User Manual
Page 1
ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Reference Manual June 2013 202-11223-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Reference Manual June 2013 202-11223-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
User Manual
Page 2
...States and/or other countries. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label... of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before you for selecting NETGEAR products. Information is subject to register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation...
...States and/or other countries. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label... of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before you for selecting NETGEAR products. Information is subject to register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation...
User Manual
Page 3
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 . 7 What Is in the Box 7 System Requirements 8 Key Features and Standards 8 Supported Standards and Conventions 8 Key Features 9 802.11b/g/n Standards-Based Wireless ... for Computers on Your LAN 16 Requirements for Entering IP Addresses 16 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point 16 Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer 17 Log In to the Wireless Access Point 18 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 20 Configure the IP Settings 22 Configure the ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 . 7 What Is in the Box 7 System Requirements 8 Key Features and Standards 8 Supported Standards and Conventions 8 Key Features 9 802.11b/g/n Standards-Based Wireless ... for Computers on Your LAN 16 Requirements for Entering IP Addresses 16 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point 16 Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer 17 Log In to the Wireless Access Point 18 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 20 Configure the IP Settings 22 Configure the ...
User Manual
Page 4
... 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned Off 49 Configure Basic Wireless Quality of Service 49 Chapter 4 Management Enable Remote Management 52 SNMP Management 52 Secure Shell and Telnet Management 53 Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software 54 Web ... to Factory Default 57 Save the Configuration 57 Restore the Configuration 58 Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings . . . . 58 Reboot the Wireless Access Point without Restoring the Default Configuration 60 Change the Administrator Password 61 Enable the Syslog Option ...
... 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned Off 49 Configure Basic Wireless Quality of Service 49 Chapter 4 Management Enable Remote Management 52 SNMP Management 52 Secure Shell and Telnet Management 53 Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software 54 Web ... to Factory Default 57 Save the Configuration 57 Restore the Configuration 58 Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings . . . . 58 Reboot the Wireless Access Point without Restoring the Default Configuration 60 Change the Administrator Password 61 Enable the Syslog Option ...
User Manual
Page 5
ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Wireless-Capable Computer 101 You Cannot Configure the Wireless Access Point from a Browser . . . . .102 When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs 103 Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 103 Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point 103 Test the Path from...
ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Wireless-Capable Computer 101 You Cannot Configure the Wireless Access Point from a Browser . . . . .102 When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs 103 Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 103 Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point 103 Test the Path from...
User Manual
Page 6
... firmware, or you might need to time at support.netgear.com. If the features or behavior of the key features. Introduction 1 This chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSAFE® Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203, and describes some of your firmware. 6 1. The... chapter includes the following sections: • About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • What Is in the Box...
... firmware, or you might need to time at support.netgear.com. If the features or behavior of the key features. Introduction 1 This chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSAFE® Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203, and describes some of your firmware. 6 1. The... chapter includes the following sections: • About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • What Is in the Box...
User Manual
Page 7
... to as 2x2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), can increase wireless throughput considerably. Visit the NETGEAR website at reduced speeds to repack the wireless access point. Support for the telephone number of customer support in your area. What Is in the Box?...500-foot radius. The wireless access point provides wireless connectivity to as a bridge between all clients. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203, going forward in this manual ...
... to as 2x2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), can increase wireless throughput considerably. Visit the NETGEAR website at reduced speeds to repack the wireless access point. Support for the telephone number of customer support in your area. What Is in the Box?...500-foot radius. The wireless access point provides wireless connectivity to as a bridge between all clients. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203, going forward in this manual ...
User Manual
Page 8
...page 70 for information about how to the network. Introduction 8 The basic service set (BSS). ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 External antennas do not come standard with the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards for wireless LANs and is Wi-Fi certified for 802....11n standard. • WPA and WPA2. Supported Standards and Conventions The wireless access point supports the following subsections: • Supported Standards and Conventions • Key Features • 802.11b/g/n Standards-Based Wireless Networking •...
...page 70 for information about how to the network. Introduction 8 The basic service set (BSS). ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 External antennas do not come standard with the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards for wireless LANs and is Wi-Fi certified for 802....11n standard. • WPA and WPA2. Supported Standards and Conventions The wireless access point supports the following subsections: • Supported Standards and Conventions • Key Features • 802.11b/g/n Standards-Based Wireless Networking •...
