Netgear WNAP320 Installation Manual
ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320
Reference Manual
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November, 2015
202-10724-03
ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual
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Revision History
Publication Part Number Publish Date Comments
202-10724-03 November 2015 Revised the Support section on this page.
202-10724-02 October 2015 Removed the Notification of Compliance appendix and
provided a Notification of Compliance link on this page.
202-10724-01 January 2011 First publication
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Configuration
About the ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
What Is In the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Key Features and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Supported Standards and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
802.11b/g/n Standards–Based Wireless Networking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hardware Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Top Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Bottom Panel with Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
What You Need before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Ethernet Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
LAN Configuration Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Computer Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connect the Wireless Access Point to Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Log In to the Wireless Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings . . . . . . . .19
Configure IP Settings and Optional DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . .21
Configure Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Test Basic Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Mount the Wireless Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Ceiling Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Desk Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration and Security
Wireless Data Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Security Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Before You Change the SSID, WEP, and WPA Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Configure and Enable Security Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Configure RADIUS Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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Schedule the Wireless Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Configure Basic Wireless Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Chapter 4 Management
Enable Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
SNMP Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Secure Shell and Telnet Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Manage the Configuration File or Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . .60
Save the Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Restore the Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings. . . .62
Reboot the Wireless Access Point without Restoring the
Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Change the Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Enable the Syslog Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Monitor the Wireless Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
View System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Monitor Wireless Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
View the Activity Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Enable Rogue AP Detection and Monitor Access Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Enable and Configure Rogue AP Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
View and Save Access Point Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
Spanning Tree Protocol and 802.1Q VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Hotspot Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Configure Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Configure Advanced QoS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Configure Wireless Bridging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Configure a Point-to-Point Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Configure a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Configure the Wireless Access Point for Repeater Mode . . . . . . . . . . .92
Configure the Wireless Access Point for Client Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
No LEDs Are Lit on the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
The Active LED or the LAN LED Is Not Lit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
The WLAN LED Does Not Light Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
You Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN from a
Wireless-Capable Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
You Cannot Configure the Wireless Access Point from a Browser . . . . .100
When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs. . . . . . .101
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . .101
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Testing the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . .102
Problems with Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Use the Packet Capture Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Appendix B Command-Line Reference
Index
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1. Introduction
This chapter introduces the ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 and describes some
of the key features. This chapter includes the following sections:
• About the ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 on this page
• What Is In the Box? on page 7
• System Requirements on page 7
• Key Features and Standards on page 7
• Hardware Description on page 10
About the ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320
The ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 is the basic building block of a wireless
LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and
radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other
devices.
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The wireless 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. Typically, an individual in-building wireless access point provides
a maximum connectivity area of about a 500-foot radius. The ProSAFE Wireless-N Access
Point WNAP320 can support up to 64 users simultaneously in a range of several hundred
feet.
The ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN
and wireless clients. Connecting multiple wireless 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 wireless access point, it moves into the range of another. As a
result, wireless clients can freely roam from one wireless access point to another and still
maintain seamless connection to the network.
The autosensing capability of the ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 allows
packet transmission at up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or
electromagnetic interference.
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What Is In the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320
• Power adapter and cord (12 VCD, 1.0A)
• Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable
• NETGEAR ProSAFE WNAP320 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide
• Resource CD, which includes this manual
• Wall-mount kit made up of brackets and hardware
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged
parts.
Refer to the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp for the 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 wireless access
point if you need to return it for repair.
To qualify for product updates and product warranty, NETGEAR encourages you to register
on the NETGEAR website at http://my.netgear.com/registration/login.aspx.
System Requirements
Before installing the wireless 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 100–120V, 50–60 Hz AC power source
• A Web browser for configuration, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or
Mozilla 1.5 or later
• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
• An 802.11b/g- or 802.11n/g-compliant device, such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100
wireless adapter
Key Features and Standards
The ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 is easy to use and provides solid wireless
and networking support. It also offers a wide range of security options.
