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WG103 ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Access Point

Reference Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10468-01
February 2009
v.1.0

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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10468-01 February 2009 v.1.0...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    NOTE: 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: Placement And Range Guidelines

    Warning! To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device (see below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not www.netgear.com be colocated with other antennas or radio transmitters. See for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG103 in North America and Australia.
  • Page 4 Point is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el WG103 ProSafe 802.11g [Spanish] Wireless Access Point cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 5 NETGEAR Inc. declara que este WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point está [Portuguese] conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point v [Slovenian] skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky NETGEAR Inc.
  • Page 6 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations. http://www.netgear.com Please go to and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG103 in the European Community.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual About This Manual How to Use This Book ...................... xi Conventions, Formats, and Scope ...................xii How to Use This Manual ....................xiii How to Print This Manual ....................xiii Revision History .......................xiv Chapter 1 Introduction About the Wireless Access Point ..................1-1 Supported Features, Standards, and Conventions ............1-1...
  • Page 8 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer ..........2-3 Log in to the Wireless Access Point .................2-4 Configure LAN Access and Set the Time ..............2-5 Configure Basic IP Settings ..................2-7 Configure Basic Wireless Settings ................2-8 Configure Basic QoS Settings ................
  • Page 9 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Enabling Rogue AP Detection ..................4-19 Importing Rogue APs List from a File ..............4-20 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Ethernet Link Configuration ....................5-1 Hotspot Settings ......................5-2 802.1Q VLAN Settings ....................5-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings ...............5-5 Configuring Advanced QoS Settings ................5-6 Wireless Bridging and Repeating ...................5-9 How to Configure Point-to-Point Bridge Mode ............5-10...

  • Page 10: Wg103 Prosafe 802.11G Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Contents v1.0, February 2009...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® WG103 ProSafe® 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: Conventions, Formats, And Scope

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions Italic User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Bold...

  • Page 13: How To Use This Manual

    Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the 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 14: Revision History

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual – Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Minimal requirements for installation are in “System Requirements” on page 1-4. About the Wireless Access Point The WG103 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 16: Key Features

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Full WPA and WPA2 support. WPA and WPA2 enterprise class strong security with RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK pre-shared key authentication without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with all of the strong security of WPA.

  • Page 17: 802.11G Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    Ethernet Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG103 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 18: Wi-Fi Multimedia (Wmm) Support

    Firefox 1.5 or above. • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter. What’s In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 19: Hardware Description

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual packing materials to repack the WG103 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 20: Rear Panel

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Table 1-1. Front Panel LEDs (continued) Description Ethernet link indicator No connection detected on the Ethernet link Amber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected Amber Flashing Data is being transmitted or received on the 10 Mbps Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected.

  • Page 21: Bottom Panel

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 5. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. Use the WG103 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. 6.
  • Page 22 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Introduction v1.0, February 2009...

  • Page 23: Basic Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure your WG103 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 connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

  • Page 24: Ethernet Cabling Requirements

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from large metal surfaces or water. • Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.

  • Page 25: Connect The Wireless Access Point To A Computer

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all of the system requirements, shown “System Requirements” on page 1-4. Install and configure your wireless access point in this order: Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer.

  • Page 26: Log In To The Wireless Access Point

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Log in to the Wireless Access Point The default IP address of your wireless access point is 192.168.0.229. The wireless access point is set, by default, for the DHCP client to be disabled. 1.

  • Page 27: Configure Lan Access And Set The Time

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Configure LAN Access and Set the Time First, configure LAN access, and then set the time: 1. Log in to the wireless access point as described in “Log in to the Wireless Access Point” on page 2-4.
  • Page 28 Hostname / IP Address. Provide the hostname or IP address of the time server that the wireless access point must use to keep its time correct. The default is time-b.netgear.com. Note: You must have an Internet connection to use an NTP server that is not on your local network.

  • Page 29: Configure Basic Ip Settings

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Configure Basic IP Settings Configure the basic IP settings: 1. Log in to the wireless access point as described in “Log in to the Wireless Access Point” on page 2-4. 2. Select Configuration > IP. The IP Settings screen displays: Figure 2-5 Specify the following fields: •...

  • Page 30: Configure Basic Wireless Settings

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Primary DNS Server. Enter the IP address of the domain name system (DNS) server you wish to use. • Secondary DNS Server. Enter the IP address of a secondary DNS server, which will be used when the primary DNS server is not available •...
  • Page 31 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 2-6 3. Specify the following fields: • Wireless Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The options are: – 11b. All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.
  • Page 32 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Note: The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID of the wireless access point. If they do not match, a wireless connection to the wireless access point cannot be established. •...

