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NETGEAR, Inc.
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March 2009
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  • Page 1 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10474-01 March 2009 v1.0...

  • 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: Regulatory Compliance Information

    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 4 [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 5 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY308400098 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. v1.0 March 2009...
  • Page 6 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................... xi How to Use This Manual ....................xii How to Print This Manual ....................xii Revision History .......................xiii Chapter 1  Introduction About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 ..........1-1 Key Features and Standards ..................1-2 Supported Standards and Conventionss ..............1-2 Key Features ......................1-3 802.11b/g/n Standards–based Wireless Networking ..........1-4...
  • Page 8 Configuring Your Wireless Settings ................2-8 Deploying the Access Point ..................2-10 Verifying Wireless Connectivity ................2-11 Logging In Using the Default IP Address ............... 2-11 Mounting the Access Point Using the Wall Mount Kit (Optional) ........2-12 Configuring and Testing Your PCs for Wireless Connectivity .........2-13 Logging in to the Access Point ................2-14 Setting Basic IP Options ....................2-15 Wireless Settings ......................2-16...
  • Page 9 Changing the Administrator Password ................3-9 Enabling the SysLog Server ..................3-10 Using Activity Log Information ..................3-11 Viewing General Summary Information ................3-12 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics .................3-14 Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics ..............3-16 Enabling Rogue AP Detection ..................3-17 Importing a Rogue AP List from a File ..............3-18 Viewing and Saving AP Lists ..................3-19 Viewing AP Lists ....................3-19 Creating AP Lists Manually ..................3-21...
  • Page 10 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings ....................A-1 Technical Specifications ....................A-3 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Command Sets Index v1.0 March 2009...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® ProSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wireless Access Point WNAP210. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the 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 13: Revision History

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at  http://www.adobe.com.
  • Page 14 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual About This Manual v1.0 March 2009...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements” on page 1-5), package contents (“What Is In the Box?” on page...

  • Page 16: Key Features And Standards

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features and Standards The WNAP210 Wireless-N 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 17: Key Features

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Key Features The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features: • Multiple operating modes: – Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11b/g/n access point. – Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the access point communicates only with another bridge-mode wireless station or access point.

  • Page 18: 802.11B/G/N Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet connection with Auto Uplink™ interface. Connects to 10/100/1000 • Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED indicators. Power, Test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity for each radio mode are easily identified. •...

  • Page 19: System Requirements

    3.0 or later • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b/g- or 802.11b/g-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter What Is In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 •...

  • Page 20: Hardware Description

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty, NETGEAR encourages you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at http://my.netgear.com/registration/ login.aspx. Hardware Description This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the access point.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Front Panel LEDs (continued) Item LED DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Speed Off. A 10 Mbps or no link detected. Amber. A 10/100 Mbps link detected. Green. A 1000 Mbps link detected. WLAN Blinking (Blue).
  • Page 22 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Introduction v1.0 March 2009...

  • Page 23: Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters to connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g/n wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more.

  • Page 24: Understanding Wnap210 Wireless Security Options

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the access point. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Default Settings and Technical Specifications.” For best results, place your wireless access point: •...
  • Page 25 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 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 access point. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 26: Installing The Wnap210 Wireless Access Point

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe Wireless-N 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/g/n wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network.
  • Page 27 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 3. Login. The general screen of the the access point displays as shown in Figure 2-3. The default settings should be suitable for most users and environments. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, you can select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point.
  • Page 28 (the Country/Region is not Configurable in the United States; but is configurable in the rest of the world). Click Apply. Note: If your country or region is not listed, please check with NETGEAR Support. 6. Select System > Basic > Time.
  • Page 29 – Hostname / IP Address. Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP server. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 7. Click Apply. 8. Select Configuration > IP to display IP Settings. Figure 2-5 9.

  • Page 30: Configuring Your Wireless Settings

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • 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 access point to your LAN.
  • Page 31 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-6 2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions: • Wireless Mode. Select the wireless operating mode you want to use: – 11b. 802.11b wireless stations only. – bg.

  • Page 32: Deploying The Access Point

    (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). Should this happen, you might want to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. See the article “Wireless Networking Basics” available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article and other articles of interest can be found in Appendix B, “Related...

  • Page 33: Verifying Wireless Connectivity

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. Note: By default, access point is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting.
  • Page 34 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To log in using the default IP Address: 1. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Netscape Navigator. Connect to the access point by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.236 into your browser.

