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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual

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

In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This can only happen when the access points use the same SSID.

To learn more about wireless channels, see Appendix A, “Related Documents for information about online resources.

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

Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point (AP). The options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Min. Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is Full.

Understanding WG302v2 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 ProSafe 802.11g provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

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

Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WG302v2. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined person using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers.

Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper.

Use IEEE 802.1x. IEEE 802.1x is the standard for passing the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) over an 802.11 wireless network using a protocol called EAP Encapsulation Over LANs (EAPOL). This is a newer, more secure standard than Static WEP.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Technical SupportDeclaration of Conformity FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesRadio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions Industry Canada Compliance Statement Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Malti Maltese Channels 1 to Except Where NotedEuropean Spectrum Usage Rules Effective April 11 2.4835 GHzBestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Contents Chapter Management and Information Appendix a Related Documents Appendix B Specifications Xii About This Manual Conventions, Formats and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualV1.0, May Xvi About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesSupported Standards and Conventions WG302v2 Key Features Compatible and Related Netgear Products What’s In the Box? Support Registration cardFront Panel Hardware DescriptionDescription Rear Panel Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration System RequirementsWireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Click to view documentation V1.0, May V1.0, May Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address Basic IP Settings Rest of World US OnlyV1.0, May Wireless Settings V1.0, May Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options Configuring Security Profiles Selected Security Profile Network Authentication Profile DefinitionAuthentication Description Network Authentication TypesData Encryption Settings Settings DescriptionWireless Client Security Separation AESV1.0, May Ssid and Wireless Security Settings Form WPA Radius SettingsConfiguring the Radius Server Settings Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address V1.0, May Changing the Administrator Password Chapter Management and InformationRemote Management Using the Secure Telnet Interface Accessing the CLI by Using the Console PortUpgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware CLI CommandsConfiguration File Management Erasing the Configuration Backing up and Restoring the ConfigurationUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Viewing General Information Current Wireless Settings Field Description Access Point InformationCurrent IP Settings General Information FieldsViewing the Activity Log Viewing the Available Wireless Station List Viewing Statistics Access Point StatisticsField Description Rogue AP Detection V1.0, May V1.0, May Chapter Advanced Configuration Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless ClientsV1.0, May Configuring Hotspot Settings Configuring Advanced Wireless SettingsConfiguring Wireless LAN Parameters Advanced Wireless LAN Parameters Modifying QoS Queue ParametersQoS Queues and Parameters QoS Queue DescriptionWireless Bridging and Repeating V1.0, May Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration LAN SegmentMulti-Point Bridge Configuration Repeater with Wireless Client Association Parent AP in Repeater Mode V1.0, May V1.0, May Chapter Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access pointWireless LAN activity light does not light up LAN light is not litCannot connect to the WG302v2 to configure it When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout errorNeed to restore factory default settings Am unable to download files from some FTP sitesAppendix a Related Documents Document LinkV1.0, May Default Factory Settings Appendix B SpecificationsTable B-1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings Security Profile Settings Feature DescriptionWireless Settings Radius Server SettingsWireless LAN Parameters Feature Description Remote ManagementDhcp Server Settings Other SettingsTable B-2 WG302v2 Technical Specifications Specifications for the WG302v2Parameter ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Appendix C Command Line Reference Accessing CLI TAB Completion HelpTable C-1 Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard ShortcutsKeyboard Shortcut Action on CLI Table C-2 Interface Naming Convention Interface Naming ConventionsInterface Description Table C-3 Commands at the Blank Prompt Entering CLI CommandsCommand Description Using the CLI to Configure the ProSafe 802.11g Viewing General Information Configuring Basic Settings Configuring Wireless Settings Configuring Security Profile Settings Set interface wlan0vap0 Ssid ssidname Set vap vap0 with radio Wlan0 status upSet vap vap0 with radio Wlan0 status down Set interface wlan0 security plain-textSet interface wlan0 wep-key-2 fghi Set interface wlan0 wep-key-1 keySet interface wlan0 wep-key-1 abcde Set interface wlan0 wep-key-3 klmnoRadius Server Settings Access Control Viewing and Configuring Management Settings Viewing and Configuring System Information Configuring Advanced IP Settings Hotspot Settings Advanced Wireless SettingsSet radio wlan0 wme off Set bss wlan0bssvap0 dtim-periodSet radio wlan0 wme on Get tx-queueAdvanced Access Point Settings V1.0, May
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