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ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n
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Re fe re nce Manual
June 2013
202-11223-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
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  • Page 1 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Re fe re nce Manual June 2013 202-11223-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 . 7 What Is in the Box? ......... . . 7 System Requirements .
  • Page 4 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned Off ....49 Configure Basic Wireless Quality of Service ..... . . 49 Chapter 4 Management Enable Remote Management.
  • Page 5 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Wireless-Capable Computer ........101 You Cannot Configure the Wireless Access Point from a Browser .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSAFE® Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203, and describes some of the key features. The chapter includes the following sections: • About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • What Is in the Box? •...

  • Page 7: About The Prosafe Single Band 802.11N Wireless Access Point Wn203

    About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203, going forward in this manual referred to as the wireless access point, is a solid building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure.

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 External antennas do not come standard with the wireless access point but can be purchased as an option. If you have purchased external antennas, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 70 for information about how to enable the external antennas.

  • Page 9: Key Features

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to eight SSIDs on your wireless access point and assign different configuration settings to each SSID. All the configured SSIDs are active, and the network devices can connect to the wireless access point by using any of these SSIDs.

  • Page 10: 802.11B/G/N Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Access control. MAC address filtering can ensure that only trusted wireless clients can use the wireless access point to gain access to the wireless and wired LAN. • Security profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings (encryption, SSID, and so on) for each BSSID.

  • Page 11: Autosensing Ethernet Connections With Auto Uplink

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Roaming among wireless access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The wireless access point can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Table 1. Front panel LEDs Item Description Power Power is off. Green Power is on. Test The wireless access point functions normally. Amber The wireless access point is starting. After about one minute, the LED turns off.

  • Page 13: Bottom Panel With Product Label And Reset To Factory Defaults Button

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Power socket for a 12 VDC, 1A power adapter. Reverse SMA connector for an optional 2.4 GHz antenna. If you have purchased external antennas, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings page 70 for information about how to enable the external antennas.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installation And Basic Configuration

    Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure the wireless access point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration enables computers with 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters to connect to the Internet or access printers and files on your LAN. In planning your wireless network, consider the level of security required.

  • Page 15: What You Need Before You Begin

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 What You Need Before You Begin You need to consider the guidelines and requirements in the following sections before you can set up your wireless access point. See also System Requirements on page 8.

  • Page 16: Ethernet Cabling Requirements

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Ethernet Cabling Requirements The wireless access point connects to your LAN using twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. LAN Configuration Requirements For the initial configuration of your wireless access point, you need to connect a computer to the wireless access point.

  • Page 17: Connect The Wireless Access Point To A Computer

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer Tip: Before you place the wireless access point in an elevated position that is difficult to reach, first set up and test the wireless access point to verify wireless network connectivity.

  • Page 18: Log In To The Wireless Access Point

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Test LED. The Test LED is amber. After about one minute, the Test LED turns off. LAN LED. The LAN LED indicates the LAN speed for the LAN port: green for 1000 Mbps or amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps.
  • Page 19 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The navigation tabs across the top of the web management interface provide access to all the configuration functions of the wireless access point and remain constant. The menu items in the blue bar change according to the navigation tab that is selected.

  • Page 20: Configure Basic General System Settings And Time Settings

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings After you have successfully logged in to the wireless access point, the basic General system settings screen displays.  To configure basic system settings: Select Configuration >...
  • Page 21 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203  To configure time settings: Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time. The Time screen displays: Configure the settings as described in the following table: Setting Description Time Zone Select the time zone to match your location.

  • Page 22: Configure The Ip Settings

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure the IP Settings WARNING: If you enable the DHCP client, the IP address of the wireless access point changes when you click the Apply button, causing you to lose your connection to the wireless access point. You then need to use the new IP address to reconnect to the wireless access point.

