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NETGEAR ProSafe Dual
Band Wireless Access
Point WAG302 Reference
Manual (802.11a/g)
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10181-02
May 2006

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10181-02 May 2006...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you may register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service.
  • Page 3 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be collocated with other transmitting structures. FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000...
  • Page 4 Antenna Cable Maximum Antennas type Cable Length Transmitted Power NETGEAR 18 dBi, directional NETGEAR ACC-10314- 1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 18 dBi ant. ANT24D18 outdoor/indoor 01 thru 05 NETGEAR 9 dBi, omnidirectional NETGEAR ACC-10314- 1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 9 dBi ant.
  • Page 5 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 6 [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 7 Antenna Gain and type Approved Minimum Minimum Maximum Antennas Antenna Cable Antenna Antenna Cable Transmitted Cable Length Attenuation Power NETGEAR 14.5 dBi, directional NETGEAR 30 m 18 dB -3 dBm + 14.5 dBi ANT24D18v2 outdoor/indoor ACC-10314-05 = 15 dBm EIRP NETGEAR 9 dBi, omnidirectional...
  • Page 8 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) http://www.NETGEAR.com Please go to and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG302 in the European Community. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Supported Standards and Conventions ..............1-2 Key Features ......................1-2 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking ...........1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ..........1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products ..............1-5 System Requirements ....................1-5 What’s In the Box? ......................1-5 Hardware Description .....................1-6 Front Panel .......................1-6 Rear Panel .......................1-8...
  • Page 10 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Settings ......................2-14 Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings ..............2-14 Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings ...............2-15 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ............2-17 Understanding Security Profiles ...................2-18 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form ............2-22 802.11a Configuration ..................2-22 802.11b/g Configuration ...................2-23 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings ...............2-24...
  • Page 11 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Hotspot Settings ......................4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings ...............4-3 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating ..............4-5 Configuring a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge ..........4-7 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge ..........4-8 Configuring the WAG302 as a Wireless Repeater ...........4-9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the wireless access point.
  • Page 12 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2.0, May 2006...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 14: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

  • Page 15: How To Print This Manual

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view and print PDF files.
  • Page 16 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) v2.0, May 2006...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements” on page 1-5.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page...

  • Page 18: Key Features And Standards

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG302 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 19 • Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WAG302 over the Ethernet port from any 802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.

  • Page 20: 802.11A/G Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. WMM is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data. Time- dependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic.

  • Page 21: Compatible And Related Netgear Products

    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 WAG302 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card •...

  • Page 22: Hardware Description

    • Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1.2 A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WAG302 802.11a/g 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 23 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) The following table explains the LED indicators: Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators Item DESCRIPTION Power Indicator No power. Power is on. Self Test Indicator TEST Blink Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rear Panel Figure 1-2 The WAG302 rear panel functions are described below: 1. Left and Right Detachable Antenna The WAG302 provides two detachable antennas (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz). 2. Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the WAG302 to the factory default settings.

  • Page 25: Basic Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

  • Page 26: Understanding Wag302 Wireless Security Options

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WAG302. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Default Settings and Technical Specifications.”...

  • Page 27: Installing The Wag302 Wireless Access Point

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) WAG302 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 WAG302.

  • Page 28: Setting Up The Wag302 Wireless Access Point

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all of the system requirements, shown on “System Requirements” on page 1-5.
  • Page 29 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-2 3. Click Login now. The main menu of the WAG302 will display as shown in Figure 2-3. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point.
  • Page 30 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-3 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, May 2006...
  • Page 31 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Select Basic Settings on left side of the main menu. The Basic Settings screen will display. United States Rest of World Figure 2-4 5. Select the Country/Region for your area (in the United States, the Country/Region is preset).) Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain.
  • Page 32 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure your wireless settings for 11a and 11b/g: 1. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings11a. The Wireless Settings 11a screen will display. 2. Enter the wireless settings for your area. See the online help or “Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings”...

  • Page 33: Deploying The Wag302 Wireless Access Point

    Mozilla Firefox, Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. The default SSID for the 802.11b/g is NETGEAR-11g; the default SSID for the 802.11a is NETGEAR-11a. The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID configured in the Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, May 2006...

  • Page 34: Logging In Using The Default Ip Address

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. If they do not match, no wireless connection will be made. Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.” Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you install the WAG302, log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings.

  • Page 35: Setting Basic Ip Options

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. The login screen will display. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. Figure 2-8 4. Click Login now. Your Web browser should automatically find the WAG302 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen, as shown in Figure 2-8 above.
  • Page 36 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Rest of World United States Figure 2-9 2. Enter the Access Point Name of the WAG302. This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of WAG302.
  • Page 37 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) – 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 WAG302 to your LAN.

  • Page 38: Wireless Settings

    (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 39: Configuring 802.11B/G Wireless Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) – Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 13 channels are available.
  • Page 40 (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers). Should this happen, you may need 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 41: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Output Power. From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point. The options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Min. Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency.

