Netgear WND930 Reference Manual
Outdoor High Power Wireless N Access Point
Model WND930
Reference Manual
October 2014
202-11483-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
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USA
Outdoor High Power Wireless N Access Point
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Initial Setup
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Unpack Your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Product Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cable the Access Point for Initial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connect to the Access Point and Log In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specify the Access Point Name and Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set the Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configure the Basic IP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configure the Access Point as a DHCP Server for Wireless Clients . . . . . . . . . 14
Configure the Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turn On the Wireless Signal and Test Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Plan Your Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set Up Security Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Deploy the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connect Optional External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 3 Network Settings
Spanning Tree Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Set Up a Schedule for the Wireless Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configure MAC Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configure RADIUS Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configure Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Quality of Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Enable or Disable Wireless Multimedia QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configure Advanced QoS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Wireless Bridging and Repeating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Disable Ethernet LLDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 4 Manage the Access Point
Change the admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reboot the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Set Up a Remote Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Set UP SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Back Up the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Restore the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Restore the Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Enable a Syslog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 5 Monitoring
View System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
View Wireless Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
View the Activity Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
View Network Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Enable Wireless Packet Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Debugging
Troubleshooting with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
All LEDs Are Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LAN LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
WLAN LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Wireless Access to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Time-Out Error for URL or IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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1. Hardware Setup
This chapter covers the following topics:
• System Requirements
• Unpack Your Access Point
• Front Panel
• Product Label
• Cable the Access Point for Initial Setup
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download
new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or
behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to
update your firmware.
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Wall-mounting bracket
Bracket
Pole-mount clamps (2)
Weatherproof
Access point
cable glands (3)
Grounding
screws (2)
screws (4)
System Requirements
Before installing the access point, make sure that your system includes the following:
• A 10/10
0/1000 Mbps local area network device such as a hub or switch, supporting IEEE
802.3af\ Power over Ethernet (PoE).
• The Catego
ry 5 UTP straight-through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the
package, or one like it
• A web browser for configuration
• At lea
• 802.1
st one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
1b/g/n-compliant or 802.11a/n-compliant devices
Unpack Your Access Point
Your package contains the following items.
Figure 1. Package contents
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LEDs
Reset button
Front Panel
Ports, LEDs, and the Reset button are located on the front panel.
Figure 2. Front panel
Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 62.
LEDs
The LEDs light to indicate wireless access point activity.
Table 1. LEDs
LED Description
Power • Off. Power is off.
lid green. Power is on.
• So
• Amber, then blinking green. 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 one minute the LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it
indicates a system fault.
Activity • Off.
• Bl
2.4G WLAN • Off. The wireless interface is off.
• So
• Blinking green. Wireless activity is detected on the 2.4G band.
5G WLAN • Off.
• Solid green. The wireless interface is on.
• Bl
No network traffic is detected on the access point.
inking green. Network traffic is detected on the access point.
lid green. The wireless interface is on.
The wireless interface is off.
inking green. Wireless activity is detected on the 5G band.
Heater • Off.
• So
LAN ports • Off. No
• So
• Solid amber.
• Bl
The heater is off.
lid green. The heater is on.
lid green. A link is detected.
inking amber. A 10/100/1000 Mpbs speed connection is detected.
link is detected.
A 10/100/1000 Mbps speed connection is detected.
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Product Label
The product label is located on the rear panel. It includes the default access information and
the serial number and MAC address.
Figure 3. Product label
Cable the Access Point for Initial Setup
Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up and test the unit to verify
wireless network connectivity.
Note: DHCP client is enabled by default in the access point. If your network
includes a DHCP server, the access point obtains an IP address from
the DHCP server. If a DHCP server is not detected in your network
after 30 seconds, the access point sets its IP address to a static IP
address of 192.168.0.100.
To cable your access point:
1. Using an Ethernet cable,
access point.
connect power-sourcing equipment (PSE) to a PoE port on the
Note: You must supply either IEEE802.3at power to at least one LAN port or
IEEE802.3af power to two LAN ports to power the access point. You
must supply IEEE802.3atpower to both LAN ports to receive PoE power
out.
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2. If a DHCP server is not connected to your network, configure a computer with a static IP
address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from a LAN port on the access point to a LAN port on the
computer.
4. Check the LEDs to verify that the access point is set up correctly.
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2. Initial Setup
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Connect to the Access Point and Log In
• Specify the Access Point Name and Location
• Set the Time
• Configure the Basic IP Settings
• Configure the Access Point as a DHCP Server for Wireless Clients
• Configure the Basic Wireless Settings
• Turn On the Wireless Signal and Test Connectivity
• Plan Your Network Security
• Set Up Security Profiles
• Deploy the Access Point
• Connect Optional External Antennas
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Connect to the Access Point and Log In
You can connect to the access point’s web management interface to view or change its
settings.