  • Page 23: Configure The Optional Dhcp Server

    DNS servers. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP Secondary DNS Server address of one or two DNS servers to your wireless access point during login. If the ISP does not transfer addresses, you need to obtain them from the ISP and enter them manually in these fields.
  • Page 24 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure the settings as described in the following table: Setting Description Select the Enable radio button to enable the DHCP server. Use the default settings or specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the wireless access point’s LAN IP address.

  • Page 25: Configure The Basic Wireless Settings

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Secondary WINS Server Enter the IP address of the secondary WINS server for the network, if there is any. Lease Enter the period that the DHCP server grants to DHCP clients to use the assigned IP addresses.
  • Page 26 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203  To configure the 802.11b/g/n wireless settings: Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. The basic Wireless Settings screen displays. The following figure shows the 11ng settings. Note: The radio wave icon ( ) displays next to the enabled wireless mode (b, bg, or ng).
  • Page 27 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Note: Under normal conditions, you want the radio to be turned on. Turning off the radio disables access through the wireless access point, which can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities.

  • Page 28: Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Descriptions MCS Index / Data Rate From the drop-down menu, select a Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) index and transmit data rate for the wireless network. The default setting is Best.
  • Page 29 If you have trouble connecting to the wireless access point, see Chapter 7, Troubleshooting. NETGEAR recommends that you complete the following tasks before you deploy the wireless access point in your network: • Configure wireless security and other wireless features. See...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration And Security

    Wireless Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of the wireless access point. The chapter includes the following sections: • Before You Configure Wireless Security • Wireless Data Security Options • Security Profiles • Configure RADIUS Server Settings •...

  • Page 31: Before You Configure Wireless Security

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Before You Configure Wireless Security Before you set up wireless security and additional wireless features that are described in this chapter, connect the wireless access point, get the Internet connection working, set the country or region correctly, and configure the 802.11b, 11bg, or 11ng wireless settings.
  • Page 32 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 There are many ways in which you can enhance the security of your wireless network: • Use multiple BSSIDs combined with VLANs. You can configure combinations of VLANS and BSSIDs (security profiles) with stronger or less restrictive access security according to your requirements.

  • Page 33: Security Profiles

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 WPA-PSK uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for authentication; for more information, see the following sections: Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 36 Configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK on page 43 •...

  • Page 34: Security Profile Concepts

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID on each radio of the wireless access point. For each radio, the wireless access point supports up to eight security profiles (BSSIDs) that you can configure on the individual Edit Wireless Network screens that...

  • Page 35: Write Down Your Wireless Network Settings

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Write Down Your Wireless Network Settings For a new wireless network, print or copy the following form and fill in the settings. For an existing wireless network, the network administrator can provide this information.

  • Page 36: Configure And Enable Security Profiles

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure and Enable Security Profiles The wireless access point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When you configure network authentication, bear in mind the following: • If you are using access point mode (which is the default mode if you did not enable wireless bridging), all options are available.
  • Page 37 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The following table explains the fields of the Profile Settings screen: Setting Description Profile Name The unique name of the wireless security profile that makes it easy to recognize the profile. SSID The wireless network name (SSID) for the wireless security profile.
  • Page 38 Enter a unique name of the wireless security profile that makes it easy to recognize the profile. The default names are NETGEAR, NETGEAR-1, NETGEAR-2, and so on, through NETGEAR-7. You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 39 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Network Authentication WPA & WPA2 with Configure the RADIUS server setting. TKIP + AES and Data Encryption Radius encryption is the default encryption. (continued) For more information, see Configure WPA with RADIUS, WPA2 with RADIUS, and WPA &...
  • Page 40 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID to be associated with this wireless security profile. The default VLAN ID is 1. The VLAN ID needs to match the VLAN ID that is used by the other devices in your network.
  • Page 41 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Figure 7. Open system with WEP • Shared key with WEP Shared key provides pre-shared WEP key encryption without RADIUS authentication. The security level of static WEP is not very strong. When you select Shared Key from the Network Authentication drop-down menu, the screen expands to display the WEP fields: Figure 8.
  • Page 42 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Table 2. WEP encryption settings (continued) Setting Descriptions Encryption Key Specify the active key by selecting one of the four radio buttons. Only one key can be the active key. Either enter a key manually or allow the key to be automatically generated by (Key1–Key4)
  • Page 43 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • WPA2 with RADIUS Figure 11. WPA2 with RADIUS • WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS Figure 12. WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS Table 3. Settings for WPA with RADIUS, WPA2 with RADIUS, and WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS...
  • Page 44 Note: Although some wireless clients might support AES with WPA, the WN203 wireless access point does not support WPA with AES. TKIP + AES TKIP + AES supports both WPA and WPA2. Broadcast packets use TKIP. For unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2 clients use AES.

