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... and Related NETGEAR Products 1-5 System Requirements ...1-5 Package Contents ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 Cabling Requirements 2-2 Default Factory Settings 2-2 Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options 2-3 Installing the ProSafe 802.11g 2-4 Step 1: Set up the ProSafe 802.11g 2-4 Step 2: Configure LAN and Wireless Access 2-4 Step 3: Deploy the ProSafe 802.11g 2-7 Step 4: Verify Wireless Connectivity 2-8 Logging in Using the Default IP Address 2-8 ix...
... and Related NETGEAR Products 1-5 System Requirements ...1-5 Package Contents ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 Cabling Requirements 2-2 Default Factory Settings 2-2 Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options 2-3 Installing the ProSafe 802.11g 2-4 Step 1: Set up the ProSafe 802.11g 2-4 Step 2: Configure LAN and Wireless Access 2-4 Step 3: Deploy the ProSafe 802.11g 2-7 Step 4: Verify Wireless Connectivity 2-8 Logging in Using the Default IP Address 2-8 ix...
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... 4-9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the 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 WG302 to configure it 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 5-3 Using the Reset Button...
... 4-9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the 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 WG302 to configure it 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 5-3 Using the Reset Button...
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...in a malfunction or damage to highlight a procedure that the reader has basic to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in this type of importance ...Appendices and on the NETGEAR website. • Typographical conventions.This manual uses the following typographical conventions: italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This ...
...in a malfunction or damage to highlight a procedure that the reader has basic to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in this type of importance ...Appendices and on the NETGEAR website. • Typographical conventions.This manual uses the following typographical conventions: italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This ...
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...them extremely flexible. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Key Features The NETGEAR WG302 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes - Wireless Access Point - WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK pre-shared... to as dynamic encryption key generation. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The ProSafe 802.11g is easy-to PCs and other devices upon request. It also offers a wide range of wireless stations it is referred to the header...
...them extremely flexible. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Key Features The NETGEAR WG302 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes - Wireless Access Point - WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK pre-shared... to as dynamic encryption key generation. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The ProSafe 802.11g is easy-to PCs and other devices upon request. It also offers a wide range of wireless stations it is referred to the header...
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Configure the computer with computers on computer. If this to communicate with a static IP address of the system requirements, shown in lower case letters. Connect the power adapter to verify wireless network connectivity. 1. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Before installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point , you should make sure that your Ethernet network is no activity for 5 minutes...
Configure the computer with computers on computer. If this to communicate with a static IP address of the system requirements, shown in lower case letters. Connect the power adapter to verify wireless network connectivity. 1. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Before installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point , you should make sure that your Ethernet network is no activity for 5 minutes...
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... power adapter to connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: By default, WG302 is printed on the bottom label of the WG302 4. Note: The computer you are unable to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in Using the Default IP Address The default IP address of your browser. Logging in to the WG302...
... power adapter to connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: By default, WG302 is printed on the bottom label of the WG302 4. Note: The computer you are unable to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in Using the Default IP Address The default IP address of your browser. Logging in to the WG302...
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...on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the address range used on the bottom label of the WG302: - or enable DHCP. - NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-7. 2. You may ...modify the default name with a unique name up to change it, enter an unused IP address from the DHCP server on your LAN. - The default...
...on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the address range used on the bottom label of the WG302: - or enable DHCP. - NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-7. 2. You may ...modify the default name with a unique name up to change it, enter an unused IP address from the DHCP server on your LAN. - The default...
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.... Note: You must have an Internet connection to use. Configuring Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your Basic IP settings. Spanning Tree Protocol. The Basic Wireless Settings menu will appear, as shown below. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual - For more complex networks, enter the address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) you wish to get...
.... Note: You must have an Internet connection to use. Configuring Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your Basic IP settings. Spanning Tree Protocol. The Basic Wireless Settings menu will appear, as shown below. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual - For more complex networks, enter the address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) you wish to get...
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...select Security Profile Settings. Click Apply to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . You must match the SSID you will not get a wireless connection to the WG302. 6. Once your PCs to save your PCs for each SSID. The Security ...2006 Basic Installation and Configuration An overview of up to match the new settings. 7. Under Security on page 2-14 to obtain an IP address by default; Check that makes it easy to recognize the profile-and to eight SSIDs. Configure and test your changes. Note: If ...
...select Security Profile Settings. Click Apply to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . You must match the SSID you will not get a wireless connection to the WG302. 6. Once your PCs to save your PCs for each SSID. The Security ...2006 Basic Installation and Configuration An overview of up to match the new settings. 7. Under Security on page 2-14 to obtain an IP address by default; Check that makes it easy to recognize the profile-and to eight SSIDs. Configure and test your changes. Note: If ...
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...Shared Key. Choose "Shared Key" for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret WPA2 RADIUS Settings Basic Installation and Configuration v4.0, April 2006 2-19 For an existing wireless network, get the settings from the person who set the Regulatory Domain correctly as those... the following settings for more security. However, you may customize it by using up to set up or is the default WG302 SSID. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual SSID and WEP Settings Setup Form For a new...
