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NETGEAR WAG102NA Reference Manual

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NETGEAR ProSafe
802.11g Wireless Access
Point WG102 Reference
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10144-02
July 2008

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10144-02 July 2008...

  • 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

    Antenna Cable Maximum Transmitted Antennas type Cable Length Power NETGEAR 18 dBi, directional NETGEAR ACC-10314- 1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 18 dBi ant. ANT24D18 outdoor/indoor 01 thru 05 NETGEAR 9 dBi, NETGEAR ACC-10314- 1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 9 dBi ant.
  • Page 4 A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG102 product package. Èesky tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless [Czech] je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními Access Point smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 5 Latviski Ar šo deklarç, ka NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access [Latvian] atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem Point noteikumiem. Lietuviø Šiuo deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless [Lithuanian] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
  • Page 6 WG102 in the European Community. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point gemäß der im BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.
  • Page 7 Product and Publication Details WG102 Model Number: July 2008 Publication Date: Wireless Access Point Product Family: NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Product Name: Business Home or Business Product: Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10144-02 v1.0, July 2008...
  • Page 8 viii v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................i How to Use This Manual ....................ii How to Print This Manual ....................ii Revision History .........................iii Chapter 1 Basic Installation and Configuration System Requirements ....................1-1 What Is In the Box? ......................1-1 Hardware Description .....................1-2 Front Panel .......................1-2 Rear Panel .......................1-3...
  • Page 10 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Chapter 3 Management Viewing Information ......................3-1 General Information ....................3-1 Activity Log .......................3-3 Statistics ........................3-4 Available Wireless Station List .................3-5 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............3-6 Configuration File Management ..................3-7 Backing up and Restoring the Configuration ............3-8 Erasing the Configuration ..................3-8...
  • Page 11 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Appendix B Related Documents Contents v1.0, July 2008...
  • Page 12 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Contents v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR WG102 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

    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 15: Revision History

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner 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 WG102 Reference Manual About This Manual v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 17: Basic Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 1 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG102 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 18: Hardware Description

    Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG102 if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Description Ethernet link indicator No connection detected on the Ethernet link Amber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected Amber Flashing Data is being transmitted or received on the 10 Mbps Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected.

  • Page 20: Wireless Equipment Placement And Range Guidelines

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
  • Page 21 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual 1. Set up the WG102 Access Point. Tip: Before mounting the WG102 Access Point in a high location, first set up and test the WG102 Access Point to verify wireless network connectivity.
  • Page 22 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual The Web browser displays the WG102 Access Point main menu and General screen, as shown below. Click to view documentation Click to log out. After 5 minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically.
  • Page 23 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual b. On the main menu, select Basic Settings to view the Basic Settings screen. Figure 1-4 Configure the settings for your network and click Apply. c. Select Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings screen.
  • Page 24 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual d. Enter the wireless settings. See the online help or “Wireless Settings” on page 1-12 for full instructions. Note: In the US, the Country/Region is preset according to regulatory requirements. In other areas, you can and must set the Country/Region. It may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.

  • Page 25: Logging In To The Wireless Access Point

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the WG102 Access Point (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.

  • Page 26: Basic Ip Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual A login window opens. 3. Log in using the default user name of admin and default password of password. Once you have entered your access point name, the Web browser finds the WG102 Access...
  • Page 27 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • DHCP Client: By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. After installation (), you can enable DHCP to let the wireless access point get its TCP/IP configuration from the DHCP server on your network. The wireless access point gets the IP address, subnet mask and the default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server if DHCP is enabled.

  • Page 28: Wireless Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings, click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the WG102 Access Point main screen. The Wireless Settings screen appears, as shown below. Figure 1-8 The Wireless Settings screen options are discussed below.

  • Page 29: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    The default SSID is NETGEAR-0-0. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WG102.
  • Page 30 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual 5. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: If you are configuring the WG102 Access Point from a wireless computer and you change the SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply.

  • Page 31: Configuring Security

    Chapter 2 Configuring Security This chapter describes how to set up security features and advanced features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Wireless Data Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter.

  • Page 32: Security Profiles

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WG102. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.
  • Page 33 SSID. The default SSID is: NETGEAR-0-0 for the first profile, NETGEAR-0-1 for the second, and so on. You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Some concepts regarding the SSID are explained below: –...
  • Page 34 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual – Different access points within an ESS can use different channels. To reduce interference, adjacent access points should use different channels. – Roaming is the ability of wireless stations to connect wirelessly when they physically move from one ESS to another.
  • Page 35 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Data Encryption Select the data encryption that you want to use. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above (otherwise, the default is None). The Data Encryption settings are...

  • Page 36: Before You Change The Ssid And Wep Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the settings. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Radius Server Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Configuring the Radius Server Settings You can view or change the Radius Server Settings from the Security menu. Follow the steps below: 1. Connect to the WG102 Access Point. In address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229.

  • Page 38: Configuring Network Authentication

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration. This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server. A Secondary Radius Server can be configured which is used on failure on Primary Radius Server •...
  • Page 39 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual 3. Set the Network Authentication that you want to use. Figure 2-4 a. On the Security menu, click Security Profiles Settings. b. Select the profile that you want. c. Click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu.