To connect to the access point:
1. If a DHCP
address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
2. Conn
computer.
During initial setup, use a wired Ethernet connection.
3. Launch a web
4. In the address
A login screen displays.
5. Ente
r admin for the user name and password for the password.
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The web management interface of the access point displa
server is not connected to your network, configure a computer with a static IP
ect an Ethernet cable from a LAN port on the access point to a LAN port on the
browser.
field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
ys the General screen.
Specify the Access Point Name and Location
You must use a computer that is configured with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. During initial setup, use a wired Ethernet connection from the
computer to the access point.
To specify the access point name and location:
aunch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
1. L
2. In the address
A login prompt displays.
3. Ente
4. In the Access Point Name field, type the access point name.
r the user name and password.
The user name is adm
password are case-sensitive.
field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
in and the default password is password. The user name and
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This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default access point name is
on the product label. The naming convention is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represent s
the last 6 digits of the access point MAC address. You can enter a unique name up to 15
characters long.
5. From t
In the United S t ates t his setting cannot be changed. If your co untry or region is not liste d,
che
6. Click the Appl
Your settings are saved.
he Country/Region list, select the region where the a ccess point is located.
ck with NETGEAR support for the correct selection.
y button at the bottom of the screen.
Set the Time
You must use a computer that is configured with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. During initial setup, use a wired Ethernet connection from the
computer to the access point.
To set the time:
1. Laun
2. In
3. Enter th
ch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
e user name and password.
The user name is ad
password are case-sensitive.
min and the default password is password. The user name and
The General screen displays.
4. Select Co
5. Adjust the following fields:
• T
• NTP Client. Enable
nfiguration > System > Basic > Time.
ime Zone. Select the local time zone for your access point. The default is
USA-Pacific. The access point gets the current time from the connected computer.
the NTP client to synchronize the time of the access point with an
NTP server. The Enable radio button is selected by default.
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Note: You need an Internet connection to get the current time using an NTP
client.
• Use
• Hos
6. Click the Ap
Your settings are saved.
Custom NTP Server . Select this check box if you use a custom NTP server . Th e
check box is cleared by default.
tname / IP Address. Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP
server. The default is time-b.netgear.com.
ply button at the bottom of the screen.
Configure the Basic IP Settings
The default settings work in most cases, but you can change them as needed if your access
point is part of a complex LAN network.
You must use a computer that is configured with a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. During initial setup, use a wired Ethernet connection from the
computer to the access point.
To configure the basic IP settings:
1. L
aunch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address
A login prompt displays.
field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a
3. Ente
4. Select Confi
5. If necessary, specify the following settings:
r the user name and password.
The user name is adm
The General screen displays.
guration > IP.
• DHCP Client. By defau
enabled. If your LAN includes a DHCP server and you enable DHCP, the access point
gets its IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings from the DHCP server when
the access point is connected to your LAN.
in and the default password is password.
lt, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is
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• IP Address. The IP address of your access point. The default IP address is
192.168.0.100 when it does not get a dynamic IP address. To change it, enter an
unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN, or enable DHCP in a
network with a DHCP server.
• IP Subnet Mask. The access point calculates the subnet mask based on the IP
address that you assign. Otherwise, you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the
subnet mask.
• Default Gateway. The IP address of the gateway for your LAN. For more complex
networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the access
point is connected.
• Primary DNS Server. The IP address for the primary Domain Name Server used by
stations on your LAN.
• Secondary DNS Server.The IP address for the secondary Domain Name Server
used by stations on your LAN.
• Network Integrity Check. Select this check box to enable the access point to
validate that the upstream link is active before allowing wireless associations. If you
set this option you must ensure that your default gateway is configured.
6. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
If you changed the subnet of the LAN IP address, you are disconnected from the access
point user interface. To reconnect, reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within
the new LAN IP subnet.
Configure the Access Point as a DHCP Server for Wireless Clients
Your access point comes with a built-in DHCP server for wireless clients only, which can be
especially useful in small networks. You can enable and configure the DHCP server. The
access point will provide TCP/IP configuration for all wireless stations connected to it.
To configure the access point as a DHCP server for wireless clients:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
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4. Select DHCP Server Settings.
