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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10474-01 March 2009 v1.0
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10474-01 March 2009 v1.0
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..., Formats, and Scope xi How to Use This Manual xii How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventionss 1-2 Key ... Rear Panel ...1-8 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options 2-2 Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point 2-3 Setting up the Wireless Access Point 2-4 Configuring Lan and Wireless Settings 2-4 vii v1.0 ...
..., Formats, and Scope xi How to Use This Manual xii How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-2 Supported Standards and Conventionss 1-2 Key ... Rear Panel ...1-8 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options 2-2 Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point 2-3 Setting up the Wireless Access Point 2-4 Configuring Lan and Wireless Settings 2-4 vii v1.0 ...
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...17 Importing a Rogue AP List from a File 3-18 Viewing and Saving AP Lists 3-19 Viewing AP Lists ...3-19 Creating AP Lists Manually 3-21 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration 802.1Q VLAN ...4-1 Hotspot Settings ...4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-4 Configuring Advanced QoS Settings 4-6 Enabling... The LAN light is not lit ...5-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 5-2 I cannot connect to the WNAP210 to configure lit 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 5-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default ...
...17 Importing a Rogue AP List from a File 3-18 Viewing and Saving AP Lists 3-19 Viewing AP Lists ...3-19 Creating AP Lists Manually 3-21 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration 802.1Q VLAN ...4-1 Hotspot Settings ...4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 4-4 Configuring Advanced QoS Settings 4-6 Enabling... The LAN light is not lit ...5-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 5-2 I cannot connect to the WNAP210 to configure lit 5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 5-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default ...
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...highlight information of note may result in this type of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Warning: Ignoring this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and ...: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
...highlight information of note may result in this type of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Warning: Ignoring this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and ...: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210. About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
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... topic. Double-click a link in the table of the manual is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Danger: This is written for the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Version 1.0 March 2009 For more information about network...
... topic. Double-click a link in the table of the manual is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Danger: This is written for the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Version 1.0 March 2009 For more information about network...
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...PDF files. Revision History Part Number 202-10474-01 Version Number Date 1.0 March 2009 Description Initial edition: New product About This Manual xiii v1.0 March 2009 The PDF version of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Printing a PDF...on the Adobe Web site at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Printing from PDF. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of the complete...
...PDF files. Revision History Part Number 202-10474-01 Version Number Date 1.0 March 2009 Description Initial edition: New product About This Manual xiii v1.0 March 2009 The PDF version of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Printing a PDF...on the Adobe Web site at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Printing from PDF. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of the complete...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual xiv About This Manual v1.0 March 2009
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... are very useful for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management. • 802.1Q VLAN (virtual LAN) support. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is easy to the access point by using any of these SSIDs. • DHCP client support.
... are very useful for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management. • 802.1Q VLAN (virtual LAN) support. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is easy to the access point by using any of these SSIDs. • DHCP client support.
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... any 802.3af-compliant mid-span or end-span source. In this traffic. - When using only your LAN. • Security profiles. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Multiple operating modes: -
... any 802.3af-compliant mid-span or end-span source. In this traffic. - When using only your LAN. • Security profiles. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Multiple operating modes: -
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... to the client station and traffic flowing from the client station to a standard Ethernet network. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Autosensing Ethernet connection with Auto Uplink The access point can configure parameters that packets do not get dropped. ... • LED indicators. The LAN interface is modified. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. It...
... to the client station and traffic flowing from the client station to a standard Ethernet network. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Autosensing Ethernet connection with Auto Uplink The access point can configure parameters that packets do not get dropped. ... • LED indicators. The LAN interface is modified. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. It...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This feature also eliminates any missing or damaged parts. or 802.11b/g-compliant devices, such as Auto... local area network device such as a hub or switch • The Category 5 UTP straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD, which includes this manual • Vertical stand feet (2) • Wall mount kit made up of customer support in your area. You should have a "normal...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This feature also eliminates any missing or damaged parts. or 802.11b/g-compliant devices, such as Auto... local area network device such as a hub or switch • The Category 5 UTP straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD, which includes this manual • Vertical stand feet (2) • Wall mount kit made up of customer support in your area. You should have a "normal...
