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NETGEAR WNDAP330
ProSafe 802.11n Dual
Band Wireless Access
Point Reference Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10361-01
May 2008
v1.0

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR WNDAP330 ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10361-01 May 2008 v1.0...

  • 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: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan 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 Radiolan cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 4 [Swedish] väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar [Icelandic] kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de [Norwegian] grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 5 FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY306100037 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 6 Canada ID: 4054A-WG111 Product and Publication Details WNDAP330 Model Number: May 2008 Publication Date: Wireless Access Point Product Family: ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Product Name: Business Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10361-01 Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: v1.0, May 2008...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Supported Standards and Conventions ..............1-2 Key Features ......................1-3 802.11a/b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking ..........1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ..........1-5 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products ..............1-5 System Requirements ....................1-6 What’s In the Box? ......................1-6 Hardware Description .....................1-7 Front Panel .......................1-8 Rear Panel ......................1-10...
  • Page 8 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Verifying Wireless Connectivity ................2-11 Logging In Using the Default IP Address ..............2-12 Setting Basic IP Options ....................2-13 Wireless Settings ......................2-14 Configuring 802.11b/g/n Wireless Settings ............2-14 Configuring 802.11a/n Wireless Settings ...............2-17 Configuring QoS Settings ..................2-21 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ............2-22 Understanding Security Profiles ...................2-23...
  • Page 9 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Using Activity Log Information ..................3-12 Viewing General Summary Information ................3-13 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics .................3-15 Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics ..............3-17 Enabling Rogue AP Detection ..................3-18 Importing Rogue AP List from a File ..............3-20 Viewing Rogue AP Statistics ..................3-21 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration...
  • Page 10 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets ......................C-1 Index Contents 1.0, May 2008...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® ProSafe™ 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Revision History

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com.
  • Page 14 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual About This Manual v1.0, May 2008...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements” on page 1-6.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page...

  • Page 16: Key Features And Standards

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNDAP330 Wireless Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. It also offers a wide range of security options. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: •...

  • Page 17: Key Features

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Key Features The WNDAP330 provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Band Selection. The Wireless Access Point allows you to configure the band you wish to use. For each Access Point, you can choose to operate in either the 2.4 GHz band or the 5 GHz band.

  • Page 18: 802.11A/B/G/N Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WNDAP330 over the Ethernet port from any 802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source. Please refer to the Appendix for a list of compliant Netgear PoE switches. Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100/1000 •...

  • Page 19: Autosensing Ethernet Connections With Auto Uplink

    For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The following NETGEAR products work with the WNDAP330 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - ProSafe 8 Port 10/100 Switch with 4 Port PoE •...

  • Page 20: System Requirements

    A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Mozilla 3.0 or above • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11a/b/g/n or 802.11a/b/g/n-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What’s In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: Introduction...

  • Page 21: Hardware Description

    • Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1.5 A) • Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WNDAP330 802.11a/b/g/n Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD which includes this manual. • Support Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts.

  • Page 22: Front Panel

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Front Panel The WNDAP330 front hardware functions are described below. Figure 1-1 The following table explains the LED indicators: Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators Item DESCRIPTION Power Indicator No power. Power is on.
  • Page 23 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators (continued) Item DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Speed Indicator Indicates 10 Mbps or no link detected. Yellow Indicates 100 Mbps link detected. Green Indicates 1000 Mbps link detected. Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator LINK/ACT LAN Indicates no Ethernet link detected.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Rear Panel Figure 1-2 The WNDAP330 rear panel functions are described below: 1. Left, Middle, and Right Detachable Antenna The WNDAP330 provides three detachable antennas (two dipole and one patch). 2. Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the WNDAP330 to the factory default settings.
  • Page 25 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 4. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WNDAP330 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or POE switch. 5. Power Socket This socket connects to the WNDAP330 12V 1.5A power adapter.
  • Page 26 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 1-12 Introduction v1.0, May 2008...

  • Page 27: Basic Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/n wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

  • Page 28: Understanding Wndap330 Wireless Security Options

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WNDAP330. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Default Settings and Technical Specifications.”...
  • Page 29 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WNDAP330.