User Manual
Page 9
...server on the kind of data. The wireless access point communicates with each SSID. The wireless access point is a subset of the 802.11e standard. Repeating the wireless signal. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure... up to eight SSIDs on different segments of a LAN. Key Features The wireless access point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • ...
...server on the kind of data. The wireless access point communicates with each SSID. The wireless access point is a subset of the 802.11e standard. Repeating the wireless signal. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure... up to eight SSIDs on different segments of a LAN. Key Features The wireless access point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • ...
User Manual
Page 10
... so on one Ethernet port from a single PoE source. • Autosensing Ethernet connection with the correct SSID can access the wireless access point over the Ethernet port. You can upgrade it remotely. Using Power over Ethernet (PoE), any 802.3af-compliant midspan... and 802.11b/g/n-compatible wireless LAN networks. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Access control. Firmware is modified. 802.11b/g/n Standards-Based Wireless Networking The wireless access point provides a bridge between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, ...
... so on one Ethernet port from a single PoE source. • Autosensing Ethernet connection with the correct SSID can access the wireless access point over the Ethernet port. You can upgrade it remotely. Using Power over Ethernet (PoE), any 802.3af-compliant midspan... and 802.11b/g/n-compatible wireless LAN networks. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Access control. Firmware is modified. 802.11b/g/n Standards-Based Wireless Networking The wireless access point provides a bridge between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, ...
User Manual
Page 11
.... ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Roaming among wireless access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Product Label and Reset to Factory Defaults Button Front Panel The LEDs of the wireless access point are described in the following figure and... Hardware Description This section describes the front and back hardware functions of the wireless access point. • Front Panel • Back Panel • Bottom Panel with Auto Uplink The wireless access point can connect to a switch or hub. Front panel with LEDs 3 4 Introduction...
.... ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Roaming among wireless access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Product Label and Reset to Factory Defaults Button Front Panel The LEDs of the wireless access point are described in the following figure and... Hardware Description This section describes the front and back hardware functions of the wireless access point. • Front Panel • Back Panel • Bottom Panel with Auto Uplink The wireless access point can connect to a switch or hub. Front panel with LEDs 3 4 Introduction...
User Manual
Page 12
... and one minute, the LED turns off . Back Panel 1 2 3 Figure 2. Back panel 4 5 The back panel components of the wireless access point, from left to right, are described in the following settings: 115200 K default baud rate, (8) data bits, no wireless activity is starting. New ... The port has an RJ-45 connector and supports the following list: 1. The wireless access point functions normally. The wireless LAN is being loaded. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Table 1. Front panel LEDs Item LED 1 2 Description Power Off Green Test Off Amber...
... and one minute, the LED turns off . Back Panel 1 2 3 Figure 2. Back panel 4 5 The back panel components of the wireless access point, from left to right, are described in the following settings: 115200 K default baud rate, (8) data bits, no wireless activity is starting. New ... The port has an RJ-45 connector and supports the following list: 1. The wireless access point functions normally. The wireless LAN is being loaded. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Table 1. Front panel LEDs Item LED 1 2 Description Power Off Green Test Off Amber...
User Manual
Page 13
...is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not Reset to Factory Defaults button Figure 3. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 4. Power socket for an optional 2.4 GHz antenna. The bottom panel also contains the recessed Reset to Factory Defaults button, which is indicated ...the Reset to Factory Defaults button for about how to the Factory Default Settings on page 70 for information about 10 seconds. Designed by NETGEAR in California http://192.168.0.100 user name: admin password: password MAC SERIAL Made in China Power 12V 1.0A 2.4 Ghz 272-...
...is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not Reset to Factory Defaults button Figure 3. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 4. Power socket for an optional 2.4 GHz antenna. The bottom panel also contains the recessed Reset to Factory Defaults button, which is indicated ...the Reset to Factory Defaults button for about how to the Factory Default Settings on page 70 for information about 10 seconds. Designed by NETGEAR in California http://192.168.0.100 user name: admin password: password MAC SERIAL Made in China Power 12V 1.0A 2.4 Ghz 272-...
