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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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... the LAN port of your WAG102 is connected to access the wireless access point using the DHCP server in the WAG102, then to connect to the WAG102 after the DHCP server assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network is printed on your router for the WAG102. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. The default name is only useful if...
... the LAN port of your WAG102 is connected to access the wireless access point using the DHCP server in the WAG102, then to connect to the WAG102 after the DHCP server assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network is printed on your router for the WAG102. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. The default name is only useful if...
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... Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. Your Web browser should be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-11 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. To log in lower case letters. Enter admin for the user name...
... Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. Your Web browser should be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-11 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. To log in lower case letters. Enter admin for the user name...
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... the wireless access point is Disabled. 6. Default Gateway. Primary DNS Servers. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. The default is disabled. The default is GMT. Enter the IP Address fields of all available time zones. Enter the IP address of the router for WAG102. (Useful primarily if the hubs/switches on your country or region is 0.0.0.0. 5. The default is 0.0.0.0. - IP Address. Enter the IP Address of your wireless access point from...
... the wireless access point is Disabled. 6. Default Gateway. Primary DNS Servers. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. The default is disabled. The default is GMT. Enter the IP Address fields of all available time zones. Enter the IP address of the router for WAG102. (Useful primarily if the hubs/switches on your country or region is 0.0.0.0. 5. The default is 0.0.0.0. - IP Address. Enter the IP Address of your wireless access point from...
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...In Using the Default IP Address" on the local regulatory regulations. 3. This can be necessary to save your needs. 1. The options are using multiple access points, it is Best. • Output Power. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is the best... v2.0, September 2006 2-17 From the main menu under Setup, select Basic Settings. When selecting or changing channels, some points to reduce interference. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) It should not be used . If more APs are : Best, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps...
...In Using the Default IP Address" on the local regulatory regulations. 3. This can be necessary to save your needs. 1. The options are using multiple access points, it is Best. • Output Power. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is the best... v2.0, September 2006 2-17 From the main menu under Setup, select Basic Settings. When selecting or changing channels, some points to reduce interference. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) It should not be used . If more APs are : Best, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps...
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... the main menu under Setup, select your network security profile settings-either the Wireless Settings 11a or Wireless Settings 11b/g. You must match the SSID you configured in the WAG102 Wireless Access Point. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Verify that the correct (default) channel has been selected for 11b/g set to NETGEAR_11a and the SSID for your PCs...
... the main menu under Setup, select your network security profile settings-either the Wireless Settings 11a or Wireless Settings 11b/g. You must match the SSID you configured in the WAG102 Wireless Access Point. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Verify that the correct (default) channel has been selected for 11b/g set to NETGEAR_11a and the SSID for your PCs...
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...Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. NETGEAR_11a is the SSID you select shared key, the other devices in the wireless access point is the default WAG102 SSID. Write your customized ...IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-23 Circle one : Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for more security.) Note: If you configure in the configuration parameters. Be sure to provide this form and fill in the wireless adapter card. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
...Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. NETGEAR_11a is the SSID you select shared key, the other devices in the wireless access point is the default WAG102 SSID. Write your customized ...IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-23 Circle one : Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for more security.) Note: If you configure in the configuration parameters. Be sure to provide this form and fill in the wireless adapter card. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
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.../IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the following sections to provide this information. However, you configure in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be able to configure the WAG102.... line below Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the default WAG102 SSID. Be sure to set to 32 alphanumeric characters. Key WPA RADIUS Settings. 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 ...
.../IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the following sections to provide this information. However, you configure in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be able to configure the WAG102.... line below Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the default WAG102 SSID. Be sure to set to 32 alphanumeric characters. Key WPA RADIUS Settings. 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 ...
