Netgear orporated 06100028 User Manual

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

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

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24 Feb 2006

Technical Support

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information.

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documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com. If you do not have access to the World Wide
Web, you may register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to
NETGEAR customer service.

You will find technical support information at:

http://www.NETGEAR.com through the customer service area. If you want to contact technical

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

© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

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: [phone]
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

NETGEAR ACC-10314­01 thru 05

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.

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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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Use the Complete PDF Manua l link at the top left of any page.
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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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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

6, “Troubleshooting

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