NETGEAR WAG102NA manual Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point

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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g)

Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point

Before installing the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102, 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 802.11a/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 in “System Requirements” on page 1-5.

Setting up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point

Tip: Before mounting the WAG102 in a high location, first set up and test the WAG102 to verify wireless network connectivity.

To set up the WAG102 Wireless Access Point:

1.Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.

2.Configure the 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 WAG102 to the computer.

4.Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WAG102 and verify the following:

The PWR power light goes on.

The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on computer.

The WLAN LEDs should be blinking.

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Basic Installation and Configuration

v2.0, September 2006

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks Placement and Range GuidelinesTechnical Support Statement of ConditionsFCC Statement FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesIndustry Canada Compliance Statement Europe EU Declaration of Conformity V2.0, September Channels 1 to Antenna Statement for the European CommunityEuropean Spectrum Usage Rules Effective April 11 36,40,44,48Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterProduct and Publication Details Contents Chapter Management Appendix a Default Settings and Technical Specifications Xii About This Manual Conventions, Formats and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print this Manual Xvi Chapter Introduction Key Features and Standards Supported Standards and ConventionsKey Features 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto UplinkCompatible and Related Netgear Products System RequirementsWhat’s In the Box? Front Panel LED Indicators Hardware DescriptionFront Panel Rear Panel LED Description LINK/ACT LANV2.0, September V2.0, September Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options LUHOHVVDWD 6HFXULW\2SWLRQVInstalling the WAG102 Wireless Access Point Setting up the WAG102 Wireless Access PointConfiguring LAN and Wireless Access V2.0, September V2.0, September V2.0, September V2.0, September Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point Verifying Wireless ConnectivityLogging In Using the Default IP Address Setting Basic IP Options V2.0, September Wireless Settings Configuring 802.11a Wireless SettingsV2.0, September Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity V2.0, September Understanding Security Profiles Network Authentication Types Typea DescriptionData Encryption Settings Type a DescriptionV2.0, September Ssid and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11a Configuration802.11b/g Configuration Configuring the Radius Server Settings V2.0, September Setting up a Security Profile V2.0, September Configuring WEP V2.0, September Configuring WPA with Radius Configuring WPA2 with Radius Configuring WPA and WPA2 with Radius Click Apply to save your Radius settingsConfiguring WPA-PSK Configuring WPA2-PSK Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Enter the WPA Passphrase Network KeyRestricting Wireless Access by MAC Address V2.0, September Chapter Management Remote ManagementUsing Syslog and Activity Log Information Viewing General Summary Information General Information FieldsField Description V2.0, September Viewing Network Traffic Statistics Viewing Available Wireless Station List Statistics FieldsUpgrading the Wireless Access Point Software V2.0, September Configuration File Management Saving and Retrieving the ConfigurationRestoring the WAG102 to the Factory Default Settings Changing the Administrator Password Chapter Advanced Configuration Hotspot SettingsConfiguring Advanced Wireless Settings Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating V2.0, September Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge Configuring a Point-to Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater Verify the following parameters for all access points Click Apply to save your settings V2.0, September Chapter Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the wireless access pointWireless LAN activity light does not light up LAN light is not litCannot connect to the WAG102 to configure it When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout errorUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Appendix a Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default SettingsTable A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings GMT Technical Specifications Table A-2. WAG102 Technical SpecificationsV2.0, September Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkV2.0, September Index NumericsIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6
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