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NETGEAR WG102 - ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

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Reference Manual for the
NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Access Point
WG102
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
202-10144-01
November 2005
November 2005

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10144-01 November 2005 November 2005...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WG102 (Model Designation) 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 5 Approved Antenna Gain Approved Antenna Antenna Maximum Antennas and type Cable Cable Length Transmitted Power* NETGEAR 18 dBi, directional NETGEAR 1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 18 dBi ant. ANT24D18 outdoor/indoor ACC-10314-01 thru 05 9 dBi, NETGEAR NETGEAR omnidirectional 1.5 m to 30 m...
  • Page 6 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni 802.11g Wireless Access Point pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo deklarç, ka NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access [Latvian] atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem Point noteikumiem. November 2005...
  • Page 7 Wireless Access Point stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Português declara que este NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access [Portuguese] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/ Point 5/CE. Slovensko izjavlja, da je ta NETGEAR, Inc.
  • Page 8 WG102 in the European Community. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.
  • Page 9 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
  • Page 10 November 2005...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Manual ....................1-2 How to Print this Manual ....................1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point ......2-1 Key Features ........................2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking ............2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ..........2-4 Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support ..............2-4...
  • Page 12 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ...........3-20 How to Configure WEP ....................3-20 How to Configure WPA with Radius ................3-22 How to Configure WPA-PSK ..................3-24 How to Configure WPA2 with Radius ................3-25 How to Configure WPA2-PSK ..................3-28 How to Configure WPA and WPA2 ................3-29 How to Configure WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK ............3-32 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ............3-33 Chapter 4...
  • Page 13 Rogue Device Detection ..................5-5 Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings ...............5-6 AP Settings: Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating ..........5-8 How to Configure a WG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge .........5-10 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging ............ 5-11 How to Configure Wireless Repeating ..............5-13 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point.
  • Page 14 Contents November 2005...

  • Page 15: About This Manual

    This manual is written for the WG102 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Manual Publication Date November 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG102.asp. About This Manual November 2005...

  • Page 16: 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 17: How To Print This Manual

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML View.
  • Page 18 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 About This Manual November 2005...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.

  • Page 20: Key Features

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Key Features The WG102 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g for Wireless LANs.

  • Page 21: 802.11G Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    • Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG102 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. Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps •...

  • Page 22: Autosensing Ethernet Connections With Auto Uplink

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames) • RTS/CTS handshake • Beacon generation • Packet fragmentation and reassembly • Short or long preamble •...

  • Page 23: System Requirements

    • 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installation Guide WG102 • Resource CD for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point This Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 (202-10144-01). • Support Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts.

  • Page 24: Hardware Description

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are described below. Front Panel Figure 2-1: WG102 front panel Viewed from left to right, the WG102 has these four status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and WLAN.

  • Page 25: Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Rear Panel Figure 2-2: WG102 rear panel Viewed from left to right, the back of the WG102 provides the following: • Detachable Antenna The WG102 provides one detachable antenna.
  • Page 26 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Introduction November 2005...

  • Page 27: Basic Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

  • Page 28: Cabling Requirements

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG102. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Specifications”. For best results, place your wireless access point: •...

  • Page 29: Default Factory Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WG102, the default factory settings will be set as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on the rear panel — see “WG102 front panel”...

  • Page 30: Understanding Wg102 Wireless Security Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Understanding WG102 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WG102 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter.

  • Page 31: Installing The Wg102 Access Point

    Installing the WG102 Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able...
  • Page 32 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 – The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on computer. Basic Installation and Configuration November 2005...
  • Page 33 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 ONFIGURE AND WIRELESS ACCESS Configure the WG102 Ethernet port for LAN access. • Connect to the WG102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.229 the address field. A login window opens. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.
  • Page 34 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • The Web browser will then display the WG102 settings page. Figure 3-3: Login result: WG102 home page – When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, click the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point.
  • Page 35 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Click the Basic Settings link to view the Basic Settings menu. Figure 3-4: Basic Settings menu • Configure the settings appropriate for your network. Click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings menu.
  • Page 36 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the “Understanding Wireless Settings” on page 3-13 topic of this Reference Manual for full instructions. Note: In the US, the Country/Region is preset according to regulatory requirements. In other areas, you can and must set the Country/Region.

