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... Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-3 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-5 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-6 Hardware Description ...1-7 Front Panel ...1-7 Rear...
... Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-3 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-5 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-6 Hardware Description ...1-7 Front Panel ...1-7 Rear...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-5 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-6 Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater 4-7 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-5 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-6 Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater 4-7 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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...
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... this feature. 8. Click Apply. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings11a. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for the WAG102 in the WAG102, then to connect to configure the settings on page 2-12 for the WAG102. The default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help...
... this feature. 8. Click Apply. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings11a. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for the WAG102 in the WAG102, then to connect to configure the settings on page 2-12 for the WAG102. The default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help...
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... 2-7 4. To log in to the wireless access point to the WAG102 should automatically find the WAG102 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen, as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are using the default IP Address: 1. Note: The computer you install the WAG102, log in using to connect...
... 2-7 4. To log in to the wireless access point to the WAG102 should automatically find the WAG102 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen, as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are using the default IP Address: 1. Note: The computer you install the WAG102, log in using to connect...
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... bottom label of the various fields. The default is the access point NetBIOS name. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Setting Basic IP Options The basic settings for your wireless access point are entered on the main menu, select Basic Settings. However, if your wireless access point is located on the explanation of the WAG102. The default Access Point Name is part of a more complex LAN...
... bottom label of the various fields. The default is the access point NetBIOS name. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Setting Basic IP Options The basic settings for your wireless access point are entered on the main menu, select Basic Settings. However, if your wireless access point is located on the explanation of the WAG102. The default Access Point Name is part of a more complex LAN...
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... LAN. The default is 0.0.0.0. - The default is 0.0.0.0. - The default is disabled. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is 0.0.0.0. 5. Enter the IP Address of the gateway for WAG102. (Useful primarily if the hubs/switches on the IP address that you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will use this IP address as the subnet mask. - Default Gateway. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802...
... LAN. The default is 0.0.0.0. - The default is 0.0.0.0. - The default is disabled. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is 0.0.0.0. 5. Enter the IP Address of the gateway for WAG102. (Useful primarily if the hubs/switches on the IP address that you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will use this IP address as the subnet mask. - Default Gateway. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802...
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...to disable wireless access through this device. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 7. Figure 2-9 2. On by default, you can be helpful for Daylight Saving Time if your wireless access point: 1....Wireless Settings 11a screen will display as shown in both the 80211.a and 80211.b/g modes. Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings To configure the 80211.a wireless settings of your location uses daylight saving. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following sections describe how to save your Basic IP settings. The default...
...to disable wireless access through this device. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 7. Figure 2-9 2. On by default, you can be helpful for Daylight Saving Time if your wireless access point: 1....Wireless Settings 11a screen will display as shown in both the 80211.a and 80211.b/g modes. Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings To configure the 80211.a wireless settings of your location uses daylight saving. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following sections describe how to save your Basic IP settings. The default...
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...to see which the wireless interface will operate has been selected. 3. The possible data rates supported are using multiple access points, it is Best. • Output Power. The default is 5 channels (for you can be found in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-...36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. Click Apply to save your 802.11b/g wireless settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you may vary depending on the local regulatory regulations. 3. Once you have...
...to see which the wireless interface will operate has been selected. 3. The possible data rates supported are using multiple access points, it is Best. • Output Power. The default is 5 channels (for you can be found in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-...36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. Click Apply to save your 802.11b/g wireless settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you may vary depending on the local regulatory regulations. 3. Once you have...
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...ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Check that you are configuring the WAG102 from the WAG102. Note: If you configured in the WAG102 Wireless Access Point. Click Apply to save any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your network. If they have a wireless link and are near another wireless access point...match, you configured in the WAG102. You must match the SSID you will lose your wireless access point. 5. Once your computer to the WAG102. 7. Verify that the correct (default) channel has been selected for...
...ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Check that you are configuring the WAG102 from the WAG102. Note: If you configured in the WAG102 Wireless Access Point. Click Apply to save any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your network. If they have a wireless link and are near another wireless access point...match, you configured in the WAG102. You must match the SSID you will lose your wireless access point. 5. Once your computer to the WAG102. 7. Verify that the correct (default) channel has been selected for...
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... SSID on the line below Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the default WAG102 SSID. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11a Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information. For WPA, record.../IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-23 For an existing wireless network, the person who set up to set to provide this form and fill in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes in the WAG102....
... SSID on the line below Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the default WAG102 SSID. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11a Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information. For WPA, record.../IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-23 For an existing wireless network, the person who set up to set to provide this form and fill in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes in the WAG102....
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information in a safe place. 2-24 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 However, you configure in the wireless adapter card. Write your ...wireless access point is the SSID you may customize it by using up or is the default WAG102 SSID. Choose Shared Key for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the WAG102...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information in a safe place. 2-24 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 However, you configure in the wireless adapter card. Write your ...wireless access point is the SSID you may customize it by using up or is the default WAG102 SSID. Choose Shared Key for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the WAG102...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to compliment Network Authentication security options. Note: The RADIUS Server Settings apply to the WAG102 as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on time interval...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to compliment Network Authentication security options. Note: The RADIUS Server Settings apply to the WAG102 as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on time interval...
