Netgear WNAP210 Reference Guide
ProSafe Wireless-N
Access Point WNAP210
Reference Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
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202-10474-01
March 2009
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It is hereby certified that the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 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
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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.
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Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
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European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950, EN301 893
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Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními
požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES..
Dansk
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panish]
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Ελληνική
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de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
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põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
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.
ass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit
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Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
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essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
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essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
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wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
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relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
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FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
PY308400098
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210
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 oper
FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model WNAP210 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interferen
• 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 reasonable 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
• Connect the equipment into an electrical
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
the equipment and the receiver
ating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ce, and
outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.
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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WNAP210
Publication Date: March 2009
Product Family: Wireless Access Point
Product Name: ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10474-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii
Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 ................................................1-1
Key Features and Standards ..........................................................................................1-2
Supported Standards and Conventionss ..................................................................1-2
Key Features ............................................................................................................1-3
802.11b/g/n Standards–based Wireless Networking ................................................1-4
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-5
System Requirements ....................................................................................................1-6
What Is In the Box? ........................................................................................................1-6
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................1-7
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-7
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................2-1
Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options ....................................................2-2
Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point .............................................................2-3
Setting up the Wireless Access Point ......................................................................2-4
Configuring Lan and Wireless Settings ....................................................................2-4
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Configuring Your Wireless Settings ..........................................................................2-8
Deploying the Access Point ..........................................................................................2-10
Verifying Wireless Connectivity .............................................................................. 2-11
Logging In Using the Default IP Address ............................................................... 2-11
Mounting the Access Point Using the Wall Mount Kit (Optional) ..................................2-12
Configuring and Testing Your PCs for Wireless Connectivity .................................2-13
Logging in to the Access Point ...............................................................................2-14
Setting Basic IP Options ...............................................................................................2-15
Wireless Settings ..........................................................................................................2-16
Configuring 802.11b/g/n Wireless Settings ............................................................2-16
Configuring QoS Settings .......................................................................................2-20
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................2-21
Understanding Security Profiles ...................................................................................2-22
SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form ............................................................2-26
Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings ...............................................................2-27
Setting up a Security Profile ...................................................................................2-29
Configuring WEP .............................................................................................2-31
Configuring WPA with RADIUS .......................................................................2-33
Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS .....................................................................2-34
Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS .....................................................2-35
Configuring WPA-PSK .....................................................................................2-36
Configuring WPA2-PSK ...................................................................................2-37
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK ...........................................................2-38
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .......................................................2-39
Chapter 3
Management
Remote Management .....................................................................................................3-1
Remote Console .............................................................................................................3-2
Manage Using Telnet ...............................................................................................3-3
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software .............................................................3-4
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................3-5
Saving the Configuration ..........................................................................................3-6
Restoring the Configuration ......................................................................................3-8
Restoring the WNAP210 to the Factory Default Settings ...............................................3-8
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Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................3-9
Enabling the SysLog Server .........................................................................................3-10
Using Activity Log Information ...................................................................................... 3-11
Viewing General Summary Information ........................................................................3-12
Viewing Network Traffic Statistics .................................................................................3-14
Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics ................................................................3-16
Enabling Rogue AP Detection ......................................................................................3-17
Importing a Rogue AP List from a File ...................................................................3-18
Viewing and Saving AP Lists ........................................................................................3-19
Viewing AP Lists ....................................................................................................3-19
Creating AP Lists Manually ....................................................................................3-21
Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration
802.1Q VLAN .................................................................................................................4-1
Hotspot Settings .............................................................................................................4-3
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................4-4
Configuring Advanced QoS Settings ..............................................................................4-6
Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating ....................................................................4-8
Configuring a WNAP210 as a Point-to-Point Bridge .............................................. 4-11
Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge ................................................4-13
Configuring the WNAP210 as a Wireless Repeater ...............................................4-15
Configuring the WNAP210 for Client Mode ........................................................... 4-16
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting and Debugging
No lights are lit on the wireless 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 WNAP210 to configure lit ..........................................................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 ..........................................5-4
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Appendix A
Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Appendix C
Command Sets
Index
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® Pr oSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Refer ence Manual describes how
to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe Wirele ss Access Point WNAP210. 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:
• T
ypographical 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 WNAP210 Wireless Access Point according to these
specifications:
Product Version Version 1.0
Manual Publication Date March 2009
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/main.asp.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless-N Access
Point WNAP210. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (
Requirements” on page 1-5), package contents (“What Is In the Box?” on page 1-5), and a
description of the front and back panels of the WNAP210 (“Hardware Description” on page 1-6).
