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... Notice ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point Tested to NETGEAR customer service. However, the operating distance or range of your country. © 2006 by filling out the registration card and mailing it to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WAG102 This device complies with part 15 of the wireless access point. All rights reserved. You will find technical support information at a maximum range...
... Notice ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point Tested to NETGEAR customer service. However, the operating distance or range of your country. © 2006 by filling out the registration card and mailing it to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WAG102 This device complies with part 15 of the wireless access point. All rights reserved. You will find technical support information at a maximum range...
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... help. FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is near the center of the following two conditions: (1) this equipment. (Example - iii v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual...
... help. FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is near the center of the following two conditions: (1) this equipment. (Example - iii v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual...
WAG102 Reference Manual
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... user to obtain a license for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. iv v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) RF Exposure Warning for use of this device (see below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003. cable loss + antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com/go/wag102_fcc for an updated list of wireless...
... user to obtain a license for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. iv v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) RF Exposure Warning for use of this device (see below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003. cable loss + antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com/go/wag102_fcc for an updated list of wireless...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in the user guide. Slovensky [Slovak] NETGEAR Inc...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in the user guide. Slovensky [Slovak] NETGEAR Inc...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • In France outdoor operation is only permitted using 2.4GHz band. Please check the regulations in outdoor public areas using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7. • Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying >300meter wireless links in your country. In addition to its own antenna, the WAG102 device has been approved for the European Community Please note that...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • In France outdoor operation is only permitted using 2.4GHz band. Please check the regulations in outdoor public areas using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7. • Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying >300meter wireless links in your country. In addition to its own antenna, the WAG102 device has been approved for the European Community Please note that...
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... regulations may, however, be used with the WAG102 in the European Community. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Please go to http://www.NETGEAR.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT...
... regulations may, however, be used with the WAG102 in the European Community. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Please go to http://www.NETGEAR.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT...
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...by MAC Address 2-37 Chapter 3 Management Remote Management ...3-1 Using Syslog and Activity Log Information 3-2 Viewing General Summary Information 3-3 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics 3-6 Viewing Available Wireless Station List 3-7 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 3-8 Configuration File Management 3-10 Saving and Retrieving the Configuration 3-10 Restoring the WAG102 to the Factory Default Settings 3-11 Changing the Administrator Password 3-12 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration Hotspot Settings ...4-1 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-2 Enabling Wireless Bridging...
...by MAC Address 2-37 Chapter 3 Management Remote Management ...3-1 Using Syslog and Activity Log Information 3-2 Viewing General Summary Information 3-3 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics 3-6 Viewing Available Wireless Station List 3-7 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 3-8 Configuration File Management 3-10 Saving and Retrieving the Configuration 3-10 Restoring the WAG102 to the Factory Default Settings 3-11 Changing the Administrator Password 3-12 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration Hotspot Settings ...4-1 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-2 Enabling Wireless Bridging...
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... for the WAG102 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 September 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". This manual is a safety warning. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. Failure to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards...
... for the WAG102 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 September 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". This manual is a safety warning. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. Failure to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards...
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.... - Network authentication should be used to protect this WAG102 is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with another repeater-mode wireless station. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to -Point Bridge. Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Operates as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. Point-to the WAG102 over Ethernet. Wireless Access Point. Network Authentication should be supplied to -Multi-Point Bridge. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key...
.... - Network authentication should be used to protect this WAG102 is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with another repeater-mode wireless station. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to -Point Bridge. Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Operates as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. Point-to the WAG102 over Ethernet. Wireless Access Point. Network Authentication should be supplied to -Multi-Point Bridge. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key...
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...: • ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 • Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1 A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WAG102 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD which includes this manual. • Support Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts. To qualify for repair. The product package should keep the support information card, along with...
...: • ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 • Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1 A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WAG102 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD which includes this manual. • Support Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts. To qualify for repair. The product package should keep the support information card, along with...
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... came with the DHCP client disabled. Enter the wireless settings for instructions on page 2-14. 3. The default name is set up the WAG102 as a DHCP client, or reserve a fixed IP address for more information about how to access the wireless access point using the DHCP server in the DHCP server. Refer to the documentation that router, you will display. 2. If you can enable this . 7. If the LAN port of the MAC address. See the online help or "Setting Basic IP Options...
... came with the DHCP client disabled. Enter the wireless settings for instructions on page 2-14. 3. The default name is set up the WAG102 as a DHCP client, or reserve a fixed IP address for more information about how to access the wireless access point using the DHCP server in the DHCP server. Refer to the documentation that router, you will display. 2. If you can enable this . 7. If the LAN port of the MAC address. See the online help or "Setting Basic IP Options...
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... Reference Manual. 3. the default SSID for the 802.11b/g is NETGEAR-11a. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point To deploy the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: 1. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." 2-10 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 Note: If you are vertical. If they are unable to the WAG102 (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL...
