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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Settings ...2-14 Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings 2-14 Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings 2-16 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-17 Understanding Security Profiles 2-19 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 2-23 802.11a Configuration 2-23 802.11b/g Configuration 2-24 Configuring the RADIUS ...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Settings ...2-14 Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings 2-14 Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings 2-16 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-17 Understanding Security Profiles 2-19 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 2-23 802.11a Configuration 2-23 802.11b/g Configuration 2-24 Configuring the RADIUS ...
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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 WAG102 to configure...
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 WAG102 to configure...
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.... Consequently, the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 can support a small group of users in -building access point provides a maximum connectivity area of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 acts as a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radioequipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 is the basic...
.... Consequently, the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 can support a small group of users in -building access point provides a maximum connectivity area of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 acts as a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radioequipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 is the basic...
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... a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with each BSSID. • Simple Configuration. When using only your LAN. • Security Profiles. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features The WAG102 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes - Wireless Access Point. Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater.
... a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with each BSSID. • Simple Configuration. When using only your LAN. • Security Profiles. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features The WAG102 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes - Wireless Access Point. Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater.
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... is modified. 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Timedependent information, like...
... is modified. 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Timedependent information, like...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) An overview of the information that is required to set up a security profile follows-including a description of NETGEAR_11a-n for 802.11a and NETGEAR_11g-n for 802.11b/g, where n is the zero-based security profile number. • Network Authentication. It is a later version of your wireless... Authentication, bear in the table below. The WAG102 Access Point is enabled by default as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be enabled if configured. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). When setting up to ...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) An overview of the information that is required to set up a security profile follows-including a description of NETGEAR_11a-n for 802.11a and NETGEAR_11g-n for 802.11b/g, where n is the zero-based security profile number. • Network Authentication. It is a later version of your wireless... Authentication, bear in the table below. The WAG102 Access Point is enabled by default as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be enabled if configured. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). When setting up to ...
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...Use of WPA. a. otherwise, the default is the standard encryption method for example, Repeater or Bridge) some options may be used with other wireless devices that will only work with WPA. This is the standard encryption method used to decrypt ...TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). If using the default Access Point mode. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-21 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types Typea Description WPA2-PSKWPA2 is used...
...Use of WPA. a. otherwise, the default is the standard encryption method for example, Repeater or Bridge) some options may be used with other wireless devices that will only work with WPA. This is the standard encryption method used to decrypt ...TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). If using the default Access Point mode. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-21 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types Typea Description WPA2-PSKWPA2 is used...
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... Profiles Identifies the operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Current Wireless Settings 11b/g Access Point Mode Identifies the operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. The default gateway for management and each channel can be recognized, and handled appropriately, by other network devices. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. Operating Mode...
... Profiles Identifies the operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Current Wireless Settings 11b/g Access Point Mode Identifies the operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. The default gateway for management and each channel can be recognized, and handled appropriately, by other network devices. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. Operating Mode...
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Enter the URL of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. For example, a hotel might want the wireless access point to capture and redirect all wireless connections to go to its server to start a billing transaction. From the...80) requests. 4. Figure 4-1 To set up a Hotspot server: 1. Enabling HTTP redirect. • Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes. Check the Enable HTTP Redirect radio button. 3. Click Apply. The Advanced Configuration features ...
Enter the URL of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. For example, a hotel might want the wireless access point to capture and redirect all wireless connections to go to its server to start a billing transaction. From the...80) requests. 4. Figure 4-1 To set up a Hotspot server: 1. Enabling HTTP redirect. • Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes. Check the Enable HTTP Redirect radio button. 3. Click Apply. The Advanced Configuration features ...
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... the data beacon rate between 20ms and 1000ms for your environment: • Wireless Point-to Send Threshold. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Select the Enable radio button to enable WMM support. • RTS Threshold: Request to -Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG102 will be larger than the size programmed in this communication. The Fragment Threshold...
... the data beacon rate between 20ms and 1000ms for your environment: • Wireless Point-to Send Threshold. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Select the Enable radio button to enable WMM support. • RTS Threshold: Request to -Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG102 will be larger than the size programmed in this communication. The Fragment Threshold...
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... described in the following sections. 4-4 Advanced Configuration v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Point-to this WAG102 is the "Master" for a group of the remote access point. If selected, you must be used to the remote access point. The other . If selected, this wireless access point will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to -Multi-Point Bridge.
... described in the following sections. 4-4 Advanced Configuration v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Point-to this WAG102 is the "Master" for a group of the remote access point. If selected, you must be used to the remote access point. The other . If selected, this wireless access point will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to -Multi-Point Bridge.