  • Page 37: How To Log In To The Wg102 Using Its Default Ip Address

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Log In to the WG102 Using Its Default IP Address 192.168.0.229 is the default IP address of your access point. The WG102 is set, by default, the DHCP client to be disabled.

  • Page 38: Using The Basic Ip Settings Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Using the Basic IP Settings Options To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Basic Settings menu will appear, as shown below.

  • Page 39: Understanding Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 – IP Address: Enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN (factory default: 192.168.0.229). – IP Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask value used on your LAN (factory default: 255.255.255.0).
  • Page 40 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 The Wireless Settings menu options are discussed below: Note: Channel selection and power management is automatically adjusted by the AutoCell Auto RF Management option. The Auto RF Management option is enabled by default.

  • Page 41: Understanding Security Profiles

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 – In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used.
  • Page 42 Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use the SSID. The WG102 default SSID is: NETGEAR-0 for the first profile, NETGEAR-1 for the second, and so on.
  • Page 43 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 – Different access points within an ESS can use different channels. To reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent access points should use different channels. – As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they will automatically change to the access point which has the least interference or best performance.

  • Page 44: Before You Change The Ssid And Wep Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode. In other modes (e.g. Repeater or Bridge) some options may be unavailable. • Data Encryption: Select the desired option. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above (otherwise, the default is None).

  • Page 45: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. You may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your SSID on the line.

  • Page 46: How To Configure Wep

    The default SSID is NETGEAR-0. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WG102.
  • Page 47 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102, select the profile you choose to configure, and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu. Figure 3-11: WEP/WPA Settings menu Choose Open System or Shared Key authentication.

  • Page 48: How To Configure Wpa With Radius

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA with Radius Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA.
  • Page 49 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server. A Secondary Radius Server can be configured which is used on failure on Primary Radius Server •...

  • Page 50: How To Configure Wpa-Psk

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102, select the profile you choose to configure, and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu. Figure 3-13: WEP/WPA Settings menu Choose WPA with Radius from the list.

  • Page 51: How To Configure Wpa2 With Radius

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Click Security Profiles Settings in the Security menu of the WG102, select the profile you choose to configure, and click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu. Figure 3-14: WEP/WPA Settings menu Choose WPA-PSK from the list.
  • Page 52 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-15: Radius Server Settings menu Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server.
  • Page 53 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Global-key Re-Key Time: Check on this option to enable Re-keying of Global Key. The Global Key Re-Key can be done based on time interval in seconds or number of packets exchanged using the global key.

  • Page 54: How To Configure Wpa2-Psk

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA2-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.

  • Page 55: How To Configure Wpa And Wpa2

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA and WPA2 Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA.
  • Page 56 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-18: Radius Server Settings menu Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server.
  • Page 57 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Global-key Re-Key Time: Check on this option to enable Re-keying of Global Key. The Global Key Re-Key can be done based on time interval in seconds or number of packets exchanged using the global key.

  • Page 58: How To Configure Wpa2-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA.

  • Page 59: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: Log in to the WG102 using its default address of http://192.168.0.229 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured.
  • Page 60 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Choose to use the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server. • If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address Database, you must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first.

  • Page 61: Management

    Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

  • Page 62: Viewing General And Statistical Information

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your SysLog server is configured to use.
  • Page 63 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Table 4-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name The default name may be changed if desired. (NetBIOS name) Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is Country/Region licensed for use.

  • Page 64: Statistics

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Statistics The Information - Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics. Figure 4-3: Wireless Access Point Status screen Management November 2005...

  • Page 65: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Table 4-1. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WG102 was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WG102 was restarted.

  • Page 66: Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Software

    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Download the new software file from NETGEAR, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the screen above.

  • Page 67: Saving And Retrieving The Configuration

    Restore function, which restores all factory settings. After a restore, 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 192.168.0.229, and the access point name is reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 68: Using The Reset Button To Restore Factory Default Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see “WG102 rear panel”...