5. Select the Enable radio button.
6. T
o specify the IP address range that the access point can assign, complete the Starting
IPv4 Address and Ending IPv4 Address fields.
7. In the Su
8. In the Ga
traffic beyond the local network.
9. Complet
them.
10. Ente
This is the lease time for the assigned IP for the
lease based on the lease period.
11. Click the Ap
Your settings are saved.
bnet Mask field, enter the subnet mask to be assigned to the wireless clients.
teway IP Address field, enter the IP address of the default network gateway for all
e the fields to specify DNS servers and WINS servers if your network includes
r the appropriate values in the Lease fields.
wireless client. The client must renew the
ply button at the bottom of the screen.
Configure the Basic Wireless Settings
You must use a computer that is configured with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. During initial setup, use a wired Ethernet connection from the
computer to the access point.
To configure the basic wireless settings:
aunch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
1. L
2. In the address
A login prompt displays.
3. Ente
r the user name and password.
field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
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The user name is admin and the default password is password.
4. Verify that the correct country or region is selected.
5. If
you changed the setting, click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
6. Select Co
nfiguration > Wireless.
By default, the wireless feature is turned on, and the Wireless On-Off Status field
displays OFF. For information, see Turn On the Wireless Signal and Test Connectivity on
page 18
7. Select a 2.4 GHz band wireless mo
• 11
b. All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. (The 802.11g wireless stations can
de:
still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.)
• 1
1bg. Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be used.
• 1
1ng. All 11b, 11g, and 11ng wireless stations can be used. This is the default. If you
select this option, then two additional lists, Channel Width and Guard Interval,
display.
8. T
o specify 5 GHz mode settings, click the 802.11a/na tab.
Note: If you se
lect a wireless mode and other settings on this screen are
disabled, then you must select the Turn Radio On check box to enable
options on this screen.
9. Lea
10. In
ve the Turn Radio On check box selected.
the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field, type a wireless network name.
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This is the name of your wireless network. It is set to the default name of
NETGEAR_11na for 802.11a/n wireless mode and NETGEAR_11ng for 802.11b/g/n
wireless mode.
Note: The SSID of any wireless client must match the SSID you configured
in the access point. If they do not match, you cannot get a wireless
connection.
11. Leave the Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) Yes radio button selected.
If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that use the correct SSID can connect.
This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows
7, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test
equipment like wireless sniffers. By default, the Yes radio button is selected.
12. In the Channel / Frequency list, leave Auto selected.
When Auto is selected, the access point seledcts a channel with the least interference.
Do not change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost
connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, you might need to experiment with
different channels to see which is the best. When selecting or changing channels, bear
these points in mind:
• Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you
to select a channel that provides the least interference and best performance.
• If you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different
channels to reduce interference. NETGEAR recommends channel spacing between
adjacent access points of 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and
11).
• Wireless stations usually scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than
one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This can
happen only when the access points use the same SSID.
Note: If you use wireless bridging and repeating, you must select a specific
channel for your network. For more information, see
Wireless Bridging
and Repeating on page 37.
13. From the list, select the MCS Index/Data Rate.
This is the transmit data rate of the wireless network. Depending on the band selected,
the set of rates varies. When the auto channel is enabled in the 80 2.11ng mode, then the
default channel width mode is 20 MHz. For information about the supported data rates,
see
Technical Specifications on page 65.
14. Specify the channel width.
A wider channel improves the performance, but some legacy devices can operate only on
either 20 MHz or 40 MHz. In the Channel Width list, the following options are available:
• 20 MHz. This is the static, legacy mode. It gives the least throughput.
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• 40 MHz. This is the static, high-throughput mode. Legacy clients cannot connect in
this mode.
• 20/40
MHz. This is the dynamic compatibility mode. Legacy clients can co nnect to 20
MHz and 11n clients can connect to 40 MHz.
15. From
16. In
17. Click the Appl
the list, select the guard Interval.
The guard interval protects from interference from other transmissions. The default is
Auto.
the Output Power list, select the transmit power of the access point.
The options are Fu
if two or more access points are close together and use the same channel frequency. The
default is Full. The transmit power might vary depending on the local regulatory
regulations.
Your settings are saved.
ll, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Minimum. Decrease the transmit power
y button at the bottom of the screen.
Turn On the Wireless Signal and Test Connectivity
By default, the access point wireless signal is off. After you configure the basic wireless
settings, turn on the wireless signal and verify that wireless clients can connect.
To turn on the wireless signal:
1. Laun
2. In
ch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter th
The user name is ad
The General screen displays.