  • Page 33: Configure Basic Qos Settings

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Configure Basic QoS Settings The QoS screen lets you modify the quality of service (QoS) settings for upstream traffic flowing from a client station to the wireless access point and the downstream traffic flowing from the wireless access point to a client station.

  • Page 34: Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity After you have installed and configured the wireless access point as explained in the previous section, test your computers for wireless connectivity: 1. Configure the wireless adapters of your computers so that they all have the same SSID and channel that you have configured on the wireless access point.
  • Page 35 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Note: By default, the wireless access point is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting. 4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point, and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet.
  • Page 36 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 2-14 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, February 2009...

  • Page 37: Wireless Security

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Chapter 3 Wireless Security This chapter describes how to use your WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point to set up wireless security for your wireless network. This chapter includes: • “Wireless Data Security Options”...
  • Page 38 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 3-1 There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network: • Use Multiple BSSIDs combined with VLANs. You can configure combinations of VLANS and BSSIDs with stronger or less restrictive access security according to your requirements. For example, visitors could be given wireless Internet access but be excluded from any access to your internal network.

  • Page 39: Security Profiles

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) data encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. For information about how to configure WEP, see “Configuring WPA”...

  • Page 40: Before You Change The Ssid And Wep Settings

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Wireless Client Security Separation If enabled, the associated wireless clients (using the same SSID) will not be able to communicate with each other. This feature is used for hotspots and other public access situations.

  • Page 41: Creating And Editing Security Profiles

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • WPA RADIUS Settings For WPA, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________ Port: ___________________________________ Shared Secret: ___________________________________ • WPA2 RADIUS Settings For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________ Port: ___________________________________...
  • Page 42 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 3. To select a security profile without editing it, select the corresponding check box in the Enable column and proceed to step 6. To edit a security profile, select the corresponding radio button from the list, and click Edit.
  • Page 43 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual – Different wireless access points within an ESS can use different channels. To reduce interference, adjacent wireless access points should use different channels. – Roaming is the ability of wireless stations to connect wirelessly when they physically move from one BSS to another within the same ESS.
  • Page 44 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Table 3-1. Network Authentication Types (continued) Field Description WPA2-PSK WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Select this option only if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption, and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).

  • Page 45: Configuring The Radius Server Settings

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • VLAN ID. Enter the VLAN ID that is associated with this profile. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings To view or change the RADIUS server settings: 1.

  • Page 46: Configuring Wep

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual For authentication, accounting, or both authentication and accounting using RADIUS, you must configure primary servers. Complete the IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret fields to enable communication with the RADIUS server. You can configure a secondary RADIUS server that is used in case the primary RADIUS server fails.
  • Page 47 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 3-5 4. From the Network Authentication pull-down menu, select Open System or Shared Key. Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can select an authentication scheme that requires a shared key but still leaves the data transmissions unencrypted.

  • Page 48: Configuring Wpa

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 7. Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. If you choose to enter the keys manually, enter hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). Select the key to be used as the default key. Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key.
  • Page 49 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 3. Select a profile by selecting the corresponding radio button from the list, and click Edit.The Edit Security Profile screen displays. Figure 3-5 shows an example with a WPA2-PSK network authentication. Figure 3-6 4.

  • Page 50: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 6. Wireless Client Security Separation if required. Enable this option, if required. (For more information, see “Security Profiles” on page 3-3.) 7. VLAN ID. Enter the VLAN ID associated with this profile. 8.
  • Page 51 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 2. Select Configuration > Security > Advanced > MAC Authentication. The MAC Authentication screen displays. Figure 3-7 3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box. 4. From the Select Access Control Database pull-down menu, select to use a remote MAC address database that is stored on a RADIUS server or to use the local MAC address database that is stored on the wireless access point: •...
  • Page 52 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 3-16 Wireless Security v1.0, February 2009...

  • Page 53: Managing Your Network

    Chapter 4 Managing Your Network This chapter describes how to use the management features of your WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. This chapter includes: • “Backing Up, Restoring, and Erasing Your Settings” on this page • “Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware” on page 4-5 •...

  • Page 54: Restoring The Configuration

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-1 3. To save your settings, click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the wireless access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as WG103.cfg.

  • Page 55: Rebooting And Restoring The Default Configuration

    After erasing, 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 wireless access point name is reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 56 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-3 3. Select the Yes radio button. 4. Click Apply to reboot the wireless access point. Using the Software to Restore Factory Default Settings To use the software to restore all settings to the factory default values: 1.

