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ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned Off 49 ... Hotspot Settings 69 Configure Advanced Wireless Settings 70 Configure Advanced Quality of Service Settings 73 Configure Wireless Bridging 75 Configure a Point-to-Point Wireless Network 76 Configure a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Network 81 ...Configure the Wireless Access Point to Repeat the Wireless Signal Using Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Mode 85 Chapter 6 Monitoring View System Information 92 Monitor Wireless Clients 94 View the Activity Log 96...
ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned Off 49 ... Hotspot Settings 69 Configure Advanced Wireless Settings 70 Configure Advanced Quality of Service Settings 73 Configure Wireless Bridging 75 Configure a Point-to-Point Wireless Network 76 Configure a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Network 81 ...Configure the Wireless Access Point to Repeat the Wireless Signal Using Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Mode 85 Chapter 6 Monitoring View System Information 92 Monitor Wireless Clients 94 View the Activity Log 96...
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.... The autosensing capability of customer support in your area. Visit the NETGEAR website at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for the telephone number of the wireless ...package contains the following items: • ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Straight through a wired Ethernet backbone can freely roam from one wireless access point...moves into the range of another and still maintain a seamless connection to as a bridge between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers,...
.... The autosensing capability of customer support in your area. Visit the NETGEAR website at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for the telephone number of the wireless ...package contains the following items: • ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Straight through a wired Ethernet backbone can freely roam from one wireless access point...moves into the range of another and still maintain a seamless connection to as a bridge between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers,...
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... client station and traffic flowing from a DHCP server on the LAN. • SNMP. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to eight SSIDs on your wireless access point and assign different configuration settings to each... 802.1Q VLAN. You can use this mode with or without client association. - For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients also need to -point bridge. Wireless access point. VLANs are very useful for clients. - Point-to support WMM. • QoS. You can behave as an access point for...
... client station and traffic flowing from a DHCP server on the LAN. • SNMP. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to eight SSIDs on your wireless access point and assign different configuration settings to each... 802.1Q VLAN. You can use this mode with or without client association. - For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients also need to -point bridge. Wireless access point. VLANs are very useful for clients. - Point-to support WMM. • QoS. You can behave as an access point for...
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...line interface. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • PoE support. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Access control. Power, Test, LAN, and WLAN LEDs are easily identified. • VLAN security profiles. The wireless access... access point over the Ethernet port. 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, desktop systems, print servers, RFID tags, and other devices. It ...
...line interface. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • PoE support. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Access control. Power, Test, LAN, and WLAN LEDs are easily identified. • VLAN security profiles. The wireless access... access point over the Ethernet port. 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, desktop systems, print servers, RFID tags, and other devices. It ...
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... settings, you are available. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure and Enable Security Profiles The wireless access point is the default mode if you did not enable wireless bridging), all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Reconfigure your wireless adapter and... you configure network authentication, bear in mind the following: • If you are using access point mode (which is set by default as bridge mode, some options might be unavailable. • Not all options are disconnected when you click the Apply button. Select Configuration > Security >...
... settings, you are available. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure and Enable Security Profiles The wireless access point is the default mode if you did not enable wireless bridging), all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Reconfigure your wireless adapter and... you configure network authentication, bear in mind the following: • If you are using access point mode (which is set by default as bridge mode, some options might be unavailable. • Not all options are disconnected when you click the Apply button. Select Configuration > Security >...
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Advanced Configuration 5 This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of Service Settings • Configure Wireless Bridging 67 5. The chapter includes the following sections: • Configure Spanning Tree Protocol and 802.1Q VLANs • Configure Hotspot Settings • Configure Advanced Wireless Settings • Configure Advanced Quality of the wireless access point.
Advanced Configuration 5 This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of Service Settings • Configure Wireless Bridging 67 5. The chapter includes the following sections: • Configure Spanning Tree Protocol and 802.1Q VLANs • Configure Hotspot Settings • Configure Advanced Wireless Settings • Configure Advanced Quality of the wireless access point.
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...on your location, NETGEAR recommends that are associated with the corresponding VLAN. The management VLAN can be untagged. When the wireless access point sends frames that you enable STP. Frames belonging to -multipoint bridge (see Configure Wireless Bridging on the same ...physical network: • Untagged VLAN. WARNING: Selecting the Untagged VLAN check box or changing the untagged VLAN value causes loss of multiple VLANs, it can be tagged. Advanced Configuration 68 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203...
...on your location, NETGEAR recommends that are associated with the corresponding VLAN. The management VLAN can be untagged. When the wireless access point sends frames that you enable STP. Frames belonging to -multipoint bridge (see Configure Wireless Bridging on the same ...physical network: • Untagged VLAN. WARNING: Selecting the Untagged VLAN check box or changing the untagged VLAN value causes loss of multiple VLANs, it can be tagged. Advanced Configuration 68 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203...
