Netgear WG302 Reference Manual

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

Technical Support

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Trademarks

NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and ProSafe is a trademark of NETGEAR, INC. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Statement of Conditions

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.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Netgear, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to such condition.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302

Tested to Comply with FCC Standards

FCC ID: PY3WG302

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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Placement and Range Guidelines

Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of 500 feet (152.4 m) for 802.11b devices. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly, based on the physical placement of the wireless access point.

For best results, identify a location for your wireless access point according to these guidelines:

• Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, large metal surfaces, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

• In an elevated location such as a high shelf that is near the center of the wireless coverage area for all mobile devices.

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point.

To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be colocated with other transmitting structures.

FCC Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA

declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s)

WG302 (Model Designation)

ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point (Product Name)

complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfe rence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

We Netgear,

Tel: +1 408 907 8000

FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia

Warning! To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device (see below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be colocated with other antenna or radio transmitter.

Antenna Statement for North America and Australia

In addition to its own 2 antennas, the WG302 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables:

Approved Antennas

NETGEAR ANT24D18

NETGEAR ANT2409

NETGEAR ANT24O5

*WG302 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 20 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com/go/wg302_fcc for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the

WG302 in North America and Australia.

Antenna Gain and type

18 dBi, directional outdoor/indoor

9 dBi, omnidirectional outdoor/indoor

5 dBi, ceiling/wall indoor

Approved Antenna Cable

NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 05

Antenna Cable Length

1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 18 dBi ant.

1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 9 dBi ant.

1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 5 dBi ant.

Maximum Transmitted Power

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003.

Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte les exigences du reglement du Canada sur le materiel brouilleur NMB-003. The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. The use of this device in a

system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtai n a license for the sys tem according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office.

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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950

Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community

Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, _e tento Radiolan je ve shodě se základními

po_adavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder

de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch [German]

Eesti [Estonian]

English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential

Español [Spanish]

ЕллзнйкЮ [Greek]

Français [French]

Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti

Latviski [Latvian]

Lietuviø [Lithuanian]

Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los

requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktī

prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas

1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

vas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām

Nederlands [Dutch]

Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali

Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

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Magyar [Hungarian]

Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi

Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Português [Portuguese]

Slovensko [Slovenian]

Slovensky [Slovak]

Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY

Svenska [Swedish]

Íslenska [Icelandic]

Norsk [Norwegian]

NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de

väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community

This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below.

Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.

This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the 5GHz Radio Configuration Window as described in the user guide, before operating this device.

This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of operation. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.

This device employs a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5GHz band. This feature is automatically enabled when the country of operation is correctly configured for any European Community country. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar.

The 5GHz Turbo Mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. The current setting for this feature is found in the 5GHz Radio Configuration Window as described in the user guide.

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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.

•In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.

• Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying >300meter wireless links in outdoor public areas using

2.4GHz band.

European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective April 11, 2006

5.15-5.25 (GHz)

Country

Channels:

36,40,44,48

ALL EC

Countries

Belgium Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor !

France

Greece Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Only

Italy

Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor

Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor Ch. 1-13

Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor

5.25-5.35 (GHz) Channels: 52,56,60,64

5.47-5.725 (GHz) Channels: 100,104,108,112,116, 120,124,128,132,136,140

(Outdoor w/License)

2.4-2.4835 (GHz)

Channels: 1 to 13

(Except Where Noted)

Outdoor 1-7 Only

Indoor (Outdoor w/

License)

Turbo Mode

AdHoc Mode Not Allowed Same 2.4 GHz rules as

Not Allowed in 5GHz Same 2.4 GHz rules as

above

Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WG302 Publication Date: April 2006 Product Family: wireless access point Product Name: ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Home or Business Product: Business Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10008-04

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About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats .................................................................xiii

How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv

How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................xiv

Chapter 1 Introduction

About the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point .......................................................1-1

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

Cabling Requirements ..............................................................................................2-2

Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................2-2

Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options .........................................................2-3

Installing the ProSafe 802.11g ........................................................................................2-4