  • Page 57: Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Firmware

    Ethernet cable. The wireless access point firmware is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGRA releases new firmware. You can download the upgrade file (in tar format) from the NETGEAR Web site. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the wireless access point must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Mozilla...

  • Page 58: Network Management Information

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-5 4. Click Browse to navigate to the location where the upgrade file is stored. 5. Click Apply to upgrade the firmware. When the upload completes, your wireless access point automatically restarts. In some cases, you might need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.
  • Page 59 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 2. Select Monitoring > Logs. The Logs screen displays. Figure 4-6 The Activity Log Window displays the wireless access point’s system activity. To save the screen to a file, click Save As. To refresh the screen, click Refresh. Sending the Activity Log to a Syslog Server To send the activity log to a syslog server: 1.

  • Page 60: Viewing System Information

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-7 3. Enter the syslog information in the following fields: • Enable Syslog. Select this check box to enable the syslog server. • Syslog Server IP address. The IP address of the syslog server. •...
  • Page 61 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-8 Table 4-1. System Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information. You can configure these settings in “Configure LAN Access and Set the Time” on page 2-5. Access Point Name The default name may be changed if desired. (NetBIOS name) MAC Address The MAC Address of the wireless access point’s Ethernet port.

  • Page 62: Viewing Statistics

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Table 4-1. System Information Fields (continued) Field Description Current IP Settings You can configure these settings in “Configure Basic IP Settings” on page 2-7. IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point. Subnet Mask The subnet mask for the wireless access point.
  • Page 63 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-9 Click Refresh to update the current statistics. Table 4-2. Network Statistics Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the wireless access point was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent since the wireless access point was restarted.

  • Page 64: Viewing The Available Wireless Stations Table

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Viewing the Available Wireless Stations Table The Available Wireless Stations table contains a table of all wireless devices associated with the wireless access point for the wireless network name (SSID). To display the Available Wireless Stations table: 1.

  • Page 65: Viewing Ap Statistics

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all using the same network name (SSID). This extends the reach of the wireless network. Users can roam from one wireless access point to another, providing seamless network connectivity.
  • Page 66 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual To save the screen to a file, click Save. The default file name is WG103UnknownAP.cfg. To refresh the screen, click Refresh. Viewing the Known AP List To display the Known AP List: 1.

  • Page 67: Changing The Administrator Password

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the is password. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the user name. Tip: Be sure to change the wireless access point default password to a very secure password.

  • Page 68: Remote Management

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual To restore the default password: 1. Next to Restore Default Password, select the Yes check box. 2. Click Apply to save your change. Remote Management You can remotely configure, upgrade, and check the status of your wireless access point by using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or by using the command-line interface (CLI) via a secure shell (SSH) or (secure) Telnet connection.
  • Page 69 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 4-14 3. Select the Enable radio button to enable SNMP remote management. 4. Enter the following information according to the requirements of your location: • Read-Only Community Name. The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the MIB objects of the wireless access point.

  • Page 70: Remote Console

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Remote Console The wireless access point includes a command line interface (CLI). You can access the CLI from a Telnet client over the Ethernet port of the wireless access point. The CLI commands are listed in Appendix C, “Command Line Reference.”...

  • Page 71: Enabling Rogue Ap Detection

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Enabling Rogue AP Detection The wireless access point can detect unknown (rogue) APs and wireless stations and can prevent them from connecting to the wireless access point. To enable rogue AP detection: 1.

  • Page 72: Importing Rogue Aps List From A File

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Table 4-3. Rogue AP Screen Actions Action Description Import AP List from a file “Importing Rogue APs List from a File” on this page. Refresh Under the Unknown AP List, click Refresh to discover the APs Move Select an AP from the Unknown AP List by selecting the corresponding check box, and then click Move to add the AP to the Known AP List.

  • Page 73: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. These features can generally be found under Advanced under the main options of the Configuration tab such as System, Wireless, and Security (as an example, see Figure 5-1 on page 5-2).

  • Page 74: Hotspot Settings

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 5-1 3. Select the Configuration Type. Select automatic or manual configuration: • Auto. Detects and sets the speed and type of the Ethernet link automatically. • Manual. Lets you select from four different speeds and types: If you make this selection, you must set the Speed.