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Supported Standards and Conventions
The ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 supports the following standards and
conventions:
• Standards compliance. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11 b/g
standards for wireless LANs, and is Wi-Fi certified for 802.11n 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 wireless 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 on your wireless
access point and assign different configuration settings to each SSID. All the configured
SSIDs are active, and the network devices can connect to the wireless 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 wireless 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.
Key Features
The ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 provides solid functionality, including the
following features:
• Multiple operating modes:
- Wireless access point. Operates as a standard 802.11b/g/n wireless access point.
- Point-to-point bridge. In this mode, the wireless access point communicates only
with another bridge-mode wireless station or wireless access point. Network
authentication should be used to protect this communication.
- Point-to-multipoint bridge. Select this only if this wireless access point is the master
for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations
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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 wireless access point does not function as an
access point but communicates only with wireless stations that function in repeater
mode, point-to-point bridge mode, and point-to-multipoint-bridge mode. Network
authentication should be used to protect this communication.
- Client. In this mode, the wireless access point functions as a client bridge only, and
sends all traffic to a remote wireless access point or peer device.
• 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 wireless 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 wireless access point over the
Ethernet port from any 802.3af-compliant midspan or end-span source.
• Autosensing Ethernet connection with
10/100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
• LED indicators. Power/Test, Active, LAN, and WLAN for each radio mode are easily
identified.
• Wi-FI 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.
Time-dependent 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.
Auto Uplink™ interface. Connects to
• VLAN security profiles. Each security profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID when
the security profile is modified.
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802.11b/g/n Standards–Based Wireless Networking
The ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 provides a bridge between wired Ethernet
LANs and 802.11b/g- and 802.11n-compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides
connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook
systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Additionally, the wireless 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 wireless access points on the same subnet
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
The ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 can connect to a standard Ethernet
network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex
operation.
TM
The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink
automatically senses 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 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.
technology. The Ethernet port
Hardware Description
This section describes the top and rear hardware functions of the ProSAFE Wireless-N
Access Point WNAP320.
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Top Panel
The ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 LEDs are described in the following figure
and table:
1
2
3
4
Figure 1.
Table 1. Top Panel LEDs
Item LED Description
1 Power/Test Off Power is off.
On (green) Power is on.
Amber, then blinking
green
2 Active Off No Ethernet traffic is detected or no link is detected.
On or blinking (green) Ethernet traffic is detected.
3 LAN Off 10 Mbps or no link is detected.
Amber 10/100 Mbps link is detected.
A self-test is running or software is being loaded.
During startup, the LED is first steady amber, then
goes off, and then blinks green before turning steady
green after about 45 seconds. If after 1 minute the
LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it
indicates a system fault.
Green 1000 Mbps link is detected.
4 WLAN Off Wireless LAN is not ready or no wireless activity is
detected.
On or blinking (green) Wireless LAN is ready or wireless activity is detected.
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Figure 2.
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23 4
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The rear panel functions of the ProSAFE Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 are described
in the following list:
1. Reverse SMA connector for an optional 2.4-GHz antenna.
2. Factory default Reset button. Using a sharp object, press and hold this button for about
5 seconds to reset the wireless access point to factory defaults settings. All configuration
settings are lost, and the default password is restored. For more information, see Restore
the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings on page 62.
3. Console port for connecting to an optional console terminal. The port has a DB9 male
connector and supports the following settings: 9600 K default baud rate, (8) data bits, no (N)
parity bit, and one (1) stop bit.
4. 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port with Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X) with
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for connection to a switch or router.
5. Cable security lock receptacle for an optional lock.
6. Power socket for a 12 VDC, 1A power adapter.
7. Reverse SMA connector for an optional 2.4-GHz antenna.
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Bottom Panel with Product Label
The product label on the bottom of the wireless access point’s enclosure displays factory
default settings, regulatory compliance, and other information:
Figure 3.
