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WG302 802.11g ProSafe

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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
August 2003
December 2003

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  • Page 1: Wireless Access Point

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR August 2003 December 2003...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    © 2003 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 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 4: 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) WG302 (Model Designation) 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies(y) with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

  • Page 5: Rf Exposure Warning For North America, And Australia

    * WG302 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 20 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com/go-fcc…. for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG302 in North America and Australia.
  • Page 6 information, contact your local Industry Canada office. December 2003...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point ...........2-1 Key Features ........................2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking ............2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ..........2-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products ............2-4 System Requirements ....................2-4 What’s In the Box? ......................2-4 Hardware Description .....................2-5 WG302 Wireless Access Point Front Panel .............2-5...
  • Page 8 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings ................3-9 Understanding Basic Wireless Security Options ............3-11 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings ......3-13 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..........3-14 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ..........3-15 How to Configure WEP ..................3-16 Using the Basic IP Settings Options ................3-17 Chapter 4...
  • Page 9 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error..........6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........6-3 Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the WG302 ..................A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ..................B-1 Infrastructure Mode ....................
  • Page 10 Contents December 2003...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date August 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at www.netgear.com/docs. About This Manual...

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual 1.

  • Page 13: How To Print This Manual

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual, choose one of the following options. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic.
  • Page 14 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point 1-viii About This Manual December 2003...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in “System Requirements” on page 2-4. About the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point The WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure.

  • Page 16: Key Features

    The WG302 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server. • SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management. Key Features The NETGEAR WG302 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes – Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11g.

  • Page 17: 802.11G Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    • Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG302 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 18: Compatible And Related Netgear Products

    Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b 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: Introduction...

  • Page 19: Hardware Description

    WG302 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. Hardware Description The WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are...
  • Page 20 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point The following table explains the LED indicators: DESCRIPTION Power Indicator No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 4, Troubleshooting. Power is on.

  • Page 21: Wg302 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point WG302 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Figure 2-2: WG302 rear panel Left and Right Detachable Antenna The WG302 provides two detachable antenna. Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the WG302 to the factory default settings.

  • Page 22: Basic Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your WG302 802.11g ProSafe 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 23: Cabling Requirements

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG302. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Specifications”. For best results, place your wireless access point: •...

  • Page 24: Default Factory Settings

    DHCP DHCP client disabled IP Configuration IP Address: 192.168.0.228 (if DHCP server is unavailable) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR Broadcast Network Name (SSID Enabled 802.11g Radio Frequency Channel Disabled Restricting connectivity based Disabled on MAC Access Control List...

  • Page 25: Understanding Wg302 Wireless Security Options

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, 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.

  • Page 26: Installing The Wg302 802.11G Prosafe Wireless Access Point

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installing the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Before installing the WG302 802.11g ProSafe 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 to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network.
  • Page 27 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Figure 3-2: Login result: WG302 home page The Web browser will then display the WG302 home page. – Click the IP Settings link and configure the IP Settings for your network. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access.
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point WG302 A EPLOY THE CCESS OINT Disconnect the WG302 and position it where you will deploy it. The best location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.

  • Page 29: How To Log In To The Wg302 Using Its Default Ip Address

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the WG302 Using Its Default IP Address 192.168.0.228 is the default IP address of your access point. However, the WG302 is also set, by default, to be a DHCP client. So, if the WG302 has not yet been installed, and there is no DHCP server on the network, you can log in to the WG302 using its default IP address.

  • Page 30: Understanding Basic Wireless Settings

    Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use the SSID. The WG302 default SSID is: NETGEAR. – A group of Wireless Stations and a single access point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS).
  • Page 31 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point – 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 32: Understanding Basic Wireless Security Options

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. 108 Mbps is only available when the operating mode is 802.11g only and the channel is 6. The default is Best. •...
  • Page 33 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Network You can select the following network authentication options: Authentication • Open System: the WG302 does not perform any authentication. However, if the 802.1x option is configured, authentication of connections can be performed by a RADIUS server.

  • Page 34: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 35: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 36: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: Log in to the WG302 using the NetBIOS name printed on the bottom of the unit or at its default address of http://192.168.0.228 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently...

  • Page 37: How To Configure Wep

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Select the Turn Access Control On check box. Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WG302 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter.

  • Page 38: Using The Basic Ip Settings Options

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Using the Basic IP Settings Options The Basic IP Settings menu is under the Basic heading of the main menu. Use this menu to configure DHCP, static IP, and access point NetBIOS name settings. Figure 3-7: IP Settings menu •...

  • Page 39: Management

    Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Using the Secure Telnet Interface The WG302 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI).

  • Page 40: Cli Commands

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Press the return key, and the screen below should appear. Figure 4-1: Secure Telnet Client The login name is admin and password is the default password. After successful login, the screen should show the (NetBIOS Name)> prompt In this example the prompt is (netgear74F35E) >.
  • Page 41 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. CLI Commands Command Function get power Display Transmit Power get preamble Display Only effect on 802.11b rates get rate Display Transmit rate get RTSThreshold Display RTS/CTS Threshold get SSID Display Network name, 1 get SSIDsuppress Display Suppress SSID broadcast...
  • Page 42 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. CLI Commands Command Function version display FW version quit exit the cli exit logout help display help message reboot reboot the device Management December 2003...

