NETGEAR WN802T User Manual 2
NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 Reference Manual (802.11bgn)
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10415-01
September 2008
© 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved..
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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.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 has been suppressed in accordance with
the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for
example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please
refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß dasNETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg
243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte
(z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used
near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.
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Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result
in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
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
Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními
požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES..
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
Español
[Spanish]
Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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.
Ελληνική
[Greek]
Français
[French]
Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
Latviski
[Latvian]
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 Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskaj
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
ām
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Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
Íslenska
[Icelandic]
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.
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
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.
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.
NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
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.
Norsk
[Norwegian]
NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antenn as only. Any
product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model WN802T v2 NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC 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 rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment 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 to
correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
PY308200086
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Canada ID: 4054A-WG111
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WN802T v2
Publication Date: September 2008
Product Family: Wireless Access Point
Product Name: NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10415-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................................................................................xiii
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv
How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................xiv
Revision History ...............................................................................................................xv
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 .........................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1
System Requirements ....................................................................................................1-3
What is in the Box ...........................................................................................................1-3
Front Panel of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point ................................................1-3
Back Panel of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point .................................................1-6
NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point Default Settings Location .....................................1-6
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................2-1
Configuring the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point ....................................................2-2
Ethernet Setup .........................................................................................................2-2
Configuring Your Basic WLAN Settings ...................................................................2-3
Configuring Basic Wireless Settings ........................................................................2-7
Configuring QoS Settings .......................................................................................2-10
Configuring WMM Power Save .............................................................................. 2-11
Verifying Basic Wireless Connectivity .................................................................... 2-11
Deploying the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point .....................................................2-12
Configuring and Testing Your PCs for Wireless Connectivity .................................2-12
Logging in to the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point ..........................................2-13
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Chapter 3
Wireless Security Settings
Wireless Security Options ..............................................................................................3-1
SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form ....................................................................3-5
RADIUS Server Settings ................................................................................................3-6
Configuring Wireless Security ........................................................................................3-6
Configuring WEP ......................................................................................................3-6
Configuring WPA with RADIUS ................................................................................3-8
Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS ............................................................................3-10
Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS ............................................................ 3-11
Configuring WPA-PSK ...........................................................................................3-12
Configuring WPA2-PSK .........................................................................................3-13
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK .................................................................3-14
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................3-15
Chapter 4
Management
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................4-1
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............................................................4-3
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................4-4
Rebooting the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point ......................................................4-5
Viewing the Available Wireless Stations List ..................................................................4-7
Viewing General Summary Information ..........................................................................4-8
Viewing Network Traffic Statistics ...................................................................................4-9
Configuring the Advanced Wireless Settings ............................................................... 4-11
Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings .....................................................................4-13
RADIUS Server Settings Fields ....................................................................................4-15
Chapter 5
Advanced Wireless Bridging
Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging ......................................................................5-1
Configuring Repeater without Wireless Client Association .............................................5-5
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting and Help
Offline help .....................................................................................................................6-1
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................6-2
No lights are lit on the access point. ........................................................................6-2
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The Ethernet light is not lit. .......................................................................................6-2
The WLAN light is not lit. .........................................................................................6-2
I cannot configure the access point from a browser. ...............................................6-3
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. ...........6-4
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ..........................................6-4
Restore Factory Default Settings .............................................................................6-5
Online Help .....................................................................................................................6-5
Appendix A
Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® W ir eless-N Access Point WN802T v2 Refer ence Manual describes how to install,
configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2. The
information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italic URL links
• Formats. This manual 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 NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point according to these
specifications:
Product Version NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2
Manual Publication Date September 2008
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN802Tv2.asp.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A 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.
How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can select one of the following several options, according to your needs.
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• Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is
dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page
contents.
• Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
– Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to
print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
– 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.
– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
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save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
• Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page.
– Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
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Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
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Revision History
Part Number
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Version
Number
Date Description
Features: MIMO, WMM/QoS; WPA2; RADIUS authentication,
2008
Wireless Bridge and Repeater Mode
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point
WN802T v2. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements”
on page 1-3.), package contents (“What is in the Box” on page 1-3), and a description of the front
and back panels of the WN802T v2 (“Front Panel of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point” on
page 1-3).
