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...NETGEAR Inc. Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. Português [Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc. Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. Suomi [Finnish] 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... øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this device outdoors. • In France outdoor operation is intended to ...
...NETGEAR Inc. Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. Português [Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc. Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. Suomi [Finnish] 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... øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this device outdoors. • In France outdoor operation is intended to ...
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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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... in the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.The information in this notice may result in personal injury or death. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. xiii...
... in the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.The information in this notice may result in personal injury or death. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. xiii...
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...-directed to detect rogue access points. • Hotspot Settings. Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. You can scan the wireless network to the URL you can also act as a standard 802.11b/g wireless access point. - For enhanced security, you can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to the network. • DHCP Client and Server Support. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual •...
...-directed to detect rogue access points. • Hotspot Settings. Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. You can scan the wireless network to the URL you can also act as a standard 802.11b/g wireless access point. - For enhanced security, you can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to the network. • DHCP Client and Server Support. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual •...
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... correct SSID can be supplied to the client station and traffic flowing from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA): http://www.wi-fi.net. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Power over the Ethernet port from any...
... correct SSID can be supplied to the client station and traffic flowing from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA): http://www.wi-fi.net. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Power over the Ethernet port from any...
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... you can establish a connection through your wireless access point: • A location for wireless connectivity to the Internet or access printers and files on the NETGEAR Web site. You need to access your network. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-1 v1.0, May 2006 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...
... you can establish a connection through your wireless access point: • A location for wireless connectivity to the Internet or access printers and files on the NETGEAR Web site. You need to access your network. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-1 v1.0, May 2006 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...
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... to make the right connection. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on the location of the wireless access point. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. • At least one computer with...
... to make the right connection. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on the location of the wireless access point. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. • At least one computer with...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on . - a. The PWR power light goes on both your security settings and placement. Note: To... Configure the computer with a static IP address of your Ethernet network is lit when connected to verify wireless network connectivity. Connect the power adapter to the computer. The LAN light of the wireless access point is up and test the WG302v2 to a powered on page 2-1. Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on . - a. The PWR power light goes on both your security settings and placement. Note: To... Configure the computer with a static IP address of your Ethernet network is lit when connected to verify wireless network connectivity. Connect the power adapter to the computer. The LAN light of the wireless access point is up and test the WG302v2 to a powered on page 2-1. Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Before...
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... page 2-7. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in lower case letters. The Web browser displays the WG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 shows. The WG302v2 login screen appears. Click to view documentation Click to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address" on page 3-7. 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration v1...
... page 2-7. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in lower case letters. The Web browser displays the WG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 shows. The WG302v2 login screen appears. Click to view documentation Click to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address" on page 3-7. 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration v1...
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... a region other areas, you can now reconfigure the computer you used for information about how to view the Wireless Settings menu. e. a. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. Enter the wireless settings and click Apply. It may not be legal to deploy the WG302v2 in the Setup section of the...
... a region other areas, you can now reconfigure the computer you used for information about how to view the Wireless Settings menu. e. a. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. Enter the wireless settings and click Apply. It may not be legal to deploy the WG302v2 in the Setup section of the...
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... wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. To connect to a power outlet. d. Using a computer with an 802.11b/g wireless adapter with a wireless client, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 Connect the power adapter to the WG302v2. Note: By default, the DHCP client on the bottom label of the MAC address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point...
... wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. To connect to a power outlet. d. Using a computer with an 802.11b/g wireless adapter with a wireless client, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2006 Connect the power adapter to the WG302v2. Note: By default, the DHCP client on the bottom label of the MAC address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point...
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Connect to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WG302v2... on the WG302v2, the computer that you install the WG302v2, log in to the WG302v2 should be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 192.168.0.228 with... of 255.255.255.0. 1. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, May 2006 Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. 2. ...
Connect to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WG302v2... on the WG302v2, the computer that you install the WG302v2, log in to the WG302v2 should be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 192.168.0.228 with... of 255.255.255.0. 1. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, May 2006 Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. 2. ...
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Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. Rest of password. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Log 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 After you log on page 2-4. 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 , the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of the WG302v2 main menu.
Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. Rest of password. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Log 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 After you log on page 2-4. 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 , the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of the WG302v2 main menu.
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...can process VLAN membership information. You can use (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • Spanning Tree Protocol. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Basic Settings default settings below work for the network segment to 15 characters ...wireless access point is 192.168.0.228. The default IP address is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • DNS Server. Enter the IP address of the router for most users and situations: • Access Point Name. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0, May 2006 The default Access Point...
...can process VLAN membership information. You can use (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • Spanning Tree Protocol. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Basic Settings default settings below work for the network segment to 15 characters ...wireless access point is 192.168.0.228. The default IP address is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • DNS Server. Enter the IP address of the router for most users and situations: • Access Point Name. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0, May 2006 The default Access Point...
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... enter the hostname or IP address of the WG302v2 main menu. Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings, connect to the WG302v2 and click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the NTP server to get the current time. • NTP Server. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all traffic on the specified VLAN as...
... enter the hostname or IP address of the WG302v2 main menu. Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings, connect to the WG302v2 and click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the NTP server to get the current time. • NTP Server. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all traffic on the specified VLAN as...
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... channels. - Access points use . NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Wireless Settings page options are available. To reduce interference, it is more than one of Wireless Stations and a single access point, all using the...wireless network "discovery" feature of wireless stations and multiple access points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set (ESS). - In a setting where there is recommended that know the SSID can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless...
... channels. - Access points use . NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Wireless Settings page options are available. To reduce interference, it is more than one of Wireless Stations and a single access point, all using the...wireless network "discovery" feature of wireless stations and multiple access points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set (ESS). - In a setting where there is recommended that know the SSID can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless...
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... and Configuration The default is Best. • Output Power. Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be used . WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all channels, looking for an access point. IEEE 802.1x is...or 6 and 11). - The default is Full. Set the transmit signal strength of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual - For this chapter. This is still fully exposed to reduce interference. This...
... and Configuration The default is Best. • Output Power. Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be used . WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all channels, looking for an access point. IEEE 802.1x is...or 6 and 11). - The default is Full. Set the transmit signal strength of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual - For this chapter. This is still fully exposed to reduce interference. This...
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... compromise. In the Security menu, click Security Profile Settings. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Use WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Because this is a newer standard than the other security options, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. Log in "Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings" on the WG302v2. Basic Installation...
... compromise. In the Security menu, click Security Profile Settings. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Use WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Because this is a newer standard than the other security options, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. Log in "Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings" on the WG302v2. Basic Installation...