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... Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-2 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-5 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-6 Front Panel...
... Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-2 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-5 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-6 Front Panel...
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Hotspot Settings ...4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-3 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating 4-5 Configuring a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-7 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-8 Configuring the WAG302 as a Wireless Repeater 4-9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the wireless 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...
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Hotspot Settings ...4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-3 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating 4-5 Configuring a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-7 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 4-8 Configuring the WAG302 as a Wireless Repeater 4-9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the wireless 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...
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..., URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is used to the equipment. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to highlight information of importance or...
..., URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is used to the equipment. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to highlight information of importance or...
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...IP address to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. The Wireless Access Point complies with all of the strong security of wireless stations, it can act as dynamic encryption key generation.WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication without the overhead of security options. Supports multiple BSSIDs. VLANs are supported: • Standards Compliant. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point... WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG302 Wireless Access Point is included. ...
...IP address to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. The Wireless Access Point complies with all of the strong security of wireless stations, it can act as dynamic encryption key generation.WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication without the overhead of security options. Supports multiple BSSIDs. VLANs are supported: • Standards Compliant. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point... WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG302 Wireless Access Point is included. ...
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...an Ethernet adapter. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302 to a powered on page 1-5. Turn on your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. In order for the Subnet Mask. 3. Connect to work correctly, verify that you have met all of your ... when connected to the computer. 4. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access: 1. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) to verify wireless network connectivity. Setting up the WAG302 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the WAG302 in the address field.
...an Ethernet adapter. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302 to a powered on page 1-5. Turn on your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. In order for the Subnet Mask. 3. Connect to work correctly, verify that you have met all of your ... when connected to the computer. 4. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access: 1. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) to verify wireless network connectivity. Setting up the WAG302 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the WAG302 in the address field.
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... Regulatory Domain. Click Apply. Rest of the main menu. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v2.0, May 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in the United States, the Country/Region is only...
... Regulatory Domain. Click Apply. Rest of the main menu. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v2.0, May 2006 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in the United States, the Country/Region is only...
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...access on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must match the SSID configured in the Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v2.0, May 2006 If your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. 2. The default name is NETGEAR...router, switch, or hub. The default SSID for the 802.11a is printed on either side so that they are vertical. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) When you have completed the setup steps, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in the...
...access on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must match the SSID configured in the Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v2.0, May 2006 If your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. 2. The default name is NETGEAR...router, switch, or hub. The default SSID for the 802.11a is printed on either side so that they are vertical. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) When you have completed the setup steps, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in the...
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... the WAG302 should be made. If they do not match, no wireless connection will be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. To log in to the wireless access point to connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. Note: If you install the WAG302, log in using to...
... the WAG302 should be made. If they do not match, no wireless connection will be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. To log in to the wireless access point to connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. Note: If you install the WAG302, log in using to...
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Note: If your local government agency. 4. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rest of the WAG302. The default Access Point Name is the access point NetBIOS name. Enter the Access Point Name of World United States Figure 2-9 2. This unique name is located on the bottom label of WAG302. You may modify ...is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WAG302. 2-12 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration Enter the IP Address fields of the WAG302 MAC address. The default is present in the United States).
Note: If your local government agency. 4. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rest of the WAG302. The default Access Point Name is the access point NetBIOS name. Enter the Access Point Name of World United States Figure 2-9 2. This unique name is located on the bottom label of WAG302. You may modify ...is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WAG302. 2-12 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration Enter the IP Address fields of the WAG302 MAC address. The default is present in the United States).
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... Name Server used by stations on your LAN. Enter the IP Address of the gateway for your wireless access point.The default IP address is Disabled. 7. The Access Point will get the current time. 9. Enter the IP address of your LAN. If enabled, each Security Profile will be associated with multiple WAG302 Wireless Access Points. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) - To change it, enter...
... Name Server used by stations on your LAN. Enter the IP Address of the gateway for your wireless access point.The default IP address is Disabled. 7. The Access Point will get the current time. 9. Enter the IP address of your LAN. If enabled, each Security Profile will be associated with multiple WAG302 Wireless Access Points. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) - To change it, enter...
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... You must then change the SSID, channel, or Security Profile settings, you will lose your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to have a wireless link and are shown below in the "Configuring WEP" on the WG302. Understanding Security Profiles Security Profiles let ... described in Figure 2-12. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 8. Check that they have the same SSID and channel that you are configuring the WAG302 from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your computer to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WAG302....