4. Select Co
5. Select the On radio button.
6. Click the Appl
The access point broadcasts wireless signals.
e user name and password.
min and the default password is password.
nfiguration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless On-Off.
y button at the bottom of the screen.
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7. Verify that your wireless clients can connect to the access point.
When wireless connectivity is working, configure wireless security.
Plan Your Network Security
To prevent unauthorized access to your network, NETGEAR recommends that you use the
security features of your wireless equipment. You can enhance the security of your wireless
network in several ways:
• Use the WPA2 or Mixed WPA/WPA2 security option. A security option is the type of
security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol encrypts data
transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to
your network. Several types of encryption are available: Wi-Fi Protected Access II
(WPA2), WPA, and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
- WPA2 is the latest and most secure. NETGEAR recommends that you use this option
if your equipment supports it.
- WEP and TKIP provide only legacy (slower) rates of operation. NETGEAR
recommends AES encryption so that you can use the 11n rates and speed.
For more information, see Set Up Security Profiles on page 20.
• Keep watch over your wireless network. Regularly monitor the wireless stations that
are allowed to connect to your access point and make sure that all o f them are legitimate.
For more information, see
• Change the login password regularly. When you use the default login password, an
intruder can more easily figure out how to log in to the management interface of the
access point and change the settings. For more information, see
Password on page 44.
Note: For additional wireless security, you can change the default network
key regularly. But whenever you change the network key, you must
reconnect all of the wireless devices. For more information, see
Up Security Profiles on page 20.
• Turn off the wireless radio. During the hours when your offices are closed, turn off the
wireless radio. For more information, see
page 27.
• Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name (SSID). If you disable broadcast
of the SSID, only devices that use the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the
wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP, bu t the data is
still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless
sniffers. For more information, see
• Restrict access based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted
computers so that unknown computers cannot connect wirelessly to the access point.
View Wireless Stations on page 53.
Change the admin
Set
Set Up a Schedule for the Wireless Radios on
Set Up Security Profiles on page 20.
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MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network. For
more information, see Configure MAC Authentication o
n page 28.
Set Up Security Profiles
Details of each wireless network are contained in a security profile. Each security profile
contains the following information:
• Pro
• SSID.
• Security. This is the
To change security profiles, you must use a compute
address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. During initial setup, use a
wired Ethernet connection from the computer to the access point.
To edit the security profile settings:
1. Laun
2. In
3. Enter th
4. Select Co
file name. This is the unique profile name. This value can be up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
This is the SSID associated with this profile.
security standard, such as WPA2-PSK, that is associated with the
profile.
r that is configured with a static IP
ch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
e user name and password.
The user name is ad
The General screen displays.
nfiguration > Security.
min and the default password is password.
For initial configuration and testing, the Security field for Profile 1 (the default profile) is
set to Open System and the SSIDs are set to NETGEAR_11ng and NETGEAR_11na.
Note: The SSID of a
in the access point. If they do not match, you cannot get a wireless
connection.
ny wireless client must match the SSID you configured
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5. Select the profile that you want to change and click the Edit button at the bottom of the
screen.
The fields that display depend on the security settings.
6. T
o change the wireless network name, in the WIreless Network Name (SSID) field, enter
the new wireless network name.
7. T
o broadcast the wireless network name, select the Broadcast Wireless Network Name
(SSID) Yes radio button.
8. In the Ne
• Open Sy
twork Authentication list, select the authentication type:
stem. This selection can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption.
• WP
A2-PSK. Select this option only if all clients support WPA2. If you select this
option, you must use AES and TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA
passphrase (network key).
• Mixed WP
A/WPA2-PSK. This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP)
or WPA2 (with AES). If you select this option, you must use TKIP + AES encryption
and enter the WPA passphrase (network key).
9. In the Da
ta Encryption list, select the data encryption type.
The options available for data encryption depend on the option you select in the Networ
Authentication list. Select one of the following:
• None. No encryption is used.
bits WEP. This is standard WEP 40/64-bit encryption.
• 64
• 1
28 bits WEP. This is standard WP 104/128-bit encryption.
• 1
52 bits WEP. This is a propriet ary mode, that works only with other wireless devices
that support this mode.
• AES. This is th
e standard encryption method for WPA2. Some clients support AES
with WPA, but this access point does not.
• T
KIP + AES. This setting supports both WPA and WPA2. Broadcast packets use
TKIP. For unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2
clients use AES.
k
o prevent associated wireless clients from communicating with each other, select Enable in
10. T
the Wireless Client Security Se paration list.
This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations.
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