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... configuration of any , and security settings if security is in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. 3. Advanced Configuration 4-5 v2.0, September 2006 A computer on the main menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in the same LAN network address range as...
... configuration of any , and security settings if security is in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. 3. Advanced Configuration 4-5 v2.0, September 2006 A computer on the main menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in the same LAN network address range as...
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... Access Point Settings screen will display. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge as the LAN devices • Only one access point is configured in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all the APs LAN IP address must be in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • All access points must be on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point...
... Access Point Settings screen will display. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge as the LAN devices • Only one access point is configured in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all the APs LAN IP address must be in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • All access points must be on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point...
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... additional WAG102 Wireless Access Points configured in the illustration above. If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WAG102s configured in its Remote AP MAC address field. 4. Verify connectivity across the LANs. • A computer on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference...
... additional WAG102 Wireless Access Points configured in the illustration above. If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WAG102s configured in its Remote AP MAC address field. 4. Verify connectivity across the LANs. • A computer on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference...
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...wirless LAN LED 1-8 802.11b/g default name 2-10 wireless LAN LED 1-8 802.11e WMM 4-2 802.1Q VLAN 1-2, 2-8 enabling 2-13 A access control 2-37 by MAC address 2-37 selecting from available wireless stations 2-38 selecting the MAC address database 2-37 ...Uplink 1-4 auto-sensing 1-1, 1-4 available wireless staton list 3-7 B backup 3-10 beacon interval 4-3 boot 3-11, 5-4 bridge functionality 1-1 BSSID 1-2 C Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection See CSMA/CD. Category 5 Ethernet cable 1-6 channel interference,multiple access points channel spacing 2-2 channel/frequency 802.11a,...
...wirless LAN LED 1-8 802.11b/g default name 2-10 wireless LAN LED 1-8 802.11e WMM 4-2 802.1Q VLAN 1-2, 2-8 enabling 2-13 A access control 2-37 by MAC address 2-37 selecting from available wireless stations 2-38 selecting the MAC address database 2-37 ...Uplink 1-4 auto-sensing 1-1, 1-4 available wireless staton list 3-7 B backup 3-10 beacon interval 4-3 boot 3-11, 5-4 bridge functionality 1-1 BSSID 1-2 C Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection See CSMA/CD. Category 5 Ethernet cable 1-6 channel interference,multiple access points channel spacing 2-2 channel/frequency 802.11a,...
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...use with 2-36 password changing 3-12 default 2-11 performance degradation causes of 2-20 network key See passphrase. 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 ... enabling 4-3 mode of operation 3-4 multiple access points placement of 2-2 N name default 2-8 setting 3-3 NetBIOS name 2-12, 3-3 NETGEAR_11a 2-28 NETGEAR-11g 2-28 network authentication 2-20, 2-28, 2-29 types of 2-2 point-to-multi-point bridge 1-3, 4-4 configuring 4-6 point-to-point bridge 1-3, 4-3 configuring 4-5 port number accounting ...
...use with 2-36 password changing 3-12 default 2-11 performance degradation causes of 2-20 network key See passphrase. 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 ... enabling 4-3 mode of operation 3-4 multiple access points placement of 2-2 N name default 2-8 setting 3-3 NetBIOS name 2-12, 3-3 NETGEAR_11a 2-28 NETGEAR-11g 2-28 network authentication 2-20, 2-28, 2-29 types of 2-2 point-to-multi-point bridge 1-3, 4-4 configuring 4-6 point-to-point bridge 1-3, 4-3 configuring 4-5 port number accounting ...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) test LED 1-7 time zone 2-13 TKIP encryption 2-21, 2-32, 2-35 TKIP+AES encryption 2-34, 2-36 troubleshooting 5-1 access point, connecting to 5-3 configuring, 5-3 LAN activity 5-2 no LEDs lit 5-1 timeout error 5-3 wireless Internet connection 5-2 wireless LAN activity 5-2 trusted wireless stations 2-37, 2-38 MAC address filtering, use with 1-3 U user name default 2-11 V VLAN IDs 1-4 security profiles...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) test LED 1-7 time zone 2-13 TKIP encryption 2-21, 2-32, 2-35 TKIP+AES encryption 2-34, 2-36 troubleshooting 5-1 access point, connecting to 5-3 configuring, 5-3 LAN activity 5-2 no LEDs lit 5-1 timeout error 5-3 wireless Internet connection 5-2 wireless LAN activity 5-2 trusted wireless stations 2-37, 2-38 MAC address filtering, use with 1-3 U user name default 2-11 V VLAN IDs 1-4 security profiles...