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Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302

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You will find technical support information at:

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support by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your country.

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NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Statement of Conditions

NOTE: In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the

right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

NOTE: Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to such condition.

FCC Statement

Declaration of Conformity

We NETGEAR, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Te l: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s)

WAG302 (Model Designation)

802.11g ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point (Product Name)

complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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Declaration of Conformity

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Placement and Range Guidelines

Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of several hundred feet for 802.11b/ g devices. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly, based on the physical placement of the wireless access point.

For best results, identify a location for your wireless access point according to these guidelines:

• Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, large metal surfaces, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

• In an elevated location such as a high shelf that is near the center of the wireless coverage area for all mobile devices.

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point.

RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia

WARNING! To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device (see below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be colocated

If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, then it is restricted in indoor environment only. We declare that the product is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA.

with other antenna or radio transmitter.

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Antenna Statement for North America and Australia

In addition to its own antenna, the WAG302 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables.

Approved Antennas

NETGEAR ANT24D18

NETGEAR ANT2409

NETGEAR ANT24O5

a. WAG302 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 19 dBm ñ cable loss + antenna gain

Please see the product specifications at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WAG302.asp for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG302.

Antenna Gain and type

14 dBi, directional outdoor/indoor

8.5 dBi, omnidirectional outdoor/indoor

5 dBi, ceiling/wall indoor

Approved Antenna Cable

NETGEAR ACC-1031401 thru 05

Antenna Cable Length

30 m 2.4 GHz

10 m 2.4 GHz

NA 2.4 GHz

ANT Frequency Range

5 GHz

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003.

Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte les exigences du reglement du Canada sur le materiel brouilleur NMB-003.

IC statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference and

2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 5.39536 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Contents

Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302

Chapter 1 About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1

How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2

How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2 Introduction

Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1

Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products .........................................................2-4

What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................2-4

Hardware Description .....................................................................................................2-5

Front Panel ...............................................................................................................2-5

Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration

System Requirements ....................................................................................................3-1

Default Factory Settings .................................................................................................3-2

Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................3-3

Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point ...............................................................3-4

Logging in to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address ................................................3-8

Basic IP Settings ............................................................................................................3-9

Wireless Settings ..........................................................................................................3-11

Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security Options .....................................................3-13

Configuring Security Profiles ........................................................................................3-14

Profile Definition .....................................................................................................3-16

Network Authentication ..........................................................................................3-16

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Data Encryption ......................................................................................................3-17

Wireless Client Security Separation .......................................................................3-18

VLAN ID .................................................................................................................3-18

Before You Change the SSID and Wireless Security Settings ...............................3-19

Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings .....................................................................3-20

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................3-21

Chapter 4 Management and Information

Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................4-1

Remote Management .....................................................................................................4-2

Using the Secure Telnet Interface ..................................................................................4-3

How to Use the CLI via the Console Port .................................................................4-3

CLI Commands ........................................................................................................4-4

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............................................................4-4

Configuration File Management .....................................................................................4-5

Backing up and Restoring the Configuration ............................................................4-5

Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................4-6

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ...................................4-6

Viewing General Information ..........................................................................................4-7

Viewing the Activity Log ..................................................................................................4-9

Viewing the Available Wireless Station List ..................................................................4-10

Viewing Statistics .......................................................................................................... 4-11

Rogue AP Detection .....................................................................................................4-13

Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration

Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients ..................................................5-1

Configuring Hotspot Settings ..........................................................................................5-3

Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................5-3

Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters ....................................................................5-4

Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Setup ...............................................................................5-5

Modifying QoS Queue Parameters ..........................................................................5-5

Wireless Bridging and Repeating ...................................................................................5-6

Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration ..........................................................................5-8

Multi-Point Bridge Configuration ..............................................................................5-9

Repeater with Wireless Client Association ............................................................. 5-11

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

No lights are lit on the access point. ...............................................................................6-1

The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. ...........................................................6-2

The LAN light is not lit. ....................................................................................................6-2

I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. .................6-2

I cannot connect to the WAG302 to configure it. ............................................................6-3

When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ................................................6-3

I am unable to download files from some FTP sites. ......................................................6-4

I need to restore factory default settings. .......................................................................6-4

Appendix A Specifications

Specifications for the WAG302 ...................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B Command Line Reference

Accessing CLI Help ....................................................................................................... B-1

Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion Help .............................................................. B-2

Interface Naming Conventions ...................................................................................... B-3

Entering CLI Commands ............................................................................................... B-5

Using the CLI to configure the WAG302 Wireless Access Point ................................... B-6

Viewing General Information ................................................................................... B-6

Configuring Basic Settings ...................................................................................... B-7

Configuring Wireless Settings ................................................................................. B-8

Configuring Security Profile Settings ....................................................................... B-9

RADIUS Server Settings ........................................................................................B-11

Access Control ...................................................................................................... B-12

Viewing and Configuring Management Settings ................................................... B-13

Viewing and Configuring System Information ....................................................... B-14

Configuring Advanced IP Settings ........................................................................ B-15

Hotspot Settings .................................................................................................... B-15

Advanced Wireless Settings ................................................................................. B-16

Advanced Access Point Settings .......................................................................... B-17

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Chapter 1

About This Manual

This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided on the NETGEAR Web site.

This guide uses the following typographical conventions:

Table 1-1. T ypographical Conventions

italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names

bold User input

fixed

Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses

This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the

equipment.

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This manual is written for the WAG302 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications:

Table 1-2. Manual Scope

Product Version NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Manual Publication Date 24 Feb 2006

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WAG302.asp.

How to Use This Manual

The HTML version of this manual includes the following:

• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time

• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual.

• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model.

• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

How to Print this Manual

To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.

• Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print

button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.

• Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.

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— Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to

print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.

— Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and

print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at

http://www.adobe.com.

— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can

save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

• Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manua l link at the top left of any page. — Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF

version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.

— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can

save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

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Chapter 2

Introduction

This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. The WAG302 is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.

The wireless access point uses a network interface card (NIC) with an antenna to provide wireless connectivity within about a 300-foot radius. The wireless access point can support 30-70 users simultaneously.

The WAG302 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. You can connect multiple wireless access points via a wired Ethernet backbone to add more wireless network coverage. As a wireless device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one access point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network.

The auto-sensing capability of the WAG302 Wireless Access Point allows packet transmission at up to 108 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or electromagnetic interference.

Key Features

The WAG302 Wireless Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support.

Supported Standards and Conventions

The following standards and conventions are supported:

• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with IEEE 802.11a/g standards for Wireless LANs.

• WEP support. Includes support for 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP keys.

• Full WPA and WPA2 support. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK pre-shared key authentication without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with all of the strong security of WPA.

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• Multiple BSSIDs. Support for multiple BSSIDs. When one AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that differentiates one WLAN from another when a mobile device tries to connect to the network.

• DHCP Client and Server Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The WAG302 can obtain network information from a DHCP server on your network. The AP can also act as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients.

• SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management.

Key Features

The WAG302 provides solid functionality, including these features:

• Multiple Operating Modes – Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11a/g. – Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG302 only communicates with another

bridge-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. You should use wireless security to protect this communication.

– Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG302 is the “Master” for a group

of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations must be set to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using this WAG302's MAC address. They then send all traffic to this “Master,” rather than communicate directly with each other. You should use wireless security to protect this traffic.

– Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WAG302 only communicates with

another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided. You should use wireless security to protect this communication.

• Rogue Access Point Detection. For enhanced security, you can scan the wireless network to detect rogue access points.

• Hotspot Settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and re-directed to the URL you specify.

• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.

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• Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WAG302 to gain access to your LAN.

• Security Profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings (encryption, MAC filtering, etc.) for each BSSID.

• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.

• Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect.

• Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.

• Secure and Economical Operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation.

• Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WAG302 over the Ethernet port from any

802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch.

• Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink™ Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.

• LED Indicators. Power, Test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily identified.

• Virtual APs. A single AP is segregated into multiple individual virtual APs simulating multiple APs in a single system. This segregation allows you to enforce different security mechanisms for different clients on the same AP.

• Wireless Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support. VLANs enable a network of computers to behave as if they are connected to the same network even though they may actually be physically located on different segments of a LAN. VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. VLANs are very useful for user/host management, bandwidth allocation and resource optimization.

• World Mode. With world mode enabled, the Access Point provides radio channel settings for client devices that associate with the Access Point. A visitor from Europe using world mode on a client device can associate with an Access Point in North Carolina and automatically switch to the correct channel settings

Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support

WMM is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data. Time-dependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM.

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Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA): http://www.wi-fi.net.

The following NETGEAR products work with the WAG302 Wireless Access Point:

• WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card

• WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card

• WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card

• WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter

• WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter

• WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless Bridge

What’s In the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:

• NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.