  • Page 35: Configuring And Testing Your Pcs For Wireless Connectivity

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4. Attach the brackets to the anchors using the screws from the mounting kit as shown in (D). Figure 2-7 5. Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub.

  • Page 36: Logging In To The Access Point

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Logging In to the Access Point The access pointis set by default with the IP address of 192.168.0.236 with DHCP disabled. Note: If you log in using the default IP address, the computer you are using to connect to the access point should be configured with an IP address in the range 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.0.255 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 37: Setting Basic Ip Options

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options Enter the basic IP settings for your wireless access point on this screen. The default settings will work in most cases. However, if your wireless access point is part of a more complex LAN network, then modify these settings to meet the requirements of your network.

  • Page 38: Wireless Settings

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual – IP Subnet Mask. The access point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Otherwise, you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the subnet mask. – Default Gateway.
  • Page 39 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-10 2. Specfy the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions: • Wireless Mode. Select the wireless operating mode you want to use. The default is 11ng. The options are: –...
  • Page 40 Auto channel option for the AP to intelligently pick the channel with the least interference. See the article “Wireless Networking Basics” available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article and other articles of interest can be found in Appendix B, “Related Documents”).
  • Page 41 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Channel Width=20 MHz and Guard Interval=short (400 ms). Best, 7.2 Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps, 72.2 Mbps, 14.44 Mbps, 28.88 Mbps, 43.33 Mbps, 57.77 Mbps, 86.66 Mbps, 115.56 Mbps, 130 Mbps, 144.44 Mbps.

  • Page 42: Configuring Qos Settings

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring QoS Settings 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. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM.

  • Page 43: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions in this section to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1.

  • Page 44: Understanding Security Profiles

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the WNAP210, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions. Understanding Security Profiles Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID. You can configure up to eight unique 802.11b/g/n wireless security profiles on the WNAP210.
  • Page 45 Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile—and to tell profiles apart. (The default names are NETGEAR_11ng, NETGEAR-1_11ng, NETGEAR-2_11ng, and so on.) You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Note: Only the first profile is enabled by default. The rest of the profiles are disabled and must be enabled if configured.
  • Page 46 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types Type Description WPA with RADIUS You must configure the RADIUS server settings to use this option. WPA2 with RADIUS Select this only if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use (WPA2 is a later version of WPA.) AES encryption and configure the RADIUS server settings.
  • Page 47 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Passphrases and Keys are used in the following ways: – Passphrase. To use the passphrase to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and click the Generate Keys button. You can also enter the keys directly. These keys must match the other wireless stations.

  • Page 48: Ssid And Wep/Wpa Settings Setup Form

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 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 can provide this information.

  • Page 49: Configuring The Radius Server Settings

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WNAP210. Store this information in a safe place. Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can set p or modify the RADIUS server settings to compliment network authentication security options.
  • Page 50 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-13 3. Enter the following RADIUS server settings: • Authentication Server. This configuration is required for authentication using a RADIUS server.The IP address, port number, and shared secret are required for communication with the primary RADIUS server.

  • Page 51: Setting Up A Security Profile

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Setting Up a Security Profile The access point allows you to set up eight different security profiles. You can configure each profile with a different security option for network authentication. Note: If you are using a RADIUS server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as described in the “Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings”...
  • Page 52 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To configure a security profile: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the access point using the default LAN address of  http://192.168.0.236, user name admin, and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set up.
  • Page 53 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • For information on how to configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or Shared Key, “Configuring WEP” on page 2-32. • For information on how to configure WPA with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA with RADIUS”...

  • Page 54: Configuring Wep

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring WEP To configure WEP data encryption: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select either Open System or Shared Key. 2. From the Data Encryption drop-down list, select encryption strength (64 bits, 128 bits, or 152 bits).

  • Page 55: Configuring Wpa With Radius

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual See the document “Wireless Networking Basics” 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 56 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4. Select Security Profile Settings. The screen for the profile settings you selected displays. When the Security Profile screen displays, check the radio button of the security profile you want to modify, and click Edit. Figure 2-17 5.

  • Page 57: Configuring Wpa2 With Radius

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings. Figure 2-18 To configure WPA2 with RADIUS: 1.

  • Page 58: Configuring Wpa And Wpa2 With Radius

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 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 later, do include the client software that supports WPA.

  • Page 59: Configuring Wpa-Psk

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 5. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP+AES. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No (disabled) by default. If this feature is enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.

