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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 Networking 10 Autosensing ... Hardware Description 11 Front Panel 11 Back Panel 12 Bottom Panel with Product Label and Reset to Factory Defaults Button 13 Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Configuration What You Need Before You Begin 15 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 15 Ethernet Cabling Requirements 16 LAN...
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 Networking 10 Autosensing ... Hardware Description 11 Front Panel 11 Back Panel 12 Bottom Panel with Product Label and Reset to Factory Defaults Button 13 Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Configuration What You Need Before You Begin 15 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 15 Ethernet Cabling Requirements 16 LAN...
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ProSAFE Single Band 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 ...
ProSAFE Single Band 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...WPA and WPA2. The WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK pre-shared key authentication does not have purchased external antennas, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 70 for configuration, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 18.0 or later Key Features and Standards This section... access point is connected to enable the external antennas. The basic service set (BSS). ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 External antennas do not come standard with RJ-45 connector that is included in the package, or one WLAN from another when a mobile...
...WPA and WPA2. The WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK pre-shared key authentication does not have purchased external antennas, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 70 for configuration, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 18.0 or later Key Features and Standards This section... access point is connected to enable the external antennas. The basic service set (BSS). ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 External antennas do not come standard with RJ-45 connector that is included in the package, or one WLAN from another when a mobile...
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...wireless access point supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for user and host management, bandwidth allocation, and resource optimization. VLANs are configured through software rather than normal traffic. Key Features The wireless access point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • ...priority than hardware, which makes them very flexible. Introduction 9 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to eight SSIDs on the LAN. • SNMP. The DHCP server of the secured wireless and...
...wireless access point supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for user and host management, bandwidth allocation, and resource optimization. VLANs are configured through software rather than normal traffic. Key Features The wireless access point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • ...priority than hardware, which makes them very flexible. Introduction 9 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to eight SSIDs on the LAN. • SNMP. The DHCP server of the secured wireless and...
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...8226; PoE support. You can upgrade it easily, using multiple BSSIDs, you can also use the command-line interface. • Configuration backup. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet LANs and 802.11b/g/n-compatible wireless LAN networks. Firmware is modified. 802.11b/g/n Standards-...backed up to 10/100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED indicators. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Access control. In addition, the wireless access point supports the following wireless features: • Aggregation support • Reduced ...
...8226; PoE support. You can upgrade it easily, using multiple BSSIDs, you can also use the command-line interface. • Configuration backup. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet LANs and 802.11b/g/n-compatible wireless LAN networks. Firmware is modified. 802.11b/g/n Standards-...backed up to 10/100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED indicators. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Access control. In addition, the wireless access point supports the following wireless features: • Aggregation support • Reduced ...
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...as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as to a standard Ethernet network. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Roaming among wireless access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with LEDs 3 4 Introduction 11 Front panel with Auto ...Uplink The wireless access point can connect to a switch or hub. That port then configures itself correctly. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, because Auto Uplink accommodates either type of the wireless access point...
...as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as to a standard Ethernet network. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Roaming among wireless access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with LEDs 3 4 Introduction 11 Front panel with Auto ...Uplink The wireless access point can connect to a switch or hub. That port then configures itself correctly. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, because Auto Uplink accommodates either type of the wireless access point...
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...device must accept any interference Factory Defaults received, including interference that may not Reset to Factory Defaults button Figure 3. All custom configuration settings are lost, and the default password is indicated on the product label. 2.4 Ghz Console LAN ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n... Wireless Access Point WN203 FCC ID: PY312400222 IC: 4054A-12400221 This device complies with Product Label and Reset to enable the external antennas. Designed by NETGEAR in California http://192.168.0.100 user name: admin password: ...
...device must accept any interference Factory Defaults received, including interference that may not Reset to Factory Defaults button Figure 3. All custom configuration settings are lost, and the default password is indicated on the product label. 2.4 Ghz Console LAN ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n... Wireless Access Point WN203 FCC ID: PY312400222 IC: 4054A-12400221 This device complies with Product Label and Reset to enable the external antennas. Designed by NETGEAR in California http://192.168.0.100 user name: admin password: ...
