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...Settings from the menu and configure the IP settings for your network. Estimated Completion Time: 3 minutes. Tip: The WNAP320 supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The Power/Test WNAP320 light blinks when the WNAP320 is turned off. • ACTIVE. Prepare a PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.....0 as wall or ceiling mounted, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of NETGEAR Cable the cable into the WNAP320 Ethernet port (point B in your network. A c. Now that provides PoE, you are ready to the B Ethernet port...
...Settings from the menu and configure the IP settings for your network. Estimated Completion Time: 3 minutes. Tip: The WNAP320 supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The Power/Test WNAP320 light blinks when the WNAP320 is turned off. • ACTIVE. Prepare a PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.....0 as wall or ceiling mounted, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of NETGEAR Cable the cable into the WNAP320 Ethernet port (point B in your network. A c. Now that provides PoE, you are ready to the B Ethernet port...
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... Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Firefox®, or Safari to connect to the Internet, or check for product updates and Web support. If disposed of the WNAP320. All rights reserved. The usual setting for a static IP address. Registration is set up properly for details. Restart the ...the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from a browser. If you can use the external antenna. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for file and printer access on . WNAP320_IG_8Sep10.fm Page 2 Friday, September 10, 2010 12:30 PM Finally, Verify Wireless Connectivity ...
... Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Firefox®, or Safari to connect to the Internet, or check for product updates and Web support. If disposed of the WNAP320. All rights reserved. The usual setting for a static IP address. Registration is set up properly for details. Restart the ...the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from a browser. If you can use the external antenna. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for file and printer access on . WNAP320_IG_8Sep10.fm Page 2 Friday, September 10, 2010 12:30 PM Finally, Verify Wireless Connectivity ...
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...-01 Version v1.0 Publish Date January 2011 Comments First publication 2 | ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval...
...-01 Version v1.0 Publish Date January 2011 Comments First publication 2 | ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval...
WNAP320 Reference Guide (PDF)
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 6 What Is In the Box 7 System Requirements 7 Key Features and Standards 7 Supported Standards and Conventions 8 Key Features 8 802.11b/g/n Standards-Based Wireless Networking 10 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 10 Hardware Description 10 Top Panel 11 ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 6 What Is In the Box 7 System Requirements 7 Key Features and Standards 7 Supported Standards and Conventions 8 Key Features 8 802.11b/g/n Standards-Based Wireless Networking 10 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 10 Hardware Description 10 Top Panel 11 ...
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...Standards on page 7 • Hardware Description on this page • What Is In the Box? Chapter 1. The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 acts as a bridge between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Introduction | 6...within a fixed range or area of coverage-interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) through a wired Ethernet backbone can support up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to 64 users simultaneously in -building wireless access point provides a maximum connectivity ...
...Standards on page 7 • Hardware Description on this page • What Is In the Box? Chapter 1. The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 acts as a bridge between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Introduction | 6...within a fixed range or area of coverage-interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) through a wired Ethernet backbone can support up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to 64 users simultaneously in -building wireless access point provides a maximum connectivity ...
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...the original packing materials, and use and provides solid wireless and networking support. or 802.11n/g-compliant device, such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100 wireless adapter Key Features and Standards The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 is easy to return it • A 100-120V, 50-60... A Web browser for configuration, such as a hub or switch • The Category 5 UTP straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WNAP320 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD, which includes this manual • Wall-mount kit made up of security options. System ...
...the original packing materials, and use and provides solid wireless and networking support. or 802.11n/g-compliant device, such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100 wireless adapter Key Features and Standards The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 is easy to return it • A 100-120V, 50-60... A Web browser for configuration, such as a hub or switch • The Category 5 UTP straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WNAP320 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD, which includes this manual • Wall-mount kit made up of security options. System ...
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... upon request. When a wireless access point is connected to -point bridge. Support for a group of WPA. • Multiple BSSIDs. Key Features The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 provides solid functionality, including the following standards and conventions: • Standards compliance...as a standard 802.11b/g/n wireless access point. - Introduction ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 supports the following features: • Multiple operating modes: - The WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK...
... upon request. When a wireless access point is connected to -point bridge. Support for a group of WPA. • Multiple BSSIDs. Key Features The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 provides solid functionality, including the following standards and conventions: • Standards compliance...as a standard 802.11b/g/n wireless access point. - Introduction ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 supports the following features: • Multiple operating modes: - The WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK...
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... connect. • Configuration backup. When using only your LAN. • Security profiles. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM. • Quality of the 802.11e standard. Introduction | 9 You can be used to protect this mode, the wireless access point ... interface. Each security profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID when the security profile is a subset of Service (QoS) support. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual send all traffic to this master, and do not get dropped. • VLAN security profiles. The QoS ...
