Netgear WND930 Reference Manual

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Model WND930 Reference Manual

October 2014 202-11483-01

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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

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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 IEEE802.3at power to at least one LAN port or

IEEE802.3af power to two LAN ports to power the access point. You

must supply IEEE802.3atpower 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

 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

 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.

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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WARNING:

11. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the scree n.

Your settings are saved.

erify that your wireless clients can connect to the access point with the appropriate security

12. V

settings.

Deploy the Access Point

Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up and test the access point to verify wireless network connectivity.

By default, the DHCP client is enabled in the access point. If your network uses st addresses, you must change this setting. To connect to the access point after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the access point name in your web browser. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the MAC address. The default name is printed on the product label.

The best location for your access point is elevat area, and within line of sight of all mobile devices.

 To deploy the access point:

1. Disconne

2. Use a grounding screw from the product package to connect a grounding cable to the

access point.

ct your access point and position it where you will deploy it.

You must externally ground this equipment by using one ground wire before power is applied. The grounding cable must be better than 18 AWG (UL1015).

ed, at the center of your wireless coverage

atic IP

The grounding cable is not included in package, but grounding screws are included.

3. Mount

the access point on a pole:

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a. Use the bracket screws to attach the bracket to the access point as shown.

b. Use the pole clamps to mount the access point on a pole.

The bracket, bracket screws, and pole clamps are provided in the package with the access point.

4. Remove

5. Inst

the cap from an Ethernet port.

all a cable gland on an Ethernet cable to protect the cable from exposure.

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6. Connect the Ethernet cable from the access point to a LAN port on your router, switch or

hub.

7. Connect a power sourcing equipment (PSE) to one of the PoE ports on the access point,

using a cable gland to protect the Ethernet cable. If your router switch or hub supplies PoE, skip this step.

Note: You must supply either IEEE 802.3at power to at least one LAN port or

IEEE 802.3af power to two LAN ports to power the access point. You must supply IEEE 802.3at power to both LAN ports to receive PoE power out.

8. Using a wireless device, verify connectivity by using a browser to connect to the Internet.

Connect Optional External Antennas

The access point supports optional external antenn a model ANT24501B. To use the optional antennas, you must attach the antennas and then log in to the access point to enable external antennas.

To install optional external 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz

antennas:

1. Attach the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz antennas to the

corresponding connectors on the side panels of the access point.

2. Enable the antennas, as described in the following

procedure.

 T o enable the external 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz antennas:

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 Configuratio n > Wireless > Advanced > Wireless Settings.

5. For the 2.

6. Click the Ap

7. Click the 802.1

4 GHz wireless band Antenna setting, select the External radio button.

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

1a/na tab.

8. For the 5 GHz wireless

9. Click the Ap

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

The settings are saved.

band Antenna setting, select the External radio button.

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3. Network Settings

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Spanning Tree Protocol

• Set Up a Schedule for the Wireless Radios

• Configure MAC Authentication

• Configure RADIUS Authentication

• Configure Advanced Wireless Settings

• Quality of Service Settings

• Wireless Bridging and Repeating

• Disable Ethernet LLDP

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Spanning Tree Protocol

By default, Spanning Tree Protocol is disabled.

 To enable or disable Spanning Tree Protocol:

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. Select Confi

5. Select the Spanning Tree Protocol Enable or Disable radio butt on.

6. T

7. T

8. T

r the user name and password.

The user name is adm The General screen displays.

o require all VLANs to be configured as tagged VLANs, clear the Unt agged VLAN check

box.

o change the untagged VLAN value, enter the new value in the Untagged VLAN field. o change the number of management VLANs, enter the new value in the Management

VLAN field.

field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.

in and the default password is password.

guration > System > Advanced > General.

9. Click the Ap

Your settings are saved.

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

Set Up a Schedule for the Wireless Radios

You can turn the wireless radios on and off according to a schedule.

 To set up a wireless on-off schedule:

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. The General screen displays.

4. Select Co

5. To select the days of the week when you want the wireless radio to be off, select the Radio

off schedule check boxes that correspond to those radio-off days.

o select the time of day when the wireless radio is to turn on, in the Radio ON Time fields,

6. T

enter the hour and minute.

7. T

o select the time of day when the wireless radio is to turn off, in the Radio OFF Time fields,

enter the hour and minute.

8. Click the Appl

Your settings are saved.

nfiguration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless On-Off.

y button at the bottom of the screen.

Configure MAC Authentication

For an additional layer of security, you can allow only trusted stations to interact with the access point.

 To configure MAC authentication:

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 The General screen displays.

min and the default password is password.

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4. Select Configuratio n > Security > Advanced > MAC Authenticatio n.

5. To enable MAC authentication, select the Turn Access Control On check box.

6. Select a dat

The access point uses the local MAC address table for access control.

abase from the Select Access Control Database list.

The Trusted Wireless Stations list displays th

o add a station to the Trusted Wireless Stations list, enter its MAC access in the MAC

7. T

Address field and click the Add button.

o delete a station from the Trusted Wireless Stations list, select the station that you want to

8. T

delete and click the Delete button.

9. T

o view the available wireless stations in the area, select check box in the Available Wireless

Stations list and click the Refresh button. The wireless stations in the area display.

o add an available wireless station to the Trusted Wireless Stations list, select the station

10. T

that you want to add and click the Move button. The wireless station displays on the Trusted Wireless Stations list.

11. Click the Ap

Your settings are saved.

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

e trusted wireless stations.