  • Page 30: Installing The Wndap330 Wireless Access Point

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Installing the WNDAP330 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330, 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/g/n or 802.11a/n wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network.
  • Page 31 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters as shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2 3. Click Login. The main menu of the WNDAP330 will display as shown in Figure 2-3.
  • Page 32 5. From the Country/Region pull-down menu, select the region where the WNDAP330 can be used (the default Country/Region is the United States). Note: If your country or region is not listed, please check with Netgear Support. Basic Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 33 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 6. Select Time from the left-hand menu. The Time screen will display, as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 7. Enter the Time Settings for your area. See the online help or “Configuring Time Settings”...

  • Page 34: Configuring Time Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 8. Select IP on the main menu. The IP Settings screen will display, as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 9. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your network. The default values are suitable for most users and situations.
  • Page 35 Use Custom NTP Server. Check the option if you have a custom NTP server. The default is Disabled. – Hostname / IP Address. Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP server. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 3. Click Apply. Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, May 2008...

  • Page 36: Configuring Wireless Access

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for 11b/g/n and 11a/n: 1. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen will display, as shown in Figure 2-7.

  • Page 37: Verifying Wireless Connectivity

    Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. The default SSID for the 802.11b/g/n is NETGEAR-11g; the default SSID for the 802.11a/n is NETGEAR-11a. The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID configured in the ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330.

  • Page 38: Logging In Using The Default Ip Address

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you install the WNDAP330, log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WNDAP330 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.230 with DHCP disabled.

  • Page 39: Setting Basic Ip Options

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Your Web browser should automatically find the WNDAP330 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen. Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your wireless access point are entered on this screen. Most of the default settings will work in most cases.

  • Page 40: Wireless Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual – DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you connect the WNDAP330 to your LAN.
  • Page 41 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 2-10 2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions: • Wireless Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The default is 11ng. The options are: – 11b –...
  • Page 42 Auto channel option for the AP to intelligently pick the channel with least interference. See the article on “Wireless Channels” available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article and other articles of interest can be found in Appendix B, “Related...

  • Page 43: Configuring 802.11A/N Wireless Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=long (800ms): Best, 6.5 Mbps, 13 Mbps, 19.5 Mbps, 26 Mbps, 39 Mbps, 52 Mbps, 58.5 Mbps, 65 Mbps, 13 Mbps, 26 Mbps, 39 Mbps, 52 Mbps, 78 Mbps, 104 Mbps, 117 Mbps, 130 Mbps •...
  • Page 44 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 1. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless, and then select the 802.11a/na tab. The Wireless Settings screen for your 11a/n access point will display as shown in Figure 2-11 below.
  • Page 45 (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers). Should this happen, you may want to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. See the article on “Wireless Channels” available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article and other articles of interest can be found in Appendix B, “Related...
  • Page 46 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=short (400ms): Best, 7.2 Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps, 72.2 Mbps, 14.44 Mbps, 28.88 Mbps, 43.33 Mbps, 57.77 Mbps, 86.66 Mbps, 115.56 Mbps, 130 Mbps, 144.44 Mbps •...

  • Page 47: Configuring Qos Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Configuring QoS Settings Wi-Fi Multimedia Support (WMM). Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the type of data. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic.

  • Page 48: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1.

  • Page 49: Understanding Security Profiles

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID that you configured in the WNDAP330. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WNDAP330.
  • Page 50 • Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile—and to tell profiles apart. (The default names are NETGEAR, NETGEAR-1, NETGEAR-2, and so on.) You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 51 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network “discovery” feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers.
  • Page 52 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types Type Description WPA2-PSK Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use (WPA2 is a later version of WPA ) AES and TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).
  • Page 53 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual – WPA Preshared Key Passphrase. If using WPA-PSK, enter the passphrase here. All wireless stations must use the same passphrase (network key). The network key must be from 8 to 64 characters in length. •...