Step 1: Set up the ProSafe 802.11g .........................................................................2-4

Step 2: Configure LAN and Wireless Access ...........................................................2-4

Step 3: Deploy the ProSafe 802.11g ........................................................................2-7

Step 4: Verify Wireless Connectivity .........................................................................2-8

Logging in Using the Default IP Address ........................................................................2-8

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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

Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS .....................................................................2-27

Configuring WPA2-PSK ...................................................................................2-28

Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS .....................................................2-29

Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK ...........................................................2-30

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .......................................................2-31

Chapter 3 Management

Remote Management .....................................................................................................3-1

Accessing the WG302 over a Secure Telnet Interface .............................................3-2

CLI Commands ........................................................................................................3-3

Using Syslog and Activity Log Information .....................................................................3-3

Viewing General Summary Information ..........................................................................3-4

Viewing Network Traffic Statistics ...................................................................................3-7

Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics ..................................................................3-9

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............................................................3-9

Configuration File Management ................................................................................... 3-11

Saving and Retrieving the Configuration ................................................................ 3-11

Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings ...........................................3-12

Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................3-12

Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration

IP Settings for Wireless Clients ......................................................................................4-1

Hotspot Settings .............................................................................................................4-3

Advanced Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................4-3

Wireless Bridge and Repeater Modes ............................................................................4-5

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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. .................5-2

I cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it. ..............................................................5-3

When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ................................................5-3

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........................................5-3

Appendix A Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications

Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ A-3

Appendix B Related Documents

Appendix C Command Line Reference

Command Sets .............................................................................................................. C-1

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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.

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR website.

• Typographical conventions.This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names

bold User input

fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses

• Formats.This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the

equipment.

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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in

personal injury or death.

• Scope. This manual is written for the ProSafe 802.11g according to these specifications:

Product Version ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Manual Publication Date April 2006

Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302.asp.

How to Use This Manual

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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. What’s is the box is listed in

“Package Contents” on page 1-5, followed by a description of the hardware functionality in “Hardware Description” on page 1-6.

About the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point

The ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.

The WG302 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an antenna. T ypically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with about a 300 foot radius. The ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points are rated between 30-70 users, simultaneously.

The ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple ProSafe 802.11gs via a wired Ethernet backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network.

The auto-sensing capability of the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Acces s Point allows packet transmission at up to 108 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or electromagnetic interference.

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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:

• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g for Wireless LANs.

• WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported.

• Full WPA and WPA2 support. WPA and WPA2 enterprise class strong security with RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation. WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK pre-shared key authentication without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with all of the strong security of WPA.

• 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.

• Multiple BSSIDs. Support for multiple BSSIDs. When one AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations it is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that differentiated one WLAN from another when a mobile device tries to connect to the network.

• SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management.

• 802.11Q VLAN (Virtual Wireless LAN) Support. A network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same network even though they actually may be physically located on different segments of a LAN. VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. VLANs are very useful for user/host management, bandwidth allocation and resource optimization.

Key Features

The NETGEAR WG302 provides solid functionality, including these features:

• Multiple Operating Modes

– Wireless Access Point – Operates as a standard 802.11g.

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– 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 of both adjacent repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided. WEP should be used to protect this communication.

• Wireless Multimedia (WMM) support. WMM is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data. Timedependent information such as video or audio will have a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM.

• Rogue Access Point detection. For enhanced security, you can scan the wireless network to detect rogue access points.

• Hotspot settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and redirected to the URL you specify.

• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.

• Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WG302 to gain access to your LAN.

• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.

• Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect.

• Secure Telnet Command Line Interface. The Telnet command line interface enables direct access over the serial port and easy scripting of configuration of multiple WG302 across an extensive network via the Ethernet interface. An SSH client is required.

• Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.

• Secure and Economical Operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation.

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• 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 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.

• LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily identified.

• VLAN Security Profiles. Each Security Profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID when the Security Profile is configured.

Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps

802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking

The ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and

802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired

networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Additionally, the WG302 supports the following wireless features:

• Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames)

• RTS/CTS handshake

• Beacon generation

• Packet fragmentation and reassembly

• Short or long preamble

• Roaming among access points on the same subnet

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink

The WG302 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a “normal” connection such as to a computer or an “uplink” connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.

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Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net).

The following NETGEAR products work with the ProSafe 802.11g:

• WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card

• WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card

• WG311T 802.11 g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card

• WG511T 802.11 g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter

• WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter

• WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter

System Requirements

Before installing the WG302, make sure your system meets these requirements:

• A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch

• The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it

• A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source

• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or 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

• Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1.2 A)

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• 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. You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG302 if you need to return it for repair. T o qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.

Hardware Description

The WG302 front hardware functions are described below:

Figure 1-1

The following table explains the LED indicators:

Number LED Activity DESCRIPTION

1 Power Off

On (Green)

2 Test Blinking Self Test Indicator

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No power is supplied to the wireless access point. Power is supplied to the wireless access point.

Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off.

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Number LED Activity DESCRIPTION

3 Local

Port

4 Internet

Port

5 Wireless 802.11gWLAN

Link/Act LAN

Off On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber

100 LED

Off On (Green)

Off On (Green) Blinking (Green)

Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator

Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN.

Ethernet LAN Speed Indicator

Indicates 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected.

Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator

Indicates no wireless link activity. Wireless link activity. Data is being transmitted or received.

The WG302 rear hardware functions are described below:

Figure 1-2

The rear panel contains the following elements:

1. Left and Right Detachable Antenna The WG302 provides two detachable antenna.

2. Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power

socket restores the WG302 to the factory default settings.

3. Serial Console Port Male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections.

4. RJ-45 Ethernet Port

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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.

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Chapter 2

Basic Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Acce ss 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.

Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at ranges of

several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for others outside your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The ProSafe 802.11g provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in “Setting Up and Testing Basic

Wireless Connectivity” on page 2-13. Deploy the security features appropriate to

your needs.

You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point:

• A location for the WG302 that conforms to the “Wireless Equipment Placement and Range

Guidelines” below .

• The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway.

• One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters.

Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly bas ed on the physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.

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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”.

For best results, place your wireless access point:

• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.

• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-ofsight access (even if through walls).

• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

• Away from large metal surfaces.

• Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.

• 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).

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

radio frequency

Cabling Requirements

The ProSafe 802.11g connects to your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Default Factory Settings

When you first receive your WG302, the default factory settings will be set. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on the rear panel—see Figure 1-1 on page 1-6.To restore your default settings, see Appendix A, “Factory Defaults and Technical Specifications” for a list of the default settings and instructions on the use of the restore switch.

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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 chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

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• Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WG302. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

• Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network “discovery” feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers.

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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 with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all of the system requirements, shown in “System Requirements” on page 1-5.

Step 1: Set up the ProSafe 802.11g

Tip: Before mounting the WG302 in a high location, first set up and test the WG302 to

verify wireless network connectivity.

1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part o f yo ur network , record its TCP/IP configuration settings.

2. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.

3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG302 to the computer.

4. Connect the power adapter to the WG302 and verify the following:

• The PWR power light goes on.

• The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on

computer.

Step 2: Configure LAN and Wireless Access

To configure the WG302 Ethernet port for LAN access :

1. Connect to the WG302 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.228 in the address field. A login window like the one shown below will open:

2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.

Note: If there is no activity for 5 minutes, the wireless access point will

automatically log you out

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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.

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• 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.

4. Select Basic Settings to view the Basic Settings menu and configure the settings appropriate for your network (The default settings are usually adequate for most situations; see “Setting

Basic IP Options” on page 2-9 for guidance on changing these settings).

5. Enable 802.1Q VLAN, if required. (This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN 802.1Q standard. If so, you can enable this feature.

Figure 2-3.

6. Select Wireless Settings from the Setup section of the main menu to view the W ireless Settings screen. One of the Wireless Settings screen shown in Figure 2-4 below will display. (In the United States, the Country/Region is preset; the Country/Region must be selected in the rest of the world.)

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