  • Page 60: Configuring Wpa2-Psk

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To configure WPA-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, 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 set to No (disabled) by default. If this feature is enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.

  • Page 61: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No (disabled) by default. If this feature is 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 62: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is set to No (disabled) by default. If this feature is 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 63 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 2-23 3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable the access control feature. 4. Select the access control database options. The options are: • Local MAC Address Database. The access point will use the local MAC address table for access control.
  • Page 64 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2-42 Installation and Configuration v1.0 March 2009...

  • Page 65: Management

    Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management and monitoring features of your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point. To access these features, connect to the WNAP210 access point as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-11.

  • Page 66: Remote Console

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. Enter the following information in the SNMP fields: • SNMP. Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP OpenView, to manage the wireless access point through SNMPv1/v2 protocol. •...
  • Page 67 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 3-2 4. Click Apply. Management Using Telnet 1. Open a secure Telnet session from your computer to the access point. The screen shown in Figure 3-3 should display. Figure 3-3 2. Enter the login name and password (admin and password are the defaults). After successful login, the <...

  • Page 68: Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Software

    The software of the WNAP210 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), you must first extract the image (.rmt) file before sending it to the wireless access point.

  • Page 69: Managing The Configuration File

    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Figure 3-4 To upgrade the WNAP210 firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. 2. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade screen...

  • Page 70: Saving The Configuration

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Saving the Configuration To save your settings: 1. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Backup Settings to back up your current settings.The Backup Settings screen displays. See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 2. Click Backup. Your browser will extract the configuration file from the wireless access point and prompt you for a location on your computer to store the file.

  • Page 71: Restoring The Wnap210 To The Factory Default Settings

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 3-6 Restoring the WNAP210 to the Factory Default Settings You can restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings using the Restore function.. To restore the factory settings: 1. Select Maintenance > Reset > Restore Defaults. The Restore Defaults screen displays. Figure 3-7 2.

  • Page 72: Changing The Administrator Password

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 3. Click Apply to reset to the factory default settings. After a restore, the wireless access point password will be password, the WNAP210 DHCP client will be disabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.236, and the access point name will reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 73: Enabling The Syslog Server

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 3-8 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. 4.

  • Page 74: Using Activity Log Information

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 3-9 2. Enable Syslog. Enable this option if you have a syslog server on your LAN. If this feature is enabled, you must enter the IP address of your syslog server and the port number your SysLog server is configured to use.

  • Page 75: Viewing General Summary Information

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 3-10 2. Click Refresh to update the display, click Clear to clear the log content, or click Save As to save the log contents into a file on your PC or to save the file to a disk drive. Viewing General Summary Information The System screen, under the Monitoring tab provides a summary of the current WNAP210 configuration settings, including current IP settings and current wireless settings.
  • Page 76 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To access the System screen: 1. Select Monitoring > System view the System screen, shown in Figure 3-11. This screen shows the parameters listed in Table 3-1: Table 3-1. System Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name...

  • Page 77: Viewing Network Traffic Statistics

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 3-11 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic. To access statistics information: 1. Select Monitoring > Statistics. The Statistics screen displays, as shown in Figure 3-12.
  • Page 78 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 3-12 2. Click Refresh to update the statistics information for each interface. . Table 3-2 describes the information fields detailed on the Statistics screen. Table 3-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Packets The number of packets sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted.

  • Page 79: Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 3-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Multicast Packets Themulticast packets sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted. Total Packets The wireless packets sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted. Total Bytes The wireless bytes sent and received since the WNAP210 was restarted.

  • Page 80: Enabling Rogue Ap Detection

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual To view the Wireless Stations list: 1. Select Monitoring > Wireless Stations. The Wireless Stations list displays, as shown in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13 2. Click Refresh to update the list. Tip: If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices.

  • Page 81: Importing A Rogue Ap List From A File

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 3-14 2. Click Refresh to discover the APs. See “Importing Rogue AP List from a File” on page 3-17 for more information. 3. Click Move to add APs in the Unknown AP List to the Known AP List. 4.

  • Page 82: Viewing And Saving Ap Lists

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4. Click Import to upload the list to the AP. To merge a file with an existing AP list: 1. Select the Merge radio button to add the new MAC addresses to the existing list. 2.
  • Page 83 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 3-15 Figure 3-16 2. In the Unknown AP List or the Known AP List sections, click Refresh to update the corresponding list. Management 3-19 v1.0 March 2009...