• Power adapter and cord.

• Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable.

• Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.

• Resource CD for the NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.

• Support Registration card.

Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts. See the Support Information card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WAG302 if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.

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Hardware Description

This section describes the WAG302 front and rear hardware functions.

Front Panel

Figure 2-1

Viewed from left to right, the WAG302 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN,802.11a WLAN, and 802.11g WLAN.

LED Description

PWR Power Indicator

Off No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and

cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.

On Power is on.

TEST Self Test Indicator

Blink Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues).

Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off.

LAN Ethernet link indicator

Off No connection detected on the Ethernet link Amber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected Amber Blink Data is being transmitted or received on the 10 Mbps Ethernet link Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. Green Blink Data is being transmitted or received on the 100 Mbps Ethernet link

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LED Description

802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz) Off No wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity.

802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz) Off No wireless link activity. Green Blink Wireless link activity.

Rear Panel

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Figure 2-2

Viewed from left to right, the back of the WAG302 provides the following:

1. Left and Right Detachable Antennas. The WAG302 provides two detachable antennas.

2. Reset button. This restores the default factory settings.

3. Serial Console Port. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections.

4. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. Use the WAG302 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch.

5. Power socket. This connects to the WAG302 power adapter.

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Chapter 3

Basic Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration enables computers with

802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet or access

printers and files on your LAN.

Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11a/g wireless networks at ranges of

several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow others outside your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The WAG302 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail on the NETGEAR Web site: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WAG302.asp. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

You need to prepare the following three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point:

• A location for the WAG302 that conforms to the Wireless Equipment Placement and Range

Guidelines described in this chapter.

• A wired connection from the WAG302 to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway.

• One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters.

System Requirements

Before you install the WAG302, make sure you have the following equipment and that your system meets these requirements:

• A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch.

• The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it.

• A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source.

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• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.

• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed.

• 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter.

The WAG302 can connect to you LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

The wireless access point uses Auto Uplink™ technology. The Ethernet port automatically senses whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself correctly. This feature eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink™ will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.

Default Factory Settings

When you first receive your WAG302, the default factory settings are set as shown in the following table. You can restore these defaults with the Reset button on the rear panel — see

“Hardware Description” on page 2-5.

Feature Factory Default Settings

User Name (case sensitive) admin Password (case sensitive) password Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the

wireless access point's MAC address Built-in DHCP client DHCP client disabled; it uses the default IP address IP Configuration IP Address: 192.168.0.230

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 0.0.0.0

802.11a Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_11a

802.11g Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_11g Broadcast Network Name (SSID) Enabled

802.11a Radio Frequency Channel Channel 52

802.11g Radio Frequency Channel Channel 11

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Feature Factory Default Settings

Super-G Mode Disabled WEP/WPA Disabled MAC Access Control Disabled Rogue Access Point Detection Disabled Restricting connectivity based on MAC Access

Control List Time Zone GMT Time Zone Adjust for Daylight Saving TIme Disabled SNMP Disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled VLAN (802.1Q) Enabled DHCP Server Disabled DHCP Server IP Address Pool 192.168.0.2 -192.168.0.50 Load Balancing Disabled WMM Support Disabled

Disabled

Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines

The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.

Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation

or inability to wirelessly connect to the WAG302. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Specifications”.

For best results, place your wireless access point:

• Near the center of the area in which your PCs operate.

• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if through walls).

• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

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• Away from large metal surfaces.

Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.

If you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is five Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement.

Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point

Before you install the WAG302 Wireless Access Point, make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network. Then computers with 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly , verify that you h ave met all of the network and system requirements described in “System Requirements” on page 3-1.

1. Set up the WAG302 Wireless Access Point.

Tip: Before mounting the WAG302 in a high location, first set up and test the

WAG302 to verify wireless network connectivity.

a. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your

network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.

b. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for

the Subnet Mask.

c. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302 to the computer. d. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WAG302 and verify the

following: – The PWR power light goes on. – The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on

computer.

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2. Configure LAN and wireless access. a. Use your Web browser to connect to the WAG302.

Enter 192.168.0.230 in the address field of your browser. The WAG302 login screen appears. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in lower case letters. For more information, see “Logging in to the WAG302 Using

Its Default IP Address” on page 3-8.

The Web br owser displays the WAG302 main menu and General page, as Figure 3-1 shows.

Click to view documentation

Click to log out. After five minutes with no activity, you are logged out automatically.

Figure 3-1

For more information about the General Information fields, see “Viewing General

Information” on page 4-7.

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b. Click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Basic

Settings menu.

Figure 3-2

c. Configure the settings for your network and click Apply. See the online help or “Basic IP

Settings” on page 3-9 for more information about how to configure the settings on this

page.

d. Click Wireless Settings for the 802.11a or 802.1 1b/g radio in the Setup section of the main

menu to view the Wireless Settings menu.

e. Enter the wireless settings for the 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios and click Apply. See the

online help or “Wireless Settings” on page 3-11 for information about how to configure the settings on this page.

Note: In the USA, the Region is preset according to regulatory requirements and

cannot be changed. In other areas, you can and must set the Region. It may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.

Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the WAG302 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used for this process back to its original TCP/IP settings.

3. Deploy the WAG302 Wireless Access Point. a. Disconnect the WAG302 and put it where you will deploy it. The best location is elevated,

such as wall mounted, or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. For more information, see

“Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines” on page 3-3

b. Lift the antenna on either side to be vertical.

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c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WAG302 Wireless Access Point to a LAN port on

your router, switch, or hub.

Note: By default, the DHCP client on the WAG302 is disabled. If your network

uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting. To connect to the WAG302 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the access point name into your Web browser. The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address. The default name is printed on the bottom label of the WAG302.

d. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point, and plug the power adapter in to a

power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should light up.

4. Verify wireless connectivity. Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11 a/g wireless adapter with the correct wireless

settings needed to connect to the WAG302 (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Netscape, or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.

Note: The default SSID is NETGEAR_11g for the 802.11b/g radio and

NETGEAR_11a for the 802.11a radio.The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WAG302.

Note: If you are unable to connect to the WAG302 with a wireless client, see Chapter

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Logging in to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address

After you install the WAG302, log in to it to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WAG302 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.230 with DHCP disabled.

Note: The computer that you use to connect to the WAG302 should be configured with an

IP address that starts with 192.168.1.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.

1. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox.

2. Connect to the WAG302 by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.230 into your

browser.

Figure 3-3

3. A login window like the one shown below opens:

Figure 3-4

4. Log on by using the default user name of admin and default password of password. After you log on, the Web browser displays the main menu as shown in Figure 3-1 on page

3-5.

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Basic IP Settings

To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, connect to the WAG302 and click Basic Settings in the Setup section of the WAG302 main menu. Figure 3-5 shows the Basic Settings menu.

Figure 3-5

The Basic Settings default settings below work for most users and situations:

• Access Point Name. This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is on the bottom label of the WAG302. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last six hexadecimal digits of the WAG302 MAC address. You can change the name to a unique name up to 15 characters long.

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• Country/Region. This is the region where the WAG302 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field. For products sold in the United States, the default country domain is preset and the channel is set to 11. For products sold outside the United States, you cannot change the channel unless you select a country domain.

• DHCP Client: By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. After installation (“Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point” on page 3-4), you can enable DHCP to let the wireless access point get its TCP/IP configuration from the DHCP server on your network. The wireless access point gets the IP address, subnet mask and the default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server if DHCP is enabled.

Note: To connect to the W AG302 after the DHCP server on your network assigns

it a new IP address, enter the access point name into the address field of your W eb browser. The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address. The default name is printed on the bottom label of the WAG302.

• IP Address. The default IP address is 192.168.0.230. T o change it, enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN (factory default: 192.168.0.230); or enable DHCP.

• IP Subnet Mask. Enter the subnet mask value used on your LAN (factory default:

255.255.255.0).

• Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0).

• DNS Server . Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) you want to use (factory default: 0.0.0.0).

• Spanning Tree Protocol. Enable or disable spanning tree protocol (factory default: enabled). Spanning tree protocol provides network traffic optimization in settings with multiple WAG302 Wireless Access Points.

• Enable 802.1Q VLAN. Check this box to enable the WAG302 to process VLAN membership information.

• Untagged VLAN. Check this box and enter a VLAN ID to allow untagged frames to be transmitted and received on the specified VLAN.

• Time Zone. Select the Time Zone to match your location. If your location uses daylight saving, check the box Adjust for Daylight Saving Time.

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• The Current Time, as used on the wireless access point, is displayed.

Note: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time.