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2. Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter describes how to install and configure your access point for wireless connectivity to
your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/g or 802.11n wireless
adapters to connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. In planning your
wireless network, consider the level of security required. Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and
Security, describes how to set up wireless security for your network. This chapter includes the
following sections:
• What You Need before You Begin on this page
• Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point on page 16
• Test Basic Wireless Connectivity on page 27
• Mount the Wireless Access Point on page 28
Note: In this chapter and in all further chapters, the WNAP320 is referred
to as the wireless access point.
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What You Need before You Begin
You need to consider the following guidelines and requirements before you can set up your
wireless access point. See also System Requirements on page 7.
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the
wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power
consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant
performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the
wireless access point. For complete performance specifications,
see Appendix A, Supplemental Information.
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For best results, place your wireless access point according to the following general
guidelines:
• 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-of-sight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves ovens, and 2.4-GHz
cordless phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces or water.
• Placing an external antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage.
Placing an external antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down
coverage. (An external antenna does not come standard with the WNAP320 wireless
access point.)
• If you are using multiple wireless access points, it is better if adjacent wireless access
points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended
channel spacing between adjacent wireless access points is five channels (for example,
use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 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.
Ethernet Cabling Requirements
The wireless access point connects to your LAN using twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable
with RJ-45 connectors.
LAN Configuration Requirements
For the initial configuration of your wireless access point, you need to connect a computer to
the wireless access point.
Note: For assistance with DHCP configuration, see the Preparing Your
Network document that you can access from Related Documents in
Appendix A.
Computer Hardware Requirements
To connect to the wireless access point on your network, each computer must have a
802.11b/g or 802.11n wireless adapter installed.
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Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point
Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that your Ethernet network is up and
working. You will be connecting the wireless access point to the Ethernet network. Then
computers with 802.11b/g or 802.1 1n wireless adapters will be able to communicate with 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 7.
Install and configure your wireless access point in the order of the following sections:
1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to Computer on this page.
2. Log In to the Wireless Access Point on page 18.
3. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings on page 19.
4. Configure IP Settings and Optional DHCP Server Settings on page 21
5. Configure Basic Wireless Settings on page 23.
Connect the Wireless Access Point to Computer
Tip: Before you place the wireless access point in an elevated position that is
difficult to reach, first set up and test the wireless access point to verify
wireless network connectivity.
To set up the wireless access point:
1. Unpack the box and verify the contents.
2. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your
network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Configure the computer with a static IP
address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless access point to the computer (point A in the
following figure).
4. Securely insert the other end of the cable into the wireless access point’s Ethernet port
.
(point B in the following figure).
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A
Ethernet cable
B
WNAP320
Figure 4.
5. Turn on your computer.
6. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point.
Tip: The wireless access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). If you
have a switch that provides PoE, you will not need to use the power
adapter to power the wireless access point. This can be especially
convenient when the wireless access point is installed in a high location
far away from a power outlet.
Ethernet port
7. Verify the following:
Power/T est LED. The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is
first turned on. (To be exact, during startup, the LED is first steady amber, then
goes off, and then blinks green.) After about 45 seconds, the LED should stay lit
(steady green). If after 1 minute the Power/Test LED is not lit or is still blinking,
check the connections and see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch
that is turned off.
Active LED. The Active LED is lit or blinks green when there is Ethernet traffic.
LAN LED. The LAN LED indicates the LAN speed: green for 1000 Mbps, amber
for 100 Mbps, and no light for 10 Mbps. If the LAN LED is not lit, make sure that
the Ethernet cable is securely attached at both ends.
WLAN LED. The WLAN LED is lit or blinks green when the wireless LAN (WLAN)
is ready.
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Log In to the Wireless Access Point
The default IP address of your wireless access point is http://192.168.0.100. The wireless
access point is set, by default, for the DHCP client to be disabled.
To log in to the wireless access point:
1. Open a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox
1.5 or later.
2. Connect to the wireless access point by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.100
into your browser.
The Login screen opens:
Figure 5.
3. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password.
4. Click Login. The Web browser displays the basic General system settings screen under the
Configuration tab of the main menu as shown in Figure 8 on page 19.
Web Management Interface
The navigation tabs across the top of the Web Management Interface provide access to all
the configuration functions of the wireless access point, and remain constant. The menu
items in the blue bar change according to the navigation tab that is selected.
Figure 6.
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The bottom right corner of all screens that allow you to make configuration changes show the
Apply and Cancel buttons, and on several screens the Edit button.
Figure 7.
These buttons have the following functions:
• Edit. Allows you to edit the existing configuration.
• Cancel. Cancels all configuration changes that you made on the screen.
• Apply. Saves and applies all configuration changes that you made on the screen.
Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings
Note: After you have successfully logged in to the wireless access point,
the basic General system settings screen displays.
To configure basic system settings:
1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General. The basic General system settings
screen displays:
Figure 8.
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2. Specify the fields as explained in the following table:
Table 2. Basic General System Settings
Field Description
Access Point Name This unique name is the wireless access point NetBIOS name. The name is printed
on the rear label of the wireless access point. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where
xxxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the wireless access point MAC address. You
can replace the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long. The
access point name can be retrieved through SNMP.
Country/Region From the Country/Region drop-down list, select the country where the wireless
access point is installed.
Note: It might not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region other than
one of those identified in this field.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
To configure time settings:
1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time . The Time screen displays:
Figure 9.
2. Specify the fields as explained in the following table:
Table 3. Time System Settings
Field Description
Time Zone Select the time zone to match your location.
Current Time This is a nonconfigurable field that displays the current date and time.
NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) client to synchronize the time of the
wireless access point with an NTP server. By default the Enable radio button is
selected.
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Table 3. Time System Settings (Continued)
Field Description
Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box to If you want to use a custom NTP server.
Note: You must have an Internet connection to use an NTP server that is not
on your local network.
Hostname /
IP Address
Enter the host name or IP address of the custom NTP server.
The default is time-b.netgear.com.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configure IP Settings and Optional DHCP Server Settings
To configure the IP settings:
1. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. The IP Settings screen displays:
Figure 10.
2. Specify the fields as explained in the following table:
Table 4. IP Settings
Field Description
DHCP Client By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. If
you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you select the Enable check box, the
wireless access point will receive its IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you
connect the wireless access point to your LAN.
IP Address Enter the IP address of your wireless access point. The default IP address is
192.168.0.100. To change the address, enter an unused IP address from the
address range used on your LAN, or enable DHCP the server.
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Table 4. IP Settings (Continued)
Field Description
IP Subnet Mask Enter the network number portion of an IP address. Unless you are
implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as the subnet mask.
Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP’s router to which the wireless access point will
connect.
Primary DNS Server Enter the IP address of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as
www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP
Secondary DNS Server
Network Integrity Check Select this check box to validate that the upstream link is active before allowing
address of one or two DNS servers to your wireless access point during login. If
the ISP does not transfer an address, you must obtain it from the ISP and enter it
manually in this field.
wireless associations. Ensure that the default gateway is configured.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
The wireless access point provides a built-in DHCP server for wireless clients only , which can
be especially useful in small networks. When the DHCP server is enabled, the wireless
access point provides preconfigured TCP/IP configurations to all connected wireless stations.
To configure DHCP server settings:
1. Select Configuration > IP > DHCP Server Settings. The DHCP Server Settings screen
displays:
Figure 11.
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2. Specify the fields as explained in the following table:
Table 5. LAN Settings
Field Description
DHCP Server Select the DHCP Server check box to enable the DHCP server. Use the default settings or
specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and
ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the
wireless access point’s LAN IP address.
DHCP Server VLAN ID Enter the DHCP server VLAN ID. The VLAN ID range is between
1 and 4094.
Starting IP Address Enter the first address in the range of IP addresses to be
assigned to DHCP clients. The default address is 192.168.1.02.
