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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Contents About This Manual xiii Conventions, Formats and Scope xiii How to Use This Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features ...1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-1 WAG302v2 Key Features 1-2 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 What's In the Box? ...1-4 Hardware Description ...1-5 Front Panel ...1-5 Rear Panel ...1-6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Contents About This Manual xiii Conventions, Formats and Scope xiii How to Use This Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features ...1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-1 WAG302v2 Key Features 1-2 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 What's In the Box? ...1-4 Hardware Description ...1-5 Front Panel ...1-5 Rear Panel ...1-6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual VLAN ID ...2-18 SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form 2-19 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-20 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-21 Chapter 3 Management and Information Changing the Administrator Password 3-1 Remote Management ...3-2 Using the Secure Telnet Interface 3-3 Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port 3-3 CLI Commands ...3-4 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-4 Configuration File...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual VLAN ID ...2-18 SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form 2-19 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-20 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-21 Chapter 3 Management and Information Changing the Administrator Password 3-1 Remote Management ...3-2 Using the Secure Telnet Interface 3-3 Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port 3-3 CLI Commands ...3-4 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-4 Configuration File...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 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 WAG302v2 to configure ... C-4 Using the CLI to Configure the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point C-5 Viewing General Information C-6 Configuring Basic Settings C-7 Configuring Wireless Settings C-8 Configuring Security Profile Settings C-9 RADIUS Server Settings C-12 Access Control ...C-13 Viewing and Configuring Management Settings C-...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 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 WAG302v2 to configure ... C-4 Using the CLI to Configure the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point C-5 Viewing General Information C-6 Configuring Basic Settings C-7 Configuring Wireless Settings C-8 Configuring Security Profile Settings C-9 RADIUS Server Settings C-12 Access Control ...C-13 Viewing and Configuring Management Settings C-...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual xii v1.0, May 2006
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2.The information in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. -xiii v1.0, May 2006 Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following typographical conventions...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2.The information in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. -xiii v1.0, May 2006 Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following typographical conventions...
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...;A button that displays the table of this notice may result in Appendix B, "Related Documents". NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to Use This Manual The HTML version of contents and an button. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the...
...;A button that displays the table of this notice may result in Appendix B, "Related Documents". NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to Use This Manual The HTML version of contents and an button. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the...
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...any page in the chapter you want to print. Click the print icon in a browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to view and print PDF files. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in a browser window. ... paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your printer supports printing two pages on...
...any page in the chapter you want to print. Click the print icon in a browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to view and print PDF files. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in a browser window. ... paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your printer supports printing two pages on...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual -xvi v1.0, May 2006
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...; Multiple Operating Modes - Wireless Access Point. Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that differentiates one AP is connected to the URL you specify. • Upgradeable Firmware. You can be captured and redirected to a wired network and a set of bridge-mode wireless stations. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. In...
...; Multiple Operating Modes - Wireless Access Point. Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that differentiates one AP is connected to the URL you specify. • Upgradeable Firmware. You can be captured and redirected to a wired network and a set of bridge-mode wireless stations. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. In...
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... can be physically located on the kind of compatible products from the client station to a file and restored. • Secure and Economical Operation. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. VLANs enable a network of a LAN. VLANs are very useful for each BSSID. • Simple Configuration. WMM is not broadcast, assuring only clients...
... can be physically located on the kind of compatible products from the client station to a file and restored. • Secure and Economical Operation. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. VLANs enable a network of a LAN. VLANs are very useful for each BSSID. • Simple Configuration. WMM is not broadcast, assuring only clients...
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... Information card for repair. To qualify for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. • Support Registration card. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54...
... Information card for repair. To qualify for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. • Support Registration card. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54...
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If this LED does not come on . Green Blink Data is being transmitted or received on the 100 Mbps Ethernet link Introduction 1-5 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off. Self Test...
If this LED does not come on . Green Blink Data is being transmitted or received on the 100 Mbps Ethernet link Introduction 1-5 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off. Self Test...
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.... Use the WAG302v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the correct port. Power socket. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz) Off No wireless link activity. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. 5. The WAG302v2 ... as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 6. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. Green Blink Wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity. 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No...
.... Use the WAG302v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the correct port. Power socket. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz) Off No wireless link activity. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. 5. The WAG302v2 ... as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 6. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. Green Blink Wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity. 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No...
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...compliant devices, such as to a computer or an 'uplink' connection such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. The wireless access point uses Auto Uplink™ technology. The Ethernet port automatically senses whether the Ethernet cable ...wirelessly connected PCs have a 'normal' connection such as to a switch or hub. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. sight access (even if through walls). • Away from large metal surfaces. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual...
...compliant devices, such as to a computer or an 'uplink' connection such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. The wireless access point uses Auto Uplink™ technology. The Ethernet port automatically senses whether the Ethernet cable ...wirelessly connected PCs have a 'normal' connection such as to a switch or hub. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. sight access (even if through walls). • Away from large metal surfaces. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual...
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...). a. Prepare a computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for this computer is up the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point. If this to a powered on computer. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you have met all of the network and system requirements described in "System Requirements" on page 2-1. Configure the computer with...
...). a. Prepare a computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for this computer is up the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point. If this to a powered on computer. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you have met all of the network and system requirements described in "System Requirements" on page 2-1. Configure the computer with...
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... "Logging in the address field of your Web browser to connect to log out. Click to view documentation Click to the WAG302v2. Configure LAN and wireless access. Use your browser. Figure 2-1 2-4 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically. The Web browser... Figure 2-1 shows. The WAG302v2 login screen appears. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in lower case letters. a. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2.
... "Logging in the address field of your Web browser to connect to log out. Click to view documentation Click to the WAG302v2. Configure LAN and wireless access. Use your browser. Figure 2-1 2-4 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically. The Web browser... Figure 2-1 shows. The WAG302v2 login screen appears. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in lower case letters. a. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2.
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... than one of the main menu to view the Basic Settings menu. It may not be vertical. Figure 2-2 c. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual For more information about the fields on the General page, see "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" on page 2-2 b. Click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of those identified...
... than one of the main menu to view the Basic Settings menu. It may not be vertical. Figure 2-2 c. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual For more information about the fields on the General page, see "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" on page 2-2 b. Click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of those identified...
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... 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 Connect an Ethernet cable from your WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point to a power outlet. 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 WAG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: The default SSID is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the...
... 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 Connect an Ethernet cable from your WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point to a power outlet. 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 WAG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: The default SSID is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the...
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You can log in to it to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Connect to the WAG302v2 by entering its default address of 255.255.255.0. 1. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 2-4 Basic Installation ..., by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.230 with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of http://192.168.0.230 into your browser. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol, enter https://192.168.0.230 into your browser...
You can log in to it to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Connect to the WAG302v2 by entering its default address of 255.255.255.0. 1. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 2-4 Basic Installation ..., by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.230 with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of http://192.168.0.230 into your browser. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol, enter https://192.168.0.230 into your browser...
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... World Figure 2-5 US Only 2. Rest of password. Log on , the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of your wireless access point: 1. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4.
... World Figure 2-5 US Only 2. Rest of password. Log on , the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of your wireless access point: 1. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4.