  • Page 54: Ssid And Wep/Wpa Settings Setup Form

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11b/g/n Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 55: 802.11A/N Configuration

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 802.11a/n Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 56: Configuring The Radius Server Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to compliment Network Authentication security options. The RADIUS Server must be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can be used with WPA and WPA2 Network Authentication.
  • Page 57 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 2-14 3. Enter the following RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication Server. This configuration is required for authentication using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are required for communication with the Primary RADIUS Server.

  • Page 58: Setting Up A Security Profile

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual – Port Number. Port number of the RADIUS Server. The default: 1813 – Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). 4.
  • Page 59 4. Give your profile a meaningful name so that you can remember it later. 5. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is set by default to identify it as NETGEAR-11a. 6. Enable or disable the Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). It is enabled by default. (If it is broadcast, it can be easily detected by other clients.)

  • Page 60: Configuring Wep

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • To configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or Shared Key, see “Configuring WEP” on page 2-34. • To configure WPA with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA with RADIUS” on page 2-36. •...
  • Page 61 See the document “Wireless Communications” for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. A link to this document on the NETGEAR website is in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”...

  • Page 62: Configuring Wpa With Radius

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes.

  • Page 63: Configuring Wpa2 With Radius

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 5. Choose WPA with RADIUS from the from the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Data Encryption will be set to TKIP by default. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.

  • Page 64: Configuring Wpa And Wpa2 With Radius

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2 with RADIUS from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to AES. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.

  • Page 65: Configuring Wpa-Psk

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 4. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu, and then select either Security Profile Settings for 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/n. The screen for the Profile Settings you selected will display. When the Security Profile screen displays, check the radio button of the Security Profile you want to modify and click Edit.

  • Page 66: Configuring Wpa2-Psk

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual To configure WPA-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP. 2. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key). 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.

  • Page 67: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2. Client software is required on the client: • Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above do include the client software that supports WPA.

  • Page 68: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you block the network access privilege of any specified stations through the WNDAP330 Wireless Access Point. When you enable access control, the access point only accepts connections from clients on the selected access control list.
  • Page 69 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 2-24 3. Check the Turn Access Control On radio box to enable Access Control feature. 4. Select the desired Access Control Database options. The options are: • Local MAC Address Database – The Access Point will use the local MAC address table for Access Control.
  • Page 70 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 8. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list. 9. Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WNDAP330.

  • Page 71: Management

    Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330. To access these features, connect to the WNDAP330 as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-12.

  • Page 72: Remote Console

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 2. Enter the following information in the SNMP fields: • SNMP: Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP OpenView, to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol. •...

  • Page 73: Using The Secure Telnet Interface

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 3-2 Using the Secure Telnet Interface The WNDAP330 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI). You can access the CLI from a secure Telnet client over the Ethernet port or over the serial console port. Note: You must use a secure Telnet client such as Absolute Telnet.

  • Page 74: Cli Commands

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • Baud rate: 9600 bps • Data bits: 8 • Parity: none • Stop bit: 1 • Flow control: none These settings appear below the connector on the back panel. 3. Press Enter. The screen shown below in Figure 3-3 should appear.

  • Page 75: Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Software

    NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.RMT) file before sending it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.
  • Page 76 Figure 3-4 To upgrade the WNDAP330 firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. 2. Under the Maintenance tab, select Upgrade from the main menu, and then select Firmware Upgrade.

  • Page 77: Configuration File Management

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Configuration File Management The WNDAP330 Wireless 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 computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings.

  • Page 78: Saving The Configuration

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 3-6 The two screens are described in the following sections: Saving the Configuration Under the Maintenance tab, from Upgrade on the main menu, select Configuration Backup/ Restore. The Configuration Backup/Restore screen will display, as shown in Figure 3-5.

  • Page 79: Restoring The Configuration

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Restoring the Configuration To restore your settings from a saved configuration file: 1. Enter the full path to the file on your computer or click the Browse button to locate the file. 2.