Ending IP Address Enter the last address in the range of IP addresses to be
assigned to DHCP clients. The default address is 192.168.1.50.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask to be used by DHCP clients. The default
mask is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the default routing gateway to be used by
DHCP clients. The default address is 192.168.0.1.
Primary DNS Address Enter the IP address of the primary Domain Name Server (DNS)
server available to DHCP clients.
Secondary DNS Address Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server available to
DHCP clients.
Primary WINS Server Enter the IP address of the primary WINS server for the network.
Secondary WINS Server Enter the IP address of the secondary WINS server for the
network.
Lease Enter the period that the DHCP server grants to DHCP clients to
use the assigned IP addresses. The default time is 1 day.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configure Basic Wireless Settings
For proper compliance and compatibility between similar products in your coverage area, you
must correctly configure 802.11b/g/n wireless adapter settings, including the operating
channel and country. The basic wireless network settings must be set correctly for wireless
devices to connect to your network. For other wireless features, including wireless security,
see Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security.
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WARNING!
If you configure the wireless access point from a wireless
computer and you change the wireless access point’s SSID,
channel, or wireless security settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the
wireless settings of your computer to match the wireless access
point’s new settings.
To configure the 802.11b/g/n wireless settings:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. The basic Wireless
Settings screen displays. (The following figure shows the 11ng setting.)
Figure 12.
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2. Specify the fields as explained the following table:
Table 6. Basic Wireless Settings
Field Descriptions
Wireless Mode Select the wireless operating mode that you want to use by selecting one of the
following radio buttons:
• 11b. 802.11b wireless stations only.
•
11bg. Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be used.
• 11ng. Both 802.11n and 802.11g wireless stations can be used. This is the
default setting.
Turn Radio On The radio is enabled by default. To turn off the radio, clear the Turn Radio On
check box. Doing so disables access through the wireless access point, which
can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities.
Wireless Network Name
(SSID)
Scheduler Status This is a nonconfigurable field that show the status of the wireless scheduler. For
Broadcast Wireless
Network Name (SSID)
Channel / Frequency From the drop-down list, select the channel you wish to use on your wireless
11ng mode only
Note: For most
networks, the default
settings will work fine.
Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set identifier (SSID); the characters are
case-sensitive. The default is NETGEAR_11ng. The SSID assigned to a wireless
device must match the wireless access point’s SSID for the wireless device to
communicate with the wireless access point. If the SSIDs do not match, you will
not get a wireless connection to the wireless access point.
more information, see Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 52.
Select the Yes radio button to enable the wireless access point to broadcasts its
SSID, allowing wireless stations that have a null (blank) SSID to adopt the
wireless access point’s SSID. Yes is the default setting. To prevent the SSID
from being broadcast, select the No radio button.
LAN. The wireless channels to use in the United States and Canada are 1 to 11;
for Europe and Australia, 1 to 13. The default setting is Auto.
Note: It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you
experience interference (indicated by lost connections or slow data transfers).
Should this happen, you might want to experiment with different channels to see
which is the best. For more information, see the guidelines following this table.
MCS Index / Data
Rate
Channel Width From the drop-down list, select a channel width. The options
From the drop-down list, select a Modulation and Coding
Scheme (MCS) index and transmit data rate for the wireless
network. The default setting is Best. For a list of all options
that you can select from in 11ng mode, see Factory Default
Settings in Appendix A.
are Dynamic 20/40 MHz, 20 MHz, or 40 MHz. A wider
channel improves the performance, but some legacy devices
can operate only in either 20 MHz or 40 MHz.
Ext Protection
Spacing
When you select a channel width of Dynamic 20/40 MHz or
40 MHz, you also need to select protection spacing for the
extension channel from the Ext Protection Spacing
drop-down list. In addition to the default value Auto, you can
also select a value of 20 or 25.