  • Page 69: Using Snmp Remote Management

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Using SNMP Remote Management Enable SNMP to allow SNMP network management software such as HP OpenView to manage the wireless access point via the SNMPv1/v2 protocol. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click the Remote Management link to view this menu.

  • Page 70: Using Autocell Rogue Device Detection

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Using AutoCell Rogue Device Detection The AutoCell feature provides added security by being able to detect rogue APs and wireless stations and exclude them from connecting to the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Using Rogue AP Detection From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Rogue AP detection link to view this menu.

  • Page 71: Using Rogue Station Detection

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Click Authorize to add any AP to the Authorized AP List. Click Delete to remove an AP from the list. Optionally, you can export or import lists of authorized APs.
  • Page 72 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 4-12 Management November 2005...

  • Page 73: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point: • Hotspot Settings: Set up advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Wireless Settings: Set up advanced wireless LAN parameters.

  • Page 74: Autocell Overview

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Advanced wireless parameters These options are discussed below. AutoCell Overview AutoCell provides advanced RF wireless management features that improve performance and enhance security. Table 5-1. What does AutoCell do?

  • Page 75: Additional Autocell View Management Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Automatic Load-Balancing. An AutoCell-enabled client will seek out and associate to the lightest loaded AutoCell-enabled AP available. (Requires: AutoCell-enabled AP) • Rapid Roaming. An AutoCell-enabled client will accurately and rapidly detect movement as distinguished from RF anomalies such as arbitrary and momentary changes in the surrounding RF domain.

  • Page 76: Understanding Autocell Configuration Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Understanding AutoCell Configuration Options Figure 5-3: Advanced Wireless Settings screen AutoCell Setup options There are three AutoCell configuration setting choices: • Enable/disable Auto RF Management: Enabled by default •...

  • Page 77: Enhanced Rf Security

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 In this mode, AutoCell APs and clients load-balance traffic across under utilized APs. This mode avoids interference from neighbors clients and APs and other unexpected sources. Enhanced RF Security Note: Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) is automatically turned off when you select the AutoCell Enhanced RF Security option.

  • Page 78: Configuring Advanced Wireless Lan Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. If you want the AP to operate in Super-G mode, use this feature. Figure 5-4: Advanced Wireless Settings screen The advanced wireless parameters settings normally do not need to be changed.
  • Page 79 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station, and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. The default is 2346.

  • Page 80: Ap Settings: Enabling Wireless Bridging And Repeating

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 AP Settings: Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating The WG102 Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Figure 5-5: Advanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settings Note: All bridge mode options are not available when AutoCell Auto RF Management is enabled (the default setting).
  • Page 81 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Multi-Point Bridge – Select this only if this WG102 is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Then all traffic is sent to this “master,” rather than directly among each other.

  • Page 82: How To Configure A Wg102 As A Point-To-Point Bridge

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure a WG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge Figure 5-6: Point-to-Point Bridge Configure the WG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. Configure the WG102 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

  • Page 83: How To Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging Figure 5-7: Multi-Point bridging Configure the Operating Mode of the WG102 Access Points. • Because it is in the central location, configure WG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode.
  • Page 84 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • If using DHCP, all WG102 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu.

  • Page 85: How To Configure Wireless Repeating

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 How to Configure Wireless Repeating Figure 5-8: Repeater bridging Configure the Operating Mode of the WG102 Access Points. • Configure AP1 on LAN Segment 1 as the Parent in Repeater mode with the its own MAC address in the Parent AP MAC Address field, and the MAC Address of the ‘downstream’...
  • Page 86 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 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 87: 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. The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.

