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NETGEAR ProSafe
802.11g Wireless Access
Point WG302v2
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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10146-01
May 2006

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10146-01 May 2006...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you may register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service.

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WG302v2 (Model Designation) ProSafe™ 802.11g Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be colocated with other antenna or radio transmitter. Antenna Statement for North America and Australia In addition to its own antenna, the WG302v2 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables. Approved...
  • Page 5 Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux [French] exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Íslenska Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar [Icelandic] kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc.
  • Page 6 NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais [Portuguese] e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi [Slovenian] relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky NETGEAR Inc.
  • Page 7 The antenna cable type and length must comply with European regulations. Refer to the table below for approved antenna and cable accessories. In addition to its own antenna, the WG302v2 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables:...
  • Page 8 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: viii WG302v2 May 2006 Wireless Access Point ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Business English 202-10146-01 v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements ...2-1 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines ...2-2 Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point ...2-3 Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address ...2-7 Basic IP Settings ...2-8 Wireless Settings ...2-10 Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options ...2-12 Configuring Security Profiles ...2-13...
  • Page 10 SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form ...2-19 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings ...2-20 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address ...2-21 Chapter 3 Management and Information Changing the Administrator Password ...3-1 Remote Management ...3-2 Using the Secure Telnet Interface ...3-3 Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port ...3-3 CLI Commands ...3-4 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ...3-4 Configuration File Management ...3-5...
  • Page 11 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 WG302v2 to configure it..5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error..5-3 I am unable to download files from some FTP sites.
  • Page 12 v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    The NETGEAR ® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •...

  • Page 14: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
  • Page 15 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual – Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
  • Page 16 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual About This Manual v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    40 users simultaneously. The WG302v2 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. You can connect multiple wireless access points via a wired Ethernet backbone to add more wireless network coverage.

  • Page 18: Wg302V2 Key Features

    DHCP Client and Server Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The WG302v2 can obtain network information from a DHCP server on your network. The AP can also act as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients.

  • Page 19: Compatible And Related Netgear Products

    Secure and Economical Operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG302v2 over the Ethernet port from any 802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch.

  • Page 20: What's In The Box

    Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG302v2 if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.

  • Page 21: Hardware Description

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Hardware Description This section describes the WG302v2 front and rear hardware functions. Front Panel Figure 0-1 Viewed from left to right, the WG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and 802.11g WLAN. Description Power Indicator TEST...

  • Page 22: Rear Panel

    3. Serial Console Port. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections. 4. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. Use the WG302v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch.

  • Page 23: Basic Installation And Configuration

    A location for the WG302v2 that conforms to the Guidelines described in this chapter. • A wired connection from the WG302v2 to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b/g wireless adapters.

  • Page 24: Wireless Equipment Placement And Range Guidelines

    • 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. The WG302v2 can connect to you LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

  • Page 25: Installing The Prosafe 802.11G Wireless Access Point

    To set up and install your WG302v2 Wireless Access Point: 1. Set up the WG302v2. Tip: Before mounting the WG302v2 in a high location, first set up and test the WG302v2 to verify wireless network connectivity. a. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
  • Page 26 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Enter 192.168.0.228 in the address field of your browser. The WG302v2 login screen appears. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in lower case letters. For more information, see Its Default IP Address”...
  • Page 27 Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the WG302v2 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used for this process back to its original TCP/IP settings.
  • Page 28 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG302v2 to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. Note: By default, the DHCP client on the WG302v2 is disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting.

  • Page 29: Logging In To The Wg302V2 Using Its Default Ip Address

    Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address After you install the WG302v2, log in to it to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WG302v2 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.228 with DHCP disabled. You can log in to the WG302v2 by using the HTTP or HTTPS protocol.

  • Page 30: Basic Ip Settings

    Figure 2-1 on page 2-4. Basic IP Settings To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, connect to the WG302v2 and click Basic Settings in the Setup section of the WG302v2 main menu. Settings page. Rest of World...
  • Page 31 15 characters long. • Country/Region. This is the region where the WG302v2 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.

  • Page 32: Wireless Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual By default all traffic on the WG302v2 uses VLAN 1, which is the default untagged VLAN. Therefore, all traffic is untagged until you change the untagged traffic VLAN ID or the VLAN ID for a specific Security Profile.
  • Page 33 WG302v2 near another access point. The wireless channel range is 1 to 11 for USA and Canada and 1 to 13 for Europe and Australia. The default is channel 11.