  • Page 45: Configure Radius Server Settings

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure RADIUS Server Settings For authentication, accounting, or both authentication and accounting using RADIUS, you need to configure primary servers and optional secondary servers. These RADIUS server settings can apply to all devices that are connected to the wireless access point.

  • Page 46: Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Descriptions Secondary IP Address Enter the IP address of the secondary RADIUS server for Authentication Server authentication. The secondary RADIUS server is used when the primary RADIUS server is not available.
  • Page 47 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Note: For wireless adapters, you can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter label.  To restrict access based on MAC addresses: Select Configuration > Security > Advanced > MAC Authentication.
  • Page 48 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Depending on your network configuration, use one of the following three methods: • Select MAC addresses from the Available Wireless Stations table: a. Select check boxes for individual MAC addresses or select the check box in the heading to select all MAC addresses.

  • Page 49: Schedule The Wireless Radios To Be Turned Off

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned Off Scheduling the wireless radios to be turned off is a green feature that allows you to turn off the wireless radios during scheduled vacations, office shutdowns, on evenings, or on weekends.
  • Page 50 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 By enabling WMM, you allow Quality of Service (QoS) control for upstream traffic flowing from a wireless client to the wireless access point and for downstream traffic flowing from the wireless access point to a wireless client.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Management

    Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of the wireless access point. The chapter includes the following sections: • Enable Remote Management • Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software • Manage the Configuration File or Reset to Factory Default •...

  • Page 52: Enable Remote Management

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Enable Remote Management This section describes the different options for remote management. • SNMP Management • Secure Shell and Telnet Management Both Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and the remote console Secure Shell (SSH) are enabled by default, which allows for remote management of the wireless access point from a client running SNMP management software, as well as from an SSH client.

  • Page 53: Secure Shell And Telnet Management

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Read-Write Community Name Enter the community string to allow the SNMP manager to read and write the wireless access point’s MIB objects. The default is private. Trap Community Name Enter the community string to allow the SNMP manager to send traps. The default is trap.

  • Page 54: Upgrade The Wireless Access Point Software

    The software of the wireless access point is stored in flash memory and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. You can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.zip file or .rar file), you first need to extract the image file (.bin file) before sending it to the wireless access point.

  • Page 55: Web Browser Upgrade Procedure

    Upgrading firmware through a web browser is the most common upgrade method.  To use a web browser to upgrade the wireless access point firmware: Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save it to your hard disk. If necessary, unzip the new software file.

  • Page 56: Tftp Server Upgrade Procedure

     To use a TFTP server to upgrade the wireless access point firmware: Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save it to your hard disk. Place the software file in your TFTP server location. (You do not need to unzip the file.) If available, read the release notes before upgrading the software.

  • Page 57: Manage The Configuration File Or Reset To Factory Default

    Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings • Reboot the Wireless Access Point without Restoring the Default Configuration Save the Configuration After you change the configuration, NETGEAR recommends that you back up the configuration.  To save your settings: Select Maintenance >...