User Manual
Page 14
...to your network. 2 2. In planning your LAN. Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure the wireless access point for wireless connectivity to set up wireless security for your LAN. This chapter includes the following sections: • What You Need ...Before You Begin • Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point • Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 14 This basic configuration enables computers with 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters to connect to the...
...to your network. 2 2. In planning your LAN. Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure the wireless access point for wireless connectivity to set up wireless security for your LAN. This chapter includes the following sections: • What You Need ...Before You Begin • Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point • Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 14 This basic configuration enables computers with 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters to connect to the...
User Manual
Page 15
... can vary depending on a notebook computer. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary significantly based on your wireless access point according to the following sections before you can result in which the wireless devices will operate. • In an elevated location such ... can set up your security settings and placement. For best results, place your configuration choices. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 What You Need Before You Begin You need to consider the guidelines and requirements in the following general guidelines: • Near ...
... can vary depending on a notebook computer. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary significantly based on your wireless access point according to the following sections before you can result in which the wireless devices will operate. • In an elevated location such ... can set up your security settings and placement. For best results, place your configuration choices. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 What You Need Before You Begin You need to consider the guidelines and requirements in the following general guidelines: • Near ...
User Manual
Page 16
... Wireless Access Point WN203 Ethernet Cabling Requirements The wireless access point connects to your LAN using twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with the Ethernet network. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that you need to connect a computer to the wireless access point. Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your wireless access point...
... Wireless Access Point WN203 Ethernet Cabling Requirements The wireless access point connects to your LAN using twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with the Ethernet network. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that you need to connect a computer to the wireless access point. Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your wireless access point...
User Manual
Page 17
... To set up the wireless access point: 1. Verify the following: Power LED. If the Power LED is off, check the connections, and check if the power outlet is green. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer Tip: Before you... do not need to use the power adapter to power the wireless access point. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Configure the computer with...
... To set up the wireless access point: 1. Verify the following: Power LED. If the Power LED is off, check the connections, and check if the power outlet is green. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer Tip: Before you... do not need to use the power adapter to power the wireless access point. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Configure the computer with...
User Manual
Page 18
... indicates the LAN speed for the LAN port: green for 1000 Mbps or amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps. Log In to the wireless access point: 1. The Login screen displays: 3. WLAN LED. The WLAN LED is blue when the wireless LAN (WLAN) is amber. The web browser displays the basic General... a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 18.0 or later. 2. Click the Login button. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Test LED. By default, the DHCP client on the wireless access point is 192.168.0.100. The Test LED is ready.
... indicates the LAN speed for the LAN port: green for 1000 Mbps or amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps. Log In to the wireless access point: 1. The Login screen displays: 3. WLAN LED. The WLAN LED is blue when the wireless LAN (WLAN) is amber. The web browser displays the basic General... a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 18.0 or later. 2. Click the Login button. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Test LED. By default, the DHCP client on the wireless access point is 192.168.0.100. The Test LED is ready.
User Manual
Page 19
ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The navigation tabs across the top of the web management interface provide access to the previous screen. • Send. Figure 4. Returns to all the configuration functions of the wireless access point and remain constant. Provides more details for the information that is displayed onscreen. • Back. Sends a test...
ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The navigation tabs across the top of the web management interface provide access to the previous screen. • Send. Figure 4. Returns to all the configuration functions of the wireless access point and remain constant. Provides more details for the information that is displayed onscreen. • Back. Sends a test...
User Manual
Page 20
...11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings After you have successfully logged in which xxxxxx represents the last six digits of the regions that you can select from the drop-down menu, select the country where the wireless access point is printed ...on the label of the wireless access point. The default is the wireless access point NetBIOS name. Note: It might not be retrieved through SNMP. The name is installed. Select...
...11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings After you have successfully logged in which xxxxxx represents the last six digits of the regions that you can select from the drop-down menu, select the country where the wireless access point is printed ...on the label of the wireless access point. The default is the wireless access point NetBIOS name. Note: It might not be retrieved through SNMP. The name is installed. Select...