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... and files on your wireless network, consider the level of security required. In planning your LAN. Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes how to your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • What You Need Before You Begin ...8226; Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point • Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 14 Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security, describes how to set up wireless security for wireless connectivity to install and configure the wireless access point for your LAN.
... and files on your wireless network, consider the level of security required. In planning your LAN. Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes how to your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • What You Need Before You Begin ...8226; Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point • Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 14 Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security, describes how to set up wireless security for wireless connectivity to install and configure the wireless access point for your LAN.
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... also System Requirements on page 8. • Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines • Ethernet Cabling Requirements • LAN Configuration Requirements • Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN • Requirements for Entering IP Addresses Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines... to the following sections before you can vary significantly based on your configuration choices. Installation and Basic Configuration 15 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 What You Need Before You Begin You need to consider the guidelines and...
... also System Requirements on page 8. • Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines • Ethernet Cabling Requirements • LAN Configuration Requirements • Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN • Requirements for Entering IP Addresses Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines... to the following sections before you can vary significantly based on your configuration choices. Installation and Basic Configuration 15 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 What You Need Before You Begin You need to consider the guidelines and...
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.... Installation and Basic Configuration 16 LAN Configuration Requirements For the initial configuration of an IP address needs to the Wireless Access Point 3. Configure the IP Settings 5. See System Requirements on your wireless access point in the order of the web management interface. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Ethernet Cabling Requirements The...
.... Installation and Basic Configuration 16 LAN Configuration Requirements For the initial configuration of an IP address needs to the Wireless Access Point 3. Configure the IP Settings 5. See System Requirements on your wireless access point in the order of the web management interface. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Ethernet Cabling Requirements The...
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... wall switch that is green. Tip: The wireless access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). 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... Using PoE can be especially convenient when the wireless access point is installed in an elevated position that is already part of your computer. 6. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter: a. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Securely insert the other end of the computer. 4. Turn...
... wall switch that is green. Tip: The wireless access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). 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... Using PoE can be especially convenient when the wireless access point is installed in an elevated position that is already part of your computer. 6. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter: a. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Securely insert the other end of the computer. 4. Turn...
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... Point The default IP address of your browser (use http and not https). The web browser displays the basic General system settings screen under the Configuration tab of password. 4. After about one minute, the Test LED turns off. WLAN LED. Open a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or ...later, or Mozilla Firefox 18.0 or later. 2. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Test LED. LAN LED. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the main menu: Installation and Basic...
... Point The default IP address of your browser (use http and not https). The web browser displays the basic General system settings screen under the Configuration tab of password. 4. After about one minute, the Test LED turns off. WLAN LED. Open a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or ...later, or Mozilla Firefox 18.0 or later. 2. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Test LED. LAN LED. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the main menu: Installation and Basic...
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...screen. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The navigation tabs across the top of the wireless access point and remain constant. Figure 4. Installation and Basic Configuration 19 Returns to all configuration changes that is displayed onscreen. • Clear. Saves... Refresh. Buttons These buttons have the following buttons can be displayed: • Edit. Refreshes the information that allow you edit the existing configuration. • Save or Save As. Figure 5. Navigation tabs and menu items The bottom right corner on the screen. • Apply....
...screen. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The navigation tabs across the top of the wireless access point and remain constant. Figure 4. Installation and Basic Configuration 19 Returns to all configuration changes that is displayed onscreen. • Clear. Saves... Refresh. Buttons These buttons have the following buttons can be displayed: • Edit. Refreshes the information that allow you edit the existing configuration. • Save or Save As. Figure 5. Navigation tabs and menu items The bottom right corner on the screen. • Apply....
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... name up to 15 characters long. The basic General system settings screen displays: 2. Installation and Basic Configuration 20 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings After you have successfully logged in to operate this wireless access ... represents the last six digits of the wireless access point. From the Country / Region drop-down menu. 3. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General. You can be legal to the wireless access point, the basic General system settings screen displays. ...
