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NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless
Access Point 802.11g WG302
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
202-10008-03
July 2005
July 2005 v3.0

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10008-03 July 2005 July 2005 v3.0...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    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.
  • Page 3 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WG302 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 4 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WG302 (Model Designation) 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 Approved Antenna Gain and Approved Antenna Antenna Cable Maximum Antennas type Cable Length Transmitted Power NETGEAR 18 dBi, directional NETGEAR 1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 18 dBi ant. ANT24D18 outdoor/indoor ACC-10314-01 thru 05 NETGEAR 9 dBi, omnidirectional NETGEAR 1.5 m to 30 m...
  • Page 6 Canada office. Product and Publication Details Model Number: WG302 Publication Date: July 2005 Product Family: wireless access point Product Name: NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Home or Business Product: Business Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10008-03 July 2005 v3.0...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Manual ....................1-2 How to Print this Manual ....................1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 ......2-1 Key Features ........................2-2 AutoCell—The Self-Organizing Wireless Network ...........2-3 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking ............2-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ..........2-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products ..............2-5...
  • Page 8 How to Configure WPA with Radius ...............3-22 How to Configure WPA-PSK ..................3-25 How to Configure WPA2 with Radius ..............3-26 How to Configure WPA2-PSK ................3-28 How to Configure WPA and WPA2 with Radius .............3-29 How to Configure WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK ............3-32 Chapter 4 Management Remote Management .....................4-1...
  • Page 9 How to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge ...........5-9 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging ............5-10 How to Configure Wireless Repeating ..............5-11 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.
  • Page 10 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect? ..................B-16 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 ................B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points ............... B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters ............B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs ............B-18 Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets ......................

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    This manual is written for the WG302 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Manual Publication Date July 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302.asp. About This Manual July 2005 v3.0...

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    • 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.

  • Page 13: How To Print This Manual

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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.
  • Page 14 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 About This Manual July 2005 v3.0...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    About the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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.

  • Page 16: Key Features

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Key Features The WG302 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 the IEEE 802.11g for Wireless LANs.

  • Page 17: Autocell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network

    • Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG302 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 •...

  • Page 18: 802.11G Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    802.11 WLANs practical, efficient, and cost-effective. 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.

  • Page 19: Compatible And Related Netgear Products

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink 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.

  • Page 20: What's In The Box

    Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD for the NETGEAR WG302 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point which includes this manual. • Support Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts.
  • Page 21 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The following table explains the LED indicators: DESCRIPTION Power Indicator No power. Power is on. TEST Self Test Indicator Blink Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues).
  • Page 22 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Left and Right Detachable Antenna The WG302 provides two detachable antenna. • Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the WG302 to the factory default settings.

  • Page 23: Basic Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

  • Page 24: Cabling Requirements

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG302. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Specifications”. For best results, place your wireless access point: •...

  • Page 25: Default Factory Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WG302, the default factory settings will be set as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on the rear panel — see “WG302 front panel”...

  • Page 26: Understanding Wg302 Wireless Security Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Understanding WG302 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 WG302 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter.

  • Page 27: Installing The Wg302 Access Point

    NETGEAR WAG511 are highly-recommended for Enhanced RF Security. Installing the WG302 Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302, 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 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able...
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 ONFIGURE IRELESS CCESS Configure the WG302 Ethernet port for LAN access. • Connect to the WG302 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.228 the address field. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-2: Login window •...
  • Page 29 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • The Web browser will then display the WG302 settings page. Figure 3-3: Login result: WG302 home page Basic Installation and Configuration July 2005 v3.0...
  • Page 30 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 – When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point.
  • Page 31 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings menu. Figure 3-5: Basic Wireless Settings menu Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the...
  • Page 32 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Note: By default, WG302 is set to with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you will need to change this setting. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet.

  • Page 33: How To Log In To The Wg302 Using Its Default Ip Address

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Log In to the WG302 Using Its Default IP Address 192.168.0.228 is the default IP address of your access point. The WG302 is set by default with the DHCP client disabled.
  • Page 34 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Figure 3-7: IP Settings menu • Access Point Name (NetBIOS) Enter a new name for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes. • The IP Address...

  • Page 35: Understanding Basic Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol in enabled by default for the wireless access point. This provides network traffic optimization in settings with multiple WG302 Access Points. •...
  • Page 36 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • 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.
  • Page 37 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 – 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. • Channel. This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or setting up the WG302 near another access point.

  • Page 38: Understanding Wep/Wpa Security Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options The table below identifies the various WEP/WPA security options. A full explanation of these standards is available in Appendix B, “Wireless Networking Basics”. Figure 3-9: Wireless Security Settings The WEP/WPA settings are explained as follows: •...
  • Page 39 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 – WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, encryption must be TKIP + AES. The WPA passphrase (Network key) must also be entered.

