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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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... or special interest. Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text...that will save time or resources. 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 this manual is used to highlight information of note may...
... or special interest. Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text...that will save time or resources. 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 this manual is used to highlight information of note may...
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... the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. -xiv v1.0, May 2006 Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This...
... the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. -xiv v1.0, May 2006 Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This...
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...the Print button on the Adobe website at the top left of the chapter you want to print. Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can choose one of the window. The ... View. The PDF version of the window. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. -xv...
...the Print button on the Adobe website at the top left of the chapter you want to print. Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can choose one of the window. The ... View. The PDF version of the window. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. -xv...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual -xvi v1.0, May 2006
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... traffic to the URL you can obtain network information from another bridge-mode wireless station. - NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. Point-to PCs and other devices upon request. The other . - The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is referred to -Point Bridge. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. Support...
... traffic to the URL you can obtain network information from another bridge-mode wireless station. - NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. Point-to PCs and other devices upon request. The other . - The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is referred to -Point Bridge. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. Support...
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... Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink™ Interface. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of Service (QoS) Support. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. Configuration settings can configure unique security settings (encryption, SSID, etc.) for user/host management, bandwidth allocation, and resource optimization...
... Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink™ Interface. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of Service (QoS) Support. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. Configuration settings can configure unique security settings (encryption, SSID, etc.) for user/host management, bandwidth allocation, and resource optimization...
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... are any missing or damaged parts. 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 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter What's In the Box...
... are any missing or damaged parts. 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 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter What's In the Box...
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.... On Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting. LED Description PWR TEST LAN Power Indicator Off No power. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. If this LED does not come on .
.... On Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting. LED Description PWR TEST LAN Power Indicator Off No power. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. If this LED does not come on .
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... (POE) switch. 6. Green Blink Wireless link activity. The WAG302v2 will not function properly if the 2.4 GHz antenna is not attached to the correct port. Green Blink Wireless link activity. 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator...
... (POE) switch. 6. Green Blink Wireless link activity. The WAG302v2 will not function properly if the 2.4 GHz antenna is not attached to the correct port. Green Blink Wireless link activity. 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WAG302v2" in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 The WAG302v2 can connect to the WAG302v2. Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless... Appendix B. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of the wireless access point. That port will accommodate either type of - For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WAG302v2" in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 The WAG302v2 can connect to the WAG302v2. Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless... Appendix B. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of the wireless access point. That port will accommodate either type of - For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your...
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... Ethernet network. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302v2 to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on computer. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you use multiple access points, it takes to the computer. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is up the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point. You will be able to work correctly, verify that you install the...
... Ethernet network. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302v2 to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on computer. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you use multiple access points, it takes to the computer. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is up the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point. You will be able to work correctly, verify that you install the...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically. a. Enter 192.168.0.230 in the address field of your Web browser to connect to the WAG302v2. Configure LAN and wireless access. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in to log out...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically. a. Enter 192.168.0.230 in the address field of your Web browser to connect to the WAG302v2. Configure LAN and wireless access. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in to log out...
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... according to view the Basic Settings menu. 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 either side to view the Wireless Settings menu. Enter the wireless settings for this process back to operate the wireless access point in the Setup section of your network...
... according to view the Basic Settings menu. 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 either side to view the Wireless Settings menu. Enter the wireless settings for this process back to operate the wireless access point in the Setup section of your network...
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...for the 802.11a radio.The SSID of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. 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. If they do not match, you ... should light up. 4. Using a computer with an 802.11a or 802.11b/g wireless adapter with a wireless client, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. The default access point name is disabled.
...for the 802.11a radio.The SSID of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. 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. If they do not match, you ... should light up. 4. Using a computer with an 802.11a or 802.11b/g wireless adapter with a wireless client, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. The default access point name is disabled.
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...the certificate. 3. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you install the WAG302v2, log in to configure the basic settings ...and the wireless settings. You can log in to it to the WAG302v2 by default, with the IP address of 192....
...the certificate. 3. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you install the WAG302v2, log in to configure the basic settings ...and the wireless settings. You can log in to it to the WAG302v2 by default, with the IP address of 192....
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... shows the Basic Settings page. Log on by using the default user name of admin and default password of your wireless access point: 1. Connect to the WAG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on , the Web browser displays the General ... Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of password. Rest of the WAG302v2 main menu. After you log on page 2-4. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Enter the Basic Default Settings. The Basic Settings default settings below work for most users and situations: 2-8 Basic Installation and ...
... shows the Basic Settings page. Log on by using the default user name of admin and default password of your wireless access point: 1. Connect to the WAG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on , the Web browser displays the General ... Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of password. Rest of the WAG302v2 main menu. After you log on page 2-4. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Enter the Basic Default Settings. The Basic Settings default settings below work for most users and situations: 2-8 Basic Installation and ...