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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Contents About This Manual xiii Conventions, Formats and Scope xiii How to Use This Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features ...1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-1 WAG302v2 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...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Contents About This Manual xiii Conventions, Formats and Scope xiii How to Use This Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xv Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features ...1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-1 WAG302v2 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...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual VLAN ID ...2-18 SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form 2-19 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-20 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-21 Chapter 3 Management and Information Changing the Administrator Password 3-1 Remote Management ...3-2 Using the Secure Telnet Interface 3-3 Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port 3-3 CLI Commands ...3-4 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-4 Configuration File Management...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual VLAN ID ...2-18 SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form 2-19 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-20 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-21 Chapter 3 Management and Information Changing the Administrator Password 3-1 Remote Management ...3-2 Using the Secure Telnet Interface 3-3 Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port 3-3 CLI Commands ...3-4 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-4 Configuration File Management...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 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 WAG302v2 to configure it 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 5-3 I am unable to download files from some FTP sites 5-4 I need to...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 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 WAG302v2 to configure it 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 5-3 I am unable to download files from some FTP sites 5-4 I need to...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual xii v1.0, May 2006
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... following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2.The information in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. -xiii v1.0, May...
... following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2.The information in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. -xiii v1.0, May...
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... a time •A button that displays the table of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This is written for the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links...
... a time •A button that displays the table of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Danger: This is written for the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links...
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...a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page in a browser window. - Click the print icon in a browser window....order to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to print the page contents. • Printing a...
...a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page in a browser window. - Click the print icon in a browser window....order to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to print the page contents. • Printing a...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual -xvi v1.0, May 2006
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... to as the "master" for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management. Support for wireless clients. • SNMP Support. Point-to -Point Bridge. You can be upgraded easily, using TFTP. • Access Control. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is referred to the URL you can obtain...
... to as the "master" for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management. Support for wireless clients. • SNMP Support. Point-to -Point Bridge. You can be upgraded easily, using TFTP. • Access Control. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs. The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is referred to the URL you can obtain...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of data. Connects to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. • Quality of Service (QoS) Support. VLANs are very useful for each BSSID. •...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • Security Profiles. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of data. Connects to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. • Quality of Service (QoS) Support. VLANs are very useful for each BSSID. •...
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... packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WAG302v2 if you to return it for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. • Support Registration card. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps...
... packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WAG302v2 if you to return it for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. • Support Registration card. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps...
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... Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. Front Panel Figure 1-1 Viewed from left to right, the WAG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN,802.11a WLAN, and 802.11g WLAN. Self Test Indicator Blink Indicates...being transmitted or received on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. If this LED does not come on the 100 Mbps Ethernet link Introduction...
... Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. Front Panel Figure 1-1 Viewed from left to right, the WAG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN,802.11a WLAN, and 802.11g WLAN. Self Test Indicator Blink Indicates...being transmitted or received on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WAG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. If this LED does not come on the 100 Mbps Ethernet link Introduction...
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.... 6. Serial Console Port. This restores the default factory settings. 4. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz) Off No wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity. 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. The WAG302v2 will not function properly if the 2.4 GHz antenna is...
.... 6. Serial Console Port. This restores the default factory settings. 4. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz) Off No wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity. 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. The WAG302v2 will not function properly if the 2.4 GHz antenna is...
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..., 802.11g, or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can connect to a switch or hub. sight access (even if through walls). • Away from large metal surfaces. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WAG302v2" in a vertical position provides best side-to a computer or...
..., 802.11g, or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can connect to a switch or hub. sight access (even if through walls). • Away from large metal surfaces. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual • A Web browser for the WAG302v2" in a vertical position provides best side-to a computer or...
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..., use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302v2 to the WAG302v2 and verify the following: - The time it is lit when connected to a powered on computer. c. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you use multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. Configure...
..., use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302v2 to the WAG302v2 and verify the following: - The time it is lit when connected to a powered on computer. c. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual If you use multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. Configure...
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... connect to log out. The Web browser displays the WAG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 shows. The WAG302v2 login screen appears. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically. Figure 2-1 2-4 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration a. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and...
... connect to log out. The Web browser displays the WAG302v2 main menu and General page, as Figure 2-1 shows. The WAG302v2 login screen appears. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically. Figure 2-1 2-4 v1.0, May 2006 Basic Installation and Configuration a. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and...
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... Configure the settings for more information about how to regulatory requirements and cannot be vertical. Deploy the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point. a. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual For more information, see "Viewing General Information" on page 3-7. Figure 2-2 c. See the online help or "Wireless Settings" on this page. Now that you have finished the setup, you used for the 802.11a...
... Configure the settings for more information about how to regulatory requirements and cannot be vertical. Deploy the WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point. a. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual For more information, see "Viewing General Information" on page 3-7. Figure 2-2 c. See the online help or "Wireless Settings" on this page. Now that you have finished the setup, you used for the 802.11a...
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... IP address, enter the access point name into your router, switch, or hub. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: The default SSID is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WAG302v2. To connect to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. Connect the power adapter to the WAG302v2 after the DHCP server on...
... IP address, enter the access point name into your router, switch, or hub. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: The default SSID is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WAG302v2. To connect to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2. Connect the power adapter to the WAG302v2 after the DHCP server on...
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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol, enter https://192.168.0.230 into your browser and accept the certificate. 3. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. 2. Figure 2-3 Note: To use to connect to the WAG302v2... the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. Note: Unless you change the IP address or enable the DHCP client on the WAG302v2, the computer that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 192.168.0.230 with the IP address of...
NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WAG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol, enter https://192.168.0.230 into your browser and accept the certificate. 3. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. 2. Figure 2-3 Note: To use to connect to the WAG302v2... the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. Note: Unless you change the IP address or enable the DHCP client on the WAG302v2, the computer that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 192.168.0.230 with the IP address of...
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... click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on by using the default user name of admin and default password of your wireless access point: 1. Rest of the WAG302v2 main menu. Enter the Basic Default Settings. The Basic Settings default settings below work for most users and situations: 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.... After you log on, the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of World Figure 2-5 US Only 2. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page.
... click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on by using the default user name of admin and default password of your wireless access point: 1. Rest of the WAG302v2 main menu. Enter the Basic Default Settings. The Basic Settings default settings below work for most users and situations: 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.... After you log on, the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of World Figure 2-5 US Only 2. NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page.