Netgear orporated 08400098 User Manual

NETGEAR WNAP210
ProSafe Wireless-N
Access Point Reference
Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA

202-10474-01
February 2009
v1.0

© 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved..

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Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Micros oft Corporation.Other brand and
product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

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.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP210 has been suppressed in accordance with the
conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,
test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the
notes in the operating instructions.

The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market

has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

and

Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß dasProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP210 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/
1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.
Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.

Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. Wh en us ed
near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

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Note: Delete this note and the information below for products that are not wireless.

Regulatory Compliance Information

This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result
in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.

NOTE: This

product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.

Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950, EN301 893

Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community

Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními

požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES..

Dansk
[D

anish]

Deutsch
[German]

Eesti

an]

[Estoni
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc.,

Español

panish]

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Ελληνική
[Greek]

Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., d
den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los

requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

ass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit

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Français
[French]

Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti

Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski
[Latvian]

Lietuvių
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Nederlands
[Dutch]

Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet

Magyar
[Hungarian]

Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi

Português
[Portuguese]

Slovensko
[Slovenian]

Slovensky
[Slovak]

Suomi
[Finnish]

Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ

követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais

e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska
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Íslenska
[Icelandic]

Norsk
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Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.

Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

FCC Information to User

This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antenn as only. Any
product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals

FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or oper

FCC Declaration Of Conformity

We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model WNAP210 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP210 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interferen

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

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 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 to
correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between

• Connect the equipment into an electrical

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

the equipment and the receiver

ating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

ce, and

outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected

ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210

Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.

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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP210) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio­noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Canada ID: 4054A-WG111

Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WNAP210
Publication Date: February 2009
Product Family: Wireless Access Point
Product Name: ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10474-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0

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About This Manual

The NETGEAR® Pr oSafe™ Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Refer ence Manual describes how
to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11n Wireless Access Point WNAP210. The
information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

• T

ypographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions::

Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions

Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text

Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code

italic URL links

• Formats. This manual 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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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in

personal injury or death.

• Scope. This manual is written for the WNDAP330 Wireless Access Point according to these

specifications:

Product Version ProSafe 802.11n Wireless Access Point WNAP210
Manual Publication Date February 2009

For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at

http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp.

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Technical Support ii
Trademarks ii
Statement of Conditions ii
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer ii
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs ii
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement ii
Regulatory Compliance Information iii
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity iii
Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community iii
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States v
FCC Information to User v
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure v
FCC Declaration Of Conformity v
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions v
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations vi
Product and Publication Details vi

About the ProSafe 802.11n Wireless Access Point WNAP210 1
Key Features and Standards 2

Supported Standards and Conventions 2
Key Features 3

802.11a/b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking 4

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 5
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 5
System Requirements 6
What’s In the Box? 6
Hardware Description 7

Front Panel 7

Rear Panel 8
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 1
System Requirements 2
Configuring the Access Point 3

Setting Your Basic LAN Settings 3

Configuring Your Wireless Settings 7

Verifying Basic Wireless Connectivity 9
Deploying the Access Point 10

Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Optional) 10

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Configuring and Testing Your PCs for Wireless Connectivity 11

Logging in to the Access Point 12
Understanding WNAP210 Wireless Security Options 1

WEP/WPA Settings 2

SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 4
Configuring WEP 5
Configuring WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK 7
Configuring WPA with Radius, WPA2 with Radius, and WPA + WPA2 with Radius 8
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 10
Rebooting the ProSafe Access Point 5
Viewing the Statistics 6
Configuring the Advanced Wireless Settings 7
Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 9
Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 1
Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association 4
No lights are lit on the access point. 1
The Ethernet light is not lit. 1
The WLAN light is not lit. 1
I cannot configure the access point from a browser. 2
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. 2
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. 3
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 3
Factory Default Settings 1
Technical Specifications 3

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless-N Access
Point WNAP210. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (

Requirements” on page 1-6.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page 1-6) and a

description of the front and back panels of the WNAP210 (“Hardware Description” on page 1-7).

About the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210

The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 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 WNAP210 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed
range or area of coverage—interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an
antenna. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area
of about a 500 foot radius. Consequently, the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 can
support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can handle
between 10 to 30 users simultaneously.

“System

The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and
wireless clients. Connecting multiple WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Points via a wired Ethernet
backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing 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 ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 allows packet
transmission at up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or
electromagnetic interference.

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Key Features and Standards

The WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and
networking support. It also offers a wide range of security options.

