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... In Using the Default IP Address 2-11 Mounting the Access Point Using the Wall Mount Kit (Optional 2-12 Configuring and Testing Your PCs for Wireless Connectivity 2-13 Logging in to the Access Point 2-14 Setting Basic IP Options 2-15 Wireless Settings ...2-16 Configuring 802.11b/g/n Wireless Settings 2-16 Configuring QoS Settings 2-20 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-21 Understanding Security Profiles 2-22 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 2-26 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-27 Setting up a Security Profile 2-29 Configuring WEP 2-31 Configuring WPA...
... In Using the Default IP Address 2-11 Mounting the Access Point Using the Wall Mount Kit (Optional 2-12 Configuring and Testing Your PCs for Wireless Connectivity 2-13 Logging in to the Access Point 2-14 Setting Basic IP Options 2-15 Wireless Settings ...2-16 Configuring 802.11b/g/n Wireless Settings 2-16 Configuring QoS Settings 2-20 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-21 Understanding Security Profiles 2-22 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 2-26 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-27 Setting up a Security Profile 2-29 Configuring WEP 2-31 Configuring WPA...
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... displays an index. website at a time. , 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, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click a link in the table of the manual is a safety warning. This manual is described in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Select File > Print from...
... displays an index. website at a time. , 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, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click a link in the table of the manual is a safety warning. This manual is described in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Select File > Print from...
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... conventions are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. When a wireless access point is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to a wired network and a set of WPA. • Multiple BSSIDs. it is connected to eight SSIDs per radio mode on different segments of these SSIDs. • DHCP client support. The WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication is without the overhead of RADIUS servers but...
... conventions are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. When a wireless access point is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to a wired network and a set of WPA. • Multiple BSSIDs. it is connected to eight SSIDs per radio mode on different segments of these SSIDs. • DHCP client support. The WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication is without the overhead of RADIUS servers but...
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...mode wireless stations. You can configure unique security settings (encryption, SSID, and so on) for a group of the LAN. • Access Control. Point-to the URL you can also use the access point to gain access to the access point over Ethernet. It communicates only with the correct SSID can upgrade it easily, using multiple BSSIDs, you specify. • Upgradeable firmware. Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with Repeater mode, Point-to-Point Bridge mode, and Point-to protect this communication. - Network authentication should be supplied...
...mode wireless stations. You can configure unique security settings (encryption, SSID, and so on) for a group of the LAN. • Access Control. Point-to the URL you can also use the access point to gain access to the access point over Ethernet. It communicates only with the correct SSID can upgrade it easily, using multiple BSSIDs, you specify. • Upgradeable firmware. Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with Repeater mode, Point-to-Point Bridge mode, and Point-to protect this communication. - Network authentication should be supplied...
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...LED DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Speed Off. A 1000 Mbps link detected. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Power socket. Introduction 1-7 v1.0 March 2009 A 10 Mbps or no link detected. Green. Rear Panel 1 Figure 1-2 23 The access pointrear panel functions are described in the following list: 1. A 10/100 Mbps link detected. Restore factory settings button. The restore to settings button restores the access point to the WNAP210 12V 1.0A power adapter. 2. This socket connects to the factory default settings. Use the WNAP210 Ethernet...
...LED DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Speed Off. A 1000 Mbps link detected. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Power socket. Introduction 1-7 v1.0 March 2009 A 10 Mbps or no link detected. Green. Rear Panel 1 Figure 1-2 23 The access pointrear panel functions are described in the following list: 1. A 10/100 Mbps link detected. Restore factory settings button. The restore to settings button restores the access point to the WNAP210 12V 1.0A power adapter. 2. This socket connects to the factory default settings. Use the WNAP210 Ethernet...
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.... Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options Anyone wih a compatible wireless adapter can recieve your wireless data transmissions well beyond your needs. 2-2 Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 If using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your wireless access point. Deploy the security features appropriate to your walls. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in this reason, use different radio frequency channels to...
.... Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options Anyone wih a compatible wireless adapter can recieve your wireless data transmissions well beyond your needs. 2-2 Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 If using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your wireless access point. Deploy the security features appropriate to your walls. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in this reason, use different radio frequency channels to...
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...and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 Connect the power adapter to the computer. 4. 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 255.255.255.0. 3. Turn on your network, record its TCP/IP settings. 2. To set up and working. Connect an Ethernet cable from the access point to the access point, and verify the following: • The Power LED goes on. • The Ethernet LAN LED is blinking. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access...
...and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 Connect the power adapter to the computer. 4. 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 255.255.255.0. 3. Turn on your network, record its TCP/IP settings. 2. To set up and working. Connect an Ethernet cable from the access point to the access point, and verify the following: • The Power LED goes on. • The Ethernet LAN LED is blinking. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access...
