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NETGEAR, Inc.
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202-10008-04
April 2006

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10008-04 April 2006...

  • 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: Placement And Range Guidelines

    20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be colocated 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 Approved Antenna Gain and Approved Antenna Antenna Cable Maximum Antennas type Cable Length Transmitted Power NETGEAR 18 dBi, directional NETGEAR 1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 18 dBi ant. ANT24D18 outdoor/indoor ACC-10314-01 thru 05 NETGEAR 9 dBi, omnidirectional NETGEAR 1.5 m to 30 m...
  • 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 This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below: • In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. •...
  • Page 8 viii v4.0 May 12, 2006...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Key Features and Standards ..................1-2 Supported Standards and Conventions ..............1-2 Key Features ......................1-2 802.11g 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 Package Contents ......................1-5 Hardware Description .....................1-6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines ..........2-1...
  • Page 10 Setting Basic IP Options ....................2-9 Configuring Wireless Settings ..................2-11 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ............2-13 Understanding Security Profiles ...................2-14 SSID and WEP Settings Setup Form ..............2-19 Configuring RADIUS Server Settings (if required) ..........2-21 Setting up A Security Profile ..................2-23 Configuring WEP .....................2-24 Configuring WPA with RADIUS ...............2-25 Configuring WPA-PSK ..................2-26...
  • Page 11 Configuring a Point-to-Point Bridge ................4-6 Configuring a Multi-Point Bridge ................4-7 Configuring Wireless Repeater Mode ..............4-9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point................5-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up............5-2 The LAN light is not lit.....................5-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.
  • Page 12 v4.0, April 2006...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. 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 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual – Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
  • Page 16 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual v4.0, April 2006...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ® ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 and gives an overview of some of the key features contained in this product. The minimum installation prerequisites are presented in “System Requirements” on page 1-5.

  • Page 18: Key Features And Standards

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The ProSafe 802.11g 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 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual – Point-to-Point Bridge – In this mode, the WG302 only communicates with another bridge- mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. WEP should be used to protect this communication.

  • Page 20: 802.11G Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    • Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG302 over the Ethernet port from any 802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch. Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps •...

  • Page 21: Compatible And Related Netgear Products

    Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b- or 802.11g-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point •...

  • Page 22: Hardware Description

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable WG302 802.11g ProSafe 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 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Number Activity DESCRIPTION Local Link/Act LAN Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Port Indicates no Ethernet link detected. On (Green) 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. Blink (Green) Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN.
  • Page 24 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Use the WG302 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 WG302 12V 1.2A power adapter.

  • Page 25: Basic Installation And Configuration

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

  • Page 26: Cabling Requirements

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG302. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications”.

  • Page 27: Understanding Wg302 Wireless Security Options

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The ProSafe 802.11g provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this...

  • Page 28: Installing The Prosafe 802.11G

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Before installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point , you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate...
  • Page 29 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-1.WG302 Login and General settings screen 3. Click Login Now. The Web browser displays the WG302 main menu and General page. Figure 2-2. Basic Installation and Configuration v4.0, April 2006...
  • Page 30 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point. • Click Logout to exit the user interface (the wireless access point will wait 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out.

  • Page 31: Step 3: Deploy The Prosafe 802.11G

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual United States Rest of World Figure 2-4. 7. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or “Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 2-11 of this Reference Manual for full instructions.

  • Page 32: Step 4: Verify Wireless Connectivity

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: By default, WG302 is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting. To connect to the WG302 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the access point name into your Web browser.

  • Page 33: Setting Basic Ip Options

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 3. The login screen will display. Enter the default user name of admin and default password of password to log in. Figure 2-6. 4. Click Login now. Once you have entered your access point name, your Web browser will automatically locate the ProSafe 802.11g and display the home page screen, as shown in...
  • Page 34 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-7. 2. Enter the wireless access point name of the WG302: This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of WG302. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WG302 MAC address.

  • Page 35: Configuring Wireless Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual – Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of your LAN Gateway. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected. The default is 0.0.0.0.
  • Page 36 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Enter Figure 2-8. 2. From the Country/Region menu, select the region where the WG302 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.

  • Page 37: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual – If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

  • Page 38: Understanding Security Profiles

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 5. Under Security on the main menu, select Security Profile Settings. Profile 1 is enabled by default; the default SSID is NETGEAR with Security set to Open Systems (see “Understanding Security Profiles” on page 2-14 to configure a profile).
  • Page 39 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: Only the first profile is enabled. The rest of the profiles are disabled and must be enabled if configured. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also know as the wireless network name. The SSID separates network traffic from different wireless networks.
  • Page 40 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Selected Security Profile Figure 2-9. You can configure the WG302 to use the types of network authentication shown in Table 2-1 below. Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types Type Description Open System Can be used with WEP encryption, or no encryption.
  • Page 41 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types (continued) Type Description WPA with RADIUS WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption, and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).
  • Page 42 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Use of Passphrases and keys are explained below: – Passphrase. You can use the Passphrase to generate the WEP keys automatically by entering a passphrase and clicking the Generate Keys button. You can also enter the keys directly.

  • Page 43: Ssid And Wep Settings Setup Form

    • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. NETGEAR is the default WG302 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below. SSID: ___________________________________ Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card.
  • Page 44 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________ Port: ___________________________________ Shared Secret: ___________________________________ Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WG302.

  • Page 45: Configuring Radius Server Settings (If Required)

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Configuring RADIUS Server Settings (if required) 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 46 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual – IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0. – Port Number. Port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 1813. – Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant.

  • Page 47: Setting Up A Security Profile

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Setting up A Security Profile The WG302 allows you to set up eight different profiles, either with the same SSID, on different SSIDs. Each profile can also be set up with a different security options for network authentication.