Configure RADIUS Authentication

If you use a RADIUS server in your network for authentication, you must configure the RADIUS settings in the access point. The IP address, port number, and shared secret information is required for the access point to communicate with the RADIUS server. The shared secret is shared between the access point and the RADIUS server while the access point is authenticating the wireless client.

You can configure four types of servers:

• Primary auth

• Second

entication server

ary authentication server

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• Primary accounting server

• Seco

ndary accounting server

The primary servers are used by default. If the primary used if it is configured.

 To configure RADIUS server settings:

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

e user name and password.

min and the default password is password.

The General screen displays.

4. Select Co

nfiguration > Security > Advanced > Radius Server Settings.

server fails, the secondary server is

5. Complete the fields for each RADIUS server that the access point must communicate with

for authentication.

6. In

the Re-authentication Time (Seconds) field, specify the time interval in seconds after

which the supplicant will be authenticated again with the RADIUS server. The default interval is 3600 seconds.

o allow the global key to be changed according to the specified time interval, leave the

7. T

Update Global Key Every (Seconds) check box selected.

o specify the time interval, enter the number of seconds in the Update Global Key Every

8. T

(Seconds) field.

The default interval is 1800 seconds.

9. Click the Appl

y button at the bottom of the screen.

Your settings are saved.

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Configure Advanced Wireless Settings

The default settings usually work well. However, you can adjust these settings to fine-tune the performance of your access point for your environment.

 To configure advanced wireless 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.

3. Ente

4. T

r the user name and password. The user name is adm The General screen displays.

o configure the advanced wireless settings for the 2.4 GHz band, select Configura tion >

Wireles s > Advanced > Wireless Settings > 802.11b/bg/ng.

in and the default password is password.

5. To change the settings, enter the appropriate information in the following fields:

• RTS Threshold

determine if the station should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission. The setting affects the transmitting station as follows:

- With th

the actual packet until the silence period ends.

- With th

an RTS packet to the receiving station and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data.

The default is 2347.

(0-2347). Request to Send threshold. The packet size that is used to

e CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out

e CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out

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• Fragmentation Length (256-2346). This is the maximum packet size. Packet s larger

than the size specified in this field are fragmented. The Fragmentation Length value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value. The default is 2346.

• Beacon Interval (100-1000). The time interval between 100 ms and 1000 ms for

each beacon transmission, which allows the access point to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100.

• Aggregation Length (1024-65535). The aggregation length defines the size of

aggregated packets. Larger aggregation lengths can sometimes lead to better network performance. The default is 65535.

• AMPDU. Aggregated MAC Protocol data unit. Aggregates several MAC frames into a

single large frame to achieve higher throughput. The default is enabled.

• RIFS Transmis sion. Reduced interframe space. RIFS transmissions are shorter than

other interframe spaces, and if this feature is enabled, the access point allows transmission of successive frames at different transmit powers. The default is disabled.

• DTIM Interval (1-255). The delivery traffic indication message. Specifies the data

beacon rate between 1 and 255. The default is 3.

• Preamble Type. A long transmit preamble can provide a more reliable connection or

a slightly longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. The Auto setting automatically handles both long and short preambles. The default is Auto.

• 802.11d. Select this check box to include support for additional regulatory domains

that are not in the current standard.

• Max. Wireless Clients. The maximum numb er of wireless client s that can connect to

the access point at one time. The default is 64 per radio.

• Band Steering to 5GHz. Band steering identifies the wireless devices that are

capable of operating in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The access point responds to these devices only on the 5 GHz band and allows the dual-band-capable client to connect to the 5 GHz band rather than the 2.4 GHz band, since more channels and bandwidth are available on the 5 GHz band and using this band causes less interference for users.

• Rssi Threshold 2.4GHz. The minimum RSSI threshold that a client must use to

connect to a 2.4 GHz access point.

• Rssi Threshold 5GHz. The minimum RSSI threshold that a client must use to

connect to a 5 GHz access point.

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6. To configure the advanced wireless settings for the 5 GHz band, select Configuration >

Wireles s > Advanced > Wireless Settings > 802.11a/na.

7. To change the default settings, enter the appropriate information in the following fields:

• RTS Threshold

(0-2347). Request to Send threshold. The packet size that is used to

- With th

e CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out

the actual packet until the silence period ends.

- With th

e CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data.

The default is 2347.

ragmentation Length (256-2346). This is the maximum p acket size. Packets larger

• F

than the size specified in this field are fragmented. The Fragment ation Length value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value. The default is 2346.

• Bea

con Interval (100-1000). The time interval between 100 ms and 1000 ms for

each beacon transmission, which allows the access point to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100.

• DTIM Interva

beacon rate between 1 and 255. The default is 3.

• Max. W

ireless Clients. The maximum number of wireless client s that ca n connect to

the access point at one time. The default is 64 per radio.

8. Click the Ap

ply button at the bott om of the screen.

Your settings are saved.

l (1-255). The delivery traffic indication message. Specifies the data

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Quality of Service Settings

For most networks, the default QoS (Quality of Service) queue settings work well. You can specify parameters on multiple queues for increased throughput and better performance of differentiated wireless traffic, like VoIP, and other types of audio, video, and streaming media, as well as traditional IP data.

The queues defined for types of data transmitted from access point to st ation and from station to access point are as follows:

• Data 3 (Voice). Highest-priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP

and streaming media are automatically sent to this queue.

• Data 2 (Video). Highest-priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive video data is

automatically sent to this queue.

• Data 1 (Background). Lowest-priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data that requires

maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is sent to this queue (FTP data, for example).

• Data 0 (best effort). Medium-priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most

traditional IP data is sent to this queue.