... name up to 15 characters long. The basic General system settings screen displays: 2. Installation and Basic Configuration 20 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings After you have successfully logged in to operate this wireless access ... represents the last six digits of the wireless access point. From the Country / Region drop-down menu. 3. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General. You can be legal to the wireless access point, the basic General system settings screen displays. ...
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... default NTP server depends on your location. Click the Apply button. Configure the settings as described in the following table: Setting Time Zone Description Select the time zone to have configured a DNS server. Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box if..., see the next section. 3. By default the Enable radio button is time-e.netgear.com. Installation and Basic Configuration 21 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 To configure time settings: 1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time. Note: If you use an NTP server that...
... default NTP server depends on your location. Click the Apply button. Configure the settings as described in the following table: Setting Time Zone Description Select the time zone to have configured a DNS server. Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box if..., see the next section. 3. By default the Enable radio button is time-e.netgear.com. Installation and Basic Configuration 21 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 To configure time settings: 1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time. Note: If you use an NTP server that...
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... Settings. You then need to use the new IP address to reconnect to the wireless access point. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure the IP Settings WARNING: If you enable the DHCP client, the IP address of the wireless access point changes when you click the Apply button... by accessing the DHCP server on the wireless access point, you to lose your LAN, or by using a network IP address scanner application. To configure the IP settings: 1. Tip: If you enable the DHCP client on your connection to the wireless access point.
... Settings. You then need to use the new IP address to reconnect to the wireless access point. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure the IP Settings WARNING: If you enable the DHCP client, the IP address of the wireless access point changes when you click the Apply button... by accessing the DHCP server on the wireless access point, you to lose your LAN, or by using a network IP address scanner application. To configure the IP settings: 1. Tip: If you enable the DHCP client on your connection to the wireless access point.
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...in DHCP server for wireless clients only, which the wireless access point connects. The DHCP Server Settings screen displays: Installation and Basic Configuration 23 Unless you do not enable the DHCP client, enter the IP address of the ISP gateway to numeric IP addresses. By ...default, the DHCP server is 192.168.0.100. When the DHCP server is configured. 3. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 2. Default Gateway If you are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as www.netgear.com) to which can be especially useful in small networks.
...in DHCP server for wireless clients only, which the wireless access point connects. The DHCP Server Settings screen displays: Installation and Basic Configuration 23 Unless you do not enable the DHCP client, enter the IP address of the ISP gateway to numeric IP addresses. By ...default, the DHCP server is 192.168.0.100. When the DHCP server is configured. 3. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 2. Default Gateway If you are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as www.netgear.com) to which can be especially useful in small networks.
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...is 1. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 2. Starting IP Address Enter the first address in the following table: Setting Description Select the Enable radio button to DHCP clients. The default address is 255.255.255.0. Configure the settings as the wireless access point's LAN IP ...address. The VLAN ID range is 192.168.0.1. The default mask is 192.168.1.02. Installation and Basic Configuration 24 Primary WINS Server Enter the IP address of IP addresses to be used by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address....
...is 1. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 2. Starting IP Address Enter the first address in the following table: Setting Description Select the Enable radio button to DHCP clients. The default address is 255.255.255.0. Configure the settings as the wireless access point's LAN IP ...address. The VLAN ID range is 192.168.0.1. The default mask is 192.168.1.02. Installation and Basic Configuration 24 Primary WINS Server Enter the IP address of IP addresses to be used by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address....
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...the wireless access point's new settings. If you place the wireless access point near another wireless access point. WARNING: If you configure the wireless access point from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of the secondary WINS server for wireless devices to... if adjacent wireless access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Secondary WINS Server Enter the IP address of your wireless connection when you lose your computer to change the operating...
...the wireless access point's new settings. If you place the wireless access point near another wireless access point. WARNING: If you configure the wireless access point from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of the secondary WINS server for wireless devices to... if adjacent wireless access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Secondary WINS Server Enter the IP address of your wireless connection when you lose your computer to change the operating...