  • Page 42: Understanding Security Profiles

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 8. Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the WAG302. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WAG302.
  • Page 43 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Selected Security Profile Figure 2-12 An overview of the information that is required to set up a Security Profile follows—including a description of the Network Authentication choices that are available: •...
  • Page 44 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Network Authentication. The WAG302 Access Point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When setting up Network Authentication, bear in mind the following: – If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other modes such as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be unavailable.
  • Page 45 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Data Encryption. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected (see Table 2-1 above); otherwise, the default is None. The Data Encryption settings are explained in the table below: Table 2-2.

  • Page 46: Ssid And Wep/Wpa Settings Setup Form

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11a 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 47: 802.11B/G Configuration

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g 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 48: Configuring The Radius Server Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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 49 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Update if any station disassociates: Check this radio box to refresh the global key when any stations disassociate from the wireless access point. Figure 2-13 • Accounting Server Configuration. This configuration is required for accounting using a RADIUS Server.

  • Page 50: Setting Up A Security Profile

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Setting up a Security Profile The WAG302 allows you to set up eight different security profiles for 802.11a and eight different profiles for 802.11b/g. Each profile can be configured with a different security option for network authentication.
  • Page 51 Figure 2-15 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 either a NETGEAR-11a or a NETGEAR-11g wireless network. 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 52: Configuring Wep

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • To configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or Shared Key, see “Configuring WEP” on page 2-28. • To configure WPA with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA with RADIUS” on page 2-30.
  • Page 53 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 54: Configuring Wpa With Radius

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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 55: Configuring Wpa2 With Radius

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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 56: Configuring Wpa And Wpa2 With Radius

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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 57: Configuring Wpa-Psk

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2. Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in ““Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on page 2-24. 3. Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings 4. Select Security Profile Settings under Security on the main menu, When the screen displays, check the radio button of the Security Profile you are modifying and click Edit.

  • Page 58: Configuring Wpa2-Psk

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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 59: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4.

  • Page 60: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4.
  • Page 61 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-23 6. Select the stations from the list of Available Wireless Stations found in your area, or enter the MAC address of a station Add New Station Manually. (You can usually find the MAC address printed on the bottom of the wireless adapter.) 7.
  • Page 62 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2-38 Basic Installation and Configuration v2.0, May 2006...

  • Page 63: Management

    Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. To access these features, connect to the WAG302 as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-10.

  • Page 64: Using The Secure Telnet Interface

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Remote Console Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow remote access via Secure Shell and Secure Telnet. The default is Enable. • 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 65: Cli Commands

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-2 4. Enter the login name and password (admin and password are the defaults). After successful login, the <Access Point Name> prompt should appear. In this example, the prompt is netgear74F35E. 5.
  • Page 66 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-3 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 67: Viewing General Summary Information

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Viewing General Summary Information The General information screen provides a summary of the current WAG302 configuration settings, including current IP settings and current Wireless settings. This information is read only, so any changes must be made on other screens.
  • Page 68 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. General Information Fields (continued) Field Description WEP/WPA WEP/WPA setting. Current Wireless Settings 11b/g Access Point Mode Identifies the operating mode of the WAG302: Access Point, Point-to-point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. Operating Mode Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WAG302.
  • Page 69 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-4 Management v2.0, May 2006...

  • Page 70: Viewing Network Traffic Statistics

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 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 Information on the main menu, select Statistics. The Statistics screen will display. 2.

  • Page 71: Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Wireless 11a Received/Transmitted Unicast Packets...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Configuration File Management

    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Figure 3-7 To upgrade the WAG302 firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. 2. From the main menu under Management, select Upgrade Firmware. The Upgrade Firmware...

  • Page 74: Saving And Retrieving The Configuration

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To backup or restore your settings: From the main menu under Management, select Backup/Restore Settings. The Backup/Restore Settings screen will display. Figure 3-8 The three options displayed are described in the following sections: Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point’s configuration settings.

  • Page 75: Restoring The Wag302 To The Factory Default Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Restoring the WAG302 to the Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings. This can be done by using the Restore function, which restores all factory settings. After a restore, the wireless access point password will be password, the WAG302 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 76 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-9 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.

  • Page 77: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. The Advanced Configuration features are located under Advanced in the main menu and provide the following functions: •...
  • Page 78 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 4-1 3. Configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using theWAG302 as a DHCP Server for wireless clients. • Starting IP Address: Enter the starting IP address that can be assigned from the DHCP server on this Access Point.

  • Page 79: Hotspot Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Secondary WINS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the secondary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations. • Lease: The lease time for the IP address assigned. The wireless client user is required to renew the IP address as soon as the lease is expired.
  • Page 80 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) The Advanced Wireless Settings menu is used to configure the following: • 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.