  • Page 58: Restore The Configuration

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Restore the Configuration IMPORTANT: During the restoration process, do not try to go online, turn off the wireless access point, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the wireless access point until it finishes restarting! ...
  • Page 59 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Note: After you have restored the factory default settings on the wireless access point: * All custom configurations are lost. * The login password is password. * The default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.100.

  • Page 60: Reboot The Wireless Access Point Without Restoring The Default Configuration

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 During the restoration process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. The restoration process typically takes about one minute. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point.

  • Page 61: Change The Administrator Password

    Change the Administrator Password The default password is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the administrator login name (admin). The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and is a mixture of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 62: Enable The Syslog Option

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Enable the Syslog Option If you have a syslog server on your LAN, the Syslog screen allows you to enable the syslog option. If syslog is enabled, the wireless access point sends its syslog files to the syslog server.

  • Page 63: Enable And Configure Rogue Ap Detection

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Enable and Configure Rogue AP Detection The wireless access point can detect rogue access points and prevent them from connecting to the wireless access point. The wireless access point maintains a list of access points it detects in the area.

  • Page 64: View And Save Access Point Lists

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The wireless access point detects the removed access points and repopulates the Unknown AP List.  To import a file with a precompiled list of access points into the Known AP List: Take one of the following actions: •...
  • Page 65 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The following table explains the fields of the Unknown AP List screen: Setting Description MAC Address The MAC address of the unknown AP. SSID The SSID that the unknown AP is using.
  • Page 66 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The following table explains the fields of the Known AP List screen: Setting Description MAC Address The MAC address of the known AP. SSID The SSID that the known AP is using.

  • Page 67: Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of the wireless access point. The chapter includes the following sections: • Configure Spanning Tree Protocol and 802.1Q VLANs • Configure Hotspot Settings • Configure Advanced Wireless Settings • Configure Advanced Quality of Service Settings •...

  • Page 68: Configure Spanning Tree Protocol And 802.1Q Vlans

    Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides network traffic optimization in locations where multiple wireless access points are active by preventing path redundancy. If you have more than one active wireless access point at your location, NETGEAR recommends that you enable STP.

  • Page 69: Configure Hotspot Settings

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203  To configure STP and VLANs: Select Configuration > System > Advanced > General. The advanced General system settings screen displays: Specify the settings as described in the following table: Setting Description Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol Select the Enable radio button to enable STP to prevent path redundancy.

  • Page 70: Configure Advanced Wireless Settings

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Note: The redirection occurs only the first time that a wireless client opens a web browser.  To set up a hotspot server: Select Configuration > System > Advanced > Hotspot. The Hotspot screen displays: To enable HTTP redirection, select the Enable radio button.
  • Page 71 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Specify the settings as described in the following table: Setting Description RTS Threshold (0–2347) Enter the Request to Send (RTS) threshold. The default setting is 2347. If the packet size is equal to or less than the RTS threshold, the...
  • Page 72 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Aggregation Length (1024–65535) Enter the maximum length of aggregated MAC protocol data unit (A-MPDU) packets. Larger aggregation lengths could lead to better Note: This setting does not apply network performance. Aggregation is a mechanism used to achieve to the 802.11b/bg modes.

  • Page 73: Configure Advanced Quality Of Service Settings

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure Advanced Quality of Service Settings For most networks, the default Quality of Service (QoS) queue settings work well. For information about how to configure basic QoS, see Configure Basic Wireless Quality of Service on page 49.
  • Page 74 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Specify the settings as described in the following table: Setting Description AP EDCA parameters AIFS Enter the Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval that specifies the wait time (in milliseconds) between data frames. A higher AIFS value means a higher priority for a queue.

  • Page 75: Configure Wireless Bridging

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Station EDCA parameters AIFS Enter the Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval that specifies the wait time (in milliseconds) between data frames. A higher AIFS value means a higher priority for a queue.

