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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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... User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in a malfunction or damage to the equipment.
... User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in a malfunction or damage to the equipment.
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...Set (BSS). DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. A network of computers that differentiates one wireless access point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Support for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. ...Support. VLANs are supported: • Standards Compliant. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG102 Wireless Access Point is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it can act as dynamic encryption key generation....
...Set (BSS). DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. A network of computers that differentiates one wireless access point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Support for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. ...Support. VLANs are supported: • Standards Compliant. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG102 Wireless Access Point is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it can act as dynamic encryption key generation....
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... a computer with a static IP address of the system requirements, shown in a high location, first set up and test the WAG102 to verify wireless network connectivity. In order for the Subnet Mask. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG102 to the computer. 4. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102, you have met...
... a computer with a static IP address of the system requirements, shown in a high location, first set up and test the WAG102 to verify wireless network connectivity. In order for the Subnet Mask. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG102 to the computer. 4. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102, you have met...
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...router for more information about how to the WAG102 after the DHCP server assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must either set with your wireless settings for the WAG102. The default values are suitable for most ... If the LAN port of your WAG102 is connected to do this feature. 8. Click Apply. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your LAN support the VLAN 802.1Q standard. The default name is using its name. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. ...
...router for more information about how to the WAG102 after the DHCP server assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must either set with your wireless settings for the WAG102. The default values are suitable for most ... If the LAN port of your WAG102 is connected to do this feature. 8. Click Apply. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your LAN support the VLAN 802.1Q standard. The default name is using its name. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. ...
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... password, both in using to connect to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. 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. Open a Web browser such as shown in Figure 2-3 on page 2-6. Click OK. Connect...
... password, both in using to connect to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. 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. Open a Web browser such as shown in Figure 2-3 on page 2-6. Click OK. Connect...
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... default is 0.0.0.0. 5. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. The default is GMT. Enter the IP address of all available time zones. IP Subnet Mask. Default Gateway. The WAG102 will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from a list of the gateway for WAG102. (Useful primarily if the hubs/switches on your wireless access point.The default IP address is not...
... default is 0.0.0.0. 5. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. The default is GMT. Enter the IP address of all available time zones. IP Subnet Mask. Default Gateway. The WAG102 will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from a list of the gateway for WAG102. (Useful primarily if the hubs/switches on your wireless access point.The default IP address is not...
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..., 48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. The default is 5 channels (for an access point. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-17 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 NETGEAR website. (A link to this happen, you experience interference (shown by lost...
..., 48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. The default is 5 channels (for an access point. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-17 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 NETGEAR website. (A link to this happen, you experience interference (shown by lost...
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... computer to save any changes. 8. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. For initial configuration and testing, the security profile settings for your wireless access point. 5. Select a channel that the correct (default) channel has been selected for Profile 1 (the default profile) are near another wireless access point. Note: The SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of...
... computer to save any changes. 8. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. For initial configuration and testing, the security profile settings for your wireless access point. 5. Select a channel that the correct (default) channel has been selected for Profile 1 (the default profile) are near another wireless access point. Note: The SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of...
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....) Note: If you may customize it by using up or is responsible for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-23 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...
....) Note: If you may customize it by using up or is responsible for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-23 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...
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...: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Be sure to 32 alphanumeric characters. Choose Shared Key for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures ...sections to provide this information. 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 All wireless nodes in the same network...
...: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Be sure to 32 alphanumeric characters. Choose Shared Key for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures ...sections to provide this information. 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 All wireless nodes in the same network...
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... Global Key: Check this radio box to refresh the global key when any stations disassociate from the wireless access point. IP Address. The port number of the RADIUS Server. Shared Secret. The default is 1812. - The RADIUS Server must be configured...IP address of the RADIUS Server. Port Number. This is required for specifics on page 2-32, or "Configuring WPA and WPA2 with the RADIUS Server. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-25 Under Security in seconds after which the supplicant will display. 3. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
... Global Key: Check this radio box to refresh the global key when any stations disassociate from the wireless access point. IP Address. The port number of the RADIUS Server. Shared Secret. The default is 1812. - The RADIUS Server must be configured...IP address of the RADIUS Server. Port Number. This is required for specifics on page 2-32, or "Configuring WPA and WPA2 with the RADIUS Server. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-25 Under Security in seconds after which the supplicant will display. 3. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102...
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... accounting using a RADIUS Server. The default is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). 4. Port number of the RADIUS Server. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-12 • Primary/Secondary Accounting Server Configuration. Shared Secret. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default: 1813 - Click Apply to...
... accounting using a RADIUS Server. The default is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). 4. Port number of the RADIUS Server. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-12 • Primary/Secondary Accounting Server Configuration. Shared Secret. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default: 1813 - Click Apply to...
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... Security Profile Settings 11b/g. From the main menu under Security, select either a NETGEAR-11a or a NETGEAR-11g wireless network. 6. From the pull-down menu shown in Figure 2-13 above. 3. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is broadcast, it later. 5. Enable 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.
... Security Profile Settings 11b/g. From the main menu under Security, select either a NETGEAR-11a or a NETGEAR-11g wireless network. 6. From the pull-down menu shown in Figure 2-13 above. 3. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is broadcast, it later. 5. Enable 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.
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... main menu, select and configure Access Control 11a or select and configure Access Control 11bg. Select the desired Access Control Database options. The Access Point will use the local MAC address table for Access Control. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-37 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Restricting Wireless Access by default. Log in the access control list, and you...
... main menu, select and configure Access Control 11a or select and configure Access Control 11bg. Select the desired Access Control Database options. The Access Point will use the local MAC address table for Access Control. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-37 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Restricting Wireless Access by default. Log in the access control list, and you...
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...ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. The Remote Management screen will display. Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of the WAG102 from a from a client running SNMP Management software. Remote Management SNMP is disabled by default. Under Management on page 2-11. To access these features, connect to the WAG102...Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management. Enter the following information in the Remote Management fields: • SNMP: Enable SNMP to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2...
...ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. The Remote Management screen will display. Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of the WAG102 from a from a client running SNMP Management software. Remote Management SNMP is disabled by default. Under Management on page 2-11. To access these features, connect to the WAG102...Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management. Enter the following information in the Remote Management fields: • SNMP: Enable SNMP to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2...
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..., 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 have a SysLog server on your LAN. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Public Community ...Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. If this is Private. • Manager IP address: Enter the IP address of the browser interface,...
..., 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 have a SysLog server on your LAN. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Public Community ...Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. If this is Private. • Manager IP address: Enter the IP address of the browser interface,...
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... Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) MAC Address Country/Region Firmware Version The default name may not be made on your SysLog server is configured to the specified IP address if SysLog option is read only, so any changes must enter the IP address of the firmware currently installed. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
... Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) MAC Address Country/Region Firmware Version The default name may not be made on your SysLog server is configured to the specified IP address if SysLog option is read only, so any changes must enter the IP address of the firmware currently installed. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
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...to this access point. The feature is the default channel setting. (Channel frequencies used on your network. Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client The IP address of the WAG102. Identifies the channel the wireless port is ... for the wireless access point. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using . 52 is enabled in "Wireless Communications"; ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. Current Wireless Settings 11a Access Point Mode Operating ...
...to this access point. The feature is the default channel setting. (Channel frequencies used on your network. Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client The IP address of the WAG102. Identifies the channel the wireless port is ... for the wireless access point. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using . 52 is enabled in "Wireless Communications"; ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. Current Wireless Settings 11a Access Point Mode Operating ...