Netgear WNAP320 Reference Guide
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320
Reference Manual
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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 . . . . . . . .
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
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 G
Ethernet Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
LAN Configuration Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Computer Hardware Requirements
Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connect the Wireless Access Point
Log In to the Wireless Access Point
Configure Basic General System Settings
Configure IP Settings and Optional DHCP
Configure Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Test Basic Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Mount the Wireless Access Point. . . . . . . . .
Ceiling Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Desk Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
uidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . .14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
to Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
and Time Settings . . . . . . . .19
Server Settings . . . . . . . . . .21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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 . . . .
Configure RADIUS Server Settings . . . . . . . . .
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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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
Manage the Configuration File or Reset to Factory
Save the Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Restore the Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Restore the Wireless Access Point to the
Reboot the Wireless Access Point without Restoring
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
Enable and Configure Rogue AP Detection. . .
View and Save Access Point Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Factory Default Settings. . . . 62
the
Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
Spanning Tree Protocol and 802.1Q VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Hotspot Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Configure Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . .
Configure Advanced QoS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Configure Wireless Bridging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Configure a Point-to-Point Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Configure a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Net
Configure the Wireless Access Point for Repeat
Configure the Wireless Access Point for Client
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
er Mode . . . . . . . . . . .92
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
No LEDs Are Lit on the Wireless Access Point
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-O
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network
Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . .101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
ut Error Occurs. . . . . . .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
Appendix C Notification of Compliance
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 p
• System Requirements on p
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• Key Features and Standards on p
• Hardware Description on p
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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.
The wireless access point provides wireless connectivity
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 wire
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 in to the range of an other. As a
result, wireless clients can freely roam from one wireless access point to another and still
maintain seamless connection to the network.
less clients. Connecting multiple wireless access points through a wired Ethernet
to multiple wireless network devices
The autosensing capability of the ProSafe Wirele
transmission at up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or
electromagnetic interference.
ss-N Access Point WNAP320 allows packet
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What Is In the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• ProSafe Wirele
• Power ada
• S
traight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable
• NE
• Resou
• W
Contact your reseller or customer support in your a
parts.
Refer to the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear
number of customer support in your area. You should keep the Inst
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
on the NETGEAR website at http://my.netgear.com/r
TGEAR WNAP320 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide
rce CD, which includes this manual
all-mount kit made up of brackets and hardware
ss-N Access Point WNAP320
pter and cord (12 VCD, 1.0A)
rea if there are any missing or damaged
.com/main.asp for the telephone
allation Guide, along with
, NETGEAR encourages you to register
egistration/login.aspx.
System Requirements
Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that your system meets these
requirements:
• A 10/10
• The Cate
package, or one like it
• A 100–
• A W
Mozilla 1.5 or later
• At lea
• An 802
wireless adapter
0/1000 Mbps local area network device such as a hub or switch
gory 5 UTP straight-through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the
120V, 50–60 Hz AC power source
eb browser for configuration, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or
st one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
.11b/g- or 802.11n/g-compliant device, such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100
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:
tandards compliance. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11 b/g
• S
standards for wireless LANs, and is Wi-Fi certified for 802.11n standard.
• Ful
• Multiple
l 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.
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 an
SSIDs are active, and the network devices can connect to the wireless access point by
using any of these SSIDs.
• DHCP client
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 Supp
Management Information Base (MIB) management.
• 802.1
Q 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.
d assign different configuration settings to each SSID. All the configured
support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices
ort. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Key Features
The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 provides solid functionality, including the
following features:
• Multiple operating
- W
ireless access point. Operates as a standard 802.11b/g/n wireless access point.
modes:
- Point-to-point bridge. In
with another bridge-mode wireless station or wireless access point. Network
authentication should be used to protect this communication.
- Point-to-multipoint bridge. Sel
for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations
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this mode, the wireless access point communicates only
ect this only if this wireless access point is the master
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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.
- W
ireless 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.
- Clie
nt. 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.
• Hot
spot settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and
redirected to the URL you specify.
• Upg
radeable 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 detectio
n. The Rogue AP filtering feature ensures that unknown APs are not
given access to any part of the LAN.
• Ac
cess 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 profil
es. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security
settings (encryption, SSID, and so on) for each BSSID.
• Hidden m
ode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the
correct SSID can connect.
• Configuration
• Secure an
backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.
d economical operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or
economical operation.
• Powe
r 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.