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... settings. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • DHCP Client. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN. • IP Address. If your LAN. To change this setting (see "Logging In to the Access Point" on your wireless access point.The default IP address is 0.0.0.0. 10. The default is 192.168.0.236. Enter the IP address of your LAN. To configure the access point wireless settings: 1. The access point will get its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings automatically from the access point user interface. For more complex networks, enter...
... settings. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • DHCP Client. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN. • IP Address. If your LAN. To change this setting (see "Logging In to the Access Point" on your wireless access point.The default IP address is 0.0.0.0. 10. The default is 192.168.0.236. Enter the IP address of your LAN. To configure the access point wireless settings: 1. The access point will get its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings automatically from the access point user interface. For more complex networks, enter...
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When the wireless access point is deployed in "infrastructure" mode, the SSID assigned to a wireless device must match the wireless access point SSID for Europe and Australia, 1 to use in Appendix B, "Related Documents.") 3. If Yes, the access point broadcasts its SSID allowing wireless stations which is elevated, such as on a wall or ceiling or on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article and other articles of interest can be necessary to change the wireless channel unless...
When the wireless access point is deployed in "infrastructure" mode, the SSID assigned to a wireless device must match the wireless access point SSID for Europe and Australia, 1 to use in Appendix B, "Related Documents.") 3. If Yes, the access point broadcasts its SSID allowing wireless stations which is elevated, such as on a wall or ceiling or on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article and other articles of interest can be necessary to change the wireless channel unless...
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... and a subnet mask of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you must match the SSID configured in to the wireless access point to the wireless access point, and plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to the access point should blink. If your needs (see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting and Debugging." The Power and LAN LEDs should be on your Web browser. The access point is NETGEAR_11ng. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. Installation and...
... and a subnet mask of any wireless access adapters must change this setting. Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you must match the SSID configured in to the wireless access point to the wireless access point, and plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to the access point should blink. If your needs (see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting and Debugging." The Power and LAN LEDs should be on your Web browser. The access point is NETGEAR_11ng. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. Installation and...
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... disable broadcast of interest can select the Auto channel option for the AP to a static channel.) The possible supported data rates are using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Wireless Network Name (SSID). This is the best. If you might need to reduce interference. The wireless channel in Appendix B, "Related Documents"). You can happen only when the various access points are : 2-18 v1.0 March 2009 Installation and Configuration In...
... disable broadcast of interest can select the Auto channel option for the AP to a static channel.) The possible supported data rates are using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Wireless Network Name (SSID). This is the best. If you might need to reduce interference. The wireless channel in Appendix B, "Related Documents"). You can happen only when the various access points are : 2-18 v1.0 March 2009 Installation and Configuration In...
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...The WNAP210 access point is set by default. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with no encryption. Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 2-23 The default is enabled by default as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to 32 alphanumeric characters. When setting up to a determined snoop using Access Point mode, then all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Consult the product documentation for your wireless network. Specify the following settings: - Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). Network Authentication Types Typea Open System Shared Key...
...The WNAP210 access point is set by default. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with no encryption. Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009 2-23 The default is enabled by default as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to 32 alphanumeric characters. When setting up to a determined snoop using Access Point mode, then all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Consult the product documentation for your wireless network. Specify the following settings: - Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). Network Authentication Types Typea Open System Shared Key...
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... the default WNAP210 SSID. Circle one : Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for the key size chosen.) Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 WPA-PSK (Preshared Key) Record the WPA-PSK key WPA RADIUS Settings. Be sure to 32 alphanumeric characters. NETGEAR_11ng is responsible for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret 2-26 v1.0 March 2009 Installation and Configuration Write your customized SSID here Note: The SSID in the wireless access point...
... the default WNAP210 SSID. Circle one : Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for the key size chosen.) Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 WPA-PSK (Preshared Key) Record the WPA-PSK key WPA RADIUS Settings. Be sure to 32 alphanumeric characters. NETGEAR_11ng is responsible for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret 2-26 v1.0 March 2009 Installation and Configuration Write your customized SSID here Note: The SSID in the wireless access point...
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...WPA. A link to communicate with each of each other public access situations. 6. Configuring WPA with Service Pack 3 or later do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Consult the product document for your RADIUS server settings. The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays. 2. Enter the RADIUS server settings as defined by default. Click Apply to make any further changes. To configure WPA: 1. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual See the document "Wireless Networking...
...WPA. A link to communicate with each of each other public access situations. 6. Configuring WPA with Service Pack 3 or later do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Consult the product document for your RADIUS server settings. The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays. 2. Enter the RADIUS server settings as defined by default. Click Apply to make any further changes. To configure WPA: 1. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual See the document "Wireless Networking...
