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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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... for distance or electromagnetic interference. 1-1 v2.0, September 2006 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 building block of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Connecting multiple WAG102 Wireless Access Points via an antenna. 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. As...
... for distance or electromagnetic interference. 1-1 v2.0, September 2006 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 building block of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Connecting multiple WAG102 Wireless Access Points via an antenna. 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. As...
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...Point-to change. • Hidden Mode. Point-to protect this traffic. - Operates as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can be captured and redirected to this half-duplex mode, the WAG102...the WAG102 to gain access to your Web browser, and can be used to -Point Bridge. In this "Master", and do not communicate directly with another bridge-mode wireless station. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features The WAG102 ...
...Point-to change. • Hidden Mode. Point-to protect this traffic. - Operates as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can be captured and redirected to this half-duplex mode, the WAG102...the WAG102 to gain access to your Web browser, and can be used to -Point Bridge. In this "Master", and do not communicate directly with another bridge-mode wireless station. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features The WAG102 ...
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...-duplex or half-duplex operation. The LAN interface 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. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as...
...-duplex or half-duplex operation. The LAN interface 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. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as...
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.... This selection allows clients to use this option. You must be enabled if configured. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) An overview of the information that is required to set by default. The...WAG102 Access Point is set to use TKIP + AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings. If selected, you are available: • Security Profile Name. You can enter a value of your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for 802.11b/g, where n is enabled by default as Repeater or Bridge...
.... This selection allows clients to use this option. You must be enabled if configured. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) An overview of the information that is required to set by default. The...WAG102 Access Point is set to use TKIP + AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings. If selected, you are available: • Security Profile Name. You can enter a value of your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for 802.11b/g, where n is enabled by default as Repeater or Bridge...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 2-1. a. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected (see Table 2-1 above); This setting supports both WPA and ...- Network Authentication Types Typea Description WPA2-PSKWPA2 is used as the default key. otherwise, the default is the standard encryption method for example, Repeater or Bridge) some options may be used . Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-21 Data Encryption Settings Data Encryption Type Description None 64 bits WEP 128...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 2-1. a. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected (see Table 2-1 above); This setting supports both WPA and ...- Network Authentication Types Typea Description WPA2-PSKWPA2 is used as the default key. otherwise, the default is the standard encryption method for example, Repeater or Bridge) some options may be used . Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 2-21 Data Encryption Settings Data Encryption Type Description None 64 bits WEP 128...
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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 each security profile. The subnet mask for the wireless access point communication. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG102...can be recognized, and handled appropriately, by other network devices. a link to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using . 52 is enabled, this ID indicates the VLAN ID for ...
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 each security profile. The subnet mask for the wireless access point communication. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG102...can be recognized, and handled appropriately, by other network devices. a link to -point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using . 52 is enabled, this ID indicates the VLAN ID for ...
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... 80 requests will now be redirected to redirect HTTP (port 80) requests. 4. Enabling HTTP redirect. • Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes. Enter the URL of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Click Apply. Check the Enable HTTP Redirect radio button. 3. The Advanced Configuration features are located under...
... 80 requests will now be redirected to redirect HTTP (port 80) requests. 4. Enabling HTTP redirect. • Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes. Enter the URL of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Click Apply. Check the Enable HTTP Redirect radio button. 3. The Advanced Configuration features are located under...
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.... The default is 2346. • Fragmentation Length: This is 2346. • Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Specifies the interval time between 1 and 255. The default is used to determine if it has waited for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to -Point Bridge. In this communication.
.... The default is 2346. • Fragmentation Length: This is 2346. • Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Specifies the interval time between 1 and 255. The default is used to determine if it has waited for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to -Point Bridge. In this communication.
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Point-to configure these wireless access point modes are located by selecting Access Point Settings 11a or Access Point Settings 11b/g under Advanced on the main menu (see Figure 4-3 below. If selected, this wireless access point will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to this "Master", rather than communicate directly with each other Bridge-mode Wireless Stations...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Point-to configure these wireless access point modes are located by selecting Access Point Settings 11a or Access Point Settings 11b/g under Advanced on the main menu (see Figure 4-3 below. If selected, this wireless access point will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to this "Master", rather than communicate directly with each other Bridge-mode Wireless Stations...
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... network configuration of any , and security settings if security is in R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch LAN Segment 1 LAN Segment 2 Figure 4-4 2. 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 the LAN devices • Both use the same ESSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any...
... network configuration of any , and security settings if security is in R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch LAN Segment 1 LAN Segment 2 Figure 4-4 2. 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 the LAN devices • Both use the same ESSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any...
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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 others are required in AP2. • Configure the WAG102 (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. 3. Under Advanced on...
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 others are required in AP2. • Configure the WAG102 (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. 3. Under Advanced on...
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... can extend the range of AP2. • Configure WAG102 (AP2) in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN segment. 5. Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater To configure the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater as shown in its Remote AP MAC address field. 4. 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...
... can extend the range of AP2. • Configure WAG102 (AP2) in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN segment. 5. Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater To configure the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater as shown in its Remote AP MAC address field. 4. 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...
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Category 5 Ethernet cable 1-6 channel interference,multiple access points channel spacing 2-2 channel/frequency 802.11a, setting 2-15 802.11a, value 3-4 802.11b/g, setting 2-16 802.11b/g, value 3-4 community name 3-2 compatible products 1-5 configuration backup and ... 2-25 server 2-25 shared key 2-29 WEP 2-29 WPA2-PSK 2-35 WPA-PSK 2-35 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-36 Auto 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, setting 2-15 802.11a, value 3-4 802.11b/g, setting 2-16 802.11b/g, value 3-4 community name 3-2 compatible products 1-5 configuration backup and ... 2-25 server 2-25 shared key 2-29 WEP 2-29 WPA2-PSK 2-35 WPA-PSK 2-35 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-36 Auto 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.
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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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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...