• Autosens
ing Ethernet connection with Auto Uplink™ interface. Connects to
10/100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
• LED indica
tors. Power/Test, Active, LAN, and WLAN for each radio mode are easily
identified.
• W
i-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.
• Qua
lity 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 profile
the security profile is modified.
s. Each security profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID when
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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:
• Aggre
• Redu
• Multiple input
• Distribu
retransmission of unacknowledged frames)
• R
• Beacon g
• Packet
• Auto
• Roaming
gation support
ced InterFrame spacing support
, multiple output (MIMO) support
ted coordinated function (CSMA/CA, back-off procedure, ACK procedure,
TS/CTS handshake
eneration
fragmentation and reassembly
or long preamble
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.
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.
TM
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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1
2
3
4
Top Pa nel
The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 LEDs are described in the following figure
and table:
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
een
gr
2 Active Off No Ethernet traffic is detected or no lin
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.
Green 1000 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
mains amber or continues to blink green, it
LED re
indicates a system fault.
k 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
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23 4
567
Rear Panel
Figure 2.
The rear panel functions of the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 are described in
the following list:
1. Reverse SMA
2. Fa
ctory default Reset button. Using a sharp object, press and hold t his button for about
connector for an optional 2.4-GHz antenna.
5 seconds to reset the wireless access point to factory defaults settings. All configuration
ings are lost, and the default password is restored. For more information, see Restore
sett
the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings o
3. Console port
for connecting to an optional console terminal. The port has a DB9 male
n page 62.
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 recept
6. Power
7. Reverse SMA
socket for a 12 VDC, 1A power adapter.
connector for an optional 2.4-GHz antenna.
acle for an optional lock.
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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 n
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 o
Note: In this chapter and in all further chapters, the WNAP320 is referred
to as the wireless access point.
n page 28
etwork. This chapter includes the
2
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 p
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
• In an
line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
• A
way from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves ovens, and 2.4-GHz
cordless phones.
• A
way from large metal surfaces or water.
• Placing
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
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 you r security
settings
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have
an external antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage.
using multiple wireless access points, it is better if adjacent wireless access
and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP
Ethernet Cabling Requirements
The wireless access point connects to your LAN using twisted-pair Catego ry 5 Ethernet cable
with RJ-45 connectors.
LAN Configuration Requirements
For the initial configuration of your wireless access point, you need to co nnect 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 802.11n 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,
hown in System Requirements on p
s
age 7.
Install and configure your wireless access point in
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
4. Configure IP Settings and Optional DHCP Server Settings on page 21
5. Configure Basic Wireless Settings on page 23.
the order of the following sections:
and Time Settings on page 19.
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. Unp
2. Prep
3. Connect an Ethern
ack the box and verify the contents.
are 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 sub net mask.
et cable from the wireless access point to the computer (point A in the
following figure).
4. Securely insert
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(point B in the following figure).
the other end of the cable into the wireless access point’s Ethernet port
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B
Ethernet cable
Ethernet port
WNAP320
Figure 4.
5. Turn on your computer.
6. Conn
7. V
ect the power adapter to the wireless access point.
Tip: Th
erify the following:
(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.
e 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.
Power/T est LED.
first turned on. (To be exact, during startup, the LED is first steady amber, then
oes off, and then blinks green.) After about 45 seconds, the LED should stay lit
g
Active LED.
LAN LED. The L
for 100 Mbps, and no light for 10 Mbps. If the LAN LED is not lit, make sure that
t
he Ethernet cable is securely attached at both ends.
The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is
The Active LED is lit or blinks green when there is Ethernet traffic.
AN LED indicates the LAN speed: green for 1000 Mbps, amber
WLAN LED. The WLAN
is ready.
LED is lit or blinks green when the wireless LAN (WLAN)
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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. Op
2. Connect to the wire
en a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox
1.5 or later.
into your browser.
The Login screen opens:
less access point by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.100
Figure 5.
3. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password.
4. Click Lo
Configuration tab of the main menu as shown in Figure 8 on p
gin. The Web browser displays the basic General system settings screen under the
age 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
• Cancel.
Cancels all configuration changes that you made on the screen.
• Apply . Saves a
edit the existing configuration.
nd 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 Configurati
screen displays:
on > System > Basic > Gen er al. The basic General system settings
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 poi
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, se
access point is installed.
Note: It might not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region other than
of those identified in this field.
one
3. Click Apply
to save your settings.