• NTP Server. Click Enable to use a network time protocol (NTP) server to synchronize the clock in your access point, or click Disable if you do not want to use an NTP server.

• Use Custom NTP Server. If you do not want to use the default NETGEAR NTP server, click this box and enter the hostname or IP address of the NTP server to use.

Wireless Settings

T o configure the wireless settings, connect to the WAG302 and click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the WAG302 main menu. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown in Figure 3-6. The figure shows the 802.11b/g radio configuratio n.

Note: The configuration options for the 802.11a radio and the 802.11b/g radio are the

same, but the values are different.The 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios operate on different channels and frequencies and have different data rates.

Figure 3-6

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The Wireless Settings menu options are discussed below:

• Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities.

• Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use the SSID. The WAG302 default SSID is NETGEAR_11g for the 802.11b/g radio and NETGEAR_11a for the 802.11a radio. The following list contains additional information about SSIDs:

– A group of Wireless Stations and a single access point, all using the same ID (SSID), form

a Basic Service Set (BSS).

– Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to

communicate with each other. However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations which have their SSID set to “any” or whose SSID is blank (null).

– A group of wireless stations and multiple access points, all using the same ID (ESSID),

form an Extended Service Set (ESS).

– Different access points within an ESS can use different channels. T o reduce interference, it

is recommended that adjacent access points should use different channels.

– As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they will

automatically change to the access point which has the least interference or best performance. This capability is called roaming.

• Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). The default is Yes. If you choose No then only stations that know the SSID can connect. If you do so, then only stations that know the SSID can connect. Disabling the SSID broadcast might interfere with the wireless network “discovery” feature of some products.

• Wireless Mode. Select one of the following wireless operating modes for the 802.1 1 b/g radio: – Auto (802.11g/802.11b): Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. This is

the default. – 802.11g Only: Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used. – 802.11b Only: All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can

still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode. The 802.11a mode is the only option available for the 802.11a radio.

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• Channel/Frequency. This field sets the operating frequency to use. You should not need to

change the channel unless you notice interference problems, or if you are setting up the WAG302 near another access point. The wireless channel range for the 802.11b/g radio is 1 to 11 for USA and Canada and 1 to 13 for Europe and Australia. The default is channel 1 1. There are 13 channels available for the 802.11a radio. The default is channel 52.

– Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel to provide the least

interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available on

the 802.11b/g radio. – If you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different

channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent

access points is five channels for the 802.11b/g radio (for example, use channels 1 and 6,

or 6 and 11) and eight channels for the 802.11a radio (for example, use channels 36 and 44

or channels 44 and 52). – In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally 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 only happen when the access points use the same SSID. See http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm for more information

about wireless channels.

• Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The default is Best.

• Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point (AP). The options are Full,

Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Min. Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is Full.

Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security Options

Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WAG302 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:

• Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that

unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WAG302. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

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• Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of

the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined person using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers.

• Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP

Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper.

• Use IEEE 802.1x. IEEE 802.1x is the standard for passing the Extensible Authentication

Protocol (EAP) over an 802.11 wireless network using a protocol called EAP Encapsulation Over LANs (EAPOL). This is a newer, more secure standard than Static WEP.

• Use WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2)

data encryption provides data security . The very strong authentication along with dyn amic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a newer standard than the other security options, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.

Configuring Security Profiles

You can configure up to eight unique security settings for each radio (802.11a and 802.11b/g) on the WAG302. Figure 3-7 shows the Security Profile Settings page. The options and procedures to configure security profiles on the 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios are the same.

Use the following steps to configure a Security Profile.

1. Connect to the WAG302.

In the address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.230. Log in with the user name of admin and default password of password, or log in by using the LAN address and password that you configured.

2. In the Security menu, click Security Profile Settings.

Note: If you are using RADIUS Server Settings, set them up first, as described in

“Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on page 3-20.

The main Security Profile Settings page appears and displays the current settings for the eight Security Profiles. By default, all Security Profiles are enabled and have no security. To disable a Security Profile, click the Enable check box to clear the check, and then click Apply.

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3. Select the Security Profile to configure and click Edit.

The Security Profile Configuration page appears, as shown below.

Selected

Security Profile

Figure 3-7

4. Enter the settings for the Security Profile, which are described on the following page.

5. To update the settings, click Apply.

Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure Security Profile settings, and if

your computer uses the Security Profile that you change, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes.

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Profile Definition

The following settings are in the Profile Definition section on the Security Profile Configuration screen:

• Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile, and to tell

profiles apart.

• Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. The

SSID separates network traffic from different wireless networks. For more information about the SSID, see Wireless Network Name (SSID) on page 3-12.

• Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). This field lets you turn off the SSID broadcast.

If you do so, then only stations that know the SSID can connect. Disabling the SSID broadcast might interfere with the wireless network “discovery” feature of some products. The default is to enable SSID broadcast.

Network Authentication

The WAG302 Wireless Access Point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When setting up Network Authentication, note the following information:

• If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other modes such as Repeater or Bridge, some options might be unavailable.

• Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. However, client software is required on the client. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions about configuring WPA2 settings.

You can configure the WAG302 to use the types of network authentication shown in the table below.

Network Authentication Types

Open System Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption. Shared Key You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key. Legacy 802.1x You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option. WPA-PSK You must use TKIP encryption and enter the WPA passphrase

(Network key).

WPA with RADIUS You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option.

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Network Authentication Types

WPA2-PSK WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support

WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).

WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK

WPA2 with RADIUS WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support

WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS

This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).

WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings.

This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings.

Data Encryption

Select the data encryption that you want to use. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above (otherwise, the default is None). The Data Encryption settings are explained in the table below:

Data Encryption Settings

None No encryption is used. 64 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption. 128 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128 bit encryption. 152 bits WEP Proprietary mode that will only work with other wireless devices that

support this mode. TKIP This is the standard encryption method used with WPA. AES This is the standard encryption method for WPA2. Some clients may

support AES with WPA, but this is not supported by this Access Point. TKIP + 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.

The Passphrases and Keys are explained below:

• Passphrase. T o use the Passphrase to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and click the

Generate Keys button. You can also enter the keys directly. These keys must match the other wireless stations.

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• Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. If using WEP, select the key to be used as the default key. Data

transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can only be used to decrypt received data.

• WPA Pre-Shared Key. If using WPA-PSK, enter the passphrase here. All wireless stations

must use the same passphrase (network key). The network key must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.

Wireless Client Security Separation

If enabled, the associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. This feature is used for hotspots and other public access situations. The default is disabled.

VLAN ID

Enter a VLAN ID from 1-4094 to assign traffic from wireless clients to a VLAN. When a wireless client uses this Security Profile, the traffic is tagged with the VLAN ID you specify. To assign multiple Security Profiles to the same VLAN, enter the same VLAN ID for each profile. The default VLAN ID is 1. If you enter a VLAN ID that is not the default, make sure the VLAN ID matches the VLAN ID that switches and other network devices use on the LAN.

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Before You Change the SSID and Wireless Security Settings

For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the settings. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step. Store this information in a safe place.

• SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. You

may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your SSID on the line. SSID: _________________________ __________

Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID.

• Authentication

Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose “Shared Key” for more security. Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they

are set to Shared Key and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WAG302.

• WEP Encryption Keys

For all four data encryption keys, choose the Key Size. Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits Key 1: ___________________________________ Key 2: ___________________________________ Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________

• WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

Record the WPA-PSK key:Record the WPA2-PSK key: Key: ________________________________

Key: _______________________________

• WPA RADIUS Settings

For WPA, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Port: ___________________________________

Secondary __________________

Shared Secret: ___________________________________

• WPA2 RADIUS Settings

For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Port: ___________________________________

Secondary __________________

Shared Secret: ___________________________________

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Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings

Use the following steps to view or change the RADIUS Server Settings.

1. Connect to the WAG302.

2. In the Security menu, click RADIUS Server

Settings.

3. Enter the settings, and click Apply.

Figure 3-8

The following list describes the RADIUS Server Settings:

• Authentication/Access Control RADIUS Server Configuration. This configuration is

required for authentication and access control using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for communication with the RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails.

• IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.

• Port Number. The port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 1812.

• Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server

while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client).

• Accounting RADIUS Server Configuration. This configuration is required for accounting

using a RADIUS Server. The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for communication with the RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails.

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• IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.

• Port Number. Port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 1813.

• Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server

while authenticating the supplicant.

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address

To restrict access based on MAC addresses, use the following steps:

1. Connect to the WAG302.

2. From the Security menu, click the Access Control link to display the Access Control menu

shown in Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-9

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3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box.

Note: When configuring t he WAG302 from a wireless computer whose MAC address

is not in the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply . You must then access the wireless access point from a wired computer or from a wireless computer which is on the access control list to make any further changes.