About the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2
The NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 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 WN802T v2 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. Typica lly, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area
of about 600 feet radius. Consequently, the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point can support a
small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can handle up to 32
users simultaneously.
The NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN
and wireless clients. Connecting multiple WN802T v2s 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-rate capability of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 allows packet
transmission at up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or
electromagnetic interference.
Key Features
The NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point is easy to use and provides the following features:
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• Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology. Provides improved communication performance
without additional bandwidth or transmit power. .
• Standards Compliance. Complies with Draft 2.0 802.11n for wireless LANs, and is
backward compatible with 802.11bg.
• Full WP A and WPA2 support. WP A and WPA2 personal and enterprise-class strong security
with dynamic encryption key generation. TKIP and AES encryption are supported.
• RADIUS authentication support.
• DHCP client support. The WN802T v2 can act as a DHCP client and obtain information
from your DHCP server for the WLAN.
• Access control MAC address filtering. The access control MAC address filtering feature can
ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WN802T v2 to gain access to your LAN.
Local and remote MAC address authentication are supported.
• Easy-to-use web-based GUI. A web-based GUI makes installation and management easy for
all users.
• Auto-sensing ethernet connection with Auto-Uplink interface. Connects to 10/100/1000
Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
• WMM Power Save. Allows power-critical devices to fine-tune power consumption and save
power by buffering data transmitted to them.
• Front panel LEDs. Front panel LEDs allow easy monitoring of status and activity.
• Flash memory. Allows for easy firmware upgrades.
• Quality of Service (QoS) Support. You can configure parameters that affect traffic flowing
from the wireless access point to the client station and from the client station to the wireless
access point. The QoS feature allows you to prioritize time-sensitive traffic such as voice and
video traffic.
• Three modes for maximum flexibility:
– Access Point. In this mode, operates as a standard 802.11n wireless access point.
– Wireless Multi-Point Bridging. In this mode, acts as a wireless AP or wireless bridge for
a group of bridge-mode wireless partners.
– Wireless Repeater Bridging. In this mode, operates as a wireless bridge without client
association.
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System Requirements
Before installing the WN802T v2, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
• A 10/100/1000 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub, switch or, router.
• 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 Switching Power Supply.
• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Mozilla
Firefox 1.5 or later.
• Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98, Me, Mac OS, Unix, or Linux and TCP/IP (protocol)
installed.
• 802.11bgn or 802.11bg - compliant devices.
What is in the Box
The product package should contain the following items:
• NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2.
• 12V, 1A Switching Power Supply.
• Vertical stand.
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
• Resource CD.
• NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 Reference Manual.
• Warranty and Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the Access Point for
repair.
Front Panel of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point
The front panel of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point houses three LEDs that display the
status of power to the wireless access point, Ethernet connectivity and whether a wireless signal is
being sent. T o identify the status lights on the front panel of the WN802T v2 and verify connection
refer to Table 1-1.
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Power
LAN
WLAN
Figure 1-1 Front panel status LEDs
You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless access point to verify various conditions
described in the following table
Table 1-1. Port and system LEDs
Feature Detailed Description
LAN Port LED Link/Act
Green – Giga Ethernet link is properly made
Amber – Fast Ethernet link is properly made
Sparkle – Active
Off – No Link is detected
WLAN LED Wireless Link/Act
Green– A 802.11n WLAN link is properly made
Sparkle – Network activity is occurring
Off – No Link is detected
Power/Diag Green – Power is on
Amber – System is booting up
Sparkle Amber – Firmware is upgrading
Off – Power is off
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Back Panel of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point
The back of the WN802T v2 contains the following listed items, viewed from top to bottom:
Reset button
Ethernet port
Power outlet
Figure 1-2 Back panel of the WN80Tv2
1. The Reset button, which is used to reset the WN802T v2 or restore the factory default settings.
See Appendix A, “Default Settings and Technical Specifications” for more information on
restoring the factory default settings.
2. The Ethernet port, used to establish a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps connection with the
network.
3. AC Universal Power Supply outlet.
NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point Default Settings Location
The label on the rear panel of the wireless access point contains the serial number, MAC address,
and default login information for your WN802T v2 device.