Enable or Disable Wireless Multimedia QoS

Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.1 1e standard. WMM allows wireless traf fic to receive a range of priorities, depending on the type of data. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, receives a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must support WMM. Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is enabled by default in the access point.

 To enable or disable WMM QoS and WMM Powersave:

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 Configuratio n > Wireless > Basic > QoS Settings.

5. Select the Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Enable or Disable radio button.

6. Select th

7. Click the Ap

e WMM Powersave Enable or Disable radio button.

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

Your settings are saved.

Configure Advanced QoS Settings

 To configure advanced QoS settings:

aunch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.

1. L

2. Ente

3. Ente

4. Select Confi

r http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the browser.

A login prompt displays.

r the user name and password.

The user name is adm

in and the default password is password.

The General screen displays.

guration > Wireless > Advanced > QoS Settings.

The QoS Setting fields are the same for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

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5. (Optional) Change the default settings in the A P ED C A para m e te r s section .

These parameters affect traffic flowing from the access point to the client station:

• AIFS. The Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval specifies, in milliseconds,

the wait time between data frames. Higher AIFS values mean higher priority to that queue. Valid values for AIFS are 1 through 255.

• CwMin. The minimum contention window (CwMin) value specifies the upper limit (in

milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random back-off wait time is determined. Decreasing this value increases the priority of the queue. The value for CwMin must be lower than the value for CwMax. Valid values are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, and 1024.

• CwMax. The maximum contention window (CwMax) value specifies (in milliseconds)

the upper limit for the doubling of the random back-off value. Decreasing this value increases the priority of the queue. The value for CwMax must be higher than the value for CwMin. Valid values are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, and 1024.

• Max. Burst. The maximum burst value specifies (in milliseconds) the maximum burst

length allowed for packet bursts on the wireless network. A packet burst is a collection of multiple frames transmitted without header information. Decreasing this value increases the priority of the queue. Valid values for maximum burst length are 0.0 through 999.9.

6. (Optional) Change the default settings in the Stat i on E D CA pa r a me t er s section.

These parameters affect traffic flowing from the client station to the access point:

• AIFS. The Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval specifies, in milliseconds,

the wait time between data frames. Higher AIFS values means higher priority to that queue. Valid values for AIFS are 1 through 255.

• CwMin. The minimum contention window (CwMin) value specifies the upper limit (in

• CwMax. The maximum contention window (CwMax) value specifies (in milliseconds)

• TXOP Limit. The transmission opportunity (TXOP) is an interval of time (in

milliseconds) when a client station can initiate transmissions on the wireless medium (WM). Decreasing this value increases the priority of the queue. Valid values for maximum burst length are 0.0 through 999.9.

7. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.

Your settings are saved.

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Wireless Bridging and Repeating

You can use the access point as a component to build large bridged wireless networks. The following modes are available:

• Wireless point-to-point bridge mode. The access point communicates with one

bridge-mode wireless station. You can associate wireless clients with this access point. For more information, see

• Wireless point-to-multi-point bridge mode. The access point is the base station for a

group of bridge-mode wireless stations. You can associate wireless clients with this access point.

The other bridge-mode wireless stations in the network must be set to point-to-point bridge mode and must use the MAC address of the base station. They send all traffic to the base station rather than communicating directly with each other. For more information, see

Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge on page 39.

Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge

Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge on page 37.

Coordinate the following information ahead of time for each access point:

• MAC addresses. You must know the MAC address of each access point in the bridge

network. You can use the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band for the wireless bridge, but the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands of each access point use a unique MAC address.

• Authentication settings. You must specify the same wireless authentication settings for

each access point in the bridge network. Each access point must use the same ESSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings.

• LAN address range. Each access point must be configured to operate in the same LAN

network address range as the LAN devices.

• DHCP. If you are using DHCP, all access points must be set to obtain an IP address

automatically. See

When the wireless bridge is completed, a computer on either LAN segment can connect to the Internet and share files and printers with any other computers or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.

 To configure a point-to-point wireless bridge between two access points:

1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the first access point.

2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.

A login prompt displays.

Configure the Basic IP Settings on page 13.

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 Configu ration > Wireless Bridge.

Note: If the access point is using the Auto channel setting, you are prompted

to select a channel. To specify the channel, select Configuration > Wireless > Basic, select a channel, and click the Apply button.

5. Select the band that you want to use for the bridge:

• T

o set up the bridge on the 2.4 GHz band, click the 802.11b/bg/ng tab.

• T

o set up the bridge on the 5 GHz band, click the 802.1 1a/na tab.

6. Select the En

7. Select the W

8. T

o enable wireless client association, select the Enable Wireless Client Association check

able Wireless Bridging check box.

ireless Point-to-Point Bridge radio button.

box.

9. Click the Edit bu

tton.

10. In th e Remote MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the other access point.

11. Under Authent

12. Click the Appl

ication Settings, specify the authentication settings for your bridge network.

y button at the bottom of the screen.

Your settings are saved.

13. Configu

• V

re and verify the following parameters for the access point:

erify that both access points are configured to operate in the same LAN network

address range as the LAN devices.

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• Verify that both access points use the same ESSID, channel, authentication mode, if

any, and security settings.

14. Repeat Step 1 through Step 13 for the second access point.

15. Verify connectivity across LAN 1 and LAN 2.

A computer on either LAN segment can connect to the Internet and share files and printers with any other computers or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.

Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge

In a multi-point wireless bridge, one wireless station is the base station and is configured in wireless point-to-multi-point bridge mode. All the other access points in the wireless bridge are configured in wireless point-to-point bridge mode. You can connect up to four access points to the base station access point.