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... is determined. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Station EDCA parameters AIFS Enter the Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval that specifies the wait time (in bridge-mode. Valid values for cwMax needs to secure the communication..... The value for AIFS are all other access points in milliseconds) for TXOP Limit are 0 through 8. Data 1: 0; Configure Wireless Bridging The wireless access point supports a wireless distributing system (WDS) that also functions in which the initial random back-off value. Data 2:...
... is determined. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Station EDCA parameters AIFS Enter the Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval that specifies the wait time (in bridge-mode. Valid values for cwMax needs to secure the communication..... The value for AIFS are all other access points in milliseconds) for TXOP Limit are 0 through 8. Data 1: 0; Configure Wireless Bridging The wireless access point supports a wireless distributing system (WDS) that also functions in which the initial random back-off value. Data 2:...
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... same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode. • All access points need to be configured to operate in point-to-point bridge mode with client association: AP1 Wireless client Point-to configure this communication. Point-to-point wireless network AP2 Wireless client Point-to set... point repeats the wireless signal, does not support communication with the remote access point. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Repeating the wireless signal. Configure a Point-to-Point Wireless Network In point-to be Auto (see Configure the Wireless ...
... same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode. • All access points need to be configured to operate in point-to-point bridge mode with client association: AP1 Wireless client Point-to configure this communication. Point-to-point wireless network AP2 Wireless client Point-to set... point repeats the wireless signal, does not support communication with the remote access point. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Repeating the wireless signal. Configure a Point-to-Point Wireless Network In point-to be Auto (see Configure the Wireless ...
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... displays (see the following figure). Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. d. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: Advanced Configuration 77 Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 To configure a point-to -Point Bridge radio button. Select the Wireless Point-to -point wireless network with or without...
... displays (see the following figure). Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. d. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: Advanced Configuration 77 Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 To configure a point-to -Point Bridge radio button. Select the Wireless Point-to -point wireless network with or without...
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...authentication and encryption. • 64-bit WEP. To configure WEP: 1. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Authentication Settings Network Authentication and Data Encryption From the Network Authentication drop-down menu provides, and whether the WPA ...(Advanced Encryption Standard) is the standard encryption method used with other access points that you use the bridge communication without any authentication and encryption, NETGEAR recommends that support this mode. In the WPA Passphrase (Network Key) field, enter a passphrase. ...
...authentication and encryption. • 64-bit WEP. To configure WEP: 1. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Authentication Settings Network Authentication and Data Encryption From the Network Authentication drop-down menu provides, and whether the WPA ...(Advanced Encryption Standard) is the standard encryption method used with other access points that you use the bridge communication without any authentication and encryption, NETGEAR recommends that support this mode. In the WPA Passphrase (Network Key) field, enter a passphrase. ...
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...have AP2's MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field. 3. The bridge configuration is enabled. If the correct profile name and security option are saved. 2. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description IP Address Enter an IP address that can be reached ...through the remote access point for both APs can be established using the bridge configuration, and the IP address behind the remote access point ...
...have AP2's MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field. 3. The bridge configuration is enabled. If the correct profile name and security option are saved. 2. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description IP Address Enter an IP address that can be reached ...through the remote access point for both APs can be established using the bridge configuration, and the IP address behind the remote access point ...
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...point. You can configure up to four such security profiles (NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, and so on LAN Segment 1 in point-to-point bridge mode: Wireless client Internet Router LAN segment 2 AP2 AP3 Point-to-point bridge mode AP1 (master) Point-to protect this communication. Select ...or switch LAN segment 3 LAN segment 1 Figure 17. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Network In a point-to-multipoint bridge, the wireless access point is a nonconfigurable field that you want the master to be able to connect ...
...point. You can configure up to four such security profiles (NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, and so on LAN Segment 1 in point-to-point bridge mode: Wireless client Internet Router LAN segment 2 AP2 AP3 Point-to-point bridge mode AP1 (master) Point-to protect this communication. Select ...or switch LAN segment 3 LAN segment 1 Figure 17. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Network In a point-to-multipoint bridge, the wireless access point is a nonconfigurable field that you want the master to be able to connect ...
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...WEP if you can use the bridge communication without any authentication and encryption, NETGEAR recommends that support this mode. The default names for the four security profiles are NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, NETGEAR-WDS-3, and NETGEAR-WDS-4. Proprietary WEP encryption mode,... using 128+24 bit encryption. WPA-PSK TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is generated and placed in Figure 17 on LAN Segment 1 in the WEP Key field. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203...
...WEP if you can use the bridge communication without any authentication and encryption, NETGEAR recommends that support this mode. The default names for the four security profiles are NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, NETGEAR-WDS-3, and NETGEAR-WDS-4. Proprietary WEP encryption mode,... using 128+24 bit encryption. WPA-PSK TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is generated and placed in Figure 17 on LAN Segment 1 in the WEP Key field. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203...