... connect. • Configuration backup. When using only your LAN. • Security profiles. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM. • Quality of the 802.11e standard. Introduction | 9 You can be used to protect this mode, the wireless access point ... interface. Each security profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID when the security profile is a subset of Service (QoS) support. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual send all traffic to this master, and do not get dropped. • VLAN security profiles. The QoS ...
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...That port then configures itself correctly. Additionally, the wireless access point supports the following wireless features: • Aggregation support • Reduced InterFrame spacing support • Multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) support • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, back-off procedure, ACK... as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as Auto Uplink accommodates either type of the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320. 10 | Chapter 1. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of unacknowledged frames) • RTS/CTS handshake • Beacon...
...That port then configures itself correctly. Additionally, the wireless access point supports the following wireless features: • Aggregation support • Reduced InterFrame spacing support • Multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) support • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, back-off procedure, ACK... as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as Auto Uplink accommodates either type of the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320. 10 | Chapter 1. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of unacknowledged frames) • RTS/CTS handshake • Beacon...
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...optional console terminal. Console port for connecting to the Factory Default Settings on page 62. 3. The port has a DB9 male connector and supports the following list: 1. Cable security lock receptacle for an optional 2.4-GHz antenna. 12 | Chapter 1. Power socket for about 5 seconds ... Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X) with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for an optional 2.4-GHz antenna. 2. Reverse SMA connector for connection to a switch or router. 5. Rear Panel ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Figure 2. 12 3 4 5 67 The rear panel functions of...
...optional console terminal. Console port for connecting to the Factory Default Settings on page 62. 3. The port has a DB9 male connector and supports the following list: 1. Cable security lock receptacle for an optional 2.4-GHz antenna. 12 | Chapter 1. Power socket for about 5 seconds ... Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X) with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for an optional 2.4-GHz antenna. 2. Reverse SMA connector for connection to a switch or router. 5. Rear Panel ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Figure 2. 12 3 4 5 67 The rear panel functions of...
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Tip: The wireless access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is first... is turned off , and then blinks green.) After about 45 seconds, the LED should stay lit (steady green). WNAP320 5. If the LAN LED is not lit, make sure that provides PoE, you will not need to use the ...power adapter to the wireless access point. Active LED. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual A Ethernet cable B Ethernet port Figure 4. If you have a switch that the Ethernet cable is ready. The ...
Tip: The wireless access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is first... is turned off , and then blinks green.) After about 45 seconds, the LED should stay lit (steady green). WNAP320 5. If the LAN LED is not lit, make sure that provides PoE, you will not need to use the ...power adapter to the wireless access point. Active LED. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual A Ethernet cable B Ethernet port Figure 4. If you have a switch that the Ethernet cable is ready. The ...
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Verify the package content of the wall installation kit. Wall Installation To install the wireless access point using the wall installation kit: 1. Screws and wall supports Mounting plate 30 | Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration Attach the cover to the mounting plate. 7. Attach the wireless access point to the wireless access point. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 6.
Verify the package content of the wall installation kit. Wall Installation To install the wireless access point using the wall installation kit: 1. Screws and wall supports Mounting plate 30 | Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration Attach the cover to the mounting plate. 7. Attach the wireless access point to the wireless access point. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual 6.
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... Security Profiles on page 45. WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for authentication; The wireless access point supports up to compromise. WPA2 uses RADIUS-based 802.1x authentication; Security Profiles Security profiles let you can configure on the individual Edit Wireless ... Profiles on page 46. Wireless Configuration and Security WPA2-PSK uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for authentication; ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • WPA and WPA-PSK (TKIP). for more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 39 and Configure ...
... Security Profiles on page 45. WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for authentication; The wireless access point supports up to compromise. WPA2 uses RADIUS-based 802.1x authentication; Security Profiles Security profiles let you can configure on the individual Edit Wireless ... Profiles on page 46. Wireless Configuration and Security WPA2-PSK uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for authentication; ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • WPA and WPA-PSK (TKIP). for more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 39 and Configure ...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual To set up a security profile you want to...Chapter 3. This feature is None). Wireless Configuration and Security | 37 Consult the product documentation for your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard, the default VLAN ID for the wireless access point will not be associated ... to use different channels. • Roaming is the ability of network authentication that the wireless access point supports, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on the network authentication setting described earlier (otherwise, the default is ...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual To set up a security profile you want to...Chapter 3. This feature is None). Wireless Configuration and Security | 37 Consult the product documentation for your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard, the default VLAN ID for the wireless access point will not be associated ... to use different channels. • Roaming is the ability of network authentication that the wireless access point supports, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on the network authentication setting described earlier (otherwise, the default is ...