  • Page 40: Before You Change The Ssid And Wep Settings

    • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. NETGEAR is the default WG302 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below. SSID: ___________________________________ Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card.

  • Page 41: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302.

  • Page 42: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: Log in to the WG302 using its default address of http://192.168.0.228 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured.

  • Page 43: How To Configure Wep

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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.

  • Page 44: How To Configure Wpa With Radius

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Select encryption strength. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network. •...
  • Page 45 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-12: Radius Server Settings Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server.
  • Page 46 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Shared Secret: This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the Radius Server while authenticating the supplicant. • Re-authentication Time: The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be authenticated again with the Radius Server.

  • Page 47: How To Configure Wpa-Psk

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Choose WPA with Radius from the list. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure WPA-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.

  • Page 48: How To Configure Wpa2 With Radius

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Configure WPA2 with Radius Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.
  • Page 49 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server. A Secondary Radius Server can be configured which is used on failure on Primary Radius Server •...

  • Page 50: How To Configure Wpa2-Psk

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-16: WEP/WPA Settings menu Choose WPA2 with Radius from the list. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure WPA2-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA2.

  • Page 51: How To Configure Wpa And Wpa2 With Radius

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu of the WG302. Figure 3-17: WEP/WPA Settings menu Choose WPA2-PSK from the list. Enter the pre-shared key passphrase. Click Apply to save your settings.
  • Page 52 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 To configure WPA and WPA2, follow these steps: Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with the default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 53 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Enter the Radius settings. • Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration: This configuration is required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication with Radius Server. A Secondary Radius Server can be configured which is used on failure on Primary Radius Server •...

  • Page 54: How To Configure Wpa2-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu. Figure 3-19: WEP/WPA Settings menu Choose WAP and WPA2 with Radius from the list. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA.
  • Page 55 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Click WEP/WPA Settings in the Security menu of the WG302. Figure 3-20: WEP/WPA Settings menu Choose WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK from the list. Enter the pre-shared key passphrase. Click Apply to save your settings.
  • Page 56 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 3-34 Basic Installation and Configuration July 2005 v3.0...

  • Page 57: Management

    Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

  • Page 58: Using The Secure Telnet Interface

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • 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 Traps: The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point.

  • Page 59: Cli Commands

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Press the return key, and the screen below should appear. Figure 4-2: Secure Telnet Client The login name is admin and password is the default password. After successful login, the screen should show the (Access Point Name)> prompt. In this example, the prompt is netgear74F35E.

  • Page 60: Using Syslog And Activity Log Information

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Using Syslog and Activity Log Information The Information contains the activity log link you can use for setting up a syslog server and viewing activity log information. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the...

  • Page 61: Viewing General, Log, Station, And Statistical Information

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical Information The General information screen provides a summary of the current WG302 configuration settings. From the main Menu of the browser interface, click General to view the System Status screen, shown below.
  • Page 62 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 4-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name (NetBIOS The default name may be changed if desired. name)

  • Page 63: Statistics

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Statistics The Information - Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics. Figure 4-5: Wireless Access Point Status screen Table 4-1. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WG302 was restarted.

  • Page 64: Viewing A List Of Available Wireless Stations

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Viewing a List of Available Wireless Stations The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the Available Wireless Station List link to view the list, shown below.

  • Page 65: Detecting A Rogue Access Point

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Detecting a Rogue Access Point For enhanced security, you can scan the wireless network to detect rogue access points. Detecting Rogue AP’s involves scanning the wireless environment on all available channels looking for unidentified AP’s.

  • Page 66: Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Software

    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Download the new software file from NETGEAR, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the screen above.

  • Page 67: Configuration File Management

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Configuration File Management The WG302 Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings.

  • Page 68: Restoring The Wg302 To The Factory Default Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 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 Retrieve button to upload the file.
  • Page 69 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change Password to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 4-8: Set Password menu To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Click Apply to save your change.
  • Page 70 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 4-14 Management July 2005 v3.0...

  • Page 71: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302: • IP Settings: Use the AP as a DHCP server for wireless clients. • Wireless Settings: Set up AutoCell and configure advanced wireless LAN parameters.

  • Page 72: Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings The advanced wireless settings menu enables configuration of the following: • AutoCell RF management • Wi-Fi multimedia (WMM) setup • Hotspot settings • Advanced wireless parameters These options are discussed below.