Supported Standards and Conventions

The following standards and conventions are supported:

• Standards Compliance. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11 b/g

standards for Wireless LANs, and is WiFi certified for 802.11n draft 2.0 standard.

• Full WPA and WPA2 support. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with

RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation.WPA­PSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication without the overhead of RADIUS servers
but with all of the strong security of WPA.

• Multiple BSSIDs. Supports multiple BSSIDs. When a wireless access point is connected to a

wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). The Basic
Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a unique identifier attached to the head er of packe ts sent over
a WLAN that differentiates one WLAN from another when a mobile device tries to connect to
the network.

The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to 8 SSIDs per Radio mode on your
access point and assign different configuration settings to each SSID. All the configured
SSIDs are active and the network devices can connect to the access point by using any of these
SSIDs.

• DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon

request. The WNAP210 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server; it
can also act as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients.

• SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management

Information Base (MIB) management.

• 802.1Q VLAN (Virtual LAN) Support. A network of computers that behave as if they are

connected to the same network even though they actually may 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 fo r user/host management,
bandwidth allocation and resource optimization.

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Key Features

The WNAP210 provides solid functionality, including the following features:

• Band Selection. The W ireless Access Point allows you to configure the band you wish to use.

For each Access Point, you can choose to operate in either the 2.4 GHz band or the 5 GHz
band.

The choice of band is reflected in protocol standard supported, as well as the administration
screens displayed to you. For example, if you choose to enable the 2.4 GHz band, only

802.11b/g/n protocols are supported. In addition, in the administration screens, the
configuration options for 802.11a/n protocols are greyed out. On the other hand, if you enable
the 5GHz band, the 802.11 a/n protocols are support and the 802.11b/g/n protocol support is
disabled. In this case, the configuration options for 802.11b/g/n protocols are greyed out.

• Multiple operating modes:
– Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11a/b/g/n access point.
– Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WNAP210 only communicates with another

bridge-mode wireless station or access point. Network authentication should be used to
protect this communication.

– Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WNAP210 is the “Master” for a group

of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations send all traffic
to this “Master”, and do not communicate directly with each other. Network
Authentication should be used to protect this traffic.

– Wireless Repeater. In this mode, WNAP210 does not function as an access point. It

communicates with only repeater-mode, point-to-point-bridge-mode, and point-to-multi­point-bridge-mode wireless stations. Network authentication should be used to protect this
communication.

• Hotspot Settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and
redirected 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. In addition to using Web
browser to do so, command-line interface can also be used.

• Rogue AP Detection. The Rogue AP filtering feature ensures that unknown APs ae not given
access to any part of the LAN.

• Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only
trusted wireless stations can use the WNAP210 to gain access to your LAN.

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

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

• Secure Telnet Command Line Interface. The Telnet command line interface enables direct
access over the serial port and easy scripting of configuration of multiple WNAP210 across an
extensive network via the Ethernet interface. An SSH client is required.

• 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 WNAP210 over the Ethernet port from
any 802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source. Please refer to the Appendix for a list of
compliant Netgear PoE switches.

• Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100/1000

Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.

• LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity for each radio
mode are easily identified.

• 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. Time­dependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For
WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM.

• Quality of Service (QoS) Support. You can configure parameters that affect traffic flowing
from the wireless access point to the client station and traffic flowing from the client station to
the wireless access point. The QoS feature allows you to prioritize traffic, such as voice and
video traffic, so that packets do not get dropped.

• VLAN Security Profiles. Each Security Profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID as each
Security Profile is modified.

802.11a/b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking

The ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs
and 802.11a/b/g/n compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet
wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and
other devices. Additionally, the WNAP210 supports the following wireless features:

• Aggregation Support

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• Reduced InterFrame Spacing support

• Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) support

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

• RTS/CTS handshake

• Beacon generation

• Packet fragmentation and reassembly

• Auto or long preamble

• Roaming among access points on the same subnet

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink

The WNAP210 can connect to a sta ndard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and
capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will
automatically sense 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 to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates any concerns
about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right
connection.

Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see

The following NETGEAR products work with the WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point:

• FS108P - ProSafe 8 Port 10/100 Switch with 4 Port PoE

• FS116 P ProS afe 16 Port 10 /10 0 Desktop Switch with 8 Port PoE

• FS726TP - ProSafe 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports and 12 Port PoE

• FS728TP - ProSafe 24+4 10/100 Smart Switch with full PoE

• FS752TPS - ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with 4 Gigabi t Ports and 24 Port
PoE

• FSM7328PS - ProSafe 24-port 10/100 L3 Managed Stackable Switch with 24 PoE Ports

• FSM7352PS - ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 L3 Managed S tackable Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports and
48 Port PoE

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• GS724TP - ProSafe 24-Port GE PoE Smart Switch

• GS748TP - ProSafe 48-Port GE PoE Smart Switch

• WNDA3100 - RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter

• WN121T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter

• WN111 - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB Adapter

• WN511B RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

• WN311B RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N PCI Adapter

• 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 USB Adapter

• WPN111 - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

System Requirements

Before installing the WNAP210, make sure your system meets these requirements:

• A 10/100/1000 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 100-120 V, 50-60 Hz AC power source

• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Mozilla

3.0 or above

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

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

What’s In the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:

• ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210

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• Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1.0 A)

• Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable

• NETGEAR WNAP210 Wireless-N Access Point Installation Guide

• Resour

ce CD which includes this manual

• Wall mount kit

Contact your reseller or customer support in your

area if there are any missing or damaged parts.
You can refer to 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 WNAP210 if you need to return it for repair.
T o qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on
the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com.

Hardware Description

This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the WNAP210.

Front Panel

The WNAP210 front hardware functions are described below.

Figure 1-1

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The following table explains the LED indicators:

Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators

Item LED DESCRIPTION
1 Power Indicator

Off: Power is off.
On: Power is on.

2

3 Ethernet LAN Speed Indicator

4

Self Test Indicator

Blink: Indicates self test, loading software. This LED may blink for a

minute before going off. If it continues to blink it indicates a
system fault.

Off: Indicates 10 Mbps or no link detected.
Yellow: Indicates 100 Mbps link detected.
Green: Indicates 1000 Mbps link detected.

Blink (Green): Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN.

Rear Panel

Figure 1-2

The WNAP210 rear panel functions are described below:

1. Restore to Factory Defaults Button: The restore to default

button located between the Ethernet

RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the WNAP210 to the factory default settings.

2. RJ-45 Ethernet Port: Use the WNAP210 Ethernet RJ-45

port to connect to an Ethernet LAN

through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch.

3. Power Socket: This socket connects to

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Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point for wireless
connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/g/Next or

802.11b/g wireless adapters to connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g/Next or 802.11b/g wireless

networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for
others outside your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate
steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The Access Point provides
highly effective security features which are covered in detail in “Understanding

WNAP210 Wireless Security Options” on page 3-1. Deploy the security features

appropriate to your needs

You need to prepare these three things before you ca
access point:

• A location for the WNAP210 t hat conforms to the “Wireless Equipment Placement and Range

Guidelines” below .

• The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such

router, or Cable/DSL gateway.

• One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b/g/Next or 802.11b/g wireless

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as a hub, switch,

Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines

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

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

or inability to wirelessly connect to the WNAP210. For complete performance
specifications, see Appendix A, “Default Settings and Technical Specifications”.

For best results, place your wireless access point:

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

• Away from large metal surfaces.
A Wall Mount Kit is provided with your wireless access point. For installation instructions, see

“Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Optional)” on page 2-10.

If using 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 5 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. Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to establish
and can consume more battery power on a notebo ok computer.

System Requirements

Before installing the WNAP210, make sure your system meets these requirements:

• A 10/100/1000 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub, router, or switch.

• The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the

package, or one like it.

• The 100-120 V, 50-60 HZ AC Power Source that came with your device.

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

Navigator 4.78 or above or Mozilla Firefox.

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

• 802.11n-compliant wireless adapters or 802.11b/g-compliant devices.

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Configuring the Access Point

Before installing the ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point, you should make sure that your Ethernet
network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that
computers with 802.11Next/b/g or 802.11b/g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with
computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all
of the system requirements, shown on

To log into the Access Point:

1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part o f yo ur network,

record its TCP/IP configuration settings.

2. Turn on your computer and configure your computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210

and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.

3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WNAP210 to the computer.

4. Connect the power adapter to the WNAP210 and verify the following:

• The PWR power light goes on.

• The Ethernet port of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on
computer.

“System Requirements” on page 1-2.

• The WLAN LED should be blinking.

Setting Your Basic LAN Settings

The following sections describe how to log in to the wireless access point and to configure your
basic LAN settings.

To configure the WNAP210 for LAN access:

1. Connect to the WNAP210 by opening a browser window on your PC and entering http://

192.168.0.236 in the address field. The WNAP210 login screen will appear.

2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.

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