  • Page 40: Entering Wep Data Encryption Keys

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Entering WEP Data Encryption Keys You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network. •...
  • Page 41 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual 2. Below the Security heading, select Access Control to display the Access Control List screen shown below. Figure 2-5 3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box. 4. Choose to use the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server.
  • Page 42 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual 2-12 Configuring Security v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 43: Viewing Information

    Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to view information about your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point and to use the management features. To get to these features, connect to the WG102 Access Point as described in “Logging in to the Wireless Access Point” on page 1-9.
  • Page 44 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 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) Country/Region The domain or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for use.

  • Page 45: Activity Log

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Activity Log From the WG102 Access Point main menu, under the Information heading, select Activity Log. Figure 3-7 You can use a SysLog server to view the Activity Log. If you have a SysLog server on your LAN, then enable the SysLog.

  • Page 46: Statistics

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Statistics The Statistics screen provides LAN and WLAN statistics. From the WG102 main menu, select Statistics under the Information heading to view the screen shown below: Figure 3-8 Management v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 47: Available Wireless Station List

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Available Wireless Station List The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point for the Wired Network Name (SSID). From the WG102 main menu, under the Information heading, click Available Wireless Station List to view the list.

  • Page 48: Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Firmware

    Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware: 1. Download the file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. 2. If you want to save your configuration settings, see “Backing up and Restoring the...

  • Page 49: Configuration File Management

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual 3. From the main menu Management section, select Upgrade Firmware. Figure 3-10 4. Click Browse and browse to the location of the image (.IMG) upgrade file. 5. Click Upload. When the upload completes, your wireless access point automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute.

  • Page 50: Backing Up And Restoring The Configuration

    After erasing, the wireless access point’s password will be password, the SSID will be NETGEAR-0, the DHCP client will be disabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.229, and the access point name will be netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point’s MAC address (on the label on the bottom of the unit).

  • Page 51: Snmp Remote Management

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual From the main menu, select Change Password to go to the screen shown below. Figure 3-12 SNMP Remote Management Enable SNMP to allow SNMP network management software such as HP OpenView to manage the wireless access point via the SNMPv1/v2 protocol.
  • Page 52 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Follow the steps below to enable Remote Management 1. Select the Enable radio button to use the SNMP remote management feature. 2. Fill in the fields according to the requirements of your location.

  • Page 53: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu. Figure 4-1 The following features are explained: •...

  • Page 54: Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings You can use the Advanced Wireless Settings screen to configure the advanced wireless settings. If you want the AP to operate in Super-G mode, use this feature.

  • Page 55: Wireless Bridging And Repeating

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • DTIM Interval. The Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and 255. The default is 1. • Preamble Type. A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range.

  • Page 56: Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In Point-to-Point Bridge mode, the WG102 Access Point communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. In addition, you can enable client associations with this WG102 Access Point. You must enter the MAC address of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided.

  • Page 57: Multi-Point Bridge Configuration

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual 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.
  • Page 58 LAN segment. Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WG102 Access Points 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. Advanced Configuration...

  • Page 59: Repeater With Wireless Client Association

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Repeater with Wireless Client Association In this mode, the WG102 Access Point sends all traffic to the remote AP. For repeater mode, you must enter the MAC address of the remote “parent” access point. You can also enter the address of the “child”...
  • Page 60 Note: You can extend this repeating by adding up to two more WG102 Access Points configured in repeater mode. However, since repeaters 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...

  • Page 61: 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. Wireless LAN Activity Light Is Off The access point’s antennae are not working.

  • Page 62: Lan Light Is Off

    • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WG102. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off. LAN Light is Off There is a hardware connection problem. Check these items: •...

  • Page 63: When I Enter A Url Or Ip Address I Get A Timeout Error

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual • The WG102 Access Point is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is on (amber indicating a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or green indicating a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection) to verify that the Ethernet connection is •...
  • Page 64 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual To clear all data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power off the WG102 Access Point and power it back on. 2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in for at least 5 seconds.

  • Page 65: Factory Default Settings And Specifications

    MAC address Built-in DHCP client DHCP client disabled, it uses the default IP address IP configuration IP Address: 192.168.0.229 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR-0-0 Broadcast Network Name (SSID) Enabled Super-G mode Disabled WEP/WPA Disabled MAC Access Control...

  • Page 66: Technical Specifications

    NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Parameter NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoring Maximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node;...
  • Page 67 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Parameter NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11b and g 802.11b mode at 1Mbps: -95 dBm Typical Receive Sensitivity 802.11b mode at 2 Mbps: -93 dBm 802.11b mode at 5.5 Mbps: -91dBm 802.11b mode at 11 Mbps: -89 dBm...
  • Page 68 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Factory Default Settings and Specifications v1.0, July 2008...
  • Page 69 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 Windows XP and Vista Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...
  • Page 70 NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual Related Documents v1.0, July 2008...

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