4. Choose to use the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS

MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server.

• If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address Database, you must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first.

• If you choose Local MAC Address Database, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WAG302 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use.

You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter. Click Add to add the wireless device to the access list. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list.

5. Be sure to click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices on the MAC ACL will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WAG302.

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Chapter 4

Management and Information

This chapter describes how to use the management and information features of your NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. To get to these features, connect to the WAG302 as described in “Logging in to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address” on page 3-8.

Changing the Administrator Password

The default password is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the administrator login name.

From the WAG302 main menu, click Change Password to go to the menu shown below.

To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Click Apply to save your change.

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Remote Management

To access the Remote Management screen, enter the LAN address of the WAG302 into the address field of your browser . After you log in, click Remote Management under Management on the main menu.

Figure 4-2

Enter the Remote Management information.

• Remote Console, Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only

allow remote access via Secure Shell and Secure Telnet. The default is Enable.

• SNMP: Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP

OpenView, to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol.

• Public Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the

wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is public.

• Private Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read and

write the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is private.

• IP address to Receive T raps: The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from

the wireless access point. The default is 0.0.0.0.

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Using the Secure Telnet Interface

The WAG302 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI). You can access the CLI from a secure Telnet client over the Ethernet port or over the serial console port.

Note: You must use a secure Telnet client such as PuTTY. Also, when you configure the

client, use the SSH1, 3DES option. If you use the Telnet client to connect over the Ethernet port, use the IP address of the WAG302 as the host name.

How to Use the CLI via the Console Port

1. Using a null-modem cable, connect a VT100/ANSI terminal or a workstation to the port

labeled Console. If you attached a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation, start a secure

terminal-emulation program.

2. Configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following settings:

• Baud rate: 9600 bps

• Data bits: 8

• Parity: none

•Stop bit: 1

• Flow control: none

These settings appear below the connector on the back panel.

3. Press ENTER, and a screen similar to the one in Figure 4-3 should appear.

Figure 4-3

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After a successful login, the screen should show the (Access Point Name)> prompt. In this example, the prompt is NETGEAR-WAG302>.

Press TAB two times (TAB + TAB) to display the CLI command help.

CLI Commands

The CLI commands that correspond to the W eb interface are explained in Appendix B, “Command

Line Reference”.

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware

Warning: When uploading firmware to the WAG302 Wireless Access Point, do not

interrupt the W eb browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the firmware, and render the WAG302 completely inoperable.

You cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer that is connected to the WAG302 with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the WAG302 with an Ethernet cable.

The WAG302 Wireless Access Point firmware is stored in FLASH memory and can be upgraded as new firmware is released by NETGEAR. You can download the upgrade files from the NETGEAR W eb site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.IMG) file before you send it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.

Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmwa re into the WAG302 must support

HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.

Use the following steps to upgrade the firmware:

1. Download the file from NETGEAR, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it.

2. If you want to save your configuration settings, see “Backing up and Restoring the

Configuration” on page 4-5.

3. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link.

4. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the

image (.IMG) upgrade file.

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5. Click Upload.

When the upload completes, your wireless access point automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute.

In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.

Configuration File Management

The WAG302 Wireless Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a computer, retrieved (restored) from a computer, or cleared to factory default settings.

Click Backup/Restore Settings under the Management heading to go to the menu shown in

Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4

The following sections describes the options available on the Backup/Restore Settings page.

Backing up and Restoring the Configuration

T o save your settings, click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the wireless access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as WAG302.cfg.

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To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer or click the Browse button to locate the file. When you have located it, click the Restore button to upload the file. After completing the upload, the WAG302 reboots automatically.

Erasing the Configuration

You can erase the wireless access point configurations and return to the factory default settings. After you erase the configurations, the wireless access point’s password will be password, the SSID will be NETGEAR, the DHCP client will be disabled, the default LAN IP address will be

192.168.0.230, and the access point name is reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings

If you do not know the login password or IP address, you can still restore the factory default configuration settings with the Reset button. This button is on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see “Rear Panel” on page 2-6).

The reset button has two functions:

• Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point reboots (restart).

• Reset to Factory Defaults. When pressed and held down, it clears all data and restores all

settings to the factory default values.

To clear all data and restore the factory default values:

1. Hold the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice, usually more than five seconds.

2. Release the Reset Button.

The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WAG302 is ready for use.

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Viewing General Information

The information on the General screen is a summary of the WAG302 configuration settings. From the WAG302 main menu, click General to view the screen shown below.

Figure 4-5

Table 4-1. General Information Fields

Field Description

Access Point Information

Access Point Name (NetBIOS name)

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Table 4-1. General Information Fields

Field Description

Country/Region The domain or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for

use. It may not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region

other than one of those identified in this field. Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed. Access Point Mode The operating mode of the WAG302: Access Point, Point-to-point

bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater. VLAN (802.1Q) Indicates if VLAN support is enabled. The default is enabled. Management VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID.

Current IP Settings

IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point. Subnet Mask The subnet mask for the wireless access point. Default Gateway The default gateway for the wireless access point communication. DHCP Client If the DHCP Client is enabled, the current IP address was obtained

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

configuration. MAC Address The Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless

access point’s Ethernet port.

Current Wireless Settings

Channel/Frequency The channel the wireless port uses. The default channel setting is 11.

For the frequencies used on each channel, see

http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm.

Security Profiles For each Security Profile, the following information is displayed: Profile

Name, SSID, Security, VLAN, and Status.

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Viewing the Activity Log

To access the Activity Log, connect to the WAG302 and click Activity Lo g u nder th e Info rmation heading.

Figure 4-6

You can use a SysLog server to view the Activity Log. If you have a SysLog server on your LAN, then enable SysLog. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number that your SysLog server uses.

• SysLog Server IP Address: The access point sends all the SysLog messages to the specified

IP address if SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0

• Port: The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN. The default is 514. The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity. You can click Refresh to update the display. To save the log contents into a file on your PC, click

Save As and save the file to a disk drive.

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Viewing the Available Wireless Station List

The Available Wi reless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point for the Wired Network Name (SSID).

From the WAG302 main menu, under the Information heading, click Available Wireless Station List to view the list.

For each device, the Available Wireless Station List table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not).

Figure 4-7

If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button.

Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points that use the same

network name (SSID). This extends the reach of the wireless network. Users can roam from one access point to another, providing seamless network connectivity. If this is the case, only the stations associated with this access point are shown in the Available Station List.

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Viewing Statistics

The Statistics screen provides LAN and WLAN statistics. From the WAG302 main menu, click Statistics under the Information heading to view the screen shown in Figure 4-8.

Figure 4-8

Table 4-2 explains the fields on the Statistics page.

Table 4-2. Access Point Statistics

Field Description

Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted

Packets The number of packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted.

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Table 4-2. Access Point Statistics

Field Description

For Each Wireless Security Profile

Unicast Packets The Unicast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Broadcast Packets The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Multicast Packets The Multicast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Total Packets The Wireless packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted. Total Bytes The Wireless bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted.

Refresh button Click the Refresh button to update the statistics on this screen.

Received/Transmitted

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Rogue AP Detection

The WAG302 can detect rogue APs and wireless stations and exclude them from connecting to the WAG302 Wireless Access Point.

From the WAG302 main menu, click Rogue AP Detection to view this menu.

• If you enable Rogue AP Detection, the AP continuously scans the wireless network and collects information about all APs heard on its channel.

• You can click Rescan to discover the APs.

• Click Grant to add any AP to the Known AP List. Click Delete to remove an AP from the list.

• To export the list of known APs to a file, click Save. A window opens so you can browse to the location where you want to save the file. The default file name is WAG302Rogue.cfg

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To import a list of known APs, use the following steps:

1. Create a text file that contains the MAC address of each known AP, separated by a space. The following example shows a list of six known APs that an administrator might upload to

the AP:

00:0c:41:d7:ee:a5 00:0f:b5:92:cd:49 00:12:17:70:85:3d 00:14:bf:ae:b1:e4 00:40:f4:f8:47:03 00:0c:41:d7:ee:b4

2. Select Replace to replace the existing list of known APs, or select Merge to add the new MAC addresses to the existing list.

3. Click Browse and navigate to the location where you saved the text file.

4. Select the file and click Open.

5. Click Import to upload the list to the AP.

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Chapter 5

Advanced Configuration

This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. The following list describes the advanced features:

• IP Settings: Use the AP as a DHCP server for wireless clients.

• Hotspot Settings: Capture and redirect all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests.

• Wireless Settings:

• Access Point Settings: Enable wireless bridging and repeating.

To get to these features, connect to the WAG302 as described in “Logging in to the WAG302

Using Its Default IP Address” on page 3-8.

Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients

You can configure the WAG302 to act as a DHCP server gateway for wireless clients. After you log in, click IP Settings under Advanced on the main menu to view the Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients.

Configure advanced wireless LAN parameters and Quality of Service (QoS).

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The following list provides information about how to configure DHCP settings.

• Use AP as DHCP Server: Turn on this option to allow the Access Point to function as a DHCP Server for wireless clients. The Access Point will provide the pre-configured TCP/IP configurations for all wireless stations connected to this Access Point. The default setting is disable.

If you use the AP as a DHCP server, you must configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using Access Point as a DHCP Server for Wireless Clients.

• Starting IP Address: Enter the starting IP address the DHCP server on this Access Point can assign wireless clients.The default starting IP address is 192.168.0.2.

• Ending IP Address: Enter the Ending IP address the DHCP server on this Access Point can assign wireless clients. The default ending IP address is 192.168.0.50.

• Subnet Mask: Enter a subnet mask for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

• Gateway Address: Enter a Gateway Address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. The wireless clients will use this IP address as the default gateway for any traffic beyond the local network. There is no default address.

• Primary DNS Server: Enter a Primary DNS Server IP address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. There is no default server.

• Secondary DNS Server: Enter a Secondary DNS Server IP address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. There is no default server.

• Primary WINS Server: Enter a Primary WINS Server IP address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. There is no default server.

• Secondary WINS Server: Enter a Secondary WINS Server IP address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. There is no default server.

• Lease: Enter a lease time in days, hours and minutes. The wireless client must renew the IP address when the lease expires. The default lease time is one day.

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Configuring Hotspot Settings

If you want the access point (AP) to capture and redirect all HTTP (TCP , port 80) requests, use this feature. For example, a hotel might want all wireless connections to go to its server to start a billing transaction.

Figure 5-2

Enter the URL of the Web server where you want to redirect HTTP requests.

Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

The WAG302 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11a/g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.

The WAG302 also supports the following wireless features:

• Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames)

• RTS/CTS handshake

• Beacon generation

• Packet fragmentation and reassembly

• Roaming among access points on the same subnet

From the Advanced Wireless Settings menu, you can configure wireless LAN parameters and modify QoS queue settings, including Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM).

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Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters

Figure 5-3 shows the Wireless LAN Parameters section on the Advanced W ireless Settings screen.

For most networks, the default Advanced Wireless LAN Parameter settings work well.

Figure 5-3

Table 5-1 describes the Advanced Wireless Parameters.

Table 5-1. Advanced Wireless LAN Parameters

Field Description

Enable SuperG Mode Click Enable to enable Super G Mode. RTS Threshold The packet size used to determine whether the access point should use the

CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission.

Fragmentation Length This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than

the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold

value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value. Beacon Interval Specifies the data beacon rate, which is between 20 and 1004. DTIM Interval The Delivery Traffic Indication Message specifies the data beacon rate, which is

between 1 and 255. Preamble Type A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly

longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Auto is the

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Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Setup

WMM is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM.

WMM Support: Select Yes or No as required on the Advanced Wireless Settings menu. The default is No.

Modifying QoS Queue Parameters

Quality of Service provides you with the ability to specify parameters on multiple queues for increased throughput and better performance of differentiated wireless traffic, like Voice-over-IP (VoIP), other types of audio, video, and streaming media, as well as traditional IP data.

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Table 5-1 describes the settings for QoS Queues. Specify the AP EDCA parameters for different

types of data transmitted from the WAG302 to the wireless client. Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the wireless client to the WAG302.

Table 5-1. QoS Queues and Parameters

QoS Queue Description

Data 0 (Voice) High priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP and

streaming media are automatically sent to this queue.

Data 1(Video) High priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive video data is automatically

sent to this queue.

Data 2 (best effort) Medium priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most traditional IP data is

sent to this queue.

Data 3 (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).

AIFS (Arbitration Inter-Frame Space)

cwMin (Minimum Contention Window)

cwMax (Maximum Contention Window)

Max. Burst Length Specifies (in milliseconds) the Maximum Burst Length allowed for packet bursts

Specifies a wait time (in milliseconds) for data frames. Valid values for AIFS are 1 through 255.

Upper limit (in milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random backoff wait time is determined. Valid values for the “cwmin” are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, or 1024. The value for cwMin must be lower than the value for cwMax.

Upper limit (in milliseconds) for the doubling of the random backoff value. Valid values for the “cwmax” are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, or 1024. The value for cwMax must be higher than the value for cwMin.

on the wireless network. A packet burst is a collection of multiple frames transmitted without header information. Valid values for maximum burst length are 0.0 through 999.9.

Wireless Bridging and Repeating

The WAG302 Wireless Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Examples of wireless bridged configurations are:

• Point-to-Point Bridge. The WAG302 communicates with another bridge-mode wireless

station. See “Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration” on page 5-8.

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• Multi-Point Bridge. The WAG302 is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless

stations. Then all traffic is sent to this “master,” rather than to other access points. See

“Multi-Point Bridge Configuration” on page 5-9.

• Repeater with Wireless Client Association. Sends all traffic to the remote AP. See “Repeater

with Wireless Client Association” on page 5-11.

These configurations can be set up from the Advanced Access Point Settings menu, shown to the right.

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Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration

In Point-to-Point Bridge mode, the WAG302 communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. In addition, you can enable client associations with this WAG302. You must enter the MAC address of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. Use wireless security to protect this communication. The figure below shows an example of Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

Both APs are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

AP 1

AP 2

Router

Internet

192.168.0.1

PCs

LAN Segment 1

Figure 5-6

Hub or Switch

PCs

LAN Segment 2

The following steps describe how to set up the Multi-Point Bridge configuration in Figure 5-6.

1. Configure the WAG302 (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

2. Configure the other access point (AP 2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

AP 1 must have AP 2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field, and AP 2 must have AP 1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.

3. Configure and verify the following for both access points:

• Verify the LAN network configuration of the access points. Both APs must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.

• Both APs must use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in use.

4. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2.

A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.

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Multi-Point Bridge Configuration

Set up a Multi-Point Bridge only if this WAG302 is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Then all traffic is sent to this “master,” rather than to the other access points. In addition, you can enable client associations with this WAG302. Multi-Point Bridge mode configuration includes the following steps:

• Enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in the fields provided.

• Set the other bridge-mode access points to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using the MAC address of this WAG302 as the Remote MAC Address.

• Use wireless security to protect this traffic.

The figure below shows an example of a Multi-Point Bridge mode configuration.

“Master AP”

Point-to-Point Bridge Mode

Hub or Switch

Point-to-Point Bridge Mode

AP 2

PCs

LAN Segment 2

AP 3

Hub or Switch

PCs

LAN Segment 3

Internet

Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode

Router

192.168.0.1

PCs

LAN Segment 1

AP 1

Figure 5-7

The following steps describe how to set up the Multi-Point Bridge configuration shown in

Figure 5-7.

1. Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG302 Wireless Access Points.

• Because it is in the central location, configure WAG302 (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1 in

Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of AP 2 and AP 3 are required in AP 1.

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• Configure WAG302 (AP 2) on LAN Segm ent 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the

Remote MAC Address of AP 1.

• Configure the WAG302 (AP 3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote

MAC Address of AP 1.

2. Verify the following for all access points:

• The LAN network configuration of the WAG302 Wireless Access Points are configured to

operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices

• Only one AP is configured in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all the others are in

Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

• All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses must be in the

same network.

• If using DHCP, all WAG302 Wireless Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP

address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu.

• All WAG302 Wireless Access Points must use the same SSID, Channel, authentication

mode, if any, and encryption in use.

• All Point-to-Point APs must have the MAC address of AP 1 in the Remote AP MAC

address field.

3. Verify connectivity across the LANs.

• A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files

and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments.

• Wireless stations will not be able to connect to the WAG302 Wireless Access Points in

Figure 5-7. If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can use

additional WAG302 Wireless Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN segment.

Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WAG302s

configured in Point-to-Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories.

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Repeater with Wireless Client Association

In this mode, the WAG302 Wireless Access Point sends all traffic to the remote AP. For repeater mode, you must enter the MAC address of the remote “parent” access point. You can also enter the address of the “child” access point. Note that the following restrictions apply:

•You do not have the option of disabling client associations with this WAG302.

• You cannot configure a sequence of parent/child APs. You are limited to only one parent/child AP pair.

The figure below shows an example of a Repeater Mode configuration.