... You must then change the SSID, channel, or Security Profile settings, you will lose your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to have a wireless link and are shown below in the "Configuring WEP" on the WG302. Understanding Security Profiles Security Profiles let ... described in Figure 2-12. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 8. Check that they have the same SSID and channel that you are configuring the WAG302 from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your computer to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WAG302....
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...System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret 2-22 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration For an existing wireless network, the person who set up to Shared Key as well and have the same keys ...in the WAG302. • WEP Encryption Keys. Be sure to set to 32 alphanumeric characters. Key WPA RADIUS Settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11a Configuration For a new...
...System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret 2-22 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration For an existing wireless network, the person who set up to Shared Key as well and have the same keys ...in the WAG302. • WEP Encryption Keys. Be sure to set to 32 alphanumeric characters. Key WPA RADIUS Settings. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11a Configuration For a new...
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...secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the following settings for the network will not connect unless they are set to 32 alphanumeric characters. All wireless nodes in the same network ..., record the following sections to provide this information. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information in a safe place. For an existing wireless network, the person who set the Regulatory Domain correctly...
...secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in the following settings for the network will not connect unless they are set to 32 alphanumeric characters. All wireless nodes in the same network ..., record the following sections to provide this information. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this information in a safe place. For an existing wireless network, the person who set the Regulatory Domain correctly...
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...the RADIUS Server. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can also check the 2-24 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration IP Address. The default is required for authentication and access control using the ...global key. The RADIUS Server must be configured once per wireless access point. Port Number. The Global Key can configure a...
...the RADIUS Server. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can also check the 2-24 v2.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration IP Address. The default is required for authentication and access control using the ...global key. The RADIUS Server must be configured once per wireless access point. Port Number. The Global Key can configure a...
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... between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). Shared Secret. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to refresh the global key when any stations disassociate from the wireless access point. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, May 2006 2-25 Port Number. The default: 1813 - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference...
... between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). Shared Secret. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to refresh the global key when any stations disassociate from the wireless access point. Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, May 2006 2-25 Port Number. The default: 1813 - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference...
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Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in the main menu of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. To set up a Remote Management interface: 1. Enter the following information in the Remote ...access these features, connect to use the management features of the browser interface. Under Management on page 2-10. Remote Management Both the Remote Console and SNMP are enabled by default which allows for remote management of the WAG302 from a from a secure Telnet console as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address...
Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in the main menu of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. To set up a Remote Management interface: 1. Enter the following information in the Remote ...access these features, connect to use the management features of the browser interface. Under Management on page 2-10. Remote Management Both the Remote Console and SNMP are enabled by default which allows for remote management of the WAG302 from a from a secure Telnet console as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address...
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...below the connector on the back panel. 3. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Remote Console Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Enable. ...Secure Telnet Interface The WAG302 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI). To use the IP address of the SNMP manager to read and write the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is 0.0.0.0. Also, when you use the Telnet client to the...
...below the connector on the back panel. 3. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Remote Console Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Enable. ...Secure Telnet Interface The WAG302 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI). To use the IP address of the SNMP manager to read and write the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is 0.0.0.0. Also, when you use the Telnet client to the...
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SysLog Server IP address -The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is configured to save your SysLog server is enabled. Click Apply to use. a. Default: 0.0.0.0 b. If enabled, you have a SysLog server on your LAN. Default: 514 3. The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302...
SysLog Server IP address -The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is configured to save your SysLog server is enabled. Click Apply to use. a. Default: 0.0.0.0 b. If enabled, you have a SysLog server on your LAN. Default: 514 3. The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302...
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... the wireless access point. Enabled indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on other than one of the WAG302: Access Point, Point-to this article is read only, so any changes must be found in "Wireless Communications"; Management 3-5 v2.0, May 2006 The default is licensed for which the wireless access point is NETGEAR_11a. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302...
... the wireless access point. Enabled indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on other than one of the WAG302: Access Point, Point-to this article is read only, so any changes must be found in "Wireless Communications"; Management 3-5 v2.0, May 2006 The default is licensed for which the wireless access point is NETGEAR_11a. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302...
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...was restarted. Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all IP devices associated with this screen. The Wireless bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted. For each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the.... The Multicast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. The Wireless bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted. The number of...
...was restarted. Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all IP devices associated with this screen. The Wireless bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted. For each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the.... The Multicast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. The Wireless bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted. The number of...