Key Features - NETGEAR WG302 - 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point

Key Features

The WG302 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support.
Supported Standards and Conventions
The following standards and conventions are supported:
• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g for
Wireless LANs.
• WEP support. Support for WEP is included. Both 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are
supported.
• DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The WG302 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server.
• SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management
Information Base (MIB) management.
Key Features
The NETGEAR WG302 provides solid functionality, including these features:
• Multiple Operating Modes
– Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11g.
– 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.
– Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WG302 is the "Master" for a group
of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations must be set to
Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using this WG302's MAC address. They then send all traffic
to this "Master", rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP should be used to
protect this traffic.
– Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WG302 only communicates with
another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address (physical
address) of the both adjacent repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided. WEP
should be used to protect this communication.
• 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 WG302 to gain access to your LAN.
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Introduction