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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10078-01 February 2005 202-10078-01
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10078-01 February 2005 202-10078-01
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... may cause undesired operation. This device must be colocated with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WAG302 This device complies with other national safety...
... may cause undesired operation. This device must be colocated with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WAG302 This device complies with other national safety...
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... with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WAG302 (Model Designation) ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with the limits for a Class B digital device...
... with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WAG302 (Model Designation) ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with the limits for a Class B digital device...
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...NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Reorient or locate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from persons. ANT24D18 NETGEAR outdoor/indoor ACC-10314-01 thru 05 9 dBi, omnidirectional NETGEAR 1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 5 dBi ant. ANT2409 NETGEAR...all the requirements of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG302 in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to www.netgear.com/go to obtain...
...NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Reorient or locate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from persons. ANT24D18 NETGEAR outdoor/indoor ACC-10314-01 thru 05 9 dBi, omnidirectional NETGEAR 1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 5 dBi ant. ANT2409 NETGEAR...all the requirements of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG302 in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to www.netgear.com/go to obtain...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WAG302 February 2005 access point WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Business English 202-10078-01 -vi 202-10078-01
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WAG302 February 2005 access point WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Business English 202-10078-01 -vi 202-10078-01
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... Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 AutoCell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network 2-3 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-4 System Requirements ...2-5 What's In the Box? ...2-5 Hardware Description ...2-6 Front Panel ...2-6 Rear Panel ...2-7 Chapter...
... Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 AutoCell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network 2-3 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-4 System Requirements ...2-5 What's In the Box? ...2-5 Hardware Description ...2-6 Front Panel ...2-6 Rear Panel ...2-7 Chapter...
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... Activity Log Information 4-4 Viewing General and Statistical Information 4-5 General Information 4-5 Statistics ...4-8 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-9 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-10 Configuration File Management 4-10 Saving and Retrieving the Configuration 4-11 Restoring the WAG302 to the Factory Default Settings 4-11 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 4-12 Rebooting the...
... Activity Log Information 4-4 Viewing General and Statistical Information 4-5 General Information 4-5 Statistics ...4-8 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-9 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-10 Configuration File Management 4-10 Saving and Retrieving the Configuration 4-11 Restoring the WAG302 to the Factory Default Settings 4-11 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 4-12 Rebooting the...
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... 5-9 How to Configure a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-10 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging 5-11 How to Configure Wireless Repeating 5-13 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point 6-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up 6-2 The LAN light is not lit...6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 I cannot...
... 5-9 How to Configure a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-10 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging 5-11 How to Configure Wireless Repeating 5-13 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point 6-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up 6-2 The LAN light is not lit...6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 I cannot...
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What are the Key Features of WPA Security B-12 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS B-14 WPA Data Encryption Key Management B-16 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-18 Product Support for WPA B-18 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... B-18 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-19 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-19 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-20 Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets ...C-1 Glossary x Contents 202-10078-01
What are the Key Features of WPA Security B-12 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS B-14 WPA Data Encryption Key Management B-16 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-18 Product Support for WPA B-18 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... B-18 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-19 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-19 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-20 Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets ...C-1 Glossary x Contents 202-10078-01
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... This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. About This Manual 1-1 202-10078-01 Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point February 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications.: Table 1-2. This...
... This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. About This Manual 1-1 202-10078-01 Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point February 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications.: Table 1-2. This...
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... base for the product model. • Links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10078-01 Reference Manual for browsing forwards or backwards through...-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
... base for the product model. • Links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10078-01 Reference Manual for browsing forwards or backwards through...-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
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... files. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Page in the chapter you want to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to a major topic. Use the Complete...
... files. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Page in the chapter you want to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to a major topic. Use the Complete...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 1-4 About This Manual 202-10078-01
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 1-4 About This Manual 202-10078-01
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..., an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via a wired Ethernet backbone can support a small group of users in "System Requirements" on page 2-5. It provides connectivity between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Minimal prerequisites for distance or electromagnetic interference. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point.
..., an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via a wired Ethernet backbone can support a small group of users in "System Requirements" on page 2-5. It provides connectivity between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Minimal prerequisites for distance or electromagnetic interference. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point.
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... this communication. • Upgradeable Firmware. WEP should be used to protect this WAG302's MAC address. Support for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Key Features The WAG302 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. They then send all traffic to -Point Bridge mode, using only your Web browser, and can act as a standard 802.11a...
... this communication. • Upgradeable Firmware. WEP should be used to protect this WAG302's MAC address. Support for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Key Features The WAG302 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. They then send all traffic to -Point Bridge mode, using only your Web browser, and can act as a standard 802.11a...
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... be backed up to a file and restored. • Secure and Economical Operation. AutoCell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network AutoCellTM, an embedded control system for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Access Control. Among AutoCell's inherent advantages: • Elimination of multiple WAG302 across an extensive network via the Ethernet interface. An SSH client is not broadcast, assuring only...
... be backed up to a file and restored. • Secure and Economical Operation. AutoCell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network AutoCellTM, an embedded control system for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 • Access Control. Among AutoCell's inherent advantages: • Elimination of multiple WAG302 across an extensive network via the Ethernet interface. An SSH client is not broadcast, assuring only...
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... Ethernet Connections with the WAG302 Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter 2-4 Introduction 202-10078-01 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet...
... Ethernet Connections with the WAG302 Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter 2-4 Introduction 202-10078-01 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet...
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... Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch • The Category 5 UTP straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide (201-10421-01) • Resource CD for the NETGEAR WAG302 ProSafe Daul Band Wireless Access Point (240-10172-01) which includes this manual. • Support Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area...
... Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch • The Category 5 UTP straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide (201-10421-01) • Resource CD for the NETGEAR WAG302 ProSafe Daul Band Wireless Access Point (240-10172-01) which includes this manual. • Support Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area...
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Note: This LED may blink for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Hardware Description Front Panel The WAG302 front and rear hardware functions are described below. Reference Manual for a minute before going off. Figure 2-1: WAG302 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED PWR TEST 100 DESCRIPTION Off On Blink Off Green On Power Indicator No...
Note: This LED may blink for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Hardware Description Front Panel The WAG302 front and rear hardware functions are described below. Reference Manual for a minute before going off. Figure 2-1: WAG302 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED PWR TEST 100 DESCRIPTION Off On Blink Off Green On Power Indicator No...
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... for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 LED DESCRIPTION LINK/ACT LAN Off Green On Green Blink Amber 0n Amber Blink 802.11a WLAN Off Green Blink 802.11g WLAN Off Green Blink Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no wireless link activity. Wireless LAN Link Activity...
... for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 LED DESCRIPTION LINK/ACT LAN Off Green On Green Blink Amber 0n Amber Blink 802.11a WLAN Off Green Blink 802.11g WLAN Off Green Blink Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no wireless link activity. Wireless LAN Link Activity...