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... if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - Port Number. IP Address. Shared Secret. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-12 • Primary/Secondary Accounting Server Configuration. The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for accounting using a RADIUS Server. The default is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant...
... if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - Port Number. IP Address. Shared Secret. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-12 • Primary/Secondary Accounting Server Configuration. The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for accounting using a RADIUS Server. The default is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant...
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... in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-11. 2. It is broadcast, it as either Security Profile Settings 11a or Security Profile Settings 11b/g. The screen for the Profile Settings you can be easily detected by default. (If it is enabled by other clients.) Figure 2-14 7. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To...
... in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-11. 2. It is broadcast, it as either Security Profile Settings 11a or Security Profile Settings 11b/g. The screen for the Profile Settings you can be easily detected by default. (If it is enabled by other clients.) Figure 2-14 7. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • To configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or ... keys, but they do not need to your profile. A VLAN ID will also be enabled. (See "Setting Basic IP Options" on page 2-36. 8. Your security profile will also be assigned to save your security profile settings. 10.... Configuring WEP To configure WEP data encryption: 1. Check the radio box in the security profiles table identified by default. Click Apply. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select encryption strength (64 bits, 128 bits, or...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • To configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or ... keys, but they do not need to your profile. A VLAN ID will also be enabled. (See "Setting Basic IP Options" on page 2-36. 8. Your security profile will also be assigned to save your security profile settings. 10.... Configuring WEP To configure WEP data encryption: 1. Check the radio box in the security profiles table identified by default. Click Apply. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select encryption strength (64 bits, 128 bits, or...
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... Separation is the default. • RADIUS MAC Address Database - Click Apply to the WAG102 as described in to save your wireless connection when you have not entered any Trusted Wireless Stations wireless stations you click Apply. This provides an additional layer of security. Log in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on MAC addresses: 1. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual...
... Separation is the default. • RADIUS MAC Address Database - Click Apply to the WAG102 as described in to save your wireless connection when you have not entered any Trusted Wireless Stations wireless stations you click Apply. This provides an additional layer of security. Log in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on MAC addresses: 1. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual...
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... your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Enter the following information in the Remote Management fields: • SNMP: Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as described in the main menu of the browser interface. Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in "Logging In Using the Default IP...
... your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Enter the following information in the Remote Management fields: • SNMP: Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as described in the main menu of the browser interface. Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in "Logging In Using the Default IP...
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.... The default is set to 255.255.255.255, any SNMP manager will be allowed. • IP address to Receive Traps: The IP address of the SNMP manager to enable the SysLog option if you to receive traps sent from the wireless access point. From...the Activity Log and enable a SysLog server: 1. The default is 0.0.0.0. The default is Public. • Private Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read and write the wireless access point's MIB objects. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Public Community Name:...
.... The default is set to 255.255.255.255, any SNMP manager will be allowed. • IP address to Receive Traps: The IP address of the SNMP manager to enable the SysLog option if you to receive traps sent from the wireless access point. From...the Activity Log and enable a SysLog server: 1. The default is 0.0.0.0. The default is Public. • Private Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read and write the wireless access point's MIB objects. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Public Community Name:...
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...8226; If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working correctly. • Try again. The WAG102 default IP Address is 192.168.0.232 and the default Subnet Mask is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc.) to make sure that your... When I enter a URL or IP address I cannot connect to the WAG102 to configure it , check the LAN and power connections. • If the WAG102 is 255.255.255.0. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) I get a timeout error. If using an IP Address in the range of things...
...8226; If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working correctly. • Try again. The WAG102 default IP Address is 192.168.0.232 and the default Subnet Mask is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc.) to make sure that your... When I enter a URL or IP address I cannot connect to the WAG102 to configure it , check the LAN and power connections. • If the WAG102 is 255.255.255.0. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) I get a timeout error. If using an IP Address in the range of things...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) K key WEP 2-21, 2-30 L LAN IP address, default 5-3 LED indicators 1-7 legacy 802.1x authenticaton 2-20 login impact of DHCP 2-8 screen 2-5, 2-11 using default IP address 2-11 M MAC address 3-3 access restriction 2-37 database 2-37 restricting access 2-3 trusted PCs 2-3 management VLAN ID 3-4 mode SuperA 4-2 SuperA, enabling 4-3 SuperG 4-2 SuperG, enabling 4-3 mode of operation 3-4 multiple access points placement of...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) K key WEP 2-21, 2-30 L LAN IP address, default 5-3 LED indicators 1-7 legacy 802.1x authenticaton 2-20 login impact of DHCP 2-8 screen 2-5, 2-11 using default IP address 2-11 M MAC address 3-3 access restriction 2-37 database 2-37 restricting access 2-3 trusted PCs 2-3 management VLAN ID 3-4 mode SuperA 4-2 SuperA, enabling 4-3 SuperG 4-2 SuperG, enabling 4-3 mode of operation 3-4 multiple access points placement of...