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Figure 1-3 Label on back panel
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Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 for
wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with
802.11bgn or 802.11bg wireless adapters to connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on
your LAN.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11bgn or 802.11bg 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 NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point
provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in “Wireless
Security Settings” on page 3-1. 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 WN802T v2 that conforms to the guidelines in the next section.
• 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 802.11bgn or 802.11bg 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 WN802T v2. For complete performance
specifications, see Appendix A, “Default Settings 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.
If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency
channels to reduce interference. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of 5 channels between
access points (for example, use channels 1, 6, and 11).
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement. Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to establish
and can consume more battery power on a notebo ok computer.
Configuring the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point
To set up and configure the Wireless-N Access Point follow the steps outlined in the following
sections:
Ethernet Setup
Before installing the NETGEAR 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 802.11bgn or 802.11bg 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 on “System Requirements” on page 1-3.
To connect the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point to the Ethernet network:
1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network,
record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
2. Turn on your computer and configure it with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and
255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
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3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WN802T v2 to the computer.
4. Connect the power adapter to the WN802T v2 and verify the following:
• The PWR power light goes on.
• The Ethernet port of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on
computer.
• The WLAN LED should be blinking.
Configuring Your Basic WLAN Settings
The following section describes how to log in to the wireless access point and configure the basic
WLAN settings.
To log in and configure the WN802T v2 for LAN access:
1. Connect to the WN802T v2 by opening a browser window on your PC and entering http://
192.168.0.233 in the address field. The WN802T v2 Login screen displays (see Figure 2-1).
2. Enter admin for the user name and password for password, both in lower case letters.
Figure 2-1 Login screen
3. Click Login. The main menu of the WN802T v2 displays as shown in Figure 2-2.
• When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, you can click the
Documentation link under the Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless
access point online (see Figure 6-2).
• When connected to the Internet, you can also click Knowledge Base to access
NETGEAR’s knowledge base online.
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• Click Logout to exit the WN802T v2. (You will automatically be logged out of the
wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.)
To set the Access Point Name and Co untry/Region:
1. On logging in, the General settings screen under Configuration > System > Basic displays..
Figure 2-2 Access Point name and Country/Region
2. Enter the Access Point Name of the WN802T v2.
The access point name is printed on the back label of the WN802T v2. The default is
netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WN802T v2 MAC address.
You may modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long.
3. Select the country/region where the WN802T v2 can be used.
Note: If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government
agency.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
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To select the local time zone:
1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time. The Time Settings screen displays.
Figure 2-3 Local time zone settings
2. Configure the following information:
– Time Zone. From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your wireless access
point from a list of all available time zones. The default is Pacific Time (US-Canada).
– Daylight Saving. This option is always disabled. The default is no adjustm ent.
– Current Time. The AP gets the current time from its system clock, or an NTP server if
this is enabled.
– NTP Client. Enable NTP Client to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP
Server. The default is Enabled.
Note: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time from an NTP
server.
– Use Custom NTP Server. Check the option if you have a custom NTP server. The default
is Disabled.
– Hostname/IP Address. Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP server.
The default is time-b.netgear.com
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3. .Click Apply to save your settings.
To configure the Basic LAN settings:
1. Select IP under Configuration on the main menu. The IP Settings screen displays (see
Figure 2-4).The default settings should be suitable for most users and environments.
Figure 2-4 Basic IP settings
2. Enter the IP Settings fields of the WN802T v2.
– DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is
disabled. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN you can enable DHCP and the wireless
access point will get its IP address, gateway and DNS server settings automatically when
you connect the WN802T v2 to your LAN.
– IP Address. Enter the IP Address of your wireless access point. The default IP address is
192.168.0.233. To change it, enter an unused IP address from the address range used on
your LAN; or enable DHCP.
– IP Subnet Mask. Enter the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. The
default is 255.255.255.0.
– Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN. For more complex
networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless
access point is connected.
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– Primary DNS Server. The WN802T v2 uses this IP address as the primary Domain Name
server used by stations on your LAN.