  • Page 84: Creating Ap Lists Manually

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 3. Click SAVE to export the list of unknown or known APs to a file. A window opens so you can browse to the location where you want to save the file. The default file name is WNAP210Rogue.cfg.

  • Page 85: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point. The advanced configuration features are located under various sub-menus under Configuration and provide the following functions: • 802.1Q VLAN. Enabling untagged VLAN operation •...
  • Page 86 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • Management VLAN. Management VLANs are used for managing traffic (Telnet, SNMP, and HTTP) to and from the access point. Frames belonging to the management VLAN are not given any 802.1Q header when sent over the trunk.

  • Page 87: Hotspot Settings

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Hotspot Settings If you want the wireless access point to capture and redirect all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests, use this feature to redirect the requests to the specified URL. For example, a hotel might want all wireless connections to go to its server to start a billing transaction.

  • Page 88: Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen are used to configure and enable various wireless LAN parameters for 11b/g/n mode. The default wireless LAN parameters usually work well. However, you can use these settings to fine-tune the overall performance of your wireless access point for your environment.
  • Page 89 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 2. Enter the appropriate information in the following fields: • RTS Threshold (0 - 2347). 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.

  • Page 90: Configuring Advanced Qos Settings

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring Advanced QoS Settings 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. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic.
  • Page 91 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 4-4 The QoS options on the WNAP210 are as follows: • AP EDCA parameters. Specify the AP EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the access point to the wireless client. •...

  • Page 92: Enabling Wireless Bridging And Repeating

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table 4-1 describes the settings for QoS queues. Table 4-1. QoS Queues and Parameters QoS Queue Description Data 0 (Voice) High-priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP and streaming media are automatically sent to this queue. Data 1 (Video) High-priority queue, minimum delay.
  • Page 93 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual When you click the Edit button, you must enter the profile name and the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the fields provided. WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK are supported. WPA2-PSK can (and should) be used to protect this communication.
  • Page 94 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 4-5 On the screen shown in Figure 4-5, when you select the radio button for any option, an Edit button displays. Click this button to edit the security profile of the wireless bridge settings, as shown in Figure 4-6.

  • Page 95: Configuring A Wnap210 As A Point-To-Point Bridge

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 4-6 Configuring a WNAP210 as a Point-to-Point Bridge To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in Figure 4-7: 1. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge > Bridging and Repeating. The Bridging and Repeating screen displays. 2.
  • Page 96 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Figure 4-7 3. Configure the WNAP210 access point (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. AP1 must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field, and AP2 must have AP1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.

  • Page 97: Configuring A Point-To-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 5. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. 6.
  • Page 98 5. Click Apply to save your settings. Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WNAP210s configured in Point-to-Point Bridge mode for each additional LAN segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. 4-14 Advanced Configuration v1.0 March 2009...

  • Page 99: Configuring The Wnap210 As A Wireless Repeater

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Configuring the WNAP210 as a Wireless Repeater To configure the WNAP210 as a wireless repeater as shown in Figure 4-9: 1. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge > Bridging and Repeating. The Bridging and Repeating screen displays.

  • Page 100: Configuring The Wnap210 For Client Mode

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • If you are using DHCP, all access points should be set to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client) in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic Settings screen. • All ProSafes use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption. 4.
  • Page 101 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Select the Enable Wireless Bridgeing and Repeating check box. This allows you to select a bridging mode. 2. Select Client. You can now enable the MAC Clone feature. The default is Disable. If you enable the MAC Clone feature, enter the MAC Clone address.
  • Page 102 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual 4-18 Advanced Configuration v1.0 March 2009...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting And Debugging

    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 supplied with your access point. v1.0 March 2009...

  • Page 104: I Cannot Access The Internet Or The Lan With A Wireless Capable Computer

    • Make sure that the antennas are securely connected to the WNAP210. • Contact NETGEAR Technical Support if the Wireless LAN LED remains off. The Ethernet LAN LED is not lit. There is a hardware connection problem.Check these items: •...

  • Page 105: I Cannot Connect To The Wnap210 To Configure Lit

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual • The access point’s default values might not work with your network. Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network. I cannot connect to the WNAP210 to configure it. Check these items: •...
  • Page 106 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Using the Restore Factory Settings Button to Restore Default Settings The Restore factory settings button (see “Rear Panel” on page 1-7) has two functions: • Reboot. When this button is pressed and released quickly, the WNAP210 reboots (restarts). •...

