to use: - 11b. 802.11b wireless stations only. - 11bg. Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0 March 2009 Select the wireless operating mode you can be used . - 11ng. The default is 11ng. • Turn Radio On. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions: • Wireless Mode. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual . On by default, you want...
... the radio to use: - 11b. 802.11b wireless stations only. - 11bg. Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0 March 2009 Select the wireless operating mode you can be used . - 11ng. The default is 11ng. • Turn Radio On. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions: • Wireless Mode. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual . On by default, you want...
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...2-4. To deploy the access point: 1. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Wireless Network Name (SSID). If set up and test the WNAP210 to adopt the correct SSID. Deploying the Access Point Now that you have a "null" (blank) SSID to verify wireless network connectivity. If they...and Configuration Tip: Before mounting the WNAP210 in the United States. Disconnect the access point from the PC, and position it where it will not get a wireless connection to 11; The best location is not broadcast. The default is NETGEAR. • Broadcast Wireless Network...
...2-4. To deploy the access point: 1. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Wireless Network Name (SSID). If set up and test the WNAP210 to adopt the correct SSID. Deploying the Access Point Now that you have a "null" (blank) SSID to verify wireless network connectivity. If they...and Configuration Tip: Before mounting the WNAP210 in the United States. Disconnect the access point from the PC, and position it where it will not get a wireless connection to 11; The best location is not broadcast. The default is NETGEAR. • Broadcast Wireless Network...
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..., you install the access point, log in the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point. The Power and LAN LEDs should be made. To connect to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions...access point should blink. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you are not using to connect to your Web browser. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. The default wireless access point name is set with DHCP disabled. Note: By default, access point is NETGEAR_11ng. The access point...
..., you install the access point, log in the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point. The Power and LAN LEDs should be made. To connect to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions...access point should blink. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you are not using to connect to your Web browser. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. The default wireless access point name is set with DHCP disabled. Note: By default, access point is NETGEAR_11ng. The access point...
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...March 2009 Installation and Configuration Mounting the Access Point Using the Wall Mount Kit (Optional) Tip: Before mounting the access point in lower case letters or use a new LAN address and password if you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. Open a Web ...browser such as shown in using the default IP Address: 1. Hook the center tabs of your operating mode, 11b, 11bg, or 11ng. Your Web browser should be deployed. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To log in...
...March 2009 Installation and Configuration Mounting the Access Point Using the Wall Mount Kit (Optional) Tip: Before mounting the access point in lower case letters or use a new LAN address and password if you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. Open a Web ...browser such as shown in using the default IP Address: 1. Hook the center tabs of your operating mode, 11b, 11bg, or 11ng. Your Web browser should be deployed. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To log in...