NETGEAR WAG302 - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Reference Manual page 19

ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g)
– Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11a/g.
– Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG302 only communicates with another
bridge-mode wireless station. Network authentication should be used to protect this
communication.
– Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG302 is the "Master" for a group
of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations send all traffic
to this "Master", and do not communicate directly with each other. Network
Authentication should be used to protect this traffic.
– Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WAG302 only communicates with
another repeater-mode wireless station. Network authentication should be used to protect
this communication.
• Hotspot Settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and
redirected to the URL you specify.
• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.
• Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only
trusted wireless stations can use the WAG302 to gain access to your LAN.
• Security Profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings
(encryption, SSID, etc.) for each BSSID.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.
• Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct
SSID can connect.
• Secure Telnet Command Line Interface. The Telnet command line interface enables direct
access over the serial port and easy scripting of configuration of multiple WAG302 across an
extensive network via the Ethernet interface. An SSH client is required.
• Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.
• Secure and Economical Operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or
economical operation.
• 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.
Introduction
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