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... "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on implementing these security options). IP Address. This configuration is 3600 seconds. • Update Global Key: Check this radio box to refresh the global key when any station disassociates: Check this option to update the Global Key. The port number of the RADIUS Server. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
... "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on implementing these security options). IP Address. This configuration is 3600 seconds. • Update Global Key: Check this radio box to refresh the global key when any station disassociates: Check this option to update the Global Key. The port number of the RADIUS Server. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
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... while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). 4. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to save your settings. 2-26 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 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: 1813 -
... while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). 4. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to save your settings. 2-26 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 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: 1813 -
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... or disable the Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). 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.) Figure 2-14 7. From the main menu under Security, select either a NETGEAR-11a or a NETGEAR-11g wireless network. 6. From the... will display. 4. The screen for the Profile Settings you want to modify and click Edit. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is broadcast, it can remember it as shown in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-11. 2.
... or disable the Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). 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.) Figure 2-14 7. From the main menu under Security, select either a NETGEAR-11a or a NETGEAR-11g wireless network. 6. From the... will display. 4. The screen for the Profile Settings you want to modify and click Edit. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is broadcast, it can remember it as shown in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-11. 2.
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.... ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Under Security on the access control list to the WAG102 as described in to make any wireless stations this database, you restrict the network access privilege through the WAG102 Wireless Access Point to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for Access Control. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-37 Restricting Wireless Access by default. Check...
.... ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Under Security on the access control list to the WAG102 as described in to make any wireless stations this database, you restrict the network access privilege through the WAG102 Wireless Access Point to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for Access Control. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-37 Restricting Wireless Access by default. Check...
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... This chapter describes how to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol. 3-1 v2.0, September 2006 Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management...WAG102 from a from a client running SNMP Management software. Remote Management SNMP is disabled by default. The Remote Management screen will display. To access these features, connect to the WAG102 as HP OpenView, to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
... This chapter describes how to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol. 3-1 v2.0, September 2006 Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management...WAG102 from a from a client running SNMP Management software. Remote Management SNMP is disabled by default. The Remote Management screen will display. To access these features, connect to the WAG102 as HP OpenView, to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
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... be allowed. • IP address to Receive Traps: The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point. The default is 0.0.0.0. The default is Private. • Manager IP address: Enter the IP address of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Available Wireless Station List link to view the list, shown below. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
... be allowed. • IP address to Receive Traps: The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point. The default is 0.0.0.0. The default is Private. • Manager IP address: Enter the IP address of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Available Wireless Station List link to view the list, shown below. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
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... displays the Access Point system activity. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) MAC Address Country/Region Firmware Version The default name may not be changed if desired. The port number configured in the SysLog server on other than one of the current WAG102 configuration settings, including current IP settings and current Wireless settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference...
... displays the Access Point system activity. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) MAC Address Country/Region Firmware Version The default name may not be changed if desired. The port number configured in the SysLog server on other than one of the current WAG102 configuration settings, including current IP settings and current Wireless settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. General Information Fields (continued) Field Description VLAN (802.1Q) This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. Management VLAN ID If 802.1Q is in "Wireless.... The subnet mask for the wireless access point communication. Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client The IP address of the WAG102. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to 8 profiles enabled, each ...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. General Information Fields (continued) Field Description VLAN (802.1Q) This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. Management VLAN ID If 802.1Q is in "Wireless.... The subnet mask for the wireless access point communication. Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client The IP address of the WAG102. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to 8 profiles enabled, each ...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2. Power off the WAG102. 2. Release the Reset Button. To clear all factory settings. Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice. 4. When you must use . The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WAG102 is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the Factory Default Settings It is...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2. Power off the WAG102. 2. Release the Reset Button. To clear all factory settings. Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice. 4. When you must use . The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WAG102 is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the Factory Default Settings It is...
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...), restart it. • If your computer uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that your PCs TCP/IP settings are correct. • If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections. • If the WAG102 is configured correctly, check your network configuration settings are correct. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) I get a timeout error.
...), restart it. • If your computer uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that your PCs TCP/IP settings are correct. • If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections. • If the WAG102 is configured correctly, check your network configuration settings are correct. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) I get a timeout error.
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...