  • Page 76: Configure A Point-To-Point Wireless Network

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Repeating the wireless signal. In this mode, this wireless access point repeats the wireless signal, does not support communication with wireless clients, and sends all traffic to a remote access point. In this mode, wireless clients cannot associate with the wireless access point.
  • Page 77 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203  To configure a point-to-point wireless network with or without client association: Configure the wireless access point (AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in the previous figure) as a point-to-point bridge: a. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge.
  • Page 78 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 e. Specify the settings as described in the following table: Setting Description Profile Definition Profile Name Enter a profile name that is easy to remember. The default name is NETGEAR-WDS-1. Remote MAC Address...
  • Page 79 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Authentication Settings Network Authentication From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open System, and Data Encryption WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Your selection determines the options that the Data Encryption drop-down menu provides, and whether the WPA Passphrase (Network Key) field displays.
  • Page 80 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description IP Address Enter an IP address that can be reached through the remote access point for which you are setting up a bridge configuration. Click the Link Test button. Link Test Process Status After one minute or less, the link test returns one of the following results: •...

  • Page 81: Configure A Point-To-Multipoint Wireless Network

    For each wireless access point that you want the master to be able to connect to, configure a security profile with a unique name and the MAC address of the wireless access point. You can configure up to four such security profiles (NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, and so on).
  • Page 82 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 d. Select a security profile to edit by selecting the corresponding radio button to the left of the profile. e. Click the Edit button to configure the selected security profile settings. The Edit Security Profile screen displays for the selected security profile.
  • Page 83 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 f. Specify the settings as described in the following table: Setting Description Profile Definition Profile Name Enter a profile name that is easy to remember. The default names for the four security profiles are NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, NETGEAR-WDS-3, and NETGEAR-WDS-4.
  • Page 84 Step g for any other security profile that you want to edit. For example, first configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-1 with the MAC address of AP2, and then configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-2 with the MAC address of AP3 (see Figure 17 on page 81).

  • Page 85: Configure The Wireless Access Point To Repeat The Wireless Signal Using Point-To-Multipoint Bridge Mode

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 c. If the correct profile names and security options are displayed in the table, select the check boxes in the Enable column for all security profiles that you want to enable. d. On the Bridging screen, click the Apply button.
  • Page 86 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Multipoint bridge mode repeating only Multipoint Router bridge mode repeating only Internet Multipoint bridge mode repeating only LAN segment 1 Hub or switch LAN segment 2 Figure 18. Repeating the wireless signal in point-to-multipoint bridge mode ...
  • Page 87 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 d. Select a security profile to edit by selecting the corresponding radio button to the left of the profile. e. Click the Edit button to configure the selected security profile settings. The Edit Security Profile screen displays for the selected security profile.
  • Page 88 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 f. Specify the settings as described in the following table: Setting Description Profile Definition Profile Name Enter a profile name that is easy to remember. The default names for the four security profiles are NETGEAR-WDS-1, NETGEAR-WDS-2, NETGEAR-WDS-3, and NETGEAR-WDS-4.
  • Page 89 Step g for any other security profile that you want to edit. For example, first configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-1 with the MAC address of AP1, and then configure security profile NETGEAR-WDS-2 with the MAC address of AP3 (see Figure 18 on page 86).
  • Page 90 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 d. If the correct profile names and security options are displayed in the table, select the check boxes in the Enable column for all security profiles that you want to enable. e. On the Bridging screen, click the Apply button.

  • Page 91: Chapter 6 Monitoring

    Monitoring This chapter describes how to monitor the wireless access point and its network traffic. The chapter includes the following sections: • View System Information • Monitor Wireless Clients • View the Activity Log • Traffic Statistics Note: For information about monitoring rogue and known access points, View and Save Access Point Lists on page 64.

  • Page 92: View System Information

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 View System Information The System screen provides a summary of the current wireless access point configuration settings, including current IP settings and current wireless settings. This information is read only, so any changes need to be made on other screens.
  • Page 93 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Country / Region The country or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for use. For information about how to change the country or region, see Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings on page 20.

