Netgear WG302v1 User Manual

202-10008-04April 2006NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USANETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference

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xiv4.0, April 2006Configuring a Point-to-Point Bridge ...4-6Configuring a Multi

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xiiiv4.0, April 2006About This ManualThe NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure, and

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manualxivv4.0, April 2006• Scope. This manual is written for the ProSafe 802.11g accordi

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manualxvv4.0, April 2006– Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any pag

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manualxviv4.0, April 2006

1-1v4.0, April 2006Chapter 1IntroductionThis chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 and gives an overview of som

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual1-2 Introductionv4.0, April 2006Key Features and StandardsThe ProSafe 802.11g is e

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualIntroduction 1-3v4.0, April 2006– Point-to-Point Bridge – In this mode, the WG302

iiv4.0, April 2006Technical SupportPlease register to obtain technical support. Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty information.To regis

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual1-4 Introductionv4.0, April 2006• Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to th

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualIntroduction 1-5v4.0, April 2006Compatible and Related NETGEAR ProductsFor a list

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual1-6 Introductionv4.0, April 2006• Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable WG302

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualIntroduction 1-7v4.0, April 2006The WG302 rear hardware functions are described be

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual1-8 Introductionv4.0, April 2006Use the WG302 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an

2-1v4.0, April 2006Chapter 2Basic Installation and ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point for w

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-2 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 2006For best results, place yo

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-3v4.0, April 2006Understanding WG302 Wirele

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-4 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 2006Installing the ProSafe 802

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-5v4.0, April 2006.3. Click Login Now. The W

v4.0, May 12, 2006iiiPlacement and Range GuidelinesIndoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of 500 feet (152.4

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-6 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 2006• Select the Documentation

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-7v4.0, April 20067. Configure the wireless

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-8 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 20064. Connect the power adapt

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-9v4.0, April 20063. The login screen will d

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-10 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 20062. Enter the wireless acc

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-11v4.0, April 2006– Default Gateway: Enter

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-12 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 2006Enter 2. From the Country

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-13v4.0, April 2006– If using multiple acces

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-14 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 20065. Under Security on the

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-15v4.0, April 2006• Wireless Network Name (

v4.0, May 12, 2006iv• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-16 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 2006You can configure the WG3

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-17v4.0, April 2006• Data Encryption. The av

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-18 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 2006• Use of Passphrases and

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-19v4.0, April 2006SSID and WEP Settings Set

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-20 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 2006For WPA2, record the foll

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-21v4.0, April 2006Configuring RADIUS Server

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-22 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 2006– IP Address. The IP addr

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-23v4.0, April 2006Setting up A Security Pro

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-24 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 20064. Give your profile a me

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-25v4.0, April 2006• Automatic – Enter a wor

v4.0, May 12, 2006vEurope – EU Declaration of Conformity Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-26 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 20065. Choose WPA with RADIUS

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-27v4.0, April 20062. Enter the preshared ke

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-28 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 20065. From the Network Authe

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-29v4.0, April 2006Configuring WPA and WPA2

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-30 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 20065. From the Network Authe

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-31v4.0, April 2006.2. Enter the WPA Passphr

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-32 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 20064. From the Select Access

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-33v4.0, April 2006To delete Trusted Wireles

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual2-34 Basic Installation and Configurationv4.0, April 2006

3-1v4.0, April 2006Chapter 3ManagementThis chapter describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . To acc

v4.0, May 12, 2006viCountries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European CommunityThis device is intended to be operated in all countries of

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual3-2 Managementv4.0, April 20062. Enter the following information in the Remote Man

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualManagement 3-3v4.0, April 2006These settings appear below the connector on the bac

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual3-4 Managementv4.0, April 20062. Enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog ser

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualManagement 3-5v4.0, April 2006To access the General screen:1. From the main Menu o

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual3-6 Managementv4.0, April 2006Table 3-1. General Information FieldsField Descrip

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualManagement 3-7v4.0, April 2006Viewing Network Traffic StatisticsThe Statistics scr

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual3-8 Managementv4.0, April 2006Table 3-2, shown below, describes the information fi

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualManagement 3-9v4.0, April 2006Viewing Available Wireless Station StatisticsThe Ava

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual3-10 Managementv4.0, April 2006You cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer tha

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualManagement 3-11v4.0, April 2006Configuration File ManagementThe ProSafe 802.11g se

v4.0, May 12, 2006viiThis device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual3-12 Managementv4.0, April 2006Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualManagement 3-13v4.0, April 2006To change the Administrator password:1. From the ma

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual3-14 Managementv4.0, April 2006

4-1v4.0, April 2006Chapter 4Advanced ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Acces

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual4-2 Advanced Configurationv4.0, April 2006.3. Configure the following TCP/IP confi

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 4-3v4.0, April 2006• Secondary WINS Server. The Access Poin

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual4-4 Advanced Configurationv4.0, April 2006• Wireless LAN parameters. The default a

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 4-5v4.0, April 20064. Click Apply to enable the Advanced Wi

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual4-6 Advanced Configurationv4.0, April 2006Configuring a Point-to-Point BridgeTo co

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 4-7v4.0, April 2006• Both use the same ESSID, Channel, auth

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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual4-8 Advanced Configurationv4.0, April 20063. Verify the following parameters for a

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 4-9v4.0, April 2006• Click Apply.Configuring Wireless Repea

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual4-10 Advanced Configurationv4.0, April 2006• All APs must be on the same LAN. That

5-1v4.0, April 2006Chapter 5TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . After

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual5-2 Troubleshootingv4.0, April 2006The Wireless LAN activity light does not light

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualTroubleshooting 5-3v4.0, April 2006I cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it.C

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual5-4 Troubleshootingv4.0, April 2006• Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, th

A-1v4.0, April 2006Appendix AFactory Defaults and Technical SpecificationsFactory Default SettingsYou can use the reset button located on the front of

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualA-2 Factory Defaults and Technical Specificationsv4.0, April 2006Time Zone Adjuste

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualFactory Defaults and Technical Specifications A-3v4.0, April 2006Technical Specifi

ixv4.0, April 2006ContentsAbout This ManualAudience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ...

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualA-4 Factory Defaults and Technical Specificationsv4.0, April 2006

Related Documents B-1v4.0, April 2006Appendix BRelated DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complet

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualB-2 Related Documentsv4.0, April 2006

Command Line Reference C-1v4.0, April 2006Appendix CCommand Line ReferenceThe ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point (AP) can be configured either thr

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualC-2 Command Line Referencev4.0, April 2006get set del keyword Des

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualCommand Line Reference C-3v4.0, April 2006get set del keyword Des

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualC-4 Command Line Referencev4.0, April 2006get set del keyword Des

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualCommand Line Reference C-5v4.0, April 2006get set del keyword Des

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference ManualC-6 Command Line Referencev4.0, April 2006