  • Page 107: Factory Default Settings

    Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point. Factory Default Settings You can use the restore settings button located on the rear of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults.
  • Page 108 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Description Lan IP 192.168.0.236 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 DHCP Server Disabled DHCP Client Disabled Time Zone USA-Pacific Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Disabled Time SNMP...

  • Page 109: Technical Specifications

    ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Table A-2. WNAP210 Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point 802.11g Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, & 54 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11ng Data Rates Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=short (400ms): Best, 7.2 Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps, 72.2 Mbps, 14.44 Mbps, 28.88 Mbps, 43.33 Mbps, 57.77 Mbps, 86.66 Mbps,...
  • Page 110 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Default Settings and Technical Specifications v1.0 March 2009...
  • Page 111 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 ITCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 112 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Related Documents v1.0 March 2009...

  • Page 113: Command Sets

    Appendix C Command Line Reference The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point (AP) 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 PC through a telnet connection. Command Sets keyword Description...
  • Page 114 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual transmissions) | | | | |-knownap-add --add known access point | | | | |-knownap-del --delete known access point | | | | |-macacl-add --add wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |-macacl-database --delete wireless access control (ACL) database | | | | |-macacl-del...
  • Page 115 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual | | | | | | |-name --profile name | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status --profile status...
  • Page 116 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual | | | | | |-5> --5th security profile | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-hide-network-name --hide network name | | | | | | |-key1 --wireless wep key 1...
  • Page 117 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | |-vlan-id --VLAN id...
  • Page 118 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual | | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key | | | | | | | |-wepkey --wireless wep key | | | | | | | |-wepkeytype --wireless wep key type | | | | | | |...
  • Page 119 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual | |-log> --syslog setting | | |-syslog --enable syslog client | | |-syslog-server-ip --syslog server IP address | | |-syslog-server-port --syslog server port number | |-radius> | | |-accounting-server-primary --primary accounting server | | |-accounting-server-primary-port --primary accounting server port | | |-accounting-server-primary-sharedsecret --primary accounting server shared...
  • Page 120 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual | | |-management-vlan --vlan management id | | |-untagged-vlan --untagged vlan id | | |-untagged-vlan-status --untagged vlan status |-exit --logout from CLI |-file |-firmware-upgrade --upload new system firmware file |-password --system password |-restore-configuration --restore system configuration |-restore-default-password --restore default system password...
  • Page 121 Index Numerics Basic Settings menu Beacon Interval 11b/g/Next default setting default mode Broadcast SSID 2-10 192.168.0.210, Static IP Address Broadcast Wireless Network Name 2-10 192.168.0.230, default address Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) 2-18, 2-23 255.255.255.0 Broadcast Wireless Network Name. See SSID default subnet BSSID 802.11a default name...
  • Page 122 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual crossover cable restoring CSMA/CD features Customer support 1-ii Firmware Upgrade screen firmware, upgrading Fragmentation Length default setting 4-5, 4-6 Data Encryption front panel 2-35, 2-38 diagram of TKIP 2-34 TKIP+AES 2-36, 2-39 Data Rate 2-11, 2-18 default login Gateway...
  • Page 123 QoS Settings screen 2-20 NetBIOS QoS. See Quality of Service NetBIOS name Quality of Service 1-4 logging in 2-14 NETGEAR default SSID 2-10 Network Authentication 2-23 radio frequency types of 2-23 recommended channels spacing between APs Network Key. See passphrase.
  • Page 124 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual Read-Write Community Name security options default name WEP data encryption WPA-PSK rear panel diagram of Security Profile Authentication Settings 2-23 Reboot 3-9, 5-4 Profile Definition 2-23 Receive Traps with WPA 2-35, 2-36 reception range security profile equipment placement about...
  • Page 125 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual TKIP+AES 2-36, 2-39 80211.a mode 2-16 80211.b/g modes 2-16 Trap Community Name default name wireless connectivity testing 2-11, 2-21 troubleshooting access point, connecting to Wireless Mode 2-10, 2-17 configuring, 5-3 wireless mode LAN activity default power connection Wireless Multimedia...
  • Page 126 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual configuration of 2-35 Network Authentication screen 2-35 restructions 2-35 WPA2-PSK 2-38 configuration of 2-38 Network Authentication screens 2-38 restrictions 2-38 WPA-PSK configuration of 2-37 Network Authentication screens 2-37 restrictions 2-37 TKIP 2-38 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK configuration of 2-39 Network Authentication screens...

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