  • Page 34: Understanding Wg302V2 Wireless Security Options

    Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WG302v2. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 35: Configuring Security Profiles

    Configuring Security Profiles You can configure up to eight unique security settings on the WG302v2. Security Profile Settings page.Use the following steps to configure a Security Profile. 1. Connect to the WG302v2.
  • Page 36 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 3. Select the Security Profile to configure and click Edit. The Security Profile Configuration page appears, as shown below. Selected Security Profile Figure 2-7 4. Enter the settings for the Security Profile, which are described on the following page.

  • Page 37: Profile Definition

    Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions about configuring WPA2 settings. You can configure the WG302v2 to use the types of network authentication shown in the table below in Table 2-1.

  • Page 38: Data Encryption

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table 2-1 Network Authentication Types Authentication Description Open System Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption. Shared Key You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key.

  • Page 39: Wireless Client Security Separation

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table 2-2 Data Encryption Settings (continued) Settings Description This is the standard encryption method for WPA2. Some clients may support AES with WPA, but this is not supported by this Access Point.
  • Page 40 The VLAN assigned to the first Security Profile (default name: NETGEAR) is the management VLAN. By default all traffic on the WG302v2 uses VLAN 1, which is the default untagged VLAN. Therefore, all traffic is untagged until you change the untagged traffic VLAN ID on the Basic Settings page or assign a different VLAN ID to the Security Profile.

  • Page 41: Ssid And Wireless Security Settings Form

    Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose “Shared Key” for more security. Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WG302v2. •...

  • Page 42: Configuring The Radius Server Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings To view or change the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. Connect to the WG302v2. 2. In the address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.228.

  • Page 43: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, use the following steps: 1. Connect to the WG302v2 by entering the IP address of the WG302v2 into the address field of your Web browser. 2. From the Security menu, click the Access Control link to display the Access Control menu...
  • Page 44 4. Either select from the list of available wireless stations the WG302v2 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address for a device you plan to use.

  • Page 45: Management And Information

    This chapter describes how to use the management and information features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. To get to these features, connect to the WG302v2 as described in “Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address” on page Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password.

  • Page 46: Remote Management

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Remote Management To access the Remote Management screen: 1. Enter the LAN address of the WG302v2 into the address field of your browser. 2. After you log in, click Remote Management under Management on the main menu Figure 3-2 3.

  • Page 47: Using The Secure Telnet Interface

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Using the Secure Telnet Interface The WG302v2 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI). You can access the CLI from a secure Telnet client over the Ethernet port or over the serial console port.

  • Page 48: Cli Commands

    You cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer that is connected to the WG302v2 with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the WG302v2 with an Ethernet cable. You cannot use the WG302v2 image to upgrade the WG302v1 software. When you upgrade the WG302v2 software, the configuration file is erased.

  • Page 49: Configuration File Management

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 3. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link. 4. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the image (.tar) upgrade file.

  • Page 50: Backing Up And Restoring The Configuration

    After you erase the configurations, the wireless access point’s password will be password, the SSID will be NETGEAR, the DHCP client will be disabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.228, and the access point name is reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 51: Viewing General Information

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing General Information The information on the General screen is a summary of the WG302v2 configuration settings. From the WG302v2 main menu, click General to view the screen shown below. Figure 3-5 Management and Information v1.0, May 2006...
  • Page 52 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table 3-1 describes the fields on the General Information page. Table 3-1 General Information Fields Field Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) MAC Address Country/Region Firmware Version Access Point Mode VLAN (802.1Q)

  • Page 53: Viewing The Activity Log

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing the Activity Log To access the Activity Log, connect to the WG302v2 and click Activity Log under the Information heading. Figure 3-6 The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity.

  • Page 54: Viewing The Available Wireless Station List

    The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point for the Wired Network Name (SSID) From the WG302v2 main menu, under the Information heading, click Available Wireless Station List to view the list.

  • Page 55: Viewing Statistics

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing Statistics The Statistics screen provides LAN and WLAN statistics. From the WG302v2 main menu, click Statistics under the Information heading to view the screen shown in Figure 3-8 Table 3-2 explains the fields on the Statistics page.

  • Page 56: Rogue Ap Detection

    Refresh button Click the Refresh button to update the statistics on this screen. Rogue AP Detection The WG302v2 can detect rogue APs and wireless stations and exclude them from connecting to the ProSafe 802.11g . From the WG302v2 main menu: 1.
  • Page 57 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Figure 3-9 To import a list of known APs, use the following steps: 1. Create a text file that contains the MAC address of each known AP, separated by a space.
  • Page 58 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 3. Click Browse and navigate to the location where you saved the text file. 4. Select the file and click Open. 5. Click Import to upload the list to the AP.

