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... to Use This Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xiv Chapter 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 Use This Manual xiv How to Print this Manual xiv Chapter 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...
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...CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. xiii v1.0, May 2006 Tip: This format is used to highlight...is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.The information in this notice may result in a malfunction or damage ...
...CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats.This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. xiii v1.0, May 2006 Tip: This format is used to highlight...is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.The information in this notice may result in a malfunction or damage ...
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... of the following : • Buttons, and , for the ProSafe 802.11g according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to PDF versions of any page. This manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat Reader is written for browsing...
... of the following : • Buttons, and , for the ProSafe 802.11g according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to PDF versions of any page. This manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat Reader is written for browsing...
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... to print. Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. About This Manual xv v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in a browser window. - Click the Complete...
... to print. Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. About This Manual xv v1.0, May 2006 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in a browser window. - Click the Complete...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual xvi About This Manual v1.0, May 2006
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual xvi About This Manual v1.0, May 2006
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... Web browser, and can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to PCs and other access points at the same time. - In this mode, the WG302v2 operates as a standard 802.11b/g wireless access point. - You can be captured and re-directed to the network. • DHCP Client and... firmware from a DHCP server on your LAN. • Security Profiles. When one WLAN from another bridge-mode wireless station. - You can scan the wireless network to several other devices upon request. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs.
... Web browser, and can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to PCs and other access points at the same time. - In this mode, the WG302v2 operates as a standard 802.11b/g wireless access point. - You can be captured and re-directed to the network. • DHCP Client and... firmware from a DHCP server on your LAN. • Security Profiles. When one WLAN from another bridge-mode wireless station. - You can scan the wireless network to several other devices upon request. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Multiple BSSIDs.
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...) Support. VLANs are configured through software rather than normal traffic. You can connect. • Configuration Backup. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. The SSID is a subset of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA): http://www.wi-fi.net. Configuration settings can be supplied to...
...) Support. VLANs are configured through software rather than normal traffic. You can connect. • Configuration Backup. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Simple Configuration. The SSID is a subset of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA): http://www.wi-fi.net. Configuration settings can be supplied to...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter What's In the Box? The ....0, May 2006 To qualify for repair. See the Support Information card for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302. • Support Registration card. You should contain the following items: • ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. • Power adapter and cord. • Straight through Category 5 ...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter What's In the Box? The ....0, May 2006 To qualify for repair. See the Support Information card for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302. • Support Registration card. You should contain the following items: • ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. • Power adapter and cord. • Straight through Category 5 ...
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... Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. Self Test Indicator Blink Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. LED Description PWR TEST LAN Power Indicator Off No power. On Power... Data is being transmitted or received on . Front Panel Figure 0-1 Viewed from left to right, the WG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and 802.11g WLAN.
... Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. Self Test Indicator Blink Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. LED Description PWR TEST LAN Power Indicator Off No power. On Power... Data is being transmitted or received on . Front Panel Figure 0-1 Viewed from left to right, the WG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and 802.11g WLAN.
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This restores the default factory settings. 3. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. 4. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. This connects to the following features on the back of the WG302v2: 1. ... LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 5. Primary and Secondary 2.4 GHz detachable antennas. 2. Green Blink Wireless link activity.
This restores the default factory settings. 3. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. 4. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual LED Description 802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. This connects to the following features on the back of the WG302v2: 1. ... LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch. 5. Primary and Secondary 2.4 GHz detachable antennas. 2. Green Blink Wireless link activity.
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... full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can connect to you use multiple access points, it is autosensing and capable of cable to make the right connection. 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...
... full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can connect to you use multiple access points, it is autosensing and capable of cable to make the right connection. 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...
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... power light goes on computer. 2. You will be able to communicate with 802.11b/g wireless adapters will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network. a. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. a. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your network, record its TCP/IP configuration...
... power light goes on computer. 2. You will be able to communicate with 802.11b/g wireless adapters will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network. a. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. a. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your network, record its TCP/IP configuration...
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... of your browser. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically Figure 2-1 For more information, see "Viewing General Information" on page 2-7. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in lower case letters. For more information about the fields on the General page, see "Logging in to log out...
... of your browser. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically Figure 2-1 For more information, see "Viewing General Information" on page 2-7. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in lower case letters. For more information about the fields on the General page, see "Logging in to log out...
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...such as wall mounted, or on page 2-2 b. Now that you have finished the setup, you used for your network. Deploy the wireless access point. Figure 2-2 c. e. See the online help or "Basic IP Settings" on this field. a. The best location is preset according ...section of the main menu to operate the wireless access point in a region other areas, you will deploy it. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, May 2006 Configure the settings for this page. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. For more information about how to ...
...such as wall mounted, or on page 2-2 b. Now that you have finished the setup, you used for your network. Deploy the wireless access point. Figure 2-2 c. e. See the online help or "Basic IP Settings" on this field. a. The best location is preset according ...section of the main menu to operate the wireless access point in a region other areas, you will deploy it. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, May 2006 Configure the settings for this page. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual b. For more information about how to ...
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... on your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must match the SSID you will not get a wireless connection to a power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should light up. 4. If your network. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: The default SSID is disabled. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last...
... on your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must match the SSID you will not get a wireless connection to a power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should light up. 4. If your network. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. Note: The default SSID is disabled. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last...
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... WG302v2 should be configured with an IP address that you install the WG302v2, log in to it to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol, enter https://192.168.0.228 into your...
... WG302v2 should be configured with an IP address that you install the WG302v2, log in to it to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you use the HTTPS protocol, enter https://192.168.0.228 into your...
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Log on , the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on page 2-4. Rest of password. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of the WG302v2 main menu. After you 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
Log on , the Web browser displays the General Information page as shown in the Setup section of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in Figure 2-1 on page 2-4. Rest of password. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4. Figure 2-5 shows the Basic Settings page. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of the WG302v2 main menu. After you 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
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... is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last six hexadecimal digits of the MAC address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Basic Settings default settings below work for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • DNS Server. You can be legal to logically separate traffic that the WG302v2 can change...
... is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last six hexadecimal digits of the MAC address. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Basic Settings default settings below work for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). • DNS Server. You can be legal to logically separate traffic that the WG302v2 can change...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all traffic on the wireless access point, is displayed. Select the Time Zone to use an NTP server. • Use Custom NTP Server. Note: You must have an Internet connection to the WG302v2 and click Wireless Settings in Figure 2-6. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown in the Setup section of the...
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all traffic on the wireless access point, is displayed. Select the Time Zone to use an NTP server. • Use Custom NTP Server. Note: You must have an Internet connection to the WG302v2 and click Wireless Settings in Figure 2-6. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown in the Setup section of the...
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... names provide a means for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). As wireless stations physically move through this device. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Wireless Settings page options are unable to communicate with each other. A group of wireless stations and multiple access points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set...
... names provide a means for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). As wireless stations physically move through this device. NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The Wireless Settings page options are unable to communicate with each other. A group of wireless stations and multiple access points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set...
