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...- 13, except where noted below: • In Italy the end-user must use the configuration utility provided with the spectrum usage rules for indoor vs. Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is only ...permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7. • Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying >300meter wireless links in all countries...
...- 13, except where noted below: • In Italy the end-user must use the configuration utility provided with the spectrum usage rules for indoor vs. Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is only ...permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7. • Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying >300meter wireless links in all countries...
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... 1 Introduction Key Features ...1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-1 WG302v2 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 System Requirements ...2-1 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 2-3 Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address 2-7 Basic IP Settings...
... 1 Introduction Key Features ...1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-1 WG302v2 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 System Requirements ...2-1 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 2-3 Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address 2-7 Basic IP Settings...
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... Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-4 Configuration File Management 3-5 Backing up and Restoring the Configuration 3-6 Erasing the Configuration 3-6 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 3-6 Viewing General Information 3-7 Viewing the Activity Log 3-9 Viewing the Available Wireless Station List 3-10 Viewing Statistics ...3-11 Rogue AP Detection ...3-12 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients 4-1 Configuring Hotspot Settings 4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-3 Configuring Wireless...
... Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-4 Configuration File Management 3-5 Backing up and Restoring the Configuration 3-6 Erasing the Configuration 3-6 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 3-6 Viewing General Information 3-7 Viewing the Activity Log 3-9 Viewing the Available Wireless Station List 3-10 Viewing Statistics ...3-11 Rogue AP Detection ...3-12 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients 4-1 Configuring Hotspot Settings 4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-3 Configuring Wireless...
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... C-3 Entering CLI Commands C-4 Using the CLI to Configure the ProSafe 802.11g 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-14 Viewing and Configuring System Information C-15 Configuring Advanced IP Settings C-16 Hotspot Settings ...C-17 Advanced Wireless Settings C-17 Advanced Access Point Settings C-19 xi v1.0, May 2006
... C-3 Entering CLI Commands C-4 Using the CLI to Configure the ProSafe 802.11g 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-14 Viewing and Configuring System Information C-15 Configuring Advanced IP Settings C-16 Hotspot Settings ...C-17 Advanced Wireless Settings C-17 Advanced Access Point Settings C-19 xi v1.0, May 2006
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... intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Danger: This is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.The information in this manual are described in personal injury or death. Failure to the equipment.... • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is a safety warning...
... intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Danger: This is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.The information in this manual are described in personal injury or death. Failure to the equipment.... • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is a safety warning...
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... and re-directed to -Multi-Point Bridge. The AP can configure unique security settings (encryption, SSID, etc.) for multiple BSSIDs. This mode allows the WG302v2 to bridge to detect rogue access points. • Hotspot Settings. The WG302v2 can also upgrade firmware from a DHCP server on your LAN. • Security Profiles. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual •...
... and re-directed to -Multi-Point Bridge. The AP can configure unique security settings (encryption, SSID, etc.) for multiple BSSIDs. This mode allows the WG302v2 to bridge to detect rogue access points. • Hotspot Settings. The WG302v2 can also upgrade firmware from a DHCP server on your LAN. • Security Profiles. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual •...
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... Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA): http://www.wi-fi.net. The QoS feature allows you to the access point. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink™ Interface. ...
... Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA): http://www.wi-fi.net. The QoS feature allows you to the access point. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink™ Interface. ...
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Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 for the WG302v2 that your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub,...more information, see Appendix A, "Related Documents. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-1 v1.0, May 2006 This basic configuration enables computers with 802.11b/g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet or access printers and files on the NETGEAR Web site. It is important to take appropriate steps to ...
Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 for the WG302v2 that your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub,...more information, see Appendix A, "Related Documents. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-1 v1.0, May 2006 This basic configuration enables computers with 802.11b/g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet or access printers and files on the NETGEAR Web site. It is important to take appropriate steps to ...
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... protocol installed. • 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. Putting the antenna in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to -side coverage. The WG302v2 can result in a vertical position provides best side-to the WG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet...
... protocol installed. • 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. Putting the antenna in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to -side coverage. The WG302v2 can result in a vertical position provides best side-to the WG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet...
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... the WG302v2. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, May 2006 Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG302v2 to the WG302v2 and verify the following: - NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on . - Prepare a computer with the Ethernet network. Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before you have met all of...