About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210
The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 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 access point provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a
fixed range or area of coverage—interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) through
an antenna. T y pically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity
area of about a 500 foot radius. Consequently, the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210
can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can
handle between 10 to 30 users simultaneously.
“System
The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and
wireless clients. Connecting multiple WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Points through a wired
Ethernet backbone can further increase 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 Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 allows packet
transmission at up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or
electromagnetic interference.
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Key Features and Standards
The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is easy to use and provides solid wireless and networking
support. It also offers a wide range of security options.
Supported Standards and Conventions
The following standards and conventions are supported:
• Standards Compliance. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11 b/g
standards for wireless LANs, and is WiFi certified for 802.11n draft 2.0 standard.
• Full WPA and WPA2 support. The wireless access point provides WPA and WPA2
enterprise-class strong security with RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as
dynamic encryption key generation. The WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key
authentication is without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with all of the strong security of
WPA.
• Multiple BSSIDs. The access point supports multiple BSSIDs. When a wireless access point
is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is called a Basic Service Set
(BSS). The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a unique identifier attached to the header of
packets sent over a WLAN that differentiates one WLAN from another when a mobile device
tries to connect to the network.
The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to eight SSIDs per radio mode on your
access point and assign different configuration settings to each SSID. All the configured
SSIDs are active, and the network devices can connect to the access point by using any of
these SSIDs.
• DHCP client support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The access point can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server; it
can also act as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients.
• SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management
Information Base (MIB) management.
• 802.1Q VLAN (virtual LAN) support. A network of computers that behave as if they are
connected to the same network even though they might actually 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 and host management,
bandwidth allocation, and resource optimization.
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Key Features
The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features:
• Multiple operating modes:
– Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11b/g/n access point.
– Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the access point communicates only with another
bridge-mode wireless station or access point. Network authentication should be used to
protect this communication.
– Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this access point is the “master” for a
group of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations send all
traffic to this master, and do not communicate directly with each other. Network
authentication should be used to protect this traffic.
– Wireless Repeater. In this mode, the access point does not function as an access point. It
communicates only with Repeater mode, Point-to-Point Bridge mode, and Point-to-Multipoint-bridge-mode wireless stations. Network authentication should be used to protect this
communication.
• 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, you can upgrade it easily,
using only your Web browser, and you can upgrade it remotely. You can also use the
command-line interface.
• Rogue AP detection. The Rogue AP filtering feature ensures that unknown APs are not given
access to any part of the LAN.
• Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only
trusted wireless stations can use the access point to gain access to your LAN.
• Security profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings
(encryption, SSID, and so on) for each BSSID.
• Hidden mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct
SSID can connect.
• 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.
• Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the access point over the Ethernet port from
any 802.3af-compliant mid-span or end-span source.
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• Autosensing Ethernet connection with Auto Uplink™ interface. Connects to 10/100/1000
Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
• LED indicators. Power, Test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity for each radio
mode are easily identified.
• 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, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For
WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM.
• Quality of Service (QoS) Support. You can configure parameters that affect traffic flowing
from the wireless access point to the client station and traffic flowing from the client station to
the wireless access point. The QoS feature allows you to prioritize traffic, such as voice and
video traffic, so that packets do not get dropped.
• VLAN security profiles. Each security profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID when
the security profile is modified.