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...and Data Encryption Open System This is set by default as bridge mode, some options might be unavailable. • Not all clients support WPA2. Wireless Configuration and Security | 41 See Configure WPA with RADIUS, WPA2 with RADIUS, and WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS Select this...depend on you are available. You must use TKIP + AES encryption and configure the RADIUS server settings. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual The wireless access point is the default setting. See Configure Legacy 802.1X on the client. See Configure WPA with ...
...and Data Encryption Open System This is set by default as bridge mode, some options might be unavailable. • Not all clients support WPA2. Wireless Configuration and Security | 41 See Configure WPA with RADIUS, WPA2 with RADIUS, and WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS Select this...depend on you are available. You must use TKIP + AES encryption and configure the RADIUS server settings. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual The wireless access point is the default setting. See Configure Legacy 802.1X on the client. See Configure WPA with ...
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... is still allowed to connect to any RADIUS type authentication: either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with this only if all clients support WPA2. This feature is 1. The default VLAN ID is intended for hotspots and other devices in the wireless security profile or the remote...the MAC Authentication feature can be associated with AES). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 9. See Configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK on page 46. If selected, you must support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. • The authentication is used by ...
... is still allowed to connect to any RADIUS type authentication: either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with this only if all clients support WPA2. This feature is 1. The default VLAN ID is intended for hotspots and other devices in the wireless security profile or the remote...the MAC Authentication feature can be associated with AES). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 9. See Configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK on page 46. If selected, you must support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. • The authentication is used by ...
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... encryption. • 128-bit WEP. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. • 152-bit WEP. Wireless Configuration and Security ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual When you select Open System from the Network Authentication drop-down list and any selection other wireless station that...
... encryption. • 128-bit WEP. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. • 152-bit WEP. Wireless Configuration and Security ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual When you select Open System from the Network Authentication drop-down list and any selection other wireless station that...
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Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation. For information about RADIUS servers, see Configure RADIUS Server Settings on page 48. Note: Wireless stations must have a length of 5 (64-bit ... Data Encryption drop-down list becomes nonoperational (it shows None only). Configure Legacy 802.1X To use legacy 802.1X security. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 10. You need to define the RADIUS servers only to display the actual passphrase in the Passphrase field. Chapter 3. WEP Encryption Settings...
Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation. For information about RADIUS servers, see Configure RADIUS Server Settings on page 48. Note: Wireless stations must have a length of 5 (64-bit ... Data Encryption drop-down list becomes nonoperational (it shows None only). Configure Legacy 802.1X To use legacy 802.1X security. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual Table 10. You need to define the RADIUS servers only to display the actual passphrase in the Passphrase field. Chapter 3. WEP Encryption Settings...
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Table 11. NETGEAR recommends WPA2 authentication with WPA. For the WPA & WPA2 mixed mode, TKIP + AES is supported both for WPA and WPA2. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • WPA2 with RADIUS Figure 20. • WPA & WPA2 with WPA2. You can also use ... Encryption Standard (AES) is the standard encryption method used with AES. Note: Although some wireless clients might support AES with WPA, the WNAP320 wireless access point does not support WPA with WPA2. For unicast (point-to use AES. The selections that you want to -point) transmissions...
Table 11. NETGEAR recommends WPA2 authentication with WPA. For the WPA & WPA2 mixed mode, TKIP + AES is supported both for WPA and WPA2. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual • WPA2 with RADIUS Figure 20. • WPA & WPA2 with WPA2. You can also use ... Encryption Standard (AES) is the standard encryption method used with AES. Note: Although some wireless clients might support AES with WPA, the WNAP320 wireless access point does not support WPA with WPA2. For unicast (point-to use AES. The selections that you want to -point) transmissions...
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... encryption method used with WPA2. NETGEAR recommends WPA2 authentication with WPA. Broadcast packets use TKIP with AES. For the WPA & WPA2 mixed mode, TKIP + AES is the only supported data encryption method. Note: Although some wireless clients might support AES with WPA, the WNAP320 wireless access point does not support WPA with WPA2. For unicast...
... encryption method used with WPA2. NETGEAR recommends WPA2 authentication with WPA. Broadcast packets use TKIP with AES. For the WPA & WPA2 mixed mode, TKIP + AES is the only supported data encryption method. Note: Although some wireless clients might support AES with WPA, the WNAP320 wireless access point does not support WPA with WPA2. For unicast...