  • Page 43: Viewing General, Log, Station, And Statistical Information

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical Information The General information screen provides a summary of the current WG302 configuration settings. From the main Menu of the browser interface, click General to view the System Status screen, Management December 2003...
  • Page 44 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point shown below. Figure 4-2: Wireless Access Point Status screen This screen shows the following parameters: Table 4-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name The default name may be changed if desired. MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless access point’s Ethernet port.

  • Page 45: Statistics

    Wireless Network Name Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port (SSID) of the wireless access point. The default is NETGEAR. Channel Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is the default channel setting. See “Wireless Channels”...
  • Page 46 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Figure 4-3: Wireless Access Point Status screen Table 4-1. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WG302 was last restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WG302 was last restarted. Wireless Received/Transmitted Unicast Packets...

  • Page 47: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Station List menu contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Station List link to view the list, shown below.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Configuration File Management

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Configuration File Management The WG302 Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s PC, retrieved (restored) from the user’s PC, or cleared to factory default settings.

  • Page 50: Restoring The Wg302 To The Factory Default Settings

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point To save your settings, click the Save button. Your browser will extract the configuration file from the wireless access point and prompts you for a location on your PC to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as WG302.cfg.

  • Page 51: Changing The Administrator Password

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the administrator login name. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change Password to bring up the menu shown below.
  • Page 52 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4-14 Management December 2003...

  • Page 53: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu. Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. These settings should not be changed unless you are sure it is necessary.

  • Page 54: Configuring Wireless Operating Modes

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Configuring Wireless Operating Modes The WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Figure 5-2: Advanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settings Examples of wireless bridged configurations are: •...

  • Page 55: How To Configure A Wg302 As A Point-To-Point Bridge

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C AP in R E S E T E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C R E S E T...

  • Page 56: How To Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C R E S E T AP in R E S E T...

  • Page 57: How To Configure Wireless Repeating

    Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WG302s configured in Point-to-Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. How to Configure Wireless Repeating...
  • Page 58 Note: You can extend this repeating by adding up to 2 additional WG302s configured in repeater mode. However, since Repeater configurations 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 December 2003...

  • Page 59: 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...

  • Page 60: The Wireless Lan Activity Light Does Not Light Up

    • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WG302. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off. The LAN light is not lit. There is a hardware connection problem.Check these items: •...

  • Page 61: I Cannot Connect To The Wg302 To Configure It

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point I cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it. Check these items: • The WG302 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. •...
  • Page 62 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To clear all data and restore the factory default values: Power off the WG302 and power it back on.

  • Page 63: Appendix A Specifications

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Specifications for the WG302 Parameter WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 38, 54, &...
  • Page 64 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Specifications December 2003...

  • Page 65: Wireless Networking Basics

    Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of wireless networking and security. Wireless Networking Overview The WG302 Access Point conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11g standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11g wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

  • Page 66: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.

  • Page 67: 802.11 Authentication

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WG302: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 68: Shared Key Authentication

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP Access Point 2) AP authenticates MODEL FVM318 IN TER N ET W LA N LO CA L Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall TEST Enable LNK/ACT...

  • Page 69: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication Access Point request sent to AP MODEL FVM318 IN TER N ET W LA N LO CA L 2) AP sends challenge text Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall TEST...

  • Page 70: Key Size

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). However, the WG302 does not offer this option. Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input.

  • Page 71: Wep Configuration Options

    Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same WEP settings.
  • Page 72 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table B-1: Table B-1. 802.11g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 2412 MHz 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2417 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz 2422 MHz 2409.5 MHz - 2434.5 MHz...

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management.
  • Page 74 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point also Reverse ARP (RARP) which can be used by a host to discover its IP address. In this case, the host broadcasts its physical address and a RARP server replies with the host's IP address. Auto Uplink Auto Uplink technology (also called MDI/MDIX) eliminates the need to worry about crossover vs.
  • Page 75 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5...
  • Page 76 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point IP Address A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet, usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57). Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose. Internet service provider.
  • Page 77 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point NetBIOS for sharing services Network Basic Input Output System. An application programming interface (API) and information on l ocal-area networks (LANs). Provides for communication between stations of a network where each station is given a name. These names are alphanumeric names, 16 characters in length. netmask Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
  • Page 78 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID. Subnet Mask Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
  • Page 79 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point WINS WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. Wireless Network Name (SSID) Wireless Network Name (SSID) is the name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter.
  • Page 80 Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Glossary December 2003...
  • Page 81 Index Numerics 802.11b B-1 General 4-6 ad-hoc mode B-2 infrastructure mode B-2 associated devices 4-9 IP Settings 3-17 Auto MDI/MDI-X C-2 Auto Uplink 2-4, C-2 Log In to the ME103 3-8 Basic Wireless Connectivity 3-14 Basic Wireless Settings 3-9, 3-11 MDI/MDI-X C-2 BSSID B-2 MDI/MDI-X wiring C-4...
  • Page 82 Station List 4-9 troubleshooting 6-1 WEP B-5 Wi-Fi B-1, B-2 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet B-1 Wireless Network Name 3-9, 4-7 Wireless Security 3-4 Index...

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