802.11b/g/n Standards–based Wireless Networking
The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs
and 802.11b/g and 802.11 draft n–compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides co nn ectiv ity
between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop
systems, print servers, and other devices. Additionally, the access point supports the following
wireless features:
• Aggregation support
• Reduced InterFrame spacing support
• Multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) support
• Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, back-off procedure, ACK procedure,
retransmission of unacknowledged frames)
• RTS/CTS handshake
• Beacon generation
• Packet fragmentation and reassembly
• Auto or long preamble
• Roaming among access points on the same subnet
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
The access point can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing
and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
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The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology . The Ethernet port automatically
senses whether the Ethernet cable plugged in to 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 then configures
itself correctly. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink
accommodates either type of cable to make the right connection.
System Requirements
Before installing the access point, make sure that your system meets these requirements:
• A 10/100/1000 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 100–120 V, 50–60 Hz AC power sourc e
• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, or Mozilla
3.0 or later
• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
• 802.11b/g- or 802.11b/g-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter
What Is In the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210
• Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1.0A)
• Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable
• NETGEAR WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide
• Resource CD, which includes this manual
• Vertical stand feet (2)
• Wall mount kit made up of brackets (2) and hardware
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts.
Refer to the for the the NETGEAR, Inc., website at
telephone number of customer support in your area. You should keep the Installation Guide, along
with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the access point if you
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need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty, NETGEAR
encourages you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at http://my.netgear.com/registration/
login.aspx.
Hardware Description
This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the access point.
Front Panel
The WNAP210 front hardware functions are described in the following figure and table.
Figure 1-1
The following table explains the LED:
Table 1-1. Front Panel LEDs
Item LED DESCRIPTION
1 Power
Off. Power is off.
On. Power is on.
2
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Blinking. The device is running a self-test or is loading software. This
ED may blink for a minute before going off. If it continues to
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blink, it indicates a system fault.
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Table 1-1. Front Panel LEDs (continued)
Item LED DESCRIPTION
3 Ethernet LAN Speed
Off. A 10 Mbps or no link detected.
Amber. A 10/100 Mbps link detected.
Green. A 1000 Mbps link detected.
4 WLAN
Blinking (Blue). Indicates Wireless activity has been detected.
Rear Panel
Figure 1-2
The access pointrear panel functions are described in the following list:
1. Power socket. This socket connects to the WNAP210 12V 1.0A power adapter
2. RJ-45 Ethernet port. Use the WNAP210 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to a
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n Ethernet LAN
through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch.
3. Restore factory settings button. The restore to sett
ings button restores the access point to the
factory default settings.
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Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point for wireless
connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/g/n
wireless adapters to connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g/n wireless networks at ranges of
several hundred feet or more. This distance allows others outside your area to
access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your
network from unauthorized access. The access point provides highly effective
security features, which are covered in detail in “Understanding WNAP210
Wireless Security Options” on page 2-2. Deploy the security features appropriate
to your needs.
You need to prepare these three things before you ca
access point:
• A location for the WNAP
“Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines” on page 2-1.
• The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such
router, or cable/DSL gateway.
• One or more computers with correctly config
210 that conforms to the guidelines in the following section,
n establish a connection through your wireless
as a hub, switch,
ured 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters.
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based 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 access point. 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.
A wall mount kit is provided with your wireless access point. For installation instructions, see
“Mounting the Access Point Using the Wall Mount Kit (Optional)” on page 2-12.
If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency
channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access
points is five 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. Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to establish
and can consume more battery power on a notebo ok computer.
Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options
Anyone wih a compatible wireless adapter can recieve your wireless data transmissions well
beyond your walls. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The
access point 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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Figure 2-1
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
• Res
trict access based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that
unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the access point. MAC address filtering adds an
obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link
is fully exposed.
urn off the broadcast of the wireless network name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the
• T
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.
• Use WE
P. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP
open authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined
eavesdropper.
• Use
WPA or WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data
security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make
it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver
and software availability might be limited.