  • Page 88: The Lan Light Is Not Lit

    • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WG102. • 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 89: When I Enter A Url Or Ip Address I Get A Timeout Error

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • The WG102 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is on (amber indicating a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or green indicating a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection) to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK.
  • Page 90 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 To clear all data and restore the factory default values: Power off the WG102 and power it back on. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in for at least 5 seconds.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Specifications for the WG102 Parameter NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 92 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Parameter NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11b and g 802.11b mode, 1 to 11Mbps: +19 dBm* Typical Maximum 802.11g mode, 6 to 24 Mbps: +18 dBm* Transmit Power 802.11g mode, 36/48/54 Mbps: +17/16/15 dBm*...
  • Page 93 Appendix B Related Documents 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 Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing: Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 94 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 95: Glossary

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 802.11 Standard 802.11, or IEEE 802.11, is a type of radio technology used for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It is a standard that has been developed by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), http://standards.ieee.org.
  • Page 96 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 The purpose of 11d is to add features and restrictions to allow WLANs to operate within the rules of these countries. Equipment manufacturers do not want to produce a wide variety of country-specific products and users that travel do not want a bag full of country-specific WLAN PC cards.
  • Page 97 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Access Point (AP) A wireless LAN transceiver or base station that can connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices. Access points can also bridge to each other.
  • Page 98 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 for cables or wires. Bluetooth is a frequency-hopping technology in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum, with a range of 30 feet and up to 11Mbps raw data throughput. Bridge A product that connects a local area network (LAN) to another local area network that uses the same protocol (for example, wireless, Ethernet or token ring).
  • Page 99 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 station. For this reason, ACK packets have a higher priority than all other network traffic. After completion of a data transmission, the receive station will begin transmission of the ACK packet before any other node can begin transmitting a new data packet.
  • Page 100 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x and EAP WEP has almost no user authentication mechanism. To strengthen user authentication, Wi-Fi Protected Access implements 802.1x and the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Together, these implementations provide a framework for strong user authentication.
  • Page 101 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 HZ (‘hertz”) The international unit for measuring frequency, equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one million hertz. One gigahertz (GHz) is one billion hertz. The standard US electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 535—1605 kHz, the FM broadcast...
  • Page 102 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 • Session • Presentation • Application The IEEE 802.11 Standard encompasses the physical layer (PHY) and the lower portion of the data link layer. The lower portion of the data link layer is often referred to as the Medium Access Controller (MAC) sublayer.
  • Page 103 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Network name Identifies the wireless network for all the shared components. During the installation process for most wireless networks, you need to enter the network name or SSID. Different network names are used when setting up your individual computer, wired network or workgroup.
  • Page 104 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Proxy server Used in larger companies and organizations to improve network operations and security, a proxy server is able to prevent direct communication between two or more networks. The proxy server forwards allowable...
  • Page 105 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Server A computer that provides its resources to other computers and devices on a network. These include print servers, Internet servers and data servers. A server can also be combined with a hub or router.
  • Page 106 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 For example, when a web page is downloaded from a web server, the TCP program layer in that server divides the file into packets, numbers the packets, and then forwards them individually to the IP program layer.
  • Page 107 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 private encrypted tunnel from the end user's computer, through the local wireless network, through the Internet, all the way to the corporate servers and database. War Chalking The act of making chalk marks on outdoor surfaces (walls, sidewalks, buildings, sign posts, trees) to indicate the existence of an open wireless network connection, usually offering an Internet connection so that others can benefit from the free wireless access.
  • Page 108 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Wi-Fi Alliance (formerly WECA – Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) The Wi-Fi Alliance is a nonprofit international association formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless Local Area Network products based on IEEE 802.11 specification. Currently the Wi-Fi Alliance has 193 member companies from around the world, and 509 products have received Wi-Fi certification since certification began in March of 2000.
  • Page 109 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Wi-Fi Protected Access for Home/SOHO In a home or Small Office/ Home Office (SOHO) environment, where there are no central authentication servers or EAP framework, Wi-Fi Protected Access runs in a special home mode. This mode, also called Pre-Shared Key (PSK), allows the use of manually-entered keys or passwords and is designed to be easy to set up for the home user.
  • Page 110 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 WLAN (Wireless LAN) Also referred to as LAN. A type of local-area network that uses wireless or high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate between nodes. Glossary November 2005...

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