  • Page 48: Configuring Wep

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 4. Give your profile a meaningful name so that you can remember it later. 5. Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) for this profile. 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 49: Configuring Wpa With Radius

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Automatic – Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click Generate Keys. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values. •...

  • Page 50: Configuring Wpa-Psk

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-13. 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 51: Configuring Wpa2 With Radius

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-14. 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. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations.

  • Page 52: Configuring Wpa2-Psk

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-15. 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 53: Configuring Wpa And Wpa2 With Radius

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-16. Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS 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 54: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-17. 5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP+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 55: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-18. 2. Enter the WPA 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. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations.
  • Page 56 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 2-19. 4. From the Select Access Control Database pull-down menu, choose the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server.
  • Page 57 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual To delete Trusted Wireless Stations: 1. Check the radio button of the station you want to delete from the Trusted Wireless Stations List. 2. Click Delete. Repeat the process to delete additional stations.
  • Page 58 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 2-34 Basic Installation and Configuration v4.0, April 2006...

  • Page 59: Management

    Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . To access these features, connect to the WG302 as described in “Logging in Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-8.

  • Page 60: Accessing The Wg302 Over A Secure Telnet Interface

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 2. Enter the following information in the Remote Management fields: • Remote Console, Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow remote access via Secure Shell and Secure Telnet (see “Accessing the WG302...

  • Page 61: Cli Commands

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual These settings appear below the connector on the back panel. 3. Press Return, and the screen below should appear. Figure 3-2. 4. Enter the login name and password (admin and password are the defaults).

  • Page 62: Viewing General Summary Information

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 3-3. 2. Enable the SysLog 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: a.
  • Page 63 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual To access the General screen: 1. From the main Menu of the browser interface, select General to view the System Status screen, shown below. This screen displays the following general information described in Table 3-1 on page 3-6.
  • Page 64 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 3-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name The default name may be changed if desired. (NetBIOS name) MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless access point’s Ethernet port.

  • Page 65: Viewing Network Traffic Statistics

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 3-1. General Information Fields (continued) Field Description Current Wireless Settings Operating Mode Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WG302. Channel/Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is the default channel setting.
  • Page 66 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 3-5. Table 3-2, shown below, describes the information fields detailed on the Statics screen. Table 3-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WG302 was restarted.

  • Page 67: Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics

    The software of the ProSafe 802.11g is stored in Flash memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.RMG) file before sending it to the wireless access point.
  • Page 68 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Figure 3-7. To upgrade the WG302 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 screen, shown above, will display.

  • Page 69: Configuration File Management

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Configuration File Management The ProSafe 802.11g 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 70: Restoring The Wg302 To The Factory Default Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Restoring the WG302 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 WG302 DHCP client will be enabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.228, and the access point name will reset to the name...
  • Page 71 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual To change the Administrator password: 1. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Management, select Change Password. The Change Password screen, shown below, will display. Figure 3-9. 2. First, enter the old password in the Current Password field.
  • Page 72 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 3-14 Management v4.0, April 2006...

  • Page 73: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point . The features provide the following functions and are located under Advanced in the main menu. • IP Settings. Using the wireless access point as a DHCP server for wireless clients. •...
  • Page 74 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 4-1. 3. Configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using the WG302 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 75: Hotspot Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • 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 assigned IP address. The wireless client user is required to renew the IP address as soon as the lease is expired.
  • Page 76 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Wireless LAN parameters. The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. However, if you want the WG302 to operate in Super-G mode, use this feature To set up Advanced Wireless Settings: 1.

  • Page 77: Wireless Bridge And Repeater Modes

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table 4-1. Advanced Wireless LAN Settings Fields (continued) Field Description Beacon Interval Specifies the data beacon rate between 20ms and 1004ms.. DTIM Interval The Delivery Traffic Indication Message specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and 255.

  • Page 78: Configuring A Point-To-Point Bridge

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Figure 4-4. Configuring 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. The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display.

  • Page 79: Configuring A Multi-Point Bridge

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Both use the same ESSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in use. E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C...
  • Page 80 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual 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 81: Configuring Wireless Repeater Mode

    Click Apply. Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WG302s configured in Point-to-Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. Configuring Wireless Repeater Mode...
  • Page 82 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network. • If using DHCP, all ProSafe 802.11gs should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)”...

  • Page 83: 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. v4.0, April 2006...

  • Page 84: The Wireless Lan Activity Light Does Not Light Up

    • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WG302. • 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 85: I Cannot Connect To The Wg302 To Configure It

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual I cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it. Check these items: • The WG302 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK.
  • Page 86 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WG302 will reboot (restart). • Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.

  • Page 87: Appendix A Factory Defaults And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. • To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the TEST LED blinks rapidly).
  • Page 88 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Disabled Time SNMP Enabled, but Trap forwarding disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Secure Telnet Enabled Wireless...
  • Page 89 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11g Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 38, 54, & 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11g 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US) 2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain) Operating Frequencies 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan)2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz (France)
  • Page 90 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications v4.0, April 2006...

  • Page 91: 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 92 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Related Documents v4.0, April 2006...

  • Page 93: Command Line Reference

    Appendix C Command Line Reference The ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point (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 94 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- [X] [X] |-gateway --gateway [X] [X] |-dns [X] [X] | |-primary --primary DNS server [X] [X] | `-secondary --secondary DNS server...
  • Page 95 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- |-version --wireless driver version [X] [X] |-radio --enable wireless radio [X] [X] |-wirelessmode --wireless mode [X] [X] |-channel --wireless channel (depends on...
  • Page 96 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- [X] [X] | |-mode --enable wireless access control (ACL) [X] [X] [X] | `-list |-all --(delete only) all local ACL address...
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