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Table 6. Basic Wireless Settings (Continued)
Field Descriptions
11ng mode only
(continued)
11b and 11bg modes
only
Output Power From the drop-down list, select the transmission power of the wireless access
Channel Bonding This drop-down list lets you to specify channels to bond. The available options
Ext Channel
Offset
Guard Interval From the drop-down list, select the guard interval to protect
Data Rate From the drop-down list, select the transmit data rate of the
point. The default is Full.
Note: Increasing the power improves performance, but if two or more wireless
access points are operating in the same area, on the same channel, it can cause
interference.
Note: Make sure that you comply with the regulatory requirements for total radio
frequency (RF) output power in your country.
are 20 MHz, 20/40 MHz, and 40 MHz.
When you select a channel width of Dynamic 20/40 MHz or
40 MHz, you also need to select the offset for the extension
channel from the Ext Channel Offset drop-down list. In
addition to the default value Auto, you can also select Upper
or Lower.
transmissions from interference. In addition to the default
value Auto, you can also select Long - 800 ns. Some legacy
devices can operate only with a long guard interval.
wireless network. The default setting is Best. For a list of all
options that you can select from in 1 1b mode and 1 1bg mode,
see Factory Default Settings in Appendix A.
3. If you have changed the wireless mode and selected the Turn Radio On check box, a
popup window appears: click OK to confirm your change.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
You should not need to change the operating frequency (channel) unless you notice
interference problems, or are setting up the wireless access point near another wireless
access point. Observe the following guidelines:
• Wireless access points use a fixed channel. You can select a channel that provides
the least interference and best performance. In the United States and Canada,
11 channels are available.
• If you are using multiple wireless access points, it is better if adjacent wireless access
points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel
spacing between adjacent wireless access points is 5 channels (for example, use
channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
• In infrastructure mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for a
wireless access point. If more than one wireless access point can be used, the one
with the strongest signal is used. This can happen only when the wireless access
points use the same SSID. The WNAP320 wireless access point functions in
infrastructure mode by default.
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Note: For more information about wireless channels, see the article
“Wireless Networking Basics” available on the NETGEAR website.
A link to this article and other articles of interest can be found in
Related Documents in Appendix A.
Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings,
see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 79.
Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
After you have configured the wireless access point as explained in the previous sections,
test your computers for wireless connectivity before you position and mount the wireless
access point at its permanent position.
To test for wireless connectivity:
1. Configure the 802.11b/g or 802.11n wireless adapters of your computers so that they all
have the same SSID and channel that you have configured on the wireless access
point.
2. Verify that your computers have a wireless link to the wireless access point, and if you
have enabled the DHCP server on the wireless access point, verify that your computers
are able to obtain an IP address through DHCP from the wireless access point.
3. Verify network connectivity by using a browser such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or
Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your
network.
Note: If you have trouble connecting to the wireless access point, see
Chapter 6, Troubleshooting.
WARNING!
Before you deploy the wireless access point in your network, set
up wireless security and other wireless features as described in
Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security.
In addition to wireless security and other wireless features, before you deploy the wireless
access point in your network, configure any additional features as described in Chapter 4,
Management and Chapter 5, Advanced Configuration.
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After you have completed the configuration of the wireless access point, you can reconfigure
the computer that you used for this process back to its original TCP/IP settings.
Mount the Wireless Access Point
This section includes the following subsections:
• Ceiling Installation on this page
• Wall Installation on page 30
• Desk Installation on page 33
Ceiling Installation
To install the wireless access point using the ceiling installation kit:
1. Verify the package content of the ceiling installation kit.
Mounting plate
Clamp with screws
2. Detach the mounting plate from the wireless access point.
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3. Attach the clamp to the ceiling rail.
4. Attach the mounting plate to the clamp.
5. Connect the cables to the wireless access point.
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6. Attach the wireless access point to the mounting plate.
7. Attach the cover to the wireless access point.
Wall Installation
To install the wireless access point using the wall installation kit:
1. Verify the package content of the wall installation kit.
Mounting plate
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Screws and
wall supports
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