  • Page 81: Enabling Wireless Bridging And Repeating

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period.
  • Page 82 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Repeater. If selected, this wireless access point will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to the remote access point. If selected, you must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the remote access point.

  • Page 83: Configuring A Wag302 As A Point-To-Point Bridge

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in Figure 4-5: 1. Under Advanced on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g.

  • Page 84: Configuring A Point-To-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge as shown in Figure 4-6: 1. Under Advanced on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g.

  • Page 85: Configuring The Wag302 As A Wireless Repeater

    Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WAG302s 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. Configuring the WAG302 as a Wireless Repeater...
  • Page 86 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Configure the WAG302 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C R E S E T...
  • Page 87 Note: You can extend repeating by adding up to two additional WAG302s 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 4-11 v2.0, May 2006...
  • Page 88 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4-12 Advanced Configuration v2.0, May 2006...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet. • Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. v2.0, May 2006...

  • Page 90: The Wireless Lan Activity Light Does Not Light Up

    • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WAG302. • 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 91: I Cannot Connect To The Wag302 To Configure It

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) I cannot connect to the WAG302 to configure it. Check these items: • The WAG302 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. •...

  • Page 92: Using The Reset Button To Restore Factory Default Settings

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see “Rear Panel” on page 1-8) has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WAG302 will reboot (restart). •...

  • Page 93: 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 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. 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 94 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description DHCP Client Disabled Time Zone Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Disabled Time SNMP Enabled, but Trap forwarding disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Secure Telnet Enabled...

  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Technical Specifications Table A-2. WAG302 Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 802.11a Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11a 5.15 ~ 5.25 Operating Frequencies...
  • Page 96 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Default Settings and Technical Specifications v2.0, May 2006...

  • Page 97: Appendix B Related Documents

    Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link 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 98 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Related Documents v2.0, May 2006...

  • Page 99: Appendix C Command Line Reference

    Appendix C Command Line Reference The ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 (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. Command Sets get set del keyword Description...
  • Page 100 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- [X] [X] | |-primary --primary DNS server [X] [X] | `-secondary --secondary DNS server [X] [X] |-wins [X] [X] | |-primary --primary WINS server [X] [X] | `-secondary...
  • Page 101 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- [X] [X] |-server --enable HTTP redirection [X] [X] `-url --HTTP redirection URL [X] [X] [X] wlan --wireless setting [X] [X] |-interface --select wireless lan interface |-version...
  • Page 102 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- [X] [X] [X] | `-4 --wireless wep key 4 [X] [X] |-wmm --wmm settings [X] [X] [X] |-vap --virtual ap infomation [X] [X] | |-index --select vap index...
  • Page 103 Index Numerics 192.168.0.210, Static IP Address 2-4 Backup/Restore Settings screen 3-12 192.168.0.230, default address 2-4 Basic Settings menu 2-7 255.255.255.0 Basic Settings screen 2-11 default subnet 2-4 Beacon Interval 3DES 3-2 default setting 4-5 802.11a default name 2-9 BSSID 1-2 802.11a/g 1-4 802.11b/g default name 2-9 802.11e...
  • Page 104 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) TKIP 2-31 restoring 3-13 TKIP+AES 2-33, 2-35 features 1-2 Data Rate 2-15, 2-16 firmware, upgrading 1-3 Daylight Saving Time Fragmentation Length adjustment for 2-13 default setting 4-5 default login 2-4 front panel default password 2-4, 2-11 diagram of 1-6...
  • Page 105 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) WPA2-PSK, use with 2-34 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, use with 2-35 LAN IP address password default 2-36, 5-3 default 2-11, 2-17, 2-36 LED indicators performance degradation table of 1-7 causes of 2-2 Login screen 2-4 point-to-multi-point bridge 4-5 login screen 2-11 configuring 4-8...
  • Page 106 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) repeater mode enabling 2-13 enabling 4-1 SSH. See Remote Console Secure Shell. Repeater, wireless SSH1 3-2 configuring 4-9 SSID 1-3, 2-18, 3-5, 3-6 Reset to Factory Defaults 3-13 11a default name 2-19 restore configuration 3-11 11b/g default name 2-19 802.11a default 2-9...
  • Page 107 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) LAN activity 5-2 testing 2-17 power connection 5-1 testing Wireless Settings 11a 2-17 timeout error 5-3 testing Wireless Settings 11b/g 2-17 wireless Internet connection 5-2 Wireless Mode 2-14, 2-16 wireless LAN activity l 5-2 Wireless Multimedia 1-4 Trusted Wireless Stations 2-36, 2-37 Wireless Network Name.
  • Page 108 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) security profiles 2-31 WPA2-PSK AES 2-34 configuration of 2-34 Network Authentication screens 2-34 restrictions 2-34 WPA-PSK 2-3 configuration of 2-33 Network Authentication screens 2-33 restrictions 2-33 TKIP 2-34 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK configuration of 2-35 Network Authentication screens 2-35 restructions 2-35...

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