NETGEAR WG102NA manual Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware

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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 Reference Manual

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

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

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware

Warning: When uploading firmware to the WG102 Access Point, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the firmware, and render the WG102 Access Point completely inoperable

You cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer that is connected to the WG102 Access Point with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the WG102 Access Point with an Ethernet cable.

The WG102 Access Point firmware is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new firmware is released by NETGEAR. You can download the upgrade files from the NETGEAR website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.IMG) file before you send it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.

Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG102 Access Point must

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

Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware:

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

2.If you want to save your configuration settings, see “Backing up and Restoring the Configuration” on page 3-8.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions FCC StatementPlacement and Range Guidelines ANT24O5Industry Canada Compliance Statement Europe EU Declaration of ConformityAntenna Statement for the European Community MalteseBestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterProduct and Publication Details Viii Contents Chapter Management Appendix B Related Documents Xii Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print This ManualRevision History V1.0, July Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration What Is In the Box?System Requirements Hardware Description Front PanelRear Panel Cabling RequirementsWireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines Installing the WG102 Access PointV1.0, July V1.0, July V1.0, July V1.0, July Logging in to the Wireless Access Point Basic IP Settings V1.0, July Wireless Settings Setting up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity V1.0, July Chapter Configuring Security Wireless Data Security OptionsSecurity Profiles Profile Definition Network Authentication Network Authentication TypesWireless Client Security Separation Data EncryptionBefore You Change the Ssid and WEP Settings WPA Radius SettingsConfiguring the Radius Server Settings Configuring Network Authentication V1.0, July Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Entering WEP Data Encryption KeysSelect the Turn Access Control On check box V1.0, July Chapter Management Viewing InformationGeneral Information General Information Fields Activity Log Statistics Available Wireless Station List Available Wireless Station ListUpgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware Configuration File Management Changing the Administrator Password Backing up and Restoring the ConfigurationErasing the Configuration Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default SettingsSnmp Remote Management V1.0, July Chapter Advanced Configuration Hotspot SettingsConfiguring Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Bridging and Repeating Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration Multi-Point Bridge Configuration Point-to-Multi-PointV1.0, July Repeater with Wireless Client Association V1.0, July Chapter Troubleshooting No Lights Are Lit on the Access PointWireless LAN Activity Light Is Off Cannot Connect to the WG102 Access Point LAN Light is OffWhen I Enter a URL or IP Address I Get a Timeout Error Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default SettingsV1.0, July Appendix a Factory Default Settings and Specifications Factory Default SettingsTechnical Specifications V1.0, July V1.0, July Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkRelated Documents