To configure time settings:
1. Select Confi
guration > System > Basic > Tim e. The Time screen displays:
nt NetBIOS name. The name is printed
lect the country where the wireless
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
Current Time This is a nonconfigurable field that
NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) cli
wireless access point with an NTP server. By default the Enable radio button is
selected.
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match your location.
displays the current date and time.
ent to synchronize the time of the
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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
r local network.
on you
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 Con
figuration > 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 Con
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 poi
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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figuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. If
nt. The default IP address is
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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
connect.
Primary DNS Server
Secondary DNS Server
Network Integrity Check Select this check box to validate that the up
Enter the IP address of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
A DNS server is a host on the Internet th
www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP
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.
to which the wireless access point will
at translates Internet names (such as
stream link is active before allowing
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
The wireless access point provides a built-in DHCP serve
r 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 Confi
guration > 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
nd 4094.
1 a
Starting IP Address Enter the first address in the range of IP addresses to be
assigne
Ending IP Address Enter the last address in the range of IP addresses to be
assigne
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask to be used by DHCP clients. The default
ma
d to DHCP clients. The default address is 192.168.1.02.
d to DHCP clients. The default address is 192.168.1.50.
sk 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 Domain Name Server (DNS)
ndary WINS server for the
3. Click App
Primary DNS Address Enter the IP address of the
server available to DHCP clients.
Secondary DNS Address Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server available to
DHCP cl
Primary WINS Server Enter the IP address of the primary WINS server for the network.
Secondary WINS Server Enter the IP address of the seco
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.
ients.
ly to save your settings.
Configure Basic Wireless Settings
For proper compliance and compatibility between similar pro ducts 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:
b. 802.11b wireless stations only.
• 11
11bg. Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be used.
•
• 11ng. Both 802.11n and 802.11g wirele ss stations can be used. This is the
default setting.
Turn Radio On Th e radio is enabled by default. To turn off the radio, clear the T
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 th
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
settings will work fine.
default
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.
e status of the wireless scheduler. For
more information, see Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 52.
Select the Ye
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.
The wireless channels to use in the United States and Canada are 1 to 11;
LAN.
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
expe
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
s radio button to enable the wireless access point to broadcasts its
rience interference (indicated by lost connections or slow data transfers).
From the drop-down list, select a Modulation and Coding
Scheme (MCS) in
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 Dynami
channel improves the performance, but some legacy devices
can operate only in either 20 MHz or 40 MHz.
dex and transmit data rate for the wireless
c 20/40 MHz, 20 MHz, or 40 MHz. A wider
urn Radio On
Ext Protection
acing
Sp
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
ly
on
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
int. The default is Full.
po
Note: Increasing the power improves performance, but if two or more wireless
ccess points are operating in the same area, on the same channel, it can cause
a
interference.
Note: Make sure that you comply with the regul
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.
transmissio
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 11b mode and 11bg mode,
see Factory Default Settings in Appendix A.
ns from interference. In addition to the default
atory requirements for total radio
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
You should not need to change the operating fre
to save your settings.
quency (channel) unless you notice
interference problems, or are setting up the wireless access point near another wireless
access point. Observe the following guidelines:
• Wireless a
ccess 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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WARNING!
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. Con
2. V
3. V
figure 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.
erify that your computers have a wireless link to the w i re l es s ac c e ss p oi n t , a n d if you
have enabled the DHCP server on the wir el es s a cc e ss po in t , ve r if y t ha t your computers
are able to obtain an IP address through DHCP from the wire le s s a cc e ss p o in t.
erify 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.
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 wirele
access point in your network, configure any additional features as described in Chapter 4,
Management and Chapter 5, Advanced Configuration.
ss features, before you deploy the wireless
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Mounting plate
Clamp with screws
After you have completed the configuration of the wireless access point, you can reconfig ure
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 p
• Desk Installation on p
Ceiling Installation
To install the wireless access point using the ceiling installation kit:
erify the package content of the ceiling installation kit.
1. V
age 30
age 33
2. Det
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3. Attach the clamp to the ceiling rail.
4. Att
ach the mounting plate to the clamp.
5. Conn
ect the cables to the wireless access point.
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Mounting plate
Screws and
wall supports
6. Attach the wireless access point to the mounting plate.
7. Att
ach the cover to the wireless access point.
Wall Installation
To install the wireless access point using the wall installation kit:
1. V
erify the package content of the wall installation kit.
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