  • Page 80: Changing The Administrator Password

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 2. On the Restore Defaults screen, enable the Restore to factory default settings option by selecting the Yes radio button. 3. Click Apply to reset to the factory default settings. After a restore, the wireless access point password will be password, the WNDAP330 DHCP client will be enabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.230, and the access point name will reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 81: Enabling The Syslog Server

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 3-8 2. First enter the old password in the Current Password field. 3. Then enter the new password twice—once in the New Password field and again in the Repeat New Password field. 4.

  • Page 82: Using Activity Log Information

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 3-9 2. Enable SysLog – Enable this 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 83: Viewing General Summary Information

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual To view the Activity Log , under the Monitoring tab, click Logs on the main menu to view the screen shown in Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10 The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity. Click Refresh to update the display, click Clear to clear the log content, or click Save As to save the log contents into a file on your PC or to save the file to a disk drive.
  • Page 84 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Under the Monitoring tab, select System on the main menu to view the System screen, shown in Figure 3-11 below. This screen shows the parameters listed in Table 3-1: Table 3-1. System Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information...

  • Page 85: Viewing Network Traffic Statistics

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 3-11 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic. To access Statistics information: 1. Under the Monitoring tab, select Statistics on the main menu. The Statistics screen will display, as shown in Figure 3-12.
  • Page 86 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 3-12 2. Click Refresh to update the Statistics information for each interface. . Table 3-2, shown below, describes the information fields detailed on the Statistics screen. Table 3-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet...

  • Page 87: Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Table 3-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Broadcast Packets The Broadcast packets sent and received since the WNDAP330 was restarted. Multicast Packets The Multicast packets sent and received since the WNDAP330 was restarted.

  • Page 88: Enabling Rogue Ap Detection

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual To view the Wireless Station List: 1. Under the Monitoring tab, select Wireless Stations on the main menu. The Wireless Stations list will display, as shown in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13 2.
  • Page 89 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Security on the main menu, select Advanced from the left- hand menu, and then select Rogue AP. The Rogue AP screen will display, as shown in Figure 3-8 below.

  • Page 90: Importing Rogue Ap List From A File

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Importing Rogue AP List from a File To replace the existing AP list: 1. Create a text file that contains the MAC address of each known AP, separated by a space. The following example shows a list of six known APs that an administrator might upload to the 00:0c:41:d7:ee:a5 00:0f:b5:92:cd:49 00:12:17:70:85:3d 00:14:bf:ae:b1:e4 00:40:f4:f8:47:03 00:0c:41:d7:ee:b4...

  • Page 91: Viewing Rogue Ap Statistics

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Viewing Rogue AP Statistics The WNDAP330 can detect rogue APs and wireless stations and can exclude them from connecting to the WNDAP330 Wireless Access Point. To view Rogue AP list: 1. Under the Monitoring tab, select Rogue AP. Select Unknown AP List or Known AP List as required.The respective screens will display, as shown in Figure 3-15 Figure 3-16...
  • Page 92 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 3-16 2. In the Unknown AP List or the Known AP List sections, click Refresh to refresh the corresponding list. 3. In the Unknown AP List or the Known AP List sections, click Save to export the list of unknown or known APs to a file.

  • Page 93: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330. The advanced configuration features are located under various sub-menus under Configuration and provide the following functions: • IP Settings.
  • Page 94 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 4-1 3. Configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using the WNDAP330 as a DHCP Server for wireless clients. • DHCP Server: By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is disabled.
  • Page 95 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • Gateway Address: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the default gateway for any traffic beyond the local network. • Primary DNS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the primary Domain Name Server used by the connected wireless stations.

  • Page 96: Hotspot Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Hotspot Settings If you want the wireless access point to capture and redirect all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests, use this feature to be “captured” and redirected to the specified URL. For example, a hotel might want all wireless connections to go to its server to start a billing transaction.

  • Page 97: Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings The Advanced screen of the Wireless Settings menu is used to configure and enable various wireless LAN parameters for both the 11a/n and 11b/g/n modes. The default wireless LAN parameters usually work well.
  • Page 98 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 3. Select the 802.11b/g/n tab. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen you selected will display, as shown in Figure 4-3., Figure 4-3 4. Enter the appropriate information in the fields described below: •...