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... Point WNAP210 Reference Manual need to return it for a minute before going off . This LED may blink for repair. Test Blinking. The device is running a self-test or is off . Power is loading software. Power is on the NETGEAR Web site at http://my.netgear.com/...it indicates a system fault. 1-6 Introduction v1.0 March 2009 To qualify for product updates and product warranty, NETGEAR encourages you to blink, it continues to register on . Front Panel The WNAP210 front hardware functions are described in the following figure and table. 1 2 3 4 Figure 1-1 The following...
... Point WNAP210 Reference Manual need to return it for a minute before going off . This LED may blink for repair. Test Blinking. The device is running a self-test or is off . Power is loading software. Power is on the NETGEAR Web site at http://my.netgear.com/...it indicates a system fault. 1-6 Introduction v1.0 March 2009 To qualify for product updates and product warranty, NETGEAR encourages you to blink, it continues to register on . Front Panel The WNAP210 front hardware functions are described in the following figure and table. 1 2 3 4 Figure 1-1 The following...
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A 10/100 Mbps link detected. A 1000 Mbps link detected. Indicates Wireless activity has been detected. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Amber. Power socket. Use the WNAP210 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WNAP210 12V 1.0A power adapter. 2. Restore factory settings button. Green. Rear Panel 1 Figure 1-2 23 The access pointrear panel...
A 10/100 Mbps link detected. A 1000 Mbps link detected. Indicates Wireless activity has been detected. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Amber. Power socket. Use the WNAP210 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WNAP210 12V 1.0A power adapter. 2. Restore factory settings button. Green. Rear Panel 1 Figure 1-2 23 The access pointrear panel...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 1-8 Introduction v1.0 March 2009
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...For this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to establish and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options Anyone wih a compatible wireless adapter can recieve your wireless data transmissions well beyond your wireless access point....wirelessly connect to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in this reason, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). The...
...For this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to establish and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options Anyone wih a compatible wireless adapter can recieve your wireless data transmissions well beyond your wireless access point....wirelessly connect to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in this reason, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). The...
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... "discovery" feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the most determined eavesdropper. • Use WPA or WPA-PSK. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 There are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the access point. You can...
... "discovery" feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the most determined eavesdropper. • Use WPA or WPA-PSK. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 There are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the access point. You can...
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... lit when connected to the access point by opening a browser window on your network, record its TCP/IP settings. 2. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point, you have met all of the system requirements, shown in "System Requirements" on page...
... lit when connected to the access point by opening a browser window on your network, record its TCP/IP settings. 2. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point, you have met all of the system requirements, shown in "System Requirements" on page...
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... arel automatically logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the the access point displays as shown in Figure 2-3. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 3. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0 March 2009 Enter the access point name of the...
... arel automatically logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the the access point displays as shown in Figure 2-3. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 3. Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0 March 2009 Enter the access point name of the...
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...5. Note: If your wireless access point from the connecting PC. 2-6 Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual This unique name is USA-Pacific. The default is not Configurable in the rest of the access point MAC address. You can replace ...the default name with NETGEAR Support. 6. Select System > Basic > Time. The wireless access point will be used (the Country/Region is netgearxxxxxx,...
...5. Note: If your wireless access point from the connecting PC. 2-6 Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual This unique name is USA-Pacific. The default is not Configurable in the rest of the access point MAC address. You can replace ...the default name with NETGEAR Support. 6. Select System > Basic > Time. The wireless access point will be used (the Country/Region is netgearxxxxxx,...
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... must have a custom NTP server. Figure 2-5 9. Fill in the IP address fields of the custom NTP server. Select this screen). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • NTP Client. Use Custom NTP Server. Enter the host name or the IP address of the access point. (See the online help for more... with an NTP server. Enable the NTP client to display IP Settings. The default is not selected. - The default is Enable. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 7. Hostname / IP Address. Click Apply. 8.
... must have a custom NTP server. Figure 2-5 9. Fill in the IP address fields of the custom NTP server. Select this screen). ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • NTP Client. Use Custom NTP Server. Enter the host name or the IP address of the access point. (See the online help for more... with an NTP server. Enable the NTP client to display IP Settings. The default is not selected. - The default is Enable. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 7. Hostname / IP Address. Click Apply. 8.