  • Page 75: 802.1Q Vlan Settings

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 5-2 3. Enter the following settings: • HTTP Redirect,. Select the Enable radio button to redirect a HTTP request. • Redirect URL. Enter the URL to which the HTTP request must be redirected. 4.
  • Page 76 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Figure 5-3 3. Make selections from the following options: • Untagged VLAN. When checked, this option allows one VLAN to be configured as an “untagged VLAN.” When the wireless access point sends frames associated with the untagged VLAN out the LAN (Ethernet) interface, those frames will be untagged.

  • Page 77: Configuring Advanced Wireless Lan Settings

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings The advanced wireless settings normally do not need to be changed. The default advanced wireless LAN settings usually work well. If you want the wireless access point to operate in Super-G mode, use this feature.

  • Page 78: Configuring Advanced Qos Settings

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • RTS Threshold. (Request to Send Threshold.) The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection mechanism (CSMA/CD) or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. With CSMA/CD, the transmitting station sends the packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period.
  • Page 79 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual To configure advanced QoS: 1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point.
  • Page 80 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual • Station EDCA Parameters. Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the wireless client to the wireless access point. If WMM is disabled, you cannot configure Station EDCA parameters (see “Configure Basic QoS Settings”...

  • Page 81: Wireless Bridging And Repeating

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Wireless Bridging and Repeating The wireless access point lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Examples of wireless bridged configurations are: • Point-to-point bridge. The wireless access point communicates with another bridge-mode wireless access point.

  • Page 82: How To Configure Point-To-Point Bridge Mode

    (AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Figure 5-7) in the Remote MAC Address field. e. WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK are supported. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2-PSK to protect this communication. Click Apply to save your settings. 5-10 Advanced Configuration v1.0, February 2009...

  • Page 83: How Configure Point To Multi-Point Bridge Mode

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 2. Configure the other wireless access point (AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Figure 5-7 on page 5-10) in point-to-point bridge mode. AP1 must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.
  • Page 84 Segment 3 in Figure 5-8 on page 5-11) in the Remote MAC Address fields. d. WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK are supported. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2-PSK to protect this communication. e. Click Apply to save your settings. 2. Configure AP2 on LAN Segment 2 and AP3 on LAN Segment 3 (see...

  • Page 85: How To Configure Repeater Mode

    LAN segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. How to Configure Repeater Mode Select this option to enable the wireless access point to operate as a repeater only without communication with other wireless clients.
  • Page 86 Figure 5-9 on page 5-13) in the Remote MAC Address field. d. WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK are supported. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2-PSK to protect this communication. e. Click Apply to save your settings. 2. Configure AP2 in repeater mode with the MAC address of the “upstream” wireless access point (AP1).
  • Page 87 However, since repeaters communicate in half-duplex mode, the bandwidth decreases as you add repeaters to the network. Also, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. Advanced Configuration 5-15...
  • Page 88 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual 5-16 Advanced Configuration v1.0, February 2009...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. •...

  • Page 90: No Leds Are Lit On The Wireless Access Point

    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 wireless access point. The LAN LED is Not Lit There is a hardware connection problem.

  • Page 91: The Test Led Remains Amber

    “Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware” on page 4-5). • Contact NETGEAR if the Test LED remains amber after you have upgraded the firmware. You Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN from a Wireless-Capable Computer There is a configuration problem. Check the following: •...

  • Page 92: You Cannot Configure The Wireless Access Point From A Browser

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual You Cannot Configure the Wireless Access Point from a Browser Check the following: • The wireless access point 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 93: When You Enter A Url Or Ip Address A Time-Out Error Occurs

    WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-out Error Occurs A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check whether other computers on the LAN work. If they do, ensure that your computer’s TCP/IP settings are correct.
  • Page 94 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Troubleshooting v1.0, February 2009...

  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications and factory default settings for the WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. General Specifications Specification Description Network Management • Web-based configuration and status monitoring • Remote console using the CLI • SNMP support. Maximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node;...

  • Page 96: Default Factory Settings

    MAC address Built-in DHCP client DHCP client disabled, it uses the default IP address IP Configuration IP Address: 192.168.0.229 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR Broadcast Network Name (SSID) Enabled Super-G Mode Disabled WEP/WPA Disabled MAC Access Control...

  • Page 97: Appendix B Related Documents

    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 ITCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 98 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Related Documents v1.0, February 2009...