  • Page 99: Configuring 802.11A/N Advanced Wireless Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • Beacon Interval (100 - 1000): The Beacon Interval. Specifies the interval time between 100ms and 1000ms for each beacon transmission, which allows the access point to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100. •...
  • Page 100 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 3. Select the 802.11a/n tab. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen you selected will display, as shown in Figure 4-3., Figure 4-4 4. Enter the appropriate information in the fields described below: •...

  • Page 101: Configuring Advanced Qos Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • Beacon Interval (100 - 1000): The Beacon Interval. Specifies the interval time between 100ms and 1000ms for each beacon transmission, which allows the access point to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100. •...
  • Page 102 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 4-5 The QoS options on the WNDAP330 are as follows: • AP EDCA Parameters. Specify the AP EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the WNDAP330 Wireless Access Point to the wireless client. •...

  • Page 103: Enabling Wireless Bridging And Repeating

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Table 4-1. QoS Queues and Parameters (continued) QoS Queue Description Data 2 (Best Effort) Medium priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most traditional IP data is sent to this queue. Data 3 (Background) Lowest priority queue, high throughput.
  • Page 104 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual The other Bridge-mode Wireless Stations must be set to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using the MAC address of this WNDAP330. They then send all traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. When you click the Edit button, you must enter the Profile Name and the MAC address (physical address) of the other Bridge mode Wireless Station in the fields provided.
  • Page 105 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 4-6 On the screens shown in Figure 4-6 above, when you select the radio button for any option, an Edit button displays. Click this button to edit the security profile of the wireless bridge settings, as shown in Figure 4-7 below.

  • Page 106: Configuring A Wndap330 As A Point-To-Point Bridge

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 4-7 Configuring a WNDAP330 as a Point-to-Point Bridge To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in Figure 4-8: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless Bridge on the main menu. Then, select Bridging and Repeating.
  • Page 107 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Figure 4-8 3. Configure the WNDAP330 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 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 108: Configuring A Point-To-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 5. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. 6.
  • Page 109 5. Click Apply to save your settings. Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WNDAP330s 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. Advanced Configuration 4-17 v1.0, May 2008...

  • Page 110: Configuring The Wndap330 As A Wireless Repeater

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Configuring the WNDAP330 as a Wireless Repeater To configure the WNDAP330 as a Wireless Repeater as shown in Figure 4-10: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless Bridge on the main menu. Then, select Bridging and Repeating.
  • Page 111 Note: You can extend repeating by adding up to two additional WNDAP330s 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 4-19 v1.0, May 2008...
  • Page 112 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 4-20 Advanced Configuration v1.0, May 2008...

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting And Debugging

    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. v1.0, May 2008...

  • Page 114: The Wireless Lan Activity Light Does Not Light Up

    • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WNDAP330. • 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 115: I Cannot Connect To The Wndap330 To Configure It

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual • The access point’s default values may not work with your network. Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network. I cannot connect to the WNDAP330 to configure it. Check these items: •...

  • Page 116: Using The Reset Button To Restore Factory Default Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see “Rear Panel” on page 1-10) has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WNDAP330 will reboot (restart). •...

  • Page 117: Default Settings And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330. Factory Default Settings You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults.
  • Page 118 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Description DHCP Client Disabled Time Zone USA-Pacific Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Disabled Time SNMP Enabled, but Trap forwarding disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled Secure Telnet Enabled...

  • Page 119: Technical Specifications

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Table A-2. WNDAP330 Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 802.11a Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11na Data Rates Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=short (400ms): Best, 7.2 Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps,...
  • Page 120 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Table A-2. WNDAP330 Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Data Rates for Channel Width=40MHz and Guard Interval=long: Best, 13.5 Mbps, 27 Mbps, 40.5 Mbps, 54 Mbps, 81 Mbps, 121.5 Mbps, 135 Mbps, 27 Mbps, 54 Mbps, 81 Mbps, 162 Mbps, 216 Mbps, 243 Mbps, 270 Mbps 802.11b/bg/ng 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US) 2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain)
  • Page 121 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 122 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Related Documents v1.0, May 2008...