... Reference Manual. 3. the default SSID for the 802.11b/g is NETGEAR-11a. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point To deploy the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: 1. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." 2-10 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 Note: If you are vertical. If they are unable to the WAG102 (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL...
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... wireless network. From the pull-down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode. See the article on "Wireless Channels" available on the local regulatory regulations. 3. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Mode. When selecting or changing channels, some points to this happen, you . In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for example, use the same channel frequency. The default is Auto. The default is 8 or more APs are manually set...
... wireless network. From the pull-down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode. See the article on "Wireless Channels" available on the local regulatory regulations. 3. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Mode. When selecting or changing channels, some points to this happen, you . In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for example, use the same channel frequency. The default is Auto. The default is 8 or more APs are manually set...
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... menu under Setup, select Basic Settings. Should this happen, you . In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. See the article on "Wireless Channels" available on page 2-11. 2. This can enable security settings appropriate to reduce interference. From your web browser, log in to save your needs. 1. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) It should not be necessary to set up and test basic wireless connectivity...
... menu under Setup, select Basic Settings. Should this happen, you . In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. See the article on "Wireless Channels" available on page 2-11. 2. This can enable security settings appropriate to reduce interference. From your web browser, log in to save your needs. 1. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) It should not be necessary to set up and test basic wireless connectivity...
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... Network Authentication Type you want to modify and click Edit. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is broadcast, it can remember it as shown in Figure 2-13 above. 3. Check the radio button of the profile you want to use for this profile: 2-28 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure a security profile: 1. It is enabled by default. (If it is set by other clients...
... Network Authentication Type you want to modify and click Edit. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is broadcast, it can remember it as shown in Figure 2-13 above. 3. Check the radio button of the profile you want to use for this profile: 2-28 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure a security profile: 1. It is enabled by default. (If it is set by other clients...
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... the default. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by checking the radio box. (Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key.) See the document "Wireless Communications" for hotspots and other . (This feature is in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Choose either: • Automatic - Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to this document on all PCS and wireless access points in your settings...
... the default. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by checking the radio box. (Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key.) See the document "Wireless Communications" for hotspots and other . (This feature is in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Choose either: • Automatic - Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to this document on all PCS and wireless access points in your settings...
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... access situations. 4. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2-PSK from the list. Furthermore, client software is intended for your client card supports WPA2. Click Apply to TKIP. 2. By default, Data Encryption will be able to AES. 2. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be set to communicate with each other. (This feature is required on configuring WPA2 settings. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure WPA...
... access situations. 4. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2-PSK from the list. Furthermore, client software is intended for your client card supports WPA2. Click Apply to TKIP. 2. By default, Data Encryption will be able to AES. 2. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be set to communicate with each other. (This feature is required on configuring WPA2 settings. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure WPA...
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... a wireless link. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To view the Wireless Station List: 1. Upgrade files can be upgraded as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Click Refresh to the wireless access point. Figure 3-5 2. Note: The Web browser used to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button. To force the wireless access point to upload new firmware into the WAG102 must use a computer that is connected to the WAG102 Wireless Access Point with an Ethernet cable. 3-8 Management...
... a wireless link. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To view the Wireless Station List: 1. Upgrade files can be upgraded as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Click Refresh to the wireless access point. Figure 3-5 2. Note: The Web browser used to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button. To force the wireless access point to upload new firmware into the WAG102 must use a computer that is connected to the WAG102 Wireless Access Point with an Ethernet cable. 3-8 Management...
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..., the upload may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading. From the main menu under Management, select Upgrade Firmware. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click Browse and browse to upload new firmware into the WAG102 must support HTTP uploads, such as shown in Figure 3-6. 3. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Warning: When uploading software to the WAG102 Wireless Access Point, it . 2. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. The Web browser used to the location...
..., the upload may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading. From the main menu under Management, select Upgrade Firmware. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click Browse and browse to upload new firmware into the WAG102 must support HTTP uploads, such as shown in Figure 3-6. 3. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Warning: When uploading software to the WAG102 Wireless Access Point, it . 2. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. The Web browser used to the location...
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... this multi-point bridging by adding additional WAG102s configured in the illustration above. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the Basic IP Settings menu. • All WAG102 Wireless Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any LAN segment. 5. Advanced Configuration 4-7 v2.0, September 2006 The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will not be set to any , and encryption in its Remote AP MAC address field. 4. Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG102 Wireless Access Points. • WAG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with...
... this multi-point bridging by adding additional WAG102s configured in the illustration above. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the Basic IP Settings menu. • All WAG102 Wireless Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any LAN segment. 5. Advanced Configuration 4-7 v2.0, September 2006 The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will not be set to any , and encryption in its Remote AP MAC address field. 4. Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG102 Wireless Access Points. • WAG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with...