  • Page 99: Command Line Reference

    Appendix C Command Line Reference The WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point (AP) can be configured either through the command line interface (CLI), a Web browser, or a MIB browser. The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or PC through a telnet connection. Command Set KEYWORD DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 100 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | transmissions) | | | | |-knownap-add --add known access point | | | | |-knownap-del --delete known access point | | | | |-macacl-add --add wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |-macacl-database --delete wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |...
  • Page 101 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | | |-name --profile name | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client | | | | | | | communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars)
  • Page 102 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | |-5> --5th security profile | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-hide-network-name --hide network name | | | | | | |-key1 --wireless wep key 1...
  • Page 103 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client | | | | | | | communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status --profile status...
  • Page 104 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key | | | | | | | |-wepkey --wireless wep key | | | | | | | |-wepkeytype --wireless wep key type | | | | | | |...
  • Page 105 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | |-dtim-interval --wireless DTIM period in beacon interval | | | | |-extension-protection-spacing --wireless extension protection spacing | | | | |-fragmentation-length --wireless fragmentation threshold(even | | | | | only) | | | | |-guardinterval --interval (from interference from other...
  • Page 106 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-hide-network-name --hide network name | | | | | | |-key1 --wireless wep key 1 | | | | | | |-key2 --wireless wep key 2 | | | | | | |-key3 --wireless wep key 3...
  • Page 107 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | | | communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | |-vlan-id --VLAN id | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key...
  • Page 108 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | | |-hide-network-name --hide network name | | | | | | |-key1 --wireless wep key 1 | | | | | | |-key2 --wireless wep key 2 | | | | | | |-key3 --wireless wep key 3 | | | | | | |-key4...
  • Page 109 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-2> --2nd security profile | | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | | |-name --profile name...
  • Page 110 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | | | |-ip> --set host IP | | |-address --host IP address | | |-default-gateway --IP address of default gateway | | |-dhcp-client --enable dhcp client | | |-dns-server --IP address of DNS server | |-log>...
  • Page 111 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | | |-write-community --SNMP WriteCommunity | |-spanning-tree --enable spanning tree protocol | |-time> --time Setting | | |-custom-ntp-server --custom NTP server host name | | |-daylightsaving --daylight saving | | |-ntp-client --NTP client host name | | |-ntp-server --NTP server host name | | |-time-zone...
  • Page 112 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual | |-system --system setting C-14 Command Line Reference v1.0, February 2009...

  • Page 113: Index

    Index Numerics bandwidth 1-3, 5-15 Basic Service Set (BSS) 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys, WEP Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) 802.11b 1-4, 2-9 description 802.11e 1-4, 5-6 number supported 802.11g 1-1, 1-3, 1-4, 2-9 beacon interval 802.11g/802.11b bold text 802.1Q bottom panel bridging and repeating point to multi-point bridge mode...
  • Page 114 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual erasing environmental specifications restoring erasing, configuration file configuration order Ethernet connection, speed 1-6, 2-3, 6-2 cable 1-4, 2-3 cabling requirements country and region interface crossover cable link configuration current time Extended Service Set (ESS) customer support Extended Service Set ID (ESSID) 5-11, 5-12, 5-14...
  • Page 115 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual host name 4-18 hotspot settings LAN LED 1-6, 2-3, 6-2 how to use this book LAN, configuring access HTML version, printing xiii LEDs HTTP redirect front panel, description of 1-6, 2-3, 6-2 Power 1-5, 2-3, 6-2 Test...
  • Page 116 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual network preamble type authentication printing manual xiii integrity check product updates xiii statistics 4-10 profile names Network Time Protocol (NTP), servers and clients QoS (Quality of Service) open system 3-7, 3-11 advanced settings (WMM) operating frequencies AP EDCA settings operating temperatures and humidity...
  • Page 117 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual roaming 3-7, 4-13 time 3-10 rogue APs 3-12 detection 4-19 importing a list from a file 4-20 shared key 3-7, 3-11 statistics 4-13 signal, strength 2-10 RTS (Request to Send) threshold SNMP (Simple Network Management protocol) remote management 4-16 support...
  • Page 118 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual server, host name or IP address available wireless stations 4-12 system statistics, network traffic 4-10 zone and current system information time-out error VLANs 3-4, 3-9, 3-12, 3-14 TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) 3-7, 3-8 management trademarks...
  • Page 119 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual multiple BSSIDs combined with VLANs options restricting access by MAC address 3-2, 3-14 See WEP See WPA wireless settings advanced QoS advanced wireless basic QoS 2-11 basic wireless wireless, general channels 2-10 client security separation connection, losing 3-14...
  • Page 120 WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual Index-8 v1.0, February 2009...

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