Coordinate the following information ahead of time for each access point:

• Base station. Select the access point that serves as the base station. The other access

points in the wireless bridge network must use the MAC address of the base station.

• MAC addresses. You must know the MAC address of each access point in the bridge

network. You can use the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band for the wireless bridge, but the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands of each access point use a unique MAC address.

• Authentication settings. You must specify the same wireless authentication settings for

each access point in the bridge network. Each access point must use the same ESSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings.

• LAN address range. Each access point must be configured to operate in the same LAN

network address range as the LAN devices.

• DHCP. If you are using DHCP, all access points must be set to obtain an IP address

automatically. For more information, see

Configure the Basic IP Settings on page 13.

When the wireless bridge is completed, computers on either LAN segment can connect to the Internet and share files and printers with any other computers or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.

You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding more access points configured in point-to-point bridge mode for each additional LAN segment. You can also extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories.

 To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless base station:

1. For the first access point (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1, launch a web browser on a

computer that is connected to the access point.

2. On the base station access point, launch a web browser on the computer that is connected

to it.

3. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.

A login prompt displays.

4. Enter the user name and password.

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The user name is admin and the default password is password. The General screen displays.

5. Select Co

nfiguration > Wireless Bridge.

Note: If the access point is using the Auto channel setting, you are prompted

to select a channel. To specify the channel, select Configuration > Wireless > Basic, select a channel, and click the Apply button.

6. Select the band that you want to use for the bridge:

• T

o set up the bridge on the 2.4 GHz band, click the 802.11b/bg/ng tab.

• T

o set up the bridge on the 5 GHz band, click the 802.1 1a/na tab.

7. Select the En

8. Select the W

able Wireless Bridging check box.

ireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge radio button.

9. To enable wireless client association, select the Enable Wireless Client Association check

box.

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10. Select the radio but ton for the first access point that you wa nt t o connect to the base station

and click the Edit button.

11. In the Remote MAC Addres s field, enter the MAC address of the other access point.

12. Unde

13. Click the Ap

r Authentication Settings, specify the authentication settings for your bridge network.

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

Your settings are saved.

14. Select th

e radio button for each access point that you want to connect to the base station

and click the Edit button. You can specify up to four access points that connect to t

15. Repe

16. For each access

at Step 11 t hrough Step 13 for additional access points if you are using them.

point that you want to allow to connect to the base station access point,

he base station access point.

select its Enable check box.

17. Click the Ap

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

Your settings are saved.

18. Conf

igure each access point that is to connect to the base station access point in wireless

point-to-point bridge mode. For more information, see Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge o

erify the following parameters for all access points:

19. V

• Only th

e base station access point is configured in wireless point-to-multi-point bridge

mode and all the other access points are in wireless point-to-point bridge mode.

• For a

ll point-to-point access points, the MAC address of the base st ation access point

is specified in their Remote AP MAC Address fields.

• All a

ccess points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range

as the LAN devices.

• All a

ccess points use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and

encryption.

• If you are

using DHCP, all the access points are set to obtain an IP address

automatically. For more information, see Configure the Basic IP Settings o

n page 37.

n page 13.

20. V

erify connectivity across the LANs:

• A comp

uter on any LAN segment can connect to the Internet and share files and printers with any other computers or servers connected to any of the other LAN segments.

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• The wireless stations that you enable can connect to the access points. If you require

wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can add additional access points configured in wireless bridge mode to any LAN segment.

Disable Ethernet LLDP

By default, the access point is set up with Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enabled. LLDP is also known as 802.1ab (industry standard protocol). The LLDP provides an inter-vendor-compatible mechanism to deliver Link Layer notifications to adjacent network devices. LLDP application transmits only notifications but does not receive process notifications and notifies if the device is running on PoE (measuring power utilization).

 To disable Ethernet LLDP:

1. Laun

2. In

3. Enter th

4. Select Co

5. Select the Disable radio button.

6. Click the Appl

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 > System > Advanced > Ethernet LLDP.

y button at the bottom of the screen.

Your settings are saved.

min and the default password is password.

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4. Manage the Access Point

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Change the admin Password

• Reboot the Access Point

• Set Up a Remote Console

• Set Up SNMP

• Upgrade the Firmware

• Manage the Configuration File

• Enable a Syslog Server

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Change the admin Password

The default password for admin is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this to a more secure password.

 To change the admin password:

1. Laun

2. In

3. Enter th

4. Select Maintenance

5. Type the password in the Current Password field.

6. T

7. T

8. Click the Appl

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.

ype the new password in the New Password field and in the Repeat New Password field.

o restore the default password, select the Restore Default Password Yes radio butt on.

y button at the bottom of the screen.

min and the default password is password.

> Password > Change Password.

Your settings are saved.

Reboot the Access Point

 To reboot the access point:

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 The General screen displays.

min and the default password is password.

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4. Select Maintenan ce > Reset.

5. Select the Yes radio button.

6. Click the Ap

The access point reboots.

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

Set Up a Remote Console

 To set up remote console:

aunch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.

1. L

2. In the address

field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.

A login prompt displays.

3. Ente

4. Select Main

5. Select a radio button:

6. Click the Ap

r the user name and password.

The user name is adm The General screen displays.

tenance > Remote Console.

• Secure Shell (SSH). If th

remote access only using Secure Shell.

• Te

lnet. If the Enable radio button is selected, the access point allows remote access

only using Telnet.