AP 1

Wireless PC Associated with AP 1

Router

Internet

192.168.0.1

PCs

Figure 5-8

Parent AP in Repeater Mode

Wireless PC Associated with AP 2

AP 2

Child AP in Repeater Mode

Wireless PC Associated with AP 2

To se t up a repeater with wire less client association, follow the steps below:

1. Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG302 Wireless Access Points.

• Configure AP 1 on LAN Segment 1 as the Parent in Repeater mode with the its own MAC

address in the Parent AP MAC Address field, and the MAC Address of the ‘downstream’ AP (AP 2) in the Child AP MAC Address field.

• Configure AP 2 in the Child Repeater mode with its MAC addresses as in the Child AP

MAC Address field and the MAC address of the ‘upstream’ AP (AP 1) in the Parent MAC Address field.

2. Verify the following for all access points:

• The LAN network configuration of the WAG302 Wireless Access Points are configured to

operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices

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• All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the

same network.

• If using DHCP, all WAG302 Wireless Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP

address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu.

• All WAG302 Wireless Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if

any, and encryption in use.

3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and

printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments.

Note: You can extend this repeating by adding up to two more WAG302s configured in

repeater mode. However, since repeaters communicate in half-duplex mode, the bandwidth decreases as you add repeaters to the network. Also, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories.

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Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.

• Is the WAG302 on? Go to “Front Panel” on page 2-5.

• Have I connected the wireless access point correctly? Go to “Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point” on page 3-4.

• I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password. Go to “Viewing the Activity Log” on page 4-9.

If you have trouble setting up your WAG302, check the tips below.

No lights are lit on the access point.

It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up. Wa it a minute and check the power light status on the access point.

If the access point has no power.

• Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point.

• Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet.

• Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point.

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The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.

The access point’s antennae are not working.

• If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again.

• Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WAG302.

• Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off.

The LAN light is not lit.

There is a hardware connection problem. Check these items:

• Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). A switch, hub, or router must be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem.

• Make sure the connected device is turned on.

• Be sure the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. If the network device has Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you can use either a crossover cable or a normal patch cable.

I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.

There is a configuration problem. Check these items:

• You might not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP/IP changes take effect. Restart the computer.

• The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up properly for that network. The usual setting for Windows the Network Properties is set to “Obtain an IP address automatically.”

• The access point’s default values may not work with your network. Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network.

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I cannot connect to the WAG302 to configure it.

Check these items:

• The WAG302 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is on (amber indicating a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or green indicating a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection) to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK.

• The default configuration of the WAG302 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.230 and a Mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network co nfiguration settings are correct.

• If you are using the NetBIOS name of the W AG302 to connect, ensure that your computer and the WAG302 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network.

• If your computer is set to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” (DHCP client), restart it.

• If your computer uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address in the range of the WAG302. The WAG302 default IP Address is 192.168.0.230 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.

When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.

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

• Check whether other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs TCP/IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP Addresses.

• If the PCs are configured correctly , but still not working, ensure that the WAG302 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 WAG302 is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc.) to make sure that it is working correctly.

•Try again.

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I am unable to download files from some FTP sites.

If the IP address of the WAG302 LAN interface is not on the same network as the IP addresses the DHCP server on the WAG302 assigns to wireless clients, the WAG302 performs automatic network address and port translation (NAPT). Some higher -layer protocols, such as FTP, might not work with the NAPT on the WAG302.

T o fix this issue, reconfigure the DHCP server settings ( Advanced IP Settings) so that the wireless clients receive IP addresses that are on the same network as the WAG302 Ethernet interface.

I need to restore factory default settings.

To restore the factory default settings, you can use the Reset button (see “Using the Reset Button

to Restore Factory Default Settings” on page 4-6) or use the Backup/Restore Settings menu (see “Erasing the Configuration” on page 4-6).

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Appendix A

Specifications

This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR ProSafeô Dua l Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.

AG302Specifications for the W

Parameter NETGEAR ProSafeô Du al Band Wireless Access Point WAG302

Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoring

Maximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node;

typically 30 to 70 nodes.

Status LEDs Power/Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN/Test

Power Adapter 12V DC, 1 A

Electromagnetic Compliance FCC Part 15

Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0 to 50 C

Operating humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing

Data Encoding: 802.11b: 1 and 2 Mbps, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

802.11b: 5.5 and 11 Mbps, Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

802.11g: All rates, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network:

802.11a Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable)

802.11a Operating Frequencies

802.11a Encryption 40-bits (also called 64-bits), 128- and 152-bits WEP data encryption

802.11b/g Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable)

802.11b and g Operating Frequencies

802.11g Encryption 40-bits (also called 64-bits), 128- and 152-bits WEP data encryption

Antenna: Please refer to page iv

Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Typically 30-70 nodes.

5.15 ~ 5.25 (US, EU, Japan) 5.25 ~ 5.35 (US, EU, Japan)

5.47 ~ 5.725 (Europe ETSI) 5.725 ~ 5.825 (US)

2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US)

2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan)

2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)

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Appendix B

Command Line Reference

In addition to the W eb-based user interface, the NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band W ireless Access Point WAG302 includes a command line interface (CLI) for administering the access point. The CLI lets you view and modify status and configuration information.The CLI is particularly useful if the network connection is not functioning because you can access the CLI through a serial port. To connect to the WAG302 by using the CLI, see “Using the Secure Telnet Interface” on page 4-3.

The following topics provide an introduction to the class structure upon which the CLI is based, CLI commands, and examples of using the CLI to get or set configuration information on an access point:

• “Accessing CLI Help”

• “Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion Help”

• “Interface Naming Conventions”

• “Entering CLI Commands”

• “Using the CLI to configure the WAG302 Wireless Access Point”

Accessing CLI Help

Press the T AB key twice to show a list of available commands or keywords. You can also use TAB to complete a command after you enter enough characters to uniquely identify a command. If multiple completions exist, the system beeps. Type TAB again, and the CLI displays all keywords that match the characters you entered.

Example 1: At a blank command line, type TAB+TAB (press the TAB key twice) to get a list of all commands.

NETGEAR-AP# add Add an instance to the running configuration factory-reset Reset the system to factory defaults get Get property values of the running configuration reboot Reboot the system remove Remove instances in the running configuration save-running Save the running configuration set Set property values of the running configuration

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Example 2: Type “get” TAB+TAB to see a list of keywords for the get command.

NETGEAR-AP# get association Associated station basic-rate Basic rates of radios bridge-port Bridge ports of bridge interfaces

....

traphost Destination host for SNMP traps tx-queue Transmission queue parameters wme-queue Transmission queue parameters for stations

Example 3: Type get ssh s TAB. This results in completion with the only matching keyword, get ssh status. Press ENTER to display the output results of the command.

Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion Help

The CLI provides keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate the command line and build valid commands. Table B-1 describes the keyboard shortcuts available from the CLI.

Table B-1. Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcut Action on CLI

Ctrl-a Move the cursor to the beginning of the current line Ctrl-e Move the cursor to the end of the current line Ctrl-b

Left Arrow key Ctrl-f

Right Arrow Key Ctrl-c Start over at a blank command prompt (abandons the input on the current line) Ctrl-h

Backspace Ctrl-w Remove the last word in the current command.

Ctrl-k Remove characters starting from cursor location to end of the current line.

Ctrl-u Remove all characters before the cursor.

Move the cursor back on the current line, one character at a time

Move the cursor forward on the current line, one character at a time

Remove one character on the current line.

(Clears one word at a time from the current command line, always starting with the last word on the line.)

(Clears the current line from the cursor forward.)

(Clears the current line from the cursor back to the CLI prompt.)

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Table B-1. Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcut Action on CLI

Ctrl-p Up Arrow key

Ctrl-n Down Arrow key

Ctrl-d Exit the CLI. (At a blank command prompt, typing Ctrl-d closes the CLI.)

Display previous command in history. (Ctrl-p and Ctrl-n let you cycle through a history of all executed commands like Up and Down arrow keys typically do. Up/Down arrow keys also work for this.)

Display next command in history. (Ctrl-p and Ctrl-n let you cycle through a history of all executed commands like Up and Down arrow keys typically do. Up/Down arrow keys also work for this.)

(Typing Ctrl-d within command text also removes characters, one at a time, at cursor location like Ctrl-h.)

Interface Naming Conventions

Table B-2 describes the interface naming conventions for the WAG302.

Warning: The CLI uses specific interface names the Web UI does not use. Many get

and set commands require that you enter interface names.

Note: Use the get interface command to display common information on all

interfaces, including IP addresses.

The interface name changes are TBD.