...Shared Key. Choose "Shared Key" for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret WPA2 RADIUS Settings Basic Installation and Configuration v4.0, April 2006 2-19 For an existing wireless network, get the settings from the person who set the Regulatory Domain correctly as those... the following settings for more security. However, you may customize it by using up to set up or is the default WG302 SSID. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual SSID and WEP Settings Setup Form For a new...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WG302. 2-20 v4.0, April 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WG302. 2-20 v4.0, April 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration
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... RADIUS Server. Enter the RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication/Access Control RADIUS Server Configuration. IP Address, Port No. IP Address: The IP address of Global Key. The default is required for communication with wireless Access Point. • Accounting RADIUS Server Configuration. A Secondary RADIUS Server...set up . 2. Check on this option to refresh global key when any station disassociates. IP Address, Port No. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Configuring RADIUS Server Settings (if required) You can be used with RADIUS...
... RADIUS Server. Enter the RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication/Access Control RADIUS Server Configuration. IP Address, Port No. IP Address: The IP address of Global Key. The default is required for communication with wireless Access Point. • Accounting RADIUS Server Configuration. A Secondary RADIUS Server...set up . 2. Check on this option to refresh global key when any station disassociates. IP Address, Port No. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Configuring RADIUS Server Settings (if required) You can be used with RADIUS...
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... settings only need to all profiles. Port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0. - Figure 2-10. . NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual - Click Apply to save your settings. The default is 1813. - This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant. 4. IP Address. Shared Secret. The IP address of the RADIUS Server.
... settings only need to all profiles. Port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0. - Figure 2-10. . NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual - Click Apply to save your settings. The default is 1813. - This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant. 4. IP Address. Shared Secret. The IP address of the RADIUS Server.
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... in "Logging in the Main Menu of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . Figure 3-1. 3-1 v4.0, April 2006 The Remote Management screen will display. Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management.... Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to the WG302 as well from a client running SNMP Management software. To access these features, connect to use the management...
... in "Logging in the Main Menu of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . Figure 3-1. 3-1 v4.0, April 2006 The Remote Management screen will display. Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in Using the Default IP Address" on the main menu, select Remote Management.... Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to the WG302 as well from a client running SNMP Management software. To access these features, connect to use the management...
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.... • Public Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 2. The default is 0.0.0.0. 3. Accessing the WG302 over the serial console port. Note: You must use the IP address of the SNMP manager to use the SSH1, 3DES option. To Use the CLI from...
.... • Public Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 2. The default is 0.0.0.0. 3. Accessing the WG302 over the serial console port. Note: You must use the IP address of the SNMP manager to use the SSH1, 3DES option. To Use the CLI from...
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The access point will send all the SysLog this IP address if the SysLog option is configured to save the log contents into a file on other screens. 3-4 Management v4.0, April 2006 Click...only, so any changes must enter the IP address of your PC. SysLog Server IP address - The port number configured in the SysLog server on your Syslog settings. Enable the SysLog option if you must be made on your ProSafe 802.11g. The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 3-3. 2. Default: ...
The access point will send all the SysLog this IP address if the SysLog option is configured to save the log contents into a file on other screens. 3-4 Management v4.0, April 2006 Click...only, so any changes must enter the IP address of your PC. SysLog Server IP address - The port number configured in the SysLog server on your Syslog settings. Enable the SysLog option if you must be made on your ProSafe 802.11g. The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 3-3. 2. Default: ...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 3-1. Displays the domain or region for use. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. 3-6 Management v4.0, April 2006 Shows whether the VLAN feature is licensed for which the wireless access point is enabled or disabled. The default gateway for the wireless access point. Enabled indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on the access point. (Cannot...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 3-1. Displays the domain or region for use. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. 3-6 Management v4.0, April 2006 Shows whether the VLAN feature is licensed for which the wireless access point is enabled or disabled. The default gateway for the wireless access point. Enabled indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on the access point. (Cannot...
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... first extract the image (.RMG) file before sending it to the wireless access point. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics The Available Wireless Station List lists each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the device is released by NETGEAR. Under these circumstances, be upgraded as new software is allowed...
... first extract the image (.RMG) file before sending it to the wireless access point. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics The Available Wireless Station List lists each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the device is released by NETGEAR. Under these circumstances, be upgraded as new software is allowed...
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... Management NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to Factory Defaults. This can also be done by using the Restore function, which restores all factory settings. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address...
... Management NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to Factory Defaults. This can also be done by using the Restore function, which restores all factory settings. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address...
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... assigned from the DHCP server on this Access Point. • Ending IP Address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual . Figure 4-1. 3. The Access Point will assign this IP address as a DHCP server for any traffic beyond the local network. • Primary DNS Server. The Access Point will assign this IP address as the primary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations. • Primary WINS Server. Enter...
... assigned from the DHCP server on this Access Point. • Ending IP Address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual . Figure 4-1. 3. The Access Point will assign this IP address as a DHCP server for any traffic beyond the local network. • Primary DNS Server. The Access Point will assign this IP address as the primary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations. • Primary WINS Server. Enter...