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

Your settings are saved.

in and the default password is password.

e Enable radio button is selected, the access point allows

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Set Up SNMP

Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP OpenView, to manage the wireless access point by using the SNMPv1/v2 protocol.

 To set up SNMP:

1. Laun

2. In

3. Enter th

4. Select Maintenance

5. Leave the SNMP Enable radio button selected.

6. S

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.

pecify the settings:

• Read-Only Commu

manager to read the wireless access point’s MIB objects.

• Read-W

manager to read and write the wireless access point’s MIB objects.

• T

rap Community Name. The community name that is associated with the IP ad dress

to receive traps.

• IP Add

sent from the access point.

rite Community Name. The private community string to allow the SNMP

ress to Receive T raps. The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps

min and the default password is password.

> SNMP.

nity Name. The public community string to allow the SNMP

7. Click the Appl

Your settings are saved.

y button at the bottom of the screen.

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WARNING:

Upgrade the Firmware

The firmware is stored in flash memory and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. You can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.zip file), you must first extract the image file before sending it to the access point. You can send the upgrade file using your browser.

Note: The web browser must support HTTP uploads.

You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the access point wirelessly. You must use a computer that is connected with an Ethernet cable.

When uploading firmware to the access point, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail, corrupt the software, and render the access point inoperable.

 To upgrade the firmware:

1. Download th

and unzip it.

2. Launch a web

3. In the address

A login prompt displays.

4. Ente

5. Select Main

6. Click the Choose File button and browse to the location of the image (.tar) upgrade file .

7. Click the Ap

When the upload is completed, your access point automatically restarts. The upgrade

rocess typically takes at least three minutes.

r the user name and password. The user name is adm The General screen displays.

e new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk,

browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.

field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.

in and the default password is password.

tenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade.

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

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Manage the Configuration File

The access point settings are stored in the access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) or restored.

Back Up the Configuration File

 To back up the access point settings in a configuration file:

1. Laun

2. In

3. Enter th

4. Select Maintenance

5. Click the Backup button.

6. Give the file a meaningf

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.

Your browser extracts the configuration file from the access point and prompts you for a locatio

n on your computer to store the file.

min and the default password is password.

> Upgrade > Backup Settings.

ul name, such as WND930.cfg,and click the Save button.

Restore the Configuration File

 To restore the access point settings from a saved configuration file:

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

The General screen displays.

min and the default password is password.

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4. Select Maintenan ce > Restore Settings.

5. Click the Choose File button.

You are prompted to select a file where you

6. Select the

7. Click the Res

file.

tore button.

previously saved configuration settings.

The file uploads and the access point reboots.

Restore the Factory Default Settings

You can restore the access point to the factory default settings using the Restore Defaults menu selection, or using the Reset button. See Factory Settings on p

 To restore the factory settings:

aunch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.

1. L

2. In the address

field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.

A login prompt displays.

3. Ente

r the user name and password.

The user name is adm

in and the default password is password.

The General screen displays.

4. Select Main

tenance > Reset > Restore Defaults.

age 62.

5. Select the Yes radio button.

6. Click the Ap

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

The access point password is password, the acce ss point DHCP client is enabled, the default L

AN IP address is 192.168.0.100, and the access point name is reset to the name printed on

the product label.

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Enable a Syslog Server

You can enable the syslog option if your LAN includes a syslog server.

 To enable a syslog server:

1. Laun

2. In

3. Enter th

4. Select Co

5. Select the Enable Syslog check box.

6. In

7. 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.

e user name and password. The user name is ad The General screen displays.

nfiguration > System > Advanced > Syslog.

the Syslog Server IP Address field, type the IP address of your syslog server.

The access point sends all the syslog files to th is enabled.

the Port Number field, type the port number that your syslog server is configured to

use.

min and the default password is password.

e specified IP address if the syslog option

The default port number is 514.

8. Click the Appl

Your settings are saved.

y button at the bottom of the screen.

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5. Monitoring

This chapter covers the following topics:

• View System Information

• View Wireless Stations

• View the Activity Log

• View Network Traffic Statistics

• Enable Wireless Packet Capture

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View System Information

You can view a summary of the current access point configuration settings, including current IP settings and current wireless settings. This information is read-only, so any changes must be made on other screens.

 To view system information:

1. Laun

2. In

3. Enter th

4. Select Monitori

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.

min and the default password is password.

ng > System.

The following access point information displays:

• Access

• Ethernet MAC Addres

• W

GHz wireless port.

Point Name. The NetBIOS name. The default name can be changed.

s. The MAC address of the access point’s Ethernet port.

ireless MAC Address for 2.4 GHz. The MAC address of the access point’s 2.4

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• Wireless MAC Address for 5 GHz. The MAC address of the access point’s 5 GHz

wireless port.

• Band Steering. Indicates whether band steering is enabled or disabled.

• Country/Region. The domain or region for which the access point is licen sed for use.

It might not be legal to operate this access point in a region other than the one identified in this field.

• Firmware Version. The version of the firmware currently installed.

• Serial Number. The serial number of the device.

• Current Time. The time setting for the access point.

The following current IPv4 settings information displays:

• IP Address. The IP address of the access point.

• Subnet Mask. The subnet mask for the access point.

• Default Gateway. The default gateway for the access point communication.

• DHCP Client. Enabled indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a

DHCP server on your network. Disabled indicates a static IP configuration.

The following current wireless settings for each wireless band display:

• Operating Mode. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the access point. The

operating mode is one of the following:

- Access Point

- Point-to-Point Bridge

- Point-to-Point Bridge with Access Point

- Multi-Point Bridge

• Channel / Frequency. Identifies the channel that the wireless port is using.

