Key Features

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102

The WAG102 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. The following standards and conventions are supported:

•Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a/g for Wireless LANs.

•WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported.

•DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The WAG102 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server.

•SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management.

The NETGEAR WAG102 provides solid functionality, including these features:

•Multiple Operating Modes

–Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11a/g.

–Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG102 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. WEP should be used to protect this communication.

–Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG102 is the “Master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations must be set to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using this WAG102's MAC address. They then send all traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP should be used to protect this traffic.

–Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WAG102 only communicates with another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of the root access point. WEP should be used to protect this communication.

•Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.

•Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WAG102 to gain access to your LAN.

•Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.

2-2	Introduction

v1.0, September 2005