Table B-2. Interface Naming Convention

Interface Description

lo Local loopback for data meant for the access point itself. eth0 The Ethernet interface connected to the Internal network. br0 The Internal bridge represents the internal interface for the access point. To telnet or ssh

into the access point, use the IP address for this interface. The br0 consists of:

• eth0 (or vlan <vlanid>

• wlan0

• wlan1 (for the second radio)

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Table B-2. Interface Naming Convention

Interface Description

brvwnx The bridge interface for Virtual Wireless Network (VWN) where “x” indicates the number of

the VWN. wlan0 The wireless (radio) interface for the Internal network. wlan0vwn1 The wireless interface for Virtual Wireless Network (VWN) 1. wlan0vwn2 The wireless interface for Virtual Wireless Network (VWN) 2. wlan0wds

wlan1 On a dual radio AP, the wireless (radio) interface for the Internal network on the second

wlan1vwnx The wireless interface for Virtual Wireless Network (VWN) on a radio where “x” represents

vlanxxxx A VLAN interface for VLAN ID xxxx. To find out what this VLAN interface is (Internal,

x A wireless distribution system (WDS) interface where “x” indicates the number of the WDS

link. (For example, wlan0wds1.)

radio.

the number of the VWN.

Guest, VWN1 or VWN2), use the following command to look at the “role” property:

get interface vlanVLANID role

For example:

get interface vlan1234 role

Note: The commands and examples in this appendix use the wlan0vap0 radio interface.

Replace wlan0 with wlan1 to configure and view information about the second radio. Use the command get radio all to view information about the radios on the WAG302.

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Entering CLI Commands

This section describes how to use CLI commands to configure the access point and how to view system settings and information.

Table B-3 shows the commands available at the bla nk CLI prompt. You can type TAB twice to

display the list of commands. After you enter the command, press the TAB key twice to display a list of available keywords and variables.

Table B-3. Commands at the Blank Prompt

Command Description

get set Sets the property values of existing instances of a class. add remove save-running Saves the running configuration as the startup configuration. reboot Restarts the access point (a “soft” reboot). factory-reset Resets the AP to factory defaults and reboots.

Gets the property values of existing instances of a class.

Adds a new instance or group of instances of a class. Removes an existing instance of a class.

Warning: Settings updated from the CLI (with get, set, add, and remove commands) will not be saved to the startup configuration unless you explicitly save them by issuing the save-running command.

The get, set, add, and remove commands are followed by one or more keywords and might be followed by one or more optional or required name-value pairs.

You can use CLI commands to view or configure most of the features that you can view and configure by using the Web UI. However, CLI commands are not available to merge, import, and export the known AP list for Rogue AP detection feature.

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Using the CLI to configure the WAG302 Wireless Access Point

This section describes the commands you use to view and configure the WAG302. The CLI commands correspond to tasks you can accomplish by using the Web-based user interface (UI). In some cases, the CLI get command provides additional details not available through the Web UI.

Viewing General Information

This table describes the commands you use to view some of the information that you see on the General page of the Web UI. Use the get interface command to view general status about the Ethernet interface.

The br0 interface is going away , so many of these commands will change

Table B-4. General Information

Task Command Access Point Information

View Access Point Name

View the MAC Address for the Access Point

View the Country/Region

View the Firmware Version for the Access Point

View the Access Point Mode get interface br0 type View the VLAN (802.1Q) status 802.1Q is always enabled. View the Management VLAN ID

Current IP Settings

View the IP Address

View the Subnet Mask

View the Default Gateway IP address View the DHCP Client status

Current Wireless Settings

View the Operating Mode

get host id get interface br0 mac get system country get system version

get mgmtvlan vlan-id

get interface br0vlanX

Where X is the management VLAN ID.

get interface br0 static-mask

get static-ip-route gateway

get dhcp-client status

get radio all mode

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Table B-4. General Information

Task Command

View the Channel / Frequency

View whether Rogue AP Detection is enabled

View information about the Security Profiles

get radio all channel get radio ap-detection

get vap all detail

Configuring Basic Settings

The commands in Table B-5 correspond to the Basic Settings page on the Web UI.

Table B-5. Basic Settings

Task Command

Set the Access Point Name

Set the Country / Region

Enable the DHCP Client

Disable the DHCP Client

Set a Static IP Address

Set a Subnet Mask

Set the Default Gateway

Set the Primary DNS Server

Set the Secondary DNS Server

Enable Spanning Tree Protocol

set host id <name>

Example:

set host id LAB_AP

set system country <2_letter_country_code>

Example:

set system country us set dhcp-client status up set dhcp-client status down set interface br0 static-ip <ip_address>

Example:

set interface br0 static-ip 10.10.12.221 set interface br0 static-mask <netmask>

Example:

set interface br0 static-mask 255.255.255.0

set static-ip-route gateway <ip_address>

Example:

set static-ip-route gateway 10.10.12.1

set host static-dns-1 <ip_address>

Example:

set host static-dns-1 10.10.3.10 set host static-dns-2 <ip_address> set interface br0 stp on

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Table B-5. Basic Settings

Task Command

Disable Spanning Tree Protocol

Set the Management VLAN ID

Enable Untagged VLANs and set the VLAN ID

Use the default NETGEAR NTP Server

Use a custom NTP server

Set the Hostname or IP Address for the custom NTP server

set interface br0 stp off set mgmtvlan vlan-id <1-4096>

set untaggedvlan vlan-id <1-4096>

set ntp use-default-servers on

set ntp use-default-servers off set ntp server <NTP_Server>

Example:

set ntp server ntp.netgear.com

set ntp server 192.168.10.10

Set the Time Zone

Adjust for Daylight Savings Time

View the Current Time

set time zone <timezone> set time daylight-saving [on | off] get time now

Configuring Wireless Settings

The commands in Table B-6 correspond to the Wireless Settings page on the Web UI.

Table B-6. Wireless Settings

Task Command

Turn on the Radio

Configure the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

set interface wlan0 status up

set interface wlan0 ssid <ssid_name>

Example:

set interface wlan0 ssid test_lab

Allow SSID Broadcasts

Deny SSID Broadcasts Set the Wireless Mode

set radio wlan0 ignore-broadcast-ssid off set radio wlan0 ignore-broadcast-ssid on

set radio wlan0 mode g set radio wlan0 mode b set radio wlan0 mode a

Set the Channel/Frequency Not permitted

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Table B-6. Wireless Settings

Task Command

Set the Data Rate

get supported-rate wlan0 add supported-rate wlan0 <rate> remove supported-rate wlan0 <rate>

Set the Output Power

set radio wlan0 tx-power <percent>

Configuring Security Profile Settings

You can configure up to eight security profiles for each radio on the AP. Table B-7 maps the Web UI security profile for wlan0 to the profile name in the CLI. These mappings might change.

Table B-7. Security Profile Interface Names

Web UI Security Profile CLI Name

Profile 1 vap0 Profile 2 vap1 Profile 3 vap2 Profile 4 vap3 Profile 5 vap4 Profile 6 vap5 Profile 7 vap6 Profile 8 vap7

The commands in Table B-8 correspond to the Security Profile Settings page on the Web UI. The commands in this table show how to configure Security Profile 1, which is the default profile.

Note: The commands in Table B-8 configure the default security profile, which is vap0

on radio wlan0. T o configur e other security profiles, use vapx, where x is the VAP ID associated with the security profile. To configure the second radio, use wla n1.

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Table B-8. Security Profile Settings

Task Command

Enable a security profile

Disable a security profile

Set the security profile name

Set the SSID of the security profile

Broadcast wireless network name.

Do not broadcast wireless network name.

Set Network Authentication to Open System

Set Network Authentication to Shared Key

Set the Data Encryption to 64-bit WEP

Set the Data Encryption to 128-bit WEP

Set the Key Type to ASCII

Set the Data Encryption to 152-bit WEP

Set the Key Type to Hex:

Set the WEP Keys

set vap vap0 radio wlan0 status up set vap vap0 radio wlan0 status down set vap vap0 description <description> set interface wlan0vap0 ssid <ssid_name>

set bss wlan0bssvap0 ignore-broadcast-ssid off

set bss wlan0bssvap0 ignore-broadcast-ssid on

set bss wlan0bssvap0 open-system-authentication on set bss wlan0bssvap0 shared-key-authentication off

set bss wlan0bssvap0 open-system-au thenti cation off set bss wlan0bssvap0 shared-key-authentication on

set interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-length 40

set interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-length 104

set interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-ascii yes set interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-length 128

set interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-ascii no set interface wlan0 wep-key-1 <key>

Note: For 64-bit WEP, use 5 ASCII characters or 10 Hex characters. For 128-bit WEP, use 13 ASCII characters or 26 Hex characters. For 152-bit WEP, use 32 hexadecimal or 16 ASCII characters.