View Wireless Stations

You can view all IP devices associated with this access point in the wireless network defined by the wireless network name (SSID). If your network includes more than one access point sharing the same SSID, remember that you can view only the wireless stations associated with this access point.

 To view the Available Wireless Stations list:

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 Monitoring > Wireless Stations.

You can view the MAC address, IP address, BSSID, SSID, channel rate, state, type, AID, mode, and status (whether the station is allowed to communicate with the access point).

o update the list, click the Refresh button.

5. T Note: If the

access point reboots, the wireless station information does not display until the access point rediscovers the devices. To force the access point to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button.

View the Activity Log

You can view a log of the access point system activity.

 To display the activity log:

1. Laun

2. Enter http://192.

3. Enter th

4. Select Monitori

ch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.

168.0.100 in the address field of the browser.

A login prompt displays.

e user name and password.

The user name is ad The General screen displays.

min and the default password is password.

ng > Logs.

5. To update the display, click the Refresh button.

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6. To clear the log content, click the Clear button.

To save the log contents in a file on your computer or to save the file t o a disk drive, click the

ve As button. The log contents file is saved.

View Network Traffic Statistics

You can view information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic.

 To view the network traffic statistics:

aunch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.

1. L

2. Ente

3. Ente

4. Select Moni

r http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the browser.

A login prompt displays.

r the user name and password.

The user name is adm The General screen displays.

toring > Statistics.

in and the default password is password.

The following information displays:

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• Packets. The number of packets sent and received on the Ethernet port since the

access point was restarted.

• Bytes. T

point was restarted.

• Unicast Pa

restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

• Broa

was restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

• Mult

was restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

• T

otal Packets. The wireless packets sent and received since the access point was

restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

• To

restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

• 802.1

he number of bytes sent and received on the Ethernet port since the access

ckets. The unicast packets sent and received since the access point was

dcast Packets. The broadcast packet s sent and received since the access point

icast Packets. The multicast packets sent and received since the access point

tal Bytes. The wireless bytes sent and received since the access point was

1ng Radio. The number of associated clients on the 2.4 GHz band. 1ac Radio. The number of associated clients on the 5 GHz band.

o update the statistics information for each interface, click the Refresh button.

5. T

Enable Wireless Packet Capture

You can capture wireless packets and save the captured packets on a local computer or device. Normal AP functioning is not affected during packet capture. Packets on both the

2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz interfaces are captured.

 To capture wireless packets:

1. Laun

2. Enter http://192.

3. Enter th

4. Select Monitori

ch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.

168.0.100 in the address field of the browser.

A login prompt displays.

e user name and password. The user name is ad The General screen displays.

min and the default password is password.

ng > Packet Capture.

5. Click the Start button.

If any previously captured packets exist, you are prompted deletion will you be able to capture new packets.

Monitoring

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The access point captures wireless packets coming from or going to the access point on the current operating channel.

6. To stop the current packet capture, click the Stop button.

7. To save the captured packets to a file on the computer or device that you are using, click the

Save as button.

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6. Troubleshooting and Debugging

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Troubleshooting with the LEDs

• Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It

• Wireless Access to the Network

• Time-Out Error for a URL or IP Address

Note: For up-to-date WND930 installation details and troubleshooting

guidance, visit http://support.netgear.com.

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Troubleshooting with the LEDs

Use the LEDs to verify that the access point is working properly.

All LEDs Are Off

Power is not supplied to the access point.

• Make sure that a power source equipment (PSE) is connected through Ethernet to at

least one PoE port.

• Make sure that the power source equipment (PSE) is powered on.

LAN LED Is Off

A hardware connection problem exists. Do the following:

• Make sure that the cable connectors are securely plugged into the access point and to

the network switch.

• Make sure that the network switch is turned on.

WLAN LED Is Off

The wireless connection does not work. Do the following:

• Make sure the powered device is providing sufficient power to the access point.

• Log in to the access point and verify that the radio or radio s are turned on. See Configure

the Basic Wireless Settings on page 15.

• If the WLAN LED remains off, contact NETGEAR technical support.

Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It

Check these items:

• Make sure that the access point is correctly installed, it is powered on, and the LAN LED

is lit.

• Make sure that your computer is using an IP address in the same range as the access

point. The access point default IP address is 192.168.0.100, and th e default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

• Quit the browser, clear the cache, delete the cookies, and launch the browser again.

• If you are using the NetBIOS name of the access point to connect, ensure that your

computer and the access point are on the same network segment or that your network includes a WINS server.

• If your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP client), restart it.

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Wireless Access to the Network

If you cannot connect wirelessly, the wireless radio might be turned off (see Configure the

Basic Wireless Settings on page 15) or a configuration problem might exist. For a

configuration problem, check these items:

• Make sure that the SSID and wireless security settings of the wireless device are the

same as those of the access point.

• The wireless device might not be configured with the correct TCP/IP settings to

communicate with the network. Restart the wireless device and check that TCP/IP is set up correctly for that network.

• The access point default values might not work with your network. Check the access

point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network. For information about changing the default values.

Time-Out Error for a URL or IP Address

A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps:

• Check whether other computers on the network work without errors. If they do, ensure

that your computer’s TCP/IP settings are correct. If you are using a fixed (static) IP address, check the subnet mask, default gateway, DNS, and IP addresses.

• If the computers are configured correctly but still not working, ensure that th e access point

is connected and turned on. Connect to it and check its settings. If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.

• If the access point is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL or cable

modem, and so on) to make sure that it is working correctly.