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... (AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in the wireless network): a. Click the Apply button. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Network Authentication WPA2-PSK and Data Encryption (continued) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is not reachable. The link cannot be reached... box. IP Address Enter an IP address that is, as a point-to be established using the bridge configuration. For example, first configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-1 with the MAC address of the following results: • Success. In the WPA Passphrase (Network Key) field, ...
... (AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in the wireless network): a. Click the Apply button. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Network Authentication WPA2-PSK and Data Encryption (continued) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is not reachable. The link cannot be reached... box. IP Address Enter an IP address that is, as a point-to be established using the bridge configuration. For example, first configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-1 with the MAC address of the following results: • Success. In the WPA Passphrase (Network Key) field, ...
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... • All APs use DHCP, all others wireless access points are configured in point-to-point bridge mode. • AP2 and AP3 (the point-to repeat the wireless signal, without communication with the... settings. 6. Verify connectivity across the LANs. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 c. If the correct profile names and security options are configured in the same LAN network address... Segment 2 (see Figure 17 on page 81) in point-to four such security profiles (NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, and so on any LAN segment should be able to connect to include the MAC ...
... • All APs use DHCP, all others wireless access points are configured in point-to-point bridge mode. • AP2 and AP3 (the point-to repeat the wireless signal, without communication with the... settings. 6. Verify connectivity across the LANs. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 c. If the correct profile names and security options are configured in the same LAN network address... Segment 2 (see Figure 17 on page 81) in point-to four such security profiles (NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, and so on any LAN segment should be able to connect to include the MAC ...
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...Access Point WN203 Internet AP1 Router Multipoint bridge mode repeating only LAN segment 1 AP2 Multipoint bridge mode repeating only AP3 Multipoint bridge mode repeating only Hub or switch LAN segment 2 Figure 18. The Bridging screen displays (see the following figure). Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. The... profiles on the wireless access point (AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in point-to-multipoint bridge mode To configure the wireless access point to Multi-Point Bridge radio button. Select the Wireless Point to repeat the wireless signal: 1. c. Select the...
...Access Point WN203 Internet AP1 Router Multipoint bridge mode repeating only LAN segment 1 AP2 Multipoint bridge mode repeating only AP3 Multipoint bridge mode repeating only Hub or switch LAN segment 2 Figure 18. The Bridging screen displays (see the following figure). Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. The... profiles on the wireless access point (AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in point-to-multipoint bridge mode To configure the wireless access point to Multi-Point Bridge radio button. Select the Wireless Point to repeat the wireless signal: 1. c. Select the...
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Your selection determines the options that you use WEP if you can use the bridge communication without any authentication and encryption, NETGEAR recommends that the Data Encryption drop-down menu. Standard WEP encryption, using 128+24 bit encryption. To configure WEP: ... and 63 characters (inclusive). Advanced Configuration 88 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 f. The default names for the four security profiles are NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, NETGEAR-WDS-3, and NETGEAR-WDS-4. Remote MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the remote wireless access point (the ...
Your selection determines the options that you use WEP if you can use the bridge communication without any authentication and encryption, NETGEAR recommends that the Data Encryption drop-down menu. Standard WEP encryption, using 128+24 bit encryption. To configure WEP: ... and 63 characters (inclusive). Advanced Configuration 88 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 f. The default names for the four security profiles are NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, NETGEAR-WDS-3, and NETGEAR-WDS-4. Remote MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the remote wireless access point (the ...
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...address behind the remote access point is not reachable. The Bridging screen displays again. h. For example, first configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-1 with the MAC address of AP1, and then configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-2 with the wireless access point. Clear the Enable ...the remote access point is the standard encryption method used with AES encryption. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Network Authentication WPA2-PSK and Data Encryption (continued) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is reachable. Click the Apply ...
...address behind the remote access point is not reachable. The Bridging screen displays again. h. For example, first configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-1 with the MAC address of AP1, and then configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-2 with the wireless access point. Clear the Enable ...the remote access point is the standard encryption method used with AES encryption. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Network Authentication WPA2-PSK and Data Encryption (continued) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is reachable. Click the Apply ...
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...AP2's MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field. • All APs are configured in point-to-multipoint bridge mode without client association. Note: Between each LAN segment, you can obtain an IP address automatically (as ...the LAN devices. • If you want to any other computers or servers connected to enable. On the Bridging screen, click the Apply button. For more wireless access points that you use the same channel, authentication mode,... LANs. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 d. If the correct profile names and security options are activated. 3.
...AP2's MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field. • All APs are configured in point-to-multipoint bridge mode without client association. Note: Between each LAN segment, you can obtain an IP address automatically (as ...the LAN devices. • If you want to any other computers or servers connected to enable. On the Bridging screen, click the Apply button. For more wireless access points that you use the same channel, authentication mode,... LANs. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 d. If the correct profile names and security options are activated. 3.