  • Page 73: Configuration

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Configuration Figure 5-2: Advanced Wireless Settings screen AutoCell Setup options There are two AutoCell configuration setting choices: • Enable/disable Auto RF Management: Enabled by default • Enable/disable Enhanced RF Security (‘Stealth Mode’): Disabled by default...

  • Page 74: Autocell Ap/Client Interaction

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 AutoCell AP/Client Interaction AutoCell's self-organizing micro cells provide performance benefits and an additional level of privacy for enterprises. • Automatic Transmit Power Control. An AutoCell-enabled client’s RF transmit power level is automatically coordinated with an AutoCell-enabled AP.

  • Page 75: Additional Autocell View Management Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Additional AutoCell View Management Options Figure 5-3: AutoCell View wireless network AutoCell View is an available management tool that provides sophisticated views of your wireless network and enables managing the wireless communications easily from a simple console.

  • Page 76: Configuring Wireless Lan Parameters

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. If you want the AP to operate in Super-G mode, use this feature. Figure 5-4: Advanced Wireless Settings screen The table below describes the advanced wireless parameters.

  • Page 77: Hotspot Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Hotspot Settings You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and re-directed to the URL you specify. Figure 5-5: Hotspot Settings screen Enable HTTP Redirect: Enable this if you want all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and re-directed to the URL you specify.

  • Page 78: Enabling Wireless Bridging And Repeating

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Figure 5-6: Advanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settings Examples of wireless bridged configurations are: •...

  • Page 79: How To Configure A Wg302 As A Point-To-Point Bridge

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C AP in R E S E T...

  • Page 80: How To Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C E T H E R N E T...

  • Page 81: How To Configure Wireless Repeating

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • All WG302 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use. • All Point-to-Point APs must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address field.
  • Page 82 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 – Configure the WG302 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. Verify the following parameters for all access points: • Verify that the LAN network configuration the WG302 Access Points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices •...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    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. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 84: The Wireless Lan Activity Light Does Not Light Up

    • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WG302. • 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: •...

  • Page 85: I Cannot Connect To The Wg302 To Configure It

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 I cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it. Check these items: • The WG302 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK.

  • Page 86: Using The Reset Button To Restore Factory Default Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see “WG302 rear panel” on page 2-7) has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WG302 will reboot (restart).

  • Page 87: Appendix A Specifications

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302. Specifications for the WG302 Parameter NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 802.11g Data Rates...
  • Page 88 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Specifications July 2005 v3.0...

  • Page 89: Wireless Networking Basics

    Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WG302 Access Point conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b and 802.11g standards for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11b or g wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

  • Page 90: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.

  • Page 91: 802.11 Authentication

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Shared Key. With Shared Key authentication, only those PCs that possess the correct authentication key can join the network. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in an Open System network.

  • Page 92: Shared Key Authentication

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The access point authenticates the station. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. This process is illustrated below. 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps Access Point...

  • Page 93: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 This process is illustrated below. 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps Access Point 1) Authentication request sent to AP MODEL FVM318 IN TER N ET W LA N LO CA L...

  • Page 94: Key Size

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key.

  • Page 95: Wep Configuration Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same...

  • Page 96: Wpa And Wpa2 Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Table B-2: 802.11b/g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 2427 MHz 2414.5 MHz - 2439.5 MHz 2432 MHz 2419.5 MHz - 2444.5 MHz 2437 MHz 2424.5 MHz - 2449.5 MHz 2442 MHz 2429.5 MHz - 2454.5 MHz...

  • Page 97: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    The Wi-Fi Alliance is now performing interoperability certification testing on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products have to support WPA. NETGEAR is implementing WPA and WPA2 on client and access point products. The 802.11i standard was ratified in 2004.

  • Page 98: How Does Wpa Compare To Wpa2 (Ieee 802.11I)

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? WPA is forward compatible with the WPA2 security specification. WPA is a subset of WPA2 and used certain pieces of the early 802.11i draft, such as 802.1x and TKIP. The main pieces of WPA2 that are not included in WPA are secure IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode), secure fast handoff (for specialized 802.11 VoIP phones), as well as enhanced encryption protocols, such as AES-CCMP.
  • Page 99 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point.

  • Page 100: Wpa/Wpa2 Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap And Radius

    WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a pre-shared key. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. B-12 Wireless Networking Basics July 2005 v3.0...
  • Page 101 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant For example, a (Win XP, Funk, WPA/WPA2-enabled For example, a Meetinghouse) RADIUS server Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA/WPA2 information element to the stations in the service set.

  • Page 102: Wpa/Wpa2 Data Encryption Key Management

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
  • Page 103 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.