• Try again.

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A. Supplemental Information

This appendix covers the following topics:

• Factory Settings

• Technical Specifications

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Factory Settings

You can return the access point to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the front of the access point for at least seven seconds. The access point resets and returns to the factory settings shown in the following table.

Table 2. Factory default settings

Feature Description Login for Management and Configuration

LAN IPv4 management address 192.168.0.100 Subnet mask for IPv4 management

address Required static IPv4 address for

management computer User name (case-sensitive) for login admin Login password (case-sensitive) for login password

LAN and Management Features

DHCPv4 client Enabled Syslog Disabled Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Disabled Time zone USA-Pacific NTP client Enabled Custom NTP server Disabled Port speed 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC address See product label

Radio and Wireless Settings

255.255.255.0

192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0

Operating mode Access point, infrastructure mode Wireless access point name netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the

wireless access point MAC address Country and region Varies by region Wireless communication 2.4 GHz radio enabled

5 GHz radio enabled Wireless modes 11ng

11na

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Table 2. Factory default settings (continued)

Feature Description

Wireless network names (SSIDs) NETGEAR_11ng

NETGEAR_11na Broadcast network names (SSIDs) Enabled Radio frequency channels 11ng: Auto

11na: Auto MCS index/data rate (transmission

speed)

Channel width 11ng: 20 MHz

Guard interval Auto Output power Full Wireless on/off (radio scheduling) Disabled RTS threshold 2347 Fragmentation length 2346 Beacon interval 100 Aggregation length 65535 A-MPDU Enabled RIFS transmission Disabled

Best

Note: Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE

Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

11na: Dynamic 20/40 MHz

DTIM interval 3 Preamble type Auto

802.11d Enabled Maximum wireless clients 64 Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Enabled WMM powersave Enabled

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Table 2. Factory default settings (continued)

Feature Description

AP EDCA parameters (QoS settings) • AIFS. The Arbitration Inter-Frame Sp acing (AIFS) interval

specifies, in milliseconds, the wait time between data frames.

• CwMin. The minimum contention window (CwMin) value

specifies the upper limit (in milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random back-off wait time is determined.

• CwMax. The maximum contention window (CwMax)

value specifies (in milliseconds) the upper limit for the doubling of the random back-off value.

• Max. Burst. The maximum burst value specifies (in

milliseconds) the maximum burst length allowed for packet bursts on the wireless network.

Station EDCA parameters (QoS settings) • AIFS. The Arbitration Inter-Frame S p acing (AIFS) interval

specifies, in milliseconds, the wait time between data frames.

• CwMin. The minimum contention window (CwMin) value

specifies the upper limit (in milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random back-off wait time is determined.

• CwMax. The maximum contention window (CwMax)

value specifies (in milliseconds) the upper limit for the doubling of the random back-off value.

• TXOP Limit. The transmission opportunity (TXOP) is an

interval of time (in milliseconds) when a client station can initiate transmissions on the wireless medium (WM).

Wireless bridging Disabled

Default Wireless Profile and Profile Security

Profile name NETGEAR Wireless network names (SSIDs) NETGEAR_11ng

NETGEAR_11na

Broadcast wireless network names (SSIDs)

Network authentication Open system (no authentication) Data encryption None Wireless client security separation Disabled

Enabled

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Technical Specifications

Table 3. Access point specifications

Feature Description

802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Specifications

802.11b data rates 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps, and auto-rate capable

802.11bg data rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps, and auto-rate capable

802.1 1ng MCS index and data rates

802.1 1b/bg/ng operating frequencies

Data rates for a 20 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval: 0 / 7.2 Mbps, 1 / 14.4 Mbps, 2 / 21.7 Mbps, 3 / 28.9 Mbps, 4 / 43.3 Mbps,

5 / 57.8 Mbps, 6 / 65 Mbps, 7 / 72.2 Mbps, 8 / 14.44 Mbps, 9 / 28.88 Mbps, 10 / 43.33 Mbps, 11 / 57.77 Mbps, 12 / 86.66 Mbps, 13 / 115.56 Mbps,  14 / 130 Mbps, 15 / 144.44 Mbps, and auto-rate capable

Data rates for a 20 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms): 0 / 6.5 Mbps, 1 / 13 Mbps, 2 / 19.5 Mbps, 3 / 26 Mbps, 4 / 39 Mbps, 5 / 52 Mbps,

6 / 58.5 Mbps, 7 / 65 Mbps, 8 / 13 Mbps, 9 / 26 Mbps, 10 / 39 Mbps, 11 / 52 Mbps, 12 / 78 Mbps, 13 / 104 Mbps, 14 / 117 Mbps, 15 / 130 Mbps, and auto-rate capable

Data rates for a 40 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval: 0 / 15 Mbps, 1 / 30 Mbps, 2 / 45 Mbps, 3 / 60 Mbps, 4 / 90 Mbps, 5 / 120 Mbps,

6 / 135 Mbps, 7 / 150 Mbps, 8 / 30 Mbps, 9 / 60 Mbps, 10 / 90 Mbps, 11 / 120 Mbps, 12 / 180 Mbps, 13 / 240 Mbps, 14 / 270 Mbps, 15 / 300 Mbps, and auto-rate capable

Data rates for a 40 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms): 0 / 13.5 Mbps, 1 / 27 Mbps, 2 / 40.5 Mbps, 3 / 54 Mbps, 4 / 81 Mbps, 5 / 108 Mbps,