  • Page 123: Command Sets

    Appendix C Command Line Reference The ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 (AP) can be configured either through the command line interface (CLI), a Web browser, or an MIB browser. The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or PC through a telnet connection.
  • Page 124 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | | | | |-guardinterval --interval (from interference from other 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 125 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | | | | | | |-keyno --key number | | | | | | |-name --profile name | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars)
  • Page 126 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | | | | | | | | | | | |-5> --5th security profile | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-hide-network-name --hide network name...
  • Page 127 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | | | | | | |-name --profile name | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status --profile status...
  • Page 128 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | | | | | | | |-remote-mac --remote MAC | | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key | | | | | | | |-wepkey --wireless wep key | | | | | | | |-wepkeytype...
  • Page 129 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | | | | |-channelwidth --wireless channel width | | | | |-dtim-interval --wireless DTIM period in beacon interval | | | | |-extension-protection-spacing --wireless extension protection spacing | | | | |-fragmentation-length --wireless fragmentation threshold(even only) | | | | |-guardinterval...
  • Page 130 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-hide-network-name --hide network name | | | | | | |-key1 --wireless wep key 1 | | | | | | |-key2 --wireless wep key 2...
  • Page 131 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | |-vlan-id --VLAN id | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase...
  • Page 132 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 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 133 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | | | | | | | |-wepkeytype --wireless wep key type | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-2> --2nd security profile | | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption...
  • Page 134 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 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 135 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual | |-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 --time zone | |-vlan>...
  • Page 136 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual C-14 Command Line Reference v1.0, May 2008...
  • Page 137 Index Numerics 192.168.0.210, Static IP Address 2-4 Band selection 1-3 192.168.0.230, default address 2-4 Beacon Interval default setting 4-7, 4-9 255.255.255.0 default subnet 2-4 Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) 2-16, 2-19, 2- 3DES 3-3 Broadcast Wireless Network Name. See SSID 802.11a default name 2-11 BSSID 1-2 802.11a/g 1-4...
  • Page 138 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual resetting 5-4 restoring 3-9 Data Encryption features 1-2 AES 2-38, 2-40 Firmware Upgrade screen 3-6 TKIP 2-37 TKIP+AES 2-39, 2-41 firmware, upgrading 1-3 Data Rate 2-16, 2-19 Fragmentation Length default setting 4-6, 4-8 default login 2-4 front panel default password 2-5, 2-12...
  • Page 139 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual IP Subnet mask default 2-14 package contents 1-6 Packet fragmentation 1-5 passphrase LAN IP address use with WEP 2-35 default 2-42, 5-3 WPA2-PSK, use with 2-40 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, use with 2-41 LED indicators table of 1-8 password default 2-12, 2-22, 2-42...
  • Page 140 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Receive Traps 3-2 security profile about 2-23 reception range default settings 2-22 equipment placement 2-1 Security Profile Name 2-24 registering 1-ii Security Profiles Remote Console 3-1 screens 2-23 remote management serial via Telenet 3-1 DTE connection 1-10 Remote Management screen 3-1...
  • Page 141 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual 3DES 3-3 terminal, connecting 3-3 CLI 1-4 workstation, connecting 3-3 SSH1 3-3 using CLI 3-3 Telnet client WEP 2-3 recommendations 3-3 Wireless Telnet console 3-1 point-to-multi-point bridge 4-11 Time menu 2-7 point-to-point bridge 4-11 Time Settings 2-7 wireless access point...
  • Page 142 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WNDAP330 Reference Manual Wireless Station adding new 2-43 Wireless Station List screen 3-18 WPA 2-3 use restrictions 2-25 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS configuration of 2-38 Network Authentication screens 2-38 restrictions 2-38 TKIP+AES 2-39 WPA with RADIUS configuration of 2-36 Network Authentication screen 2-36, 2-37, 2-39...

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