Note: WEP and TKIP provide only legacy (slower) rates of operation. AES
encryption is recommended in order to use the 11n rates and speed. See
Table 2-1 on page 2-23.
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Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point
Before installing the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point, you should make sure that your Ethernet
network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that
computers with 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the
Ethernet network. For this to work correctly , you should verify that you have met all of the system
requirements, shown in “System Requirements” on page 1-5.
Setting Up the Wireless Access Point
Tip: Before mounting the access point in a high location, set up and test the access point
to verify wireless network connectivity.
To set up the access point:
1. Prepa
2. T
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the ac
4. Connect the
re a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer i s already part o f yo ur network,
record its TCP/IP settings.
urn on your computer and configure it with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
cess point to the computer.
power adapter to the access point, and verify the following:
• The Power LED goes on.
• The Ethernet LAN LED is lit when connected to
• The WLAN LED is blinking.
a powered-on computer.
Configuring Lan and Wireless Settings
To configure the access point for LAN access:
1. Connect to the acc
192.168.0.236 in the address field. The access pointlogin screen displays.
2. Enter adm
in for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.
ess point by opening a browser window on your PC and entering http://
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Figure 2-2
3. Login. The general screen of the the access point displays as shown in Figure 2-3. The default
settings should be suitable for most users and environments.
• When the wireless access point is connected to the Inte
rnet, you can select the
Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the
wireless access point.
• Select LOGOUT to exit
the access point setup screens. (You a rel automatically logged
out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.)
Figure 2-3
4. Enter the access point name of the WNAP210.
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This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The access point name is printed on the
rear label of the access point. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represents the last
6 digits of the access point MAC address. You can replace the default name with a unique
name up to 15 characters long.
5. From the Countr
y/Region drop-down menu, select the region where the access point will be
used (the Country/Region is not Configurable in the United States; but is configurable in the
rest of the world). Click Apply.
Note: If your country or region is not listed, please check with NETGEAR Support.
6. Select System > Basic > Time.
Figure 2-4
• Time Zone. From the drop-down list, select the local time zone for your wireless access
point from a list of all available time zones. The default is USA-Pacific. The wireless
access point will get the current time from the connecting PC.
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• NTP Client. Enable the NTP client to synchronize the time of the access point with an
NTP server. The default is Enable.
Note: You must have a n Inte rnet connection to get the current time using an NTP
client.
– Use Custom NTP Server. Select this check box if you have a custom NTP server. The
default is not selected.
– Hostname / IP Addr
ess. Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP server.
The default is time-b.netgear.com.
7. Click Ap
ply.
8. Select Configuration > IP to display IP
Settings.
Figure 2-5
9. Fill in the IP address fields of the access point. (See the online help for more information about
how to specify the settings on this screen).
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• DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is
disabled. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless
access point will get its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings
automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you connect the access point
to your LAN.
• IP Addr
ess. Enter the IP Address of your wireless access point.The default IP address is
192.168.0.236. To change it, enter an unused IP address from the address range used on
your LAN; or enable DHCP.
• IP Su
bnet Mask. The Access Point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on
the IP address that you assign. Otherwise, you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the
subnet mask.
• Default Gateway
. 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. The default is 0.0.0.0.
• Primary DNS Se
rvers. The access point will use this IP address as the primary Domain
Name Server used by stations on your LAN. The default is 0.0.0.0.
• Secondary DNS Se
rvers. The access point will use this IP address as the secondary
Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN. The default is 0.0.0.0.
10. Click Ap
ply to save your Basic IP settings.
Note: If you change the default subnet of the LAN IP address, you will be
disconnected from the access point user interface. To reconnect, reconfigure
your computer with a static IP address within the new LAN IP subnet.
By default, the access point is set with the DHCP client
disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP
addresses, you must change this setting (see “Logging In to the Access Point” on page 2-14),
Configuring Your Wireless Settings
The following sections describe how to configure the wireless settings for 802.11b/g/n operation.
To configure the access point wireless settings:
1. Select Configuration > W
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