  • Page 59: Advanced Configuration

    Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients The WG302v2 can act as a DHCP server gateway for wireless clients. After you log in, click IP Settings under the Advanced menu to view the Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients.
  • Page 60 DHCP server on the WG302v2. If you enable the WG302v2 DHCP server, you must configure the following TCP/IP configuration information that the wireless access point assigns to wireless clients that associate with it: •...

  • Page 61: Configuring Hotspot Settings

    Enter the URL of the Web server where you want to redirect HTTP requests. Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings The WG302v2 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.

  • Page 62: Configuring Wireless Lan Parameters

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters Figure 4-3 shows the Advanced Wireless Settings screen that includes both the Wireless LAN Parameters section and the QoS Queue Parameters section. For most networks, the default Advanced Wireless LAN Parameter settings work well.

  • Page 63: Modifying Qos Queue Parameters

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table 4-1 describes the Advanced Wireless Parameters. Table 4-1 Advanced Wireless LAN Parameters Field Description Enable SuperG Mode Click Enable to enable Super G Mode. RTS Threshold The packet size used to determine whether the access point should use the...
  • Page 64 WG302v2 to the wireless client. • Modify Station EDCA Parameters. Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the wireless client to the WG302v2. If WMM is disabled, you cannot configure Station EDCA parameters. Table 4-2 describes the settings for QoS Queues.

  • Page 65: Wireless Bridging And Repeating

    “Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration” on page • Multi-Point Bridge. The WG302v2 is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Then all traffic is sent to this “master,” rather than to other access points. See “Multi-Point Bridge Configuration” on page •...
  • Page 66 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Figure 4-4 Advanced Configuration v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 67: Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration

    In Point-to-Point Bridge mode, the WG302v2 communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. In addition, you can enable client associations with this WG302v2. You must enter the MAC address of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. Use wireless security to protect this communication.

  • Page 68: Multi-Point Bridge Configuration

    1. Configure the Operating Mode of the ProSafe 802.11g s. • Because it is in a central location, configure WG302v2 (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode and enter the MAC addresses of AP 2 and AP 3 in the Remote MAC Address 1 and Remote MAC Address 2 fields.

  • Page 69: Repeater With Wireless Client Association

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Configure WG302v2 (AP 2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP 1. • Configure the WG302v2 (AP 3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP 1.
  • Page 70 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • You do not have the option of disabling client associations with this WG302v2. • You cannot configure a sequence of parent/child APs. You are limited to only one parent/child AP pair.
  • Page 71 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • All ProSafe 802.11g devices use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use. 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments.
  • Page 72 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual 4-14 Advanced Configuration v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet. • Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. Troubleshooting 1-5.

  • Page 74: The Wireless Lan Activity Light Does Not Light Up

    • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WG302v2. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off. The LAN light is not lit. There is a hardware connection problem. Check these items: •...

  • Page 75: I Cannot Connect To The Wg302V2 To Configure It

    • If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WG302v2 to connect, ensure that your computer and the WG302v2 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network. • If your computer is set to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” (DHCP client), restart it.

  • Page 76: I Am Unable To Download Files From Some Ftp Sites

    I am unable to download files from some FTP sites. If the IP address of the WG302v2 LAN interface is not on the same network as the IP addresses the DHCP server on the WG302v2 assigns to wireless clients, the WG302v2 performs automatic network address and port translation (NAPT).
  • Page 77 This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: Preparing a Computer for Network Access: Virtual Private Networking...
  • Page 78 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Related Documents v1.0, May 2006...
  • Page 79 This appendix provides default factory settings and technical specifications for the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Default Factory Settings You can use the reset button located on the rear panel of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for three seconds.
  • Page 80 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table B-1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Untagged Packet and VLAN Mapping Untagged VLAN ID Time Zone Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time Wireless Settings Wireless Communication (Radio) 802.11g Network Name (SSID) Broadcast SSID 802.11g Radio Frequency Channel...
  • Page 81 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table B-1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Remote Management SNMP Public Community Name Private Community Name Community Name for Traps IP Address to Receive Traps DHCP Server Settings DHCP Server...

  • Page 82: Specifications For The Wg302V2

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Specifications for the WG302v2 The following table describes the WG302v2 technical specifications. Table B-2 WG302v2 Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoring Maximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node;...