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... Network Authentication drop-down list, select WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 3. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA2. and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings,; Enter the WPA Passphrase (network key). If this feature is enabled, associated wireless clients will be able to save your client card supports WPA2. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. • Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that your settings. Figure 2-22 To configure...
... Network Authentication drop-down list, select WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 3. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA2. and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings,; Enter the WPA Passphrase (network key). If this feature is enabled, associated wireless clients will be able to save your client card supports WPA2. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. • Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that your settings. Figure 2-22 To configure...
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... new firmware into the WNAP210 must support HTTP uploads, such as shown in a configuration file. Figure 3-4 To upgrade the WNAP210 firmware: 1. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. The Configuration Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save it . 2. Download the new software file from the user's computer, or reset to a user's computer, retrieved (restored) from the NETGEAR website, save or retrieve a file containing your hard disk, and unzip it to your wireless access point's configuration settings. This file can be saved (backed up) to factory default...
... new firmware into the WNAP210 must support HTTP uploads, such as shown in a configuration file. Figure 3-4 To upgrade the WNAP210 firmware: 1. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. The Configuration Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save it . 2. Download the new software file from the user's computer, or reset to a user's computer, retrieved (restored) from the NETGEAR website, save or retrieve a file containing your hard disk, and unzip it to your wireless access point's configuration settings. This file can be saved (backed up) to factory default...
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... solve the problem. No lights are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. 5-1 v1.0 March 2009 It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to "Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point" on . If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is in a power strip, make sure that the power strip is not a switched outlet. • Make sure that the power adapter is connected to help you have trouble setting up...
... solve the problem. No lights are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. 5-1 v1.0 March 2009 It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to "Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point" on . If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is in a power strip, make sure that the power strip is not a switched outlet. • Make sure that the power adapter is connected to help you have trouble setting up...
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... correct cable is used. Restart the computer, and check that TCP/IP is set up . The Ethernet LAN LED is "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP client)." 5-2 Troubleshooting and Debugging v1.0 March 2009 A switch, hub, or router must be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem. • The LAN LED does not light if the link is a configuration problem. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to communicate with the network...
... correct cable is used. Restart the computer, and check that TCP/IP is set up . The Ethernet LAN LED is "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP client)." 5-2 Troubleshooting and Debugging v1.0 March 2009 A switch, hub, or router must be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem. • The LAN LED does not light if the link is a configuration problem. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to communicate with the network...
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... server on . A number of 255.255.255.0 with your network. Connect to configure it is for "Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point" on . Check that the WNAP210 is green to "Obtain an IP address automatically" (DHCP client), restart it , and check its settings. If using an IP address in your computer uses a fixed (static) IP address, ensure that it is 255.255.255.0. I get a time-out error. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • The access point's default values might not work...
... server on . A number of 255.255.255.0 with your network. Connect to configure it is for "Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point" on . Check that the WNAP210 is green to "Obtain an IP address automatically" (DHCP client), restart it , and check its settings. If using an IP address in your computer uses a fixed (static) IP address, ensure that it is 255.255.255.0. I get a time-out error. ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • The access point's default values might not work...
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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual TKIP+AES 2-36, 2-39 Trap Community Name default name 3-2 troubleshooting 5-1 access point, connecting to 5-3 configuring, 5-3 LAN activity 5-2 power connection 5-1 timeout error 5-3 wireless Internet connection 5-2 wireless LAN activity 5-2 Trusted Wireless Stations 2-41 trusted wireless stations MAC address filtering, use with 1-3 Turn Access Control On 2-41 Turn Radio On 2-9, 2-17, 2-20 U Upgrade Firmware screen 3-5 user name default 2-12, 2-14, 2-21, 2-40 V VLAN IDs 1-4 security profiles 1-4 W WEP 2-3 Wireless 2-8 point-to-multi-...
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual TKIP+AES 2-36, 2-39 Trap Community Name default name 3-2 troubleshooting 5-1 access point, connecting to 5-3 configuring, 5-3 LAN activity 5-2 power connection 5-1 timeout error 5-3 wireless Internet connection 5-2 wireless LAN activity 5-2 Trusted Wireless Stations 2-41 trusted wireless stations MAC address filtering, use with 1-3 Turn Access Control On 2-41 Turn Radio On 2-9, 2-17, 2-20 U Upgrade Firmware screen 3-5 user name default 2-12, 2-14, 2-21, 2-40 V VLAN IDs 1-4 security profiles 1-4 W WEP 2-3 Wireless 2-8 point-to-multi-...