  • Page 94: Monitor Wireless Clients

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Monitor Wireless Clients The Wireless Stations screen contains the Available Wireless Stations table. This table shows all IP devices that are associated with the wireless access point in the wireless network that is defined by the wireless network name (SSID).
  • Page 95 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The following table explains the fields of the Wireless Stations Details screen: Setting Description MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless client. BSSID The BSSID that the wireless client is using.

  • Page 96: View The Activity Log

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Setting Description Cipher The cipher that the wireless client is using and that defines the type of encryption. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) that indicates how much the signal of the wireless client has been corrupted by noise.

  • Page 97: Traffic Statistics

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 (Optional) Click the Clear button. The log contents are cleared. Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) network traffic.  To display the Statistics screen: Select Monitoring >...
  • Page 98 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The following table explains the fields of the Statistics screen: Setting Description Wired Ethernet Packets The number of packets received and transmitted over the Ethernet connection since the wireless access point was restarted.

  • Page 99: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the 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. • Is the wireless access point on? Basic Functioning on page 100.

  • Page 100: Basic Functioning

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Basic Functioning This section describes how you can use the LEDs to troubleshoot the wireless access point. • Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup • No LEDs Are Lit on the Wireless Access Point •...

  • Page 101: Lan Led Is Not Lit

    If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet. • Make sure that you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter that is supplied with your wireless access point. LAN LED Is Not Lit There is a hardware connection problem.

  • Page 102: You Cannot Configure The Wireless Access Point From A Browser

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • The wireless access point’s default values might not work with your network. Check the wireless access point’s default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network. • Make sure that the SSID, network authentication, and data encryption settings of the computer with the wireless adapter are the same as those of the wireless access point.

  • Page 103: When You Enter A Url Or Ip Address A Time-Out Error Occurs

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 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 correctly. If they do, ensure that your computer’s TCP/IP settings are correct.

  • Page 104: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you might have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections: Make sure that the Active LED and LAN LED are lit.

  • Page 105: Problems With Date And Time

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Problems with Date and Time The Time screen that is accessible through the Configuration > System > Basic > Time menu choices displays the current date and time of day. The wireless access point uses the...

  • Page 106: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the wireless access point. The appendix includes the following sections: • Technical Specifications • Factory Default Settings...

  • Page 107: Technical Specifications

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Technical Specifications The following table lists the technical specifications of the wireless access point: Table 5. Technical specifications Feature Description 802.11b/bg/ng wireless specifications 802.11b data rates 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps, and auto-rate capable (referred to as Best) 802.11bg data rates...

  • Page 108: Factory Default Settings

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Table 5. Technical specifications (continued) Feature Description Status LEDs • Power LED • Test LED • LAN LED • WLAN LED Electrical and physical specifications Power adapter 12VDC, 1A; plug is localized to country of sale Power consumption 4.0W...
  • Page 109 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Table 6. Default configuration settings Feature Description Login for management and configuration LAN management address 192.168.0.100 Subnet mask for management address 255.255.255.0 Required static address for management computer 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 User name (case-sensitive) for login...
  • Page 110 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Table 6. Default configuration settings (continued) Feature Description DHCP server gateway IP address 192.168.0.1 DHCP server IP address lease for clients 1 (one day) Radio and wireless settings Operating mode Access point, infrastructure mode...
  • Page 111 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Table 6. Default configuration settings (continued) Feature Description Antenna Internal 802.11d Enabled Client isolation Disabled Maximum wireless clients Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Enabled WMM powersave Enabled AP EDCA parameters (QoS settings) See the table in...

