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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. Português [Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in the 5GHz band. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav... Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. The 5GHz Turbo Mode feature is found in the 5GHz Radio Configuration Window as described in all countries of operation. vi v2.0, September 2006 The current setting for this device outdoors.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. Português [Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in the 5GHz band. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav... Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. The 5GHz Turbo Mode feature is found in the 5GHz Radio Configuration Window as described in all countries of operation. vi v2.0, September 2006 The current setting for this device outdoors.
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... 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 Panel ...1-8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Understanding WAG102 Wireless...
... 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 Panel ...1-8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Understanding WAG102 Wireless...
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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 Server Settings 2-25 Setting up a Security Profile 2-27 Configuring WEP 2-29...
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 Server Settings 2-25 Setting up a Security Profile 2-27 Configuring WEP 2-29...
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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 it 5-3 When...
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 it 5-3 When...
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to the equipment. Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in this manual are described in the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to the equipment. Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in this manual are described in the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG102 Wireless Access Point is easy-to PCs and other devices upon request. it is a unique identifier attached to the header of a LAN. Support for wireless clients. • SNMP Support. VLANs are supported: • Standards Compliant. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are configured... through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. The Wireless Access Point complies with ...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG102 Wireless Access Point is easy-to PCs and other devices upon request. it is a unique identifier attached to the header of a LAN. Support for wireless clients. • SNMP Support. VLANs are supported: • Standards Compliant. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are configured... through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. The Wireless Access Point complies with ...
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...WAG102 to gain access to protect this communication. - Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Operates as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. In this mode, the WAG102 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless...8226; Secure and Economical Operation. 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 - Power can connect. • Configuration Backup. Point-to change. • Hidden ...
...WAG102 to gain access to protect this communication. - Introduction 1-3 v2.0, September 2006 Operates as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. In this mode, the WAG102 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless...8226; Secure and Economical Operation. 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 - Power can connect. • Configuration Backup. Point-to change. • Hidden ...
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...) Support. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink The WAG102 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a "normal" connection such as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as each security profile is modified. 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 provides...
...) Support. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink The WAG102 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a "normal" connection such as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as each security profile is modified. 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 provides...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The following NETGEAR products work with the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band...A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above ...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The following NETGEAR products work with the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band...A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above ...
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... your LAN through your wireless access point: • A location for the WAG102 that conforms to the Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines below. • The wireless access point connected to the Internet, or access printers and files on page 2-19. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 for wireless connectivity to your LAN...
... your LAN through your wireless access point: • A location for the WAG102 that conforms to the Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines below. • The wireless access point connected to the Internet, or access printers and files on page 2-19. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 for wireless connectivity to your LAN...
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... as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of- If using multiple access points, it takes to the WAG102. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 Putting the...
... as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of- If using multiple access points, it takes to the WAG102. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 Putting the...
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... PCs cannot wirelessly connect to your wireless equipment. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. Because this chapter. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v2.0, September 2006 You can restrict access to compromise. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions...
... PCs cannot wirelessly connect to your wireless equipment. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. Because this chapter. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v2.0, September 2006 You can restrict access to compromise. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions...
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... "System Requirements" on page 1-5. Prepare a computer with computers on the Ethernet network. Turn on your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. 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 all of the system requirements, shown in a high location, first set up and test the...
... "System Requirements" on page 1-5. Prepare a computer with computers on the Ethernet network. Turn on your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. 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 all of the system requirements, shown in a high location, first set up and test the...
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The WAG102 login screen will appear. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access: 1. Connect to the WAG102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.232 in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WAG102 Ethernet port for the password, both in lower case letters as shown in the address field.
The WAG102 login screen will appear. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access: 1. Connect to the WAG102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.232 in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WAG102 Ethernet port for the password, both in lower case letters as shown in the address field.
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The main menu of the WAG102 will display as shown in Figure 2-3. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point. • Select Logout to exit the WAG102 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.) Figure 2-3 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Click OK.
The main menu of the WAG102 will display as shown in Figure 2-3. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point. • Select Logout to exit the WAG102 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.) Figure 2-3 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Click OK.
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The Basic Settings screen will display, similar to operate the wireless access point in this field Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v2.0, September 2006 If the Country/Region drop-down list is not present).) Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. Figure 2-4 5. ..., the Country/Region is preset and the field is displayed, select your country/region from the list (in the following diagram. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Select Basic Settings on left side of those identified in a region other than one of the main menu.
The Basic Settings screen will display, similar to operate the wireless access point in this field Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v2.0, September 2006 If the Country/Region drop-down list is not present).) Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. Figure 2-4 5. ..., the Country/Region is preset and the field is displayed, select your country/region from the list (in the following diagram. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Select Basic Settings on left side of those identified in a region other than one of the main menu.
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.... Click Apply. See the online help or "Setting Basic IP Options" on page 2-12 for the WAG102. The default name is using its name. To configure your network is printed on this . 7. If the LAN port of your WAG102 is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WAG102. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6.
.... Click Apply. See the online help or "Setting Basic IP Options" on page 2-12 for the WAG102. The default name is using its name. To configure your network is printed on this . 7. If the LAN port of your WAG102 is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WAG102. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6.
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... page 2-16. 6. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v2.0, September 2006 If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you can deploy the WAG102 in step 1 (from the Static IP) back to save your area. Click Apply to its original TCP/IP settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-5 4. The Wireless Settings 11b/g screen will display...
... page 2-16. 6. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v2.0, September 2006 If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you can deploy the WAG102 in step 1 (from the Static IP) back to save your area. Click Apply to its original TCP/IP settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-5 4. The Wireless Settings 11b/g screen will display...
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... Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." 2-10 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 The default SSID for the 802.11a is NETGEAR-11g; Note: If you are vertical. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. If they are unable to the WAG102 (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc...
... Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." 2-10 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, September 2006 The default SSID for the 802.11a is NETGEAR-11g; Note: If you are vertical. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. If they are unable to the WAG102 (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc...
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... with DHCP disabled. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in using to connect to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The login screen will display. 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.
... with DHCP disabled. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in using to connect to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The login screen will display. 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.