  • Page 104: Is Wpa/Wpa2 Perfect

    Product Support for WPA/WPA2 Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 105: Changes To Wireless Access Points

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA/WPA2 information element To advertise their support of WPA/WPA2, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA/WPA2 information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration...

  • Page 106: Changes To Wireless Client Programs

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA driver update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA/WPA2-compatible driver and install the driver.

  • Page 107: Appendix C Command Line Reference

    Appendix C Command Line Reference The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 (AP) can be configured either through the command line interface (CLI), a Web browser, or an MIB browser. The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or PC through a telnet connection.
  • Page 108 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- [X] [X] |-dns [X] [X] | |-primary --primary DNS server [X] [X] | `-secondary --secondary DNS server [X] [X]...
  • Page 109 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 [get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- X] [X] [X] wlan --wireless setting |-version --wireless driver version [X] [X] |-radio --enable wireless radio [X] [X] |-wirelessmode...
  • Page 110 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- [X] [X] [X] --4th remote AP address for repeater mode [X] [X] [X] |-acl --wireless access control [X] [X]...
  • Page 111 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 get set del keyword Description --- --- --- ---------------------- ------------------------------- password --system password reboot --reboot system exit --logout from CLI quit --quit CLI Command Line Reference July 2005 v3.0...
  • Page 112 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Command Line Reference July 2005 v3.0...
  • Page 113 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 802.11 Standard 802.11, or IEEE 802.11, is a type of radio technology used for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It is a standard that has been developed by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), http://standards.ieee.org.
  • Page 114 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The purpose of 11d is to add features and restrictions to allow WLANs to operate within the rules of these countries. Equipment manufacturers do not want to produce a wide variety of country-specific products and users that travel do not want a bag full of country-specific WLAN PC cards.
  • Page 115 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Access Point (AP) A wireless LAN transceiver or "base station" that can connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices. Access points can also bridge to each other.
  • Page 116 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 for cables or wires. Bluetooth is a frequency-hopping technology in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum, with a range of 30 feet and up to 11Mbps raw data throughput. Bridge A product that connects a local area network (LAN) to another local area network that uses the same protocol (for example, wireless, Ethernet or token ring).
  • Page 117 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 CSMA-CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Action/Collision Detection) A method of managing traffic and reducing noise on an Ethernet network. A network device transmits data after detecting that a channel is available. However, if two devices transmit data simultaneously, the sending devices detect a collision and retransmit after a random time delay.
  • Page 118 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 ESSID (more commonly referred to as SSID – Short Set Identifier) The identifying name of an 802.11 wireless network. When you specify your correct ESSID in your client setup you ensure that you connect to your wireless network rather than another network in range. (See SSID.) The ESSID can be called by different terms, such as Network Name, Preferred Network, SSID or...
  • Page 119 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) A membership organization (www.ieee.org) that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. It has more than 300,000 members and is involved with setting standards for computers and communications.
  • Page 120 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 MAC (Media Access Control) Every wireless 802.11 device has its own specific MAC address hard-coded into it. This unique identifier can be used to provide security for wireless networks. When a network uses a MAC table, only the 802.11 radios that have had their MAC addresses added to that network's MAC table will be able to get onto the network.
  • Page 121 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 NIC (Network Interface Card) A type of PC adapter card that either works without wires (Wi-Fi) or attaches to a network cable to provide two-way communication between the computer and network devices such as a hub or switch. Most office wired NICs operate at 10 Mbps (Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) or 10/100 Mbps dual speed.
  • Page 122 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Range The distance away from your access point that your wireless network can reach. Most Wi-Fi systems will provide a range of a hundred feet or more. Depending on the environment and the type of antenna used,...
  • Page 123 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Site survey The process whereby a wireless network installer inspects a location prior to putting in a wireless network. Site surveys are used to identify the radio- and client-use properties of a facility so that access points can be optimally placed.
  • Page 124 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 TCP/IP The underlying technology behind the Internet and communications between computers in a network. The first part, TCP, is the transport part, which matches the size of the messages on either end and guarantees that the correct message has been received.
  • Page 125 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 As a recent development, the debate over the legality of warchalking is still going on. The practice stems from the U.S. Depression-era culture of wandering hobos who would make marks outside of homes to indicate to other wanderers whether the home was receptive to drifters or was inhospitable.
  • Page 126 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 does not offer. With this feature, WPA provides roughly comparable security to VPN tunneling with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use. This is similar to 802.1x support and requires a RADIUS server in order to implement.
  • Page 127 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 secure transmission and authentication is particularly important to users unknown to each other. The authentication capability defined in the specification enables a secure access control mechanism for the service providers and for mobile users not utilizing VPN connections.
  • Page 128 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Glossary July 2005 v3.0...

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