... the WG302v2. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, May 2006 Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG302v2 to the WG302v2 and verify the following: - NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on . - Prepare a computer with the Ethernet network. Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before you have met all of...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in lower case letters. For more information about the fields on page 2-7. The Web browser displays the WG302v2 ... 2-1 shows. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically Figure 2-1 For more information, see "Viewing General Information" on page 3-7. 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in the address field of your browser. Click...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in lower case letters. For more information about the fields on page 2-7. The Web browser displays the WG302v2 ... 2-1 shows. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically Figure 2-1 For more information, see "Viewing General Information" on page 3-7. 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in the address field of your browser. Click...
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... center of all the mobile devices. Deploy the wireless access point. The best location is preset according to regulatory requirements and cannot be legal to operate the wireless access point in your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of your network. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. See the online help or...
... center of all the mobile devices. Deploy the wireless access point. The best location is preset according to regulatory requirements and cannot be legal to operate the wireless access point in your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of your network. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. See the online help or...
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... this setting. To connect to a LAN port on your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you configure in to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the WG302v2 is NETGEAR.The SSID of the WG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: The default SSID is disabled. If your router, switch, or hub...
... this setting. To connect to a LAN port on your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you configure in to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the WG302v2 is NETGEAR.The SSID of the WG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: The default SSID is disabled. If your router, switch, or hub...
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... DHCP client on the WG302v2, the computer that starts with DHCP disabled. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you install the WG302v2, log in to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla...
... DHCP client on the WG302v2, the computer that starts with DHCP disabled. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you install the WG302v2, log in to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla...
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Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. After you log on, the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of the WG302v2 main menu. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on by using the default user name of admin and default password of World US Only Figure 2-5 2-8 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration Log on page 2-4. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Rest of password.
Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. After you log on, the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of the WG302v2 main menu. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on by using the default user name of admin and default password of World US Only Figure 2-5 2-8 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration Log on page 2-4. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Rest of password.
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...; Access Point Name. You can process VLAN membership information. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Basic Settings default settings below work for the network segment to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of the United States, you must select a country or region. • DHCP Client: By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration...
...; Access Point Name. You can process VLAN membership information. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Basic Settings default settings below work for the network segment to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of the United States, you must select a country or region. • DHCP Client: By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration...
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...ID or the VLAN ID for Daylight Saving Time. • The Current Time, as used on the wireless access point, is the default untagged VLAN. Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings, connect to synchronize the clock in your location. Click Enable to use a network time protocol ... • Use Custom NTP Server. If your location uses daylight saving, check the box Adjust for a specific Security Profile. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all frames on the specified VLAN as untagged. Check the Untagged VLAN check box to get the ...
...ID or the VLAN ID for Daylight Saving Time. • The Current Time, as used on the wireless access point, is the default untagged VLAN. Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings, connect to synchronize the clock in your location. Click Enable to use a network time protocol ... • Use Custom NTP Server. If your location uses daylight saving, check the box Adjust for a specific Security Profile. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all frames on the specified VLAN as untagged. Check the Untagged VLAN check box to get the ...
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... adjacent access points should not need to the access point which have their SSID set to provide the least interference and best performance. On by an ESS, they will need to change to use different channels. As wireless stations physically move through this device. Any device you can be helpful for Europe and Australia. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2...
... adjacent access points should not need to the access point which have their SSID set to provide the least interference and best performance. On by an ESS, they will need to change to use different channels. As wireless stations physically move through this device. Any device you can be helpful for Europe and Australia. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2...
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... wireless link is five channels (for example, use multiple access points, it is a newer, more than Static WEP. 2-12 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect... the access point (AP). There are close together and use the same SSID. This nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of your needs. This is better if adjacent access points use the security features of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 ...
... wireless link is five channels (for example, use multiple access points, it is a newer, more than Static WEP. 2-12 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect... the access point (AP). There are close together and use the same SSID. This nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of your needs. This is better if adjacent access points use the security features of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 ...
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... Server Settings" on the WG302v2. Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 2-13 The Security Profile Settings page appears and displays the current settings for the eight Security Profiles. Figure 2-7 shows the Security Profile Settings page.Use the following steps to the WG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Use WPA, WPA-PSK...
... Server Settings" on the WG302v2. Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 2-13 The Security Profile Settings page appears and displays the current settings for the eight Security Profiles. Figure 2-7 shows the Security Profile Settings page.Use the following steps to the WG302v2. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Use WPA, WPA-PSK...