Example (64-bit WEP with ASCII):

set interface wlan0 wep-key-1 abcde set interface wlan0 wep-key-2 fghi set interface wlan0 wep-key-3 klmno set interface wlan0 wep-key-4 pqrst

Set Network Authentication to

802.1X

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Table B-8. Security Profile Settings

Task Command

Set Network Authentication to WPA

Set Network Authentication to WPA2

Set Network Authentication to WPA and WPA2

Set the WPA Passphrase

Enable Wireless Client Security Separation

Disable Wireless Client Security Separation

Set the VLAN ID for the Security Profile

set interface wlan0 security wpa-personal set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa-allowed on set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa2-allowed off

set interface wlan0 security wpa-personal set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa-allowed off set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa2-allowed on

set interface wlan0 security wpa-personal set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa-allowed on set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa2-allowed on

set interface wlan0 wpa-personal-key <key>

Example

set interface wlan0 wpa-personal-key “KeY !” or set interface wlan0 wpa-personal-key My!KeY

set radio station-isolation on

set radio station-isolation off

set vap vap0 radio wlan0 vlan-id <1-4096>

RADIUS Server Settings

The commands in Table B-9 correspond to the RADIUS Server Settings page on the Web UI.

Table B-9. RADIUS Server Settings

Task Command

Set the IP Address of the Primary or Secondary Authentication Server

Set the Port Number of the Primary or Secondary Authentication Server

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set radius-client authentication [primary | secondary] server <ip_address>

set radius-client authentication [primary | secondary] port <port_number>

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Table B-9. RADIUS Server Settings

Task Command

Set the Shared Secret for the Primary or Secondary Authentication Server

Set the IP Address of the Primary or Secondary Accounting Server

Set the Port Number of the Primary or Secondary Accounting Server

Set the Shared Secret for the Primary or Secondary Accounting Server

set radius-client authentication [primary | secondary] key <value>

set radius-client accounting [primary | secondary] server [hostname | ip_address]

set radius-client accounting [primary | secondary] port <port_number>

set radius-client accounting [primary | secondary] key <value>

Access Control

The commands in Table B-10 correspond to the Access Control page on the Web UI.

Table B-10. Access Control Settings

Task Command

View a list of wireless clients by MAC address

Create a list of clients to permit or deny access to the AP

Add a client to the Trusted Wireless Stations list

Remove a client from the Trusted Wireless Stations list

Disable MAC Access Control (remove all clients from the list)

get association station

set bss wlan0bssvap0 mac-acl-mode accept-list set bss wlan0bssvap0 mac-acl-mode deny-list

add mac-acl wlan0bssvap0 mac <mac_address>

Example:

add mac-acl wlan0bssvap0 mac 00:01:02:03:04:05 add mac-acl wlan0bssvap0 mac 00:01:02:03:04:06

remove mac-acl wlan0bssvap0 mac <mac_address>

remove mac-acl all

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Viewing and Configuring Management Settings

The commands in Table B-11 correspond to the pages on the Web UI under the Management heading. This section includes commands for the following features:

• Change Password

• Remote Management

• Upgrade Firmware

• Backup and Restore

• Reboot the System.

Table B-11. AP Management

Task Command

Set a password for admin access to the AP.

Enable Remote CLI Access set ssh status up Disable Remote CLI Access set ssh status down Enable SNMP set snmp status up Disable SNMP set snmp status down Set a Public Community name set snmp rw-community <string> Set a Private Community

name Set an IP address to receive

SNMP traps Upgrade the firmware

(requires a reboot)

set system password <password>

set snmp ro-community <string>

set traphost host <ip_address>

firmware-upgrade <url>

Example:

firmware-upgrade tftp://1.2.3.4/upgrade.tar firmware-upgrade file:///1.2.3.4/tmp/upgrade.tar

Backup the configuration file

config download <url>

Example:

config download tftp://1.2.3.4/defaultcfg.xml

Restore the configuration file

config upload <url>

Example:

config upload tftp://1.2.3.4/defaultcfg.xml

Reboot the system reboot

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Viewing and Configuring System Information

The commands in Table B-11 correspond to the pages on the Web UI under the Information heading. This section includes commands for the following features:

• Activity Log

• Available Wireless Station List

• Statistics

• Rogue AP Detection

Table B-12. AP Information

Task Command

View the SysLog activity log get log-entry View all SysLog server information

Enable SysLog set log relay-enabled 1 Disable SysLog set log relay-enabled 0 Set the IP address of the SysLog server set log relay-host <ip_address> Set the port number configured in the SysLog

server View a list of wireless stations

View interface statistics get interface all ip mac ssid

Turn Rogue AP Detection On

Turn Rogue AP Detection Off

View a list of neighboring APs

Add an AP to the Known AP list

Delete an AP from the Known AP list

Delete all APs from the Known AP list

get log detail

set log relay-port <port_number>

get association detail

tx-packets tx-bytes tx-errors rx-packets rx-bytes rx-errors

set radio wlan0 ap-detection on set radio wlan0 ap-detection off get known-ap add known-ap <mac_address> remove known-ap <mac_address> remove known-ap all

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Configuring Advanced IP Settings

The commands in Table B-13 correspond to the IP Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading.

Table B-13. Advanced IP Settings

Task Command

View all DHCP server information

Enable the DHCP Server

Disable the DHCP Server

Set the Starting IP Address

Set the Ending IP Address

Set the Subnet Mask

Set the Gateway IP Address

Set the Primary DNS Server

Set the Secondary DNS Server

Set the Primary WINS Server

Set the Secondary WINS Server

Set the Lease

get dhcp-server detail set dhcp-server status up set dhcp-server status down set dhcp-server ipstart <ip_address> set dhcp-server ipend <ip_address> set dhcp-server netmask <subnet_mask> set dhcp-server gateway <ip_address> set dhcp-server dns1 <ip_address> set dhcp-server dns2 <ip_address> set dhcp-server wins1 <ip_address> set dhcp-server wins1 <ip_address> set dhcp-server lease <seconds>

Hotspot Settings

The commands in Table B-14 correspond to the Hotspot Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading.

Table B-14. Hotspot Settings

Task Command

View all HTTP redirect information

Enable HTTP Redirect

Disable HTTP Redirect

Set the URL for the redirect

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Advanced Wireless Settings

The commands in Table B-15 correspond to the Wireless Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading. For information about the configuration options in this section, see

“Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 5-3.

Table B-15. Advanced Wireless Settings

Task Command

Enable Super-G Mode set radio wlan0 super-ag yes Disable Super-G Mode set radio wlan0 super-ag no Set the RTS Threshold set radio wlan0 rts-threshold <0-2347> Set the Fragmentation Length

Threshold Set the Beacon Interval set radio wlan0 beacon-interval 80 Set the DTIM Interval set bss wlan0bssvap0 dtim-period <1-255> Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia

(WMM) Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia

(WMM) View QoS queue parameters

AP EDCA parameters

Set AIFS on AP-to-station traffic

Set cwMin and cwMax on

AP-to-station traffic

Set Max. Burst on

AP-to-station traffic

Station EDCA parameters

set radio wlan0 fragmentation-threshold <256-2346>

set radio wlan0 wme on

set radio wlan0 wme off

get tx-queue

set tx-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to aifs <AIFS_Value>

Example:

set tx-queue wlan0 with queue data0 to aifs 13 set tx-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to

cwmin <cwmin_Value> cwmax <cwmax_Value>

Example:

set tx-queue wlan0 with queue data1 cwmin 15 cwmax 31

set tx-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to burst <burst_Value>

Example:

set tx-queue wlan0 with queue data2 to burst 0.5

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Table B-15. Advanced Wireless Settings

Task Command

Set AIFS on station-to-AP traffic

set wme-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to aifs <AIFS_Value>

Example:

set wme-queue wlan0 with queue vo to aifs 14

Set cwMin and cwMax on

station-to-AP traffic

set wme-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to cwmin <cwmin_Value> cwmax <cwmax_Value>

Example:

set wme-queue wlan0 with queue vi cwmin 7 cwmax 15

Set TXOP Limit on

station-to-AP traffic

set wme-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to txop-limit <txop-limit_Value>

Example:

set wme-queue wlan0 with queue vo to txop-limit 49

Advanced Access Point Settings

The commands in Table B-16 correspond to the Access Point Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading.

Table B-16. Advanced Access Point Settings

Task Command

Enable Wireless Bridging and Repeating

Disable Wireless Bridging and Repeating

View the Local MAC Address for the Wireless Bridge or Repeater

Set the Remote MAC Address for the Wireless Bridge(s) or Repeater(s)

set interface wlan0wds0 status up set interface wlan0wds0 radio wlan0

set interface wlan0wds0 status down

get interface wlan0wds0 mac

set interface wlan0wds0 remote-mac <remote_MAC_address>

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