  • Page 112: Appendix B Command-Line Reference

    Command-Line Reference The wireless access point can be configured through either 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 computer through a Telnet or SSH connection. Keyword Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 113 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | |-name --Access point name | |-no> --Reset | | |-dhcp> --DHCP server settings | | | |-dns1 --DNS1 server | | | |-dns2 --DNS2 server | | | |-wins1 --WINS1 server...
  • Page 114 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | | | |-preamble-type --Wireless preamble (only effect on | | | | 802.11b rates) | | | |-rifs-transmission --Enable successive frame transmission | | | | at different transmit | | | |-rogue-ap-detection...
  • Page 115 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | | | | |-allow_sta --Enable wireless client association | | | | |-mode --WDS mode | | | | | | | |-wireless-mode --Radio policy | | | | | | | |-wlan>...
  • Page 116 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | | | | | |-broadcast --Broadcast enable | | | | | |-dynamic-vlan --Dynamic VLAN id | | | | | |-key-index> --WEP key index | | | | | | |-1>...
  • Page 117 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | | | | | |-name --Profile name | | | | | |-security-separation --Disable associated wireless client | | | | | | communication | | | | | |-ssid --Network name (1-32 chars)
  • Page 118 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | | | | | |-authentication open encryption --Select wireless open encryption | | | | | | authentication type | | | | | |-authentication shared-key encryption --Wireless shared-key encryption | | | | | |-broadcast...
  • Page 119 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | | | | | | |-4> --Key 4 | | | | | | | |-wep-key --Wireless WEP key | | | | | | | | | | | | |-name...
  • Page 120 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | | | | | |-authentication 8021x --Select wireless 802.1X authentication | | | | | | type | | | | | |-authentication open encryption --Select wireless open encryption | | | | | |...
  • Page 121 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | |-radius> --RADIUS server settings | | |-primary> --Primary RADIUS server | | | |-auth port> --Authentication port | | | |-auth secret> --Authentication Shared secret | | | |-auth server> --Authentication server | | | |-acct port>...
  • Page 122 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 |-exit --Logout from CLI |-firmware-upgrade --Upload new system firmware file from FTP server |-firmware-upgrade-tftp --Upload new system firmware file from TFTP server |-reset-ap --Reset the ap |-restore-configuration --Restore system configuration |-restore-default-password --Restore default system password...
  • Page 123 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 | | | | |-7 --7th security profile | | | | |-8 --8th security profile | | | | | | | |-wmm --WMM settings | | | | |-radius> --RADIUS server settings...
  • Page 124 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Command-Line Reference...

  • Page 125: Appendix C Notification Of Compliance

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules.

  • Page 126: Industry Canada

    ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 127 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance (in feet and meters)

  • Page 128: Index

    Index Numerics 11b, 11bg, and 11ng wireless modes back panel 2.4 GHz external antennas background traffic connectors for advanced QoS enabling WMM QoS 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP backing up 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n basic service set (BSS) wireless adapters basic service set identifier (BSSID) –...
  • Page 129 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 clients associated, number of EDCA (Enhanced Distributed Channel Access) DHCP, enabling – parameters isolation, enabling maximum number electromagnetic compliance monitoring encryption NTP, enabling trusted WPA and WPA2 wireless separation, enabling environmental specifications...
  • Page 130 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 losing wireless connection idle time importing known access points infrastructure mode MAC addresses default, wireless access point installation order Ethernet port interference known access points Internet browsing, troubleshooting restricting access by IP addresses...
  • Page 131 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 WPA, WPA2, and mixed mode range guidelines, wireless equipment password read-only name, read-write name, SNMP changing or restoring reauthentication time, RADIUS servers default rebooting, from web management interface login received signal strength indicator (RSSI)
  • Page 132 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 – factory defaults transmission opportunity (TXOP) limit restoring from backup file transmission output power radio upgrading traps, SNMP software version, viewing troubleshooting Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), enabling basic functioning specifications, technical browser configuration...
  • Page 133 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 WLAN LED behavior startup procedure web browsers, recommended described web management interface troubleshooting described WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) troubleshooting WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2, and mixed mode WEP (wired equivalent privacy) adapter restrictions...

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