  • Page 83: Command Line Reference

    CLI is particularly useful if the network connection is not functioning because you can access the CLI through a serial port. To connect to the WG302v2 by using the CLI, see “Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port” on page...

  • Page 84: Keyboard Shortcuts

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual remove Remove instances in the running configuration save-running Save the running configuration Set property values of the running configuration Example 2: Type “get” TAB+TAB to see a list of keywords for the get command.

  • Page 85: Interface Naming Conventions

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-1 Keyboard Shortcuts (continued) Keyboard Shortcut Action on CLI Ctrl-k Remove characters starting from cursor location to end of the current line. (Clears the current line from the cursor forward.) Ctrl-u Remove all characters before the cursor.

  • Page 86: Entering Cli Commands

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-2 Interface Naming Convention (continued) Interface Description Local loopback for data meant for the access point itself. eth0 The Ethernet interface connected to the Internal network. vlan1 The VLAN interface associated with the default security profile.

  • Page 87: Using The Cli To Configure The Prosafe 802.11G

    CLI. Using the CLI to Configure the ProSafe 802.11g This section describes the commands you use to view and configure the WG302v2. The CLI commands correspond to tasks you can accomplish by using the Web-based user interface (UI). In some cases, the CLI get command provides additional details not available through the Web UI.

  • Page 88: Viewing General Information

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing General Information Table C-4 describes the commands you use to view some of the information that you see on the General page of the Web UI. Table C-4 General Information...

  • Page 89: Configuring Basic Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual helpful for viewing basic system information. Table C-5 System Information Task View hardware information View information about all interfaces View information about the 802.11 radio View information about the Security Profiles...

  • Page 90: Configuring Wireless Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-6 Basic Setting (continued)s Task Set the Primary DNS Server Set the Secondary DNS Server Enable Spanning Tree Protocol Disable Spanning Tree Protocol Set the Management VLAN ID Enable Untagged VLANs and set...

  • Page 91: Configuring Security Profile Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-7 Wireless Setting (continued)s Task Configure the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Allow SSID Broadcasts Deny SSID Broadcasts Set the Wireless Mode Set the Channel/Frequency Set the Data Rate Set the Output Power Configuring Security Profile Settings You can configure up to eight security profiles on the AP.
  • Page 92 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual The commands in Table C-9 correspond to the Security Profile Settings page on the Web UI. The commands in this table show how to configure Security Profile 1, which is the default profile and has a default profile name of NETGEAR.
  • Page 93 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-9 Security Profile Settings (continued) Task Set the WEP Keys Set Network Authentication to 802.1X Set Network Authentication to Set Network Authentication to WPA2 Set Network Authentication to WPA and WPA2...

  • Page 94: Radius Server Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-9 Security Profile Settings (continued) Task Set Network Authentication to WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS Enable Wireless Client Security Separation Disable Wireless Client Security Separation Set the VLAN ID for the Security...

  • Page 95: Access Control

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-10 RADIUS Server Settings (continued) Task Set the Port Number of the Pri- mary Accounting Server Set the Shared Secret for the Primary Accounting Server Set the IP Address of the Sec-...

  • Page 96: Viewing And Configuring Management Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing and Configuring Management Settings The commands in Table C-12 correspond to the pages on the Web UI under the Management heading. This section includes commands for the following features: •...

  • Page 97: Viewing And Configuring System Information

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Viewing and Configuring System Information The commands in Table C-12 heading. This section includes commands for the following features: • Activity Log • Available Wireless Station List • Statistics • Rogue AP Detection...

  • Page 98: Configuring Advanced Ip Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-13 AP Information (continued) Task Save the list of Known APs Import a list of known APs Configuring Advanced IP Settings The commands in Table C-14 correspond to the IP Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading.

  • Page 99: Hotspot Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-14 Advanced IP Setting (continued)s Task Set the Secondary DNS Server Set the Primary WINS Server Set the Secondary WINS Server Set the Lease Hotspot Settings The commands in Table C-15 Advanced heading.
  • Page 100 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Table C-16 Advanced Wireless Settings (continued) Task Command Set the DTIM Interval set bss wlan0bssvap0 dtim-period <1-255> Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia set radio wlan0 wme on (WMM) Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia set radio wlan0 wme off...

  • Page 101: Advanced Access Point Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual Advanced Access Point Settings The commands in Table C-17 the Advanced heading. Table C-17 Advanced Access Point Settings Task Enable Wireless Bridging and Repeating Disable Wireless Bridging and Repeating View the Local MAC Address for the...
  • Page 102 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual C-20 Command Line Reference v1.0, May 2006...

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