Netgear WG102 User Manual

202-10144-02 July 2008NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USANETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference M

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manualx Contentsv1.0, July 2008Chapter 3 ManagementViewing Information ...

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualContents xiv1.0, July 2008Appendix B Related Documents

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iv1.0, July 2008About This ManualThe NETGEAR® WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and tro

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manualii About This Manualv1.0, July 2008• Scope. This manual is written for the WG102 A

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualAbout This Manual iiiv1.0, July 2008• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the to

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manualiv About This Manualv1.0, July 2008

1-1v1.0, July 2008Chapter 1 Basic Installation and ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Acces

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual1-2 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, July 2008• Support Registration card

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 1-3v1.0, July 2008Rear PanelViewed from left

iiv1.0, July 2008© 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved..Technical SupportPlease refer to the support information card that shipped with your pro

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual1-4 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, July 2008Wireless Equipment Placemen

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 1-5v1.0, July 20081. Set up the WG102 Access

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual1-6 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, July 2008The Web browser displays th

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 1-7v1.0, July 2008b. On the main menu, select

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual1-8 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, July 2008d. Enter the wireless setti

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 1-9v1.0, July 2008Using a computer with an 80

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual1-10 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, July 2008A login window opens.3. Lo

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 1-11v1.0, July 2008• DHCP Client: By default,

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual1-12 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, July 2008Wireless SettingsTo config

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 1-13v1.0, July 2008– Access points use a fixe

v1.0, July 2008iiiHowever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful i

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2-1v1.0, July 2008Chapter 2 Configuring SecurityThis chapter describes how to set up security features and advanced features of your NETGEAR WG102 Pro

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual2-2 Configuring Securityv1.0, July 2008• Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualConfiguring Security 2-3v1.0, July 2008The Security Profile Configuration screen o

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual2-4 Configuring Securityv1.0, July 2008– Different access points within an ESS can

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualConfiguring Security 2-5v1.0, July 2008Data Encryption Select the data encryption

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual2-6 Configuring Securityv1.0, July 2008Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualConfiguring Security 2-7v1.0, July 2008Configuring the Radius Server SettingsYou c

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual2-8 Configuring Securityv1.0, July 2008• Authentication/Access Control Radius Serv

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualConfiguring Security 2-9v1.0, July 20083. Set the Network Authentication that you

v1.0, July 2008ivPlease go to www.netgear.com/go/wg102_fcc for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG302 in North Am

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual2-10 Configuring Securityv1.0, July 2008Entering WEP Data Encryption KeysYou can m

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualConfiguring Security 2-11v1.0, July 20082. Below the Security heading, select Acce

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual2-12 Configuring Securityv1.0, July 2008

3-1v1.0, July 2008Chapter 3 ManagementThis chapter describes how to view information about your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point an

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual3-2 Managementv1.0, July 2008Table 3-1. General Information FieldsField Descript

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualManagement 3-3v1.0, July 2008Activity LogFrom the WG102 Access Point main menu, un

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual3-4 Managementv1.0, July 2008StatisticsThe Statistics screen provides LAN and WLAN

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualManagement 3-5v1.0, July 2008Available Wireless Station ListThe Available Wireless

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual3-6 Managementv1.0, July 2008Note that if the wireless access point is rebooted, t

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualManagement 3-7v1.0, July 20083. From the main menu Management section, select Upgr

v1.0, July 2008vAntenna Statement for the European CommunityPlease note that the 100mW EIRP limit and regulations could vary in Europe from country to

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual3-8 Managementv1.0, July 2008The options displayed are described in the following

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualManagement 3-9v1.0, July 2008From the main menu, select Change Password to go to t

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual3-10 Managementv1.0, July 2008Follow the steps below to enable Remote Management1.

4-1v1.0, July 2008Chapter 4 Advanced ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual4-2 Advanced Configurationv1.0, July 2008Configuring Advanced Wireless SettingsYou

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 4-3v1.0, July 2008• DTIM Interval. The Delivery Traffic Ind

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual4-4 Advanced Configurationv1.0, July 2008Point-to-Point Bridge ConfigurationIn Poi

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 4-5v1.0, July 2008A computer on either LAN segment should b

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual4-6 Advanced Configurationv1.0, July 2008• Configure WG102 Access Point (AP 2) on

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 4-7v1.0, July 2008Repeater with Wireless Client Association

v1.0, July 2008viPlease go to http://www.netgear.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used wi

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual4-8 Advanced Configurationv1.0, July 2008• The LAN network configuration of the WG

5-1v1.0, July 2008Chapter 5 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual5-2 Troubleshootingv1.0, July 2008• If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off,

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualTroubleshooting 5-3v1.0, July 2008• The WG102 Access Point is properly installed,

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual5-4 Troubleshootingv1.0, July 2008To clear all data and restore the factory defaul

A-1v1.0, July 2008Appendix A Factory Default Settings and SpecificationsFactory Default SettingsWhen you first receive your WG102 Access Point, the de

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualA-2 Factory Default Settings and Specificationsv1.0, July 2008Technical Specificat

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualFactory Default Settings and Specifications A-3v1.0, July 2008802.11b and gTypical

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference ManualA-4 Factory Default Settings and Specificationsv1.0, July 2008

B-1v1.0, July 2008Appendix B Related DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of

v1.0, July 2008viiProduct and Publication DetailsModel Number: WG102Publication Date: July 2008Product Family: Wireless Access PointProduct Name: NETG

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