6 / 121.5 Mbps, 7 / 135 Mbps, 8 / 27 Mbps, 9 / 54 Mbps, 10 / 81 Mbps, 11 / 108 Mbps, 12 / 162 Mbps, 13 / 216 Mbps, 14 / 243 Mbps, 15 / 270 Mbps, and auto-rate capable

• 2.412–2.462 GHz (US)

• 2.457–2.462 GHz (Spain)

• 2.410–2.484 GHz (Japan 11b)

• 2.410–2.472 GHz (Japan 11ng)

• 2.457–2.472 GHz (France)

• 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)

• 2.412–2.472 GHz (China)

802.11 b/bg/ng encryption

• 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP

• AES

• TKIP

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Feature Description

802.11a/na Wireless Specifications

802.11a data rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps, and auto-rate capable Data rates for a 20 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval:

0 / 14.4 Mbps, 1 / 28.9 Mbps, 2 / 43.3 Mbps, 3 / 57.8 Mbps, 4 / 86.7 Mbps,  5 / 115.6 Mbps, 7 / 144.4 Mbps, 8 / 173.4 Mbps, and auto-rate capable

Data rates for a 20 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms): 0 / 13.0 Mbps, 1 / 26.0 Mbps, 2 / 39.0 Mbps, 3 / 52.0 Mbps, 4 / 78.0 Mbps, 

5 / 104.0 Mbps, 6 / 117.0 Mbp s, 7 / 130.0 Mbps, 8 / 156.0 Mbps,  and auto-rate capable

Data rates for a 40 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval: 0 / 30.0 Mbps, 1 / 60.0 Mbps, 2 / 90.0 Mbps, 3 / 120.0 Mbps, 4 / 150.0 Mbps, 

5 / 180.0 Mbps, 6 / 210.0 Mbps, 7 / 240.0 Mbps, 8 / 270.0 Mbps, 9 / 300.0 Mbps,  10 / 330.0 Mbps, 11 / 370.0 Mbps, 12 / 400.0 Mbps and auto-rate capable

Data rates for a 40 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms): 0 / 27.0 Mbps, 1 / 54.0 Mbps, 2 / 81.0 Mbps, 3 / 108.0 Mbps, 4 / 162.0 Mbps, 

5 / 216.0 Mbps, 6 / 243.0 Mbps, 7 / 270.0 Mbps, 8/ 324.0 Mbps, 9 / 360.0 Mbps,  and auto-rate capable

Data rates for a 80 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval: 0 / 65.0 Mbps, 1 / 130.0 Mbps, 2 / 195.0 Mbps, 3 / 260.0 Mbps, 4 / 390.0 Mbps, 

5 / 520.0 Mbps, 6 / 585.0 Mbps, 7 / 650.0 Mbps, 8 / 780.0 Mbps, 9 / 866.7 Mbps,  and auto-rate capable

Data rates for a 80 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms): 0 / 58.5 Mbps, 1 / 117.0 Mbps, 2 / 175.5 Mbps, 3 / 234.0 Mbps, 4 / 351.0 Mbps, 

5 / 468.0 Mbps, 6 / 526.5 Mbps, 7 / 585.0 Mbps, 8 / 702.0 Mbps, 9 / 780.0 Mbps,  and auto-rate capable

802.11a/na operating

channel frequency range

802.11 a/na encryption • 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP

Management and Other Specification s

• Australia and New Zealand: 5.500–5.700 GHz and 5.745–5.825 GHz

• China: 5.745–5.825 GHz

• CE countries: 5.500–5.700 GHz

• Other countries: 5.180–5.240 GHz and 5.745–5.825 GHz

• AES

• TKIP

Maximum clients Status LEDs

Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; a maximum of 64 clients is supported.

• Power LED

• Activity LED

• Heater LED

• LAN LED

• WiFi LED

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Feature Description Physical Specifications

Physical specifications • Dimensions (l x w x h): 265 x 255 x 78 mm (10.43 x 10.04 x 3.07 in.)

• Weight: 1,861 g (4.1 lbs)

Environmental specifications

Electromagnetic compliance

• Operating temperature: –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F)

Operating humidity: 10–90%

• FCC Part 15 SubPart B

• FCC Part 15 SubPart C

• FCC Part 15 SubPart E

• CE

• C-TICK

Supplemental Information

Netgear WND930 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Outdoor High Power Wireless N Access Point

Contents

1. Hardware Setup

System Requirements

Unpack Your Access Point

LEDs

Front Panel

Product Label

Cable the Access Point for Initial Setup

2. Initial Setup

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

3. Network Settings

Spanning Tree Protocol

Set Up a Schedule for the Wireless Radios

Configure MAC Authentication

Configure RADIUS Authentication

Configure Advanced Wireless Settings

Quality of Service Settings

Enable or Disable Wireless Multimedia QoS

Configure Advanced QoS Settings

Wireless Bridging and Repeating

Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge

Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge

Disable Ethernet LLDP

4. Manage the Access Point

Change the admin Password

Reboot the Access Point

Set Up a Remote Console

Set Up SNMP

Upgrade the Firmware

Manage the Configuration File

Back Up the Configuration File

Restore the Configuration File

Restore the Factory Default Settings

Enable a Syslog Server

5. Monitoring

View System Information

View Wireless Stations

View the Activity Log

View Network Traffic Statistics

Enable Wireless Packet Capture

6. Troubleshooting and Debugging

Troubleshooting with the LEDs

All LEDs Are Off

LAN LED Is Off

WLAN LED Is Off

Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It

Wireless Access to the Network

Time-Out Error for a URL or IP Address

A. Supplemental Information

Factory Settings

Technical Specifications