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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...
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...
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...wireless stations. Point-to change. • Hidden Mode. When using only your LAN. • Security Profiles. In this "Master", and do not communicate directly with another repeater-mode wireless station. Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Operates as the NETGEAR... you can use the WAG102 to gain access to -Point Bridge. 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. Network authentication should be...
...wireless stations. Point-to change. • Hidden Mode. When using only your LAN. • Security Profiles. In this "Master", and do not communicate directly with another repeater-mode wireless station. Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Operates as the NETGEAR... you can use the WAG102 to gain access to -Point Bridge. 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. Network authentication should be...
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...with TKIP) or WPA2 (with no encryption. If selected, you must use AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings. 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...profile is required on configuring WPA2 settings. However, client software is enabled by default as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be enabled if configured. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to the default name of...
...with TKIP) or WPA2 (with no encryption. If selected, you must use AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings. 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...profile is required on configuring WPA2 settings. However, client software is enabled by default as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be enabled if configured. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to the default name of...
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...+ AES No encryption is used as the default key. This is the standard encryption method for example, Repeater or Bridge) some options may be used with WPA. For unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2 clients use the Passphrase to be used . This selection ...Standard WEP encryption, using the default key. Passphrase. The other modes (for WPA2. In other keys can also enter the keys directly. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 2-1. Data transmissions are explained in the table below : -
...+ AES No encryption is used as the default key. This is the standard encryption method for example, Repeater or Bridge) some options may be used with WPA. For unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2 clients use the Passphrase to be used . This selection ...Standard WEP encryption, using the default key. Passphrase. The other modes (for WPA2. In other keys can also enter the keys directly. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 2-1. Data transmissions are explained in the table below : -
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... the wireless adapter.) 7. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to save your area, or enter the MAC address of a station under Add New Station Manually. (You can usually find the MAC address printed on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference...
... the wireless adapter.) 7. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to save your area, or enter the MAC address of a station under Add New Station Manually. (You can usually find the MAC address printed on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. 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. The subnet mask for the wireless access point communication. Identifies the channel the wireless port...WAG102. Current Wireless Settings 11a Access Point Mode Operating Mode Channel/Frequency Security Profiles Identifies the operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Current Wireless Settings 11b/g Access Point...
...".). ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. The subnet mask for the wireless access point communication. Identifies the channel the wireless port...WAG102. Current Wireless Settings 11a Access Point Mode Operating Mode Channel/Frequency Security Profiles Identifies the operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG102: Access Point, Point-to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Current Wireless Settings 11b/g Access Point...
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... display as shown in the Repeat New Password field. 4. Then enter the new password twice-once in the New Password field and again in Figure 3-8 below. To change . 3-12 v2.0, September 2006 Management Click Apply to a more secure password, since you cannot change the administrator login name. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
... display as shown in the Repeat New Password field. 4. Then enter the new password twice-once in the New Password field and again in Figure 3-8 below. To change . 3-12 v2.0, September 2006 Management Click Apply to a more secure password, since you cannot change the administrator login name. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a...
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... Configuration features are located under Advanced, select Hotspot Settings. 2. Enabling HTTP redirect. • Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes. Figure 4-1 To set up a Hotspot server: 1. Enter the URL of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. All port 80 requests will now be redirected to start a billing transaction. From...
... Configuration features are located under Advanced, select Hotspot Settings. 2. Enabling HTTP redirect. • Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes. Figure 4-1 To set up a Hotspot server: 1. Enter the URL of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. All port 80 requests will now be redirected to start a billing transaction. From...
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... 1. 4. Advanced Configuration 4-3 v2.0, September 2006 Select the Enable radio button to enable WMM support. • RTS Threshold: Request to enable the Advanced Wireless Settings. Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 lets you build large bridged wireless networks. The default is 2346. • Fragmentation Length: This is used to protect this mode, the...
... 1. 4. Advanced Configuration 4-3 v2.0, September 2006 Select the Enable radio button to enable WMM support. • RTS Threshold: Request to enable the Advanced Wireless Settings. Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 lets you build large bridged wireless networks. The default is 2346. • Fragmentation Length: This is used to protect this mode, the...
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... communicate directly with each other Bridge-mode Wireless Stations must enter the MAC address (physical address) of Bridge-mode Wireless Stations. The screens used to -Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG102 is the "Master" for a group of the remote access point. The other . ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Point-to protect this traffic. • Repeater.
... communicate directly with each other Bridge-mode Wireless Stations must enter the MAC address (physical address) of Bridge-mode Wireless Stations. The screens used to -Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG102 is the "Master" for a group of the remote access point. The other . ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Point-to protect this traffic. • Repeater.
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.... ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • If using DHCP, all WAG102 Wireless Access Points should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any , and encryption in Figure 4-6: 1. Click Apply to any LAN segment, you can add additional WAG102 Wireless Access Points configured in Repeater mode with NETGEAR wireless antenna...
.... ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • If using DHCP, all WAG102 Wireless Access Points should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any , and encryption in Figure 4-6: 1. Click Apply to any LAN segment, you can add additional WAG102 Wireless Access Points configured in Repeater mode with NETGEAR wireless antenna...
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Verify connectivity across the LANs. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Configure the WAG102 (AP3) in Repeater mode with AP2 3. Wireless PC Associated with AP1 AP1 R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC AP in Repeater Mode with client associations Router 192.168.0.1 AP2 R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC AP in Repeater Mode with client associations LAN Segment 1 AP3 R ESET ETHER...
Verify connectivity across the LANs. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Configure the WAG102 (AP3) in Repeater mode with AP2 3. Wireless PC Associated with AP1 AP1 R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC AP in Repeater Mode with client associations Router 192.168.0.1 AP2 R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC AP in Repeater Mode with client associations LAN Segment 1 AP3 R ESET ETHER...
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Also, you can extend repeating by adding up to two additional WAG102s configured in halfduplex mode, the bandwidth decreases as you add Repeaters to save your settings. Advanced Configuration 4-9 v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 5. Click Apply to the network. However, since Repeater configurations communicate in repeater mode. Note: You can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories.
Also, you can extend repeating by adding up to two additional WAG102s configured in halfduplex mode, the bandwidth decreases as you add Repeaters to save your settings. Advanced Configuration 4-9 v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 5. Click Apply to the network. However, since Repeater configurations communicate in repeater mode. Note: You can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories.
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) configuring 2-25 global-key update 2-25 IP address 2-25 port number 2-25 reauthentication time 2-25 shared secret 2-25 rear panel diagram of 1-8 reauthentication interval 2-25 reboot 3-11, 5-4 receive traps 3-2 reception range equipment placement 2-2 region selection 2-7, 3-3 registration 1-6 regulatory domain requirement 2-7, 3-3 remote management 3-1 repeater mode 4-4 configuring 4-7 enabling 4-1 reset to factory...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) configuring 2-25 global-key update 2-25 IP address 2-25 port number 2-25 reauthentication time 2-25 shared secret 2-25 rear panel diagram of 1-8 reauthentication interval 2-25 reboot 3-11, 5-4 receive traps 3-2 reception range equipment placement 2-2 region selection 2-7, 3-3 registration 1-6 regulatory domain requirement 2-7, 3-3 remote management 3-1 repeater mode 4-4 configuring 4-7 enabling 4-1 reset to factory...
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WPA 2-3 v2.0, September 2006 Index-5 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...
WPA 2-3 v2.0, September 2006 Index-5 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...