– Secondary DNS Servers. The WN802T v2 uses this IP address as the secondary Domain
Name Server used by stations on your LAN.
3. Click Apply to save your Basic IP settings.
Note: If you change the default subnet of the LAN IP address, you will be
disconnected from the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point user interface. To
reconnect, reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within the new
LAN IP subnet.
Configuring Basic Wireless Settings
The following section describes how to configure the basic wireless settings for the 802.11b,
802.11bg and 802.11ng modes.
To configure the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point wireless settings of your wireless access
point:
1. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless.The Wireless Settings screen
displays as shown in Figure 2-5.
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Figure 2-5 Basic wireless settings
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2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions:
• Wireless Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode by clicking inside the
appropriate radio button:
– 11b – 802.11b wireless stations can be used (802.11g and 802.11ng wireless stations
can still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.).
–
11bg – both 802.11b and 802.11bg wireless stations can be used (802.11n wireless
stations can still be used if they can operate in 11bg mode).
– 11ng – 802.11ng, 802.11 g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used.
The default is 11ng.
• Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through
this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting
activities.
• Wireless Network Name (SSID). Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID in this
field; the characters are case sensitive. When the wireless access point is deployed in
“infrastructure” mode, the SSID assigned to a wireless device must match the wireless
access point SSID in order for the wireless device to communicate with the WN802T v2.
If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WN802T v2. The
default is NETGEAR.
• Broadcast Wireless Network Name. If enabled, the wireless access point broadcasts its
SSID allowing wireless stations which have a “null” (blank) SSID to adopt the correct
SSID. If set to Disable, the SSID is not broadcast. The default is Enable.
• Channel/Frequency. From the pull-down menu, select the channel you wish to use on
your wireless LAN. The wireless channel in use will be between 1 to 11 for US and
Canada, 1 to 13 for Europe and Australia. The default is channel Auto.
Do not change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost
connections and/or slow data transfers). Should this happen, you may need to experiment
with different channels to see which is the best. Alternatively, you can select the Auto
channel option for the AP to intelligently pick the channel with least interference. See the
article on “Wireless Channels” available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article
and other articles of interest can be found in Appendix B, “Related Documents”). When
selecting or changing channels, some points to bear in mind:
– Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to
select a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the
USA and Canada, 11 channels are available
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– If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different
channels to reduce interference. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of 5
channels (for example, channels 1, 6, and 11). between adjacent access points.
– Wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than
one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This can only
happen when the various access points are using the same SSID.
• MCS Index/Data Rate. From the pull-down menu, select the available transmit data rate
of the wireless network. Also, depending on the band selected, the set of rates will vary.
(When Auto Channel is enabled in the 802.11ng mode, then the default Channel Width
mode is 20MHz). The possible data rates supported are:
• Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=short (400ms): Best,
7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65, 72.2, 14.44, 28.88, 43.33, 57.77, 86.66, 115.56,
130, & 144.44 Mbps
• Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=long (800ms): Best,
6.5, 13, 19.5, 26, 39, 52, 58.5, 65, 13, 26, 39, 52, 78, 104, 117, & 130 Mbps
• Data Rates for Channel Width=40MHz and Guard Interval=short: Best, 15, 30,
45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 270, & 300 Mbps
• Data Rates for Channel Width=40MHz and Guard Interval=long: Best, 13.5, 27,
40.5, 54, 81, 108, 121.5, 135, 27, 54, 81, 108, 162, 216 Mbps, 243, & 270 Mbps
The default is Best, which is the optimal setting.
• Channel Width. From the pull-down menu, select the desired channel width.
• 20 MHz - This is the static, legacy mode. It gives the least throughput.
• 40 MHz - This is the static, high-throughput mode.
• 20/40 MHz - This is the dynamic, compatibility mode. Legacy clients can operate at
20 MHz and 11n clients can operate at 40 MHz.
• Guard Interval. From the pull-down menu, select the desired guard interval. The guard
interval protects from interference from other transmissions. The default is Auto.
• Output Power . From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point.
The options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Minimum. Decrease the transmit power if
two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is
Full. (The transmit power may vary depending on the local regulatory regulations).
3. Click Apply to save your wireless settings.
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