NETGEAR WG302 manual Verify Wireless Connectivity

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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.

d.Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up.

4VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the WG302 (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.

Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.”

Basic Installation and Configuration

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Contents September Technical Support Placement and Range Guidelines Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Compliance Statement September Contents Chapter Management Appendix a Specifications Contents Audience, Versions, Conventions Chapter About This ManualHtml version of this manual How to Use this ManualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Supported Standards and Conventions Key FeaturesAutoCell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto UplinkCompatible and Related Netgear Products What’s In the Box? System RequirementsHardware Description Following table explains the LED indicatorsLED Description This socket connects to the WG302 12V 1.2A power adapter WG302 provides two detachable antennaMale DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections Introduction Observing Placement and Range Guidelines Chapter Basic Installation and ConfigurationCabling Requirements Feature Factory Default Settings Default Factory SettingsLUHOHVVDWD 6HFXULW\2SWLRQV Understanding WG302 Wireless Security OptionsSET UP the WG302 Access Point Installing the WG302 Access PointLogin window Login result WG302 home Web browser will then display the WG302 settingsBasic Settings menu Configure the settings appropriate for your networkDeploy the WG302 Access Point Verify Wireless Connectivity How to Log In to the WG302 Using Its Default IP Address Understanding Basic Wireless Settings Basic Installation and Configuration Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options Wireless Security Settings Field Description Security Encryption Field Description WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Key Before You Change the Ssid and WEP SettingsHow to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Select the Turn Access Control On check box How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC AddressHow to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these stepsClick Apply to save your settings How to Configure WPA-PSK How to Configure WPA10 Wireless Settings menu Using the Basic IP Settings OptionsAccess Point Name NetBIOS Time Zone Select the time zone location for your settingHow to Use the CLI via the Console Port Using the Secure Telnet InterfaceThese settings appear below the connector on the back panel Chapter ManagementPress the return key, and the screen below should appear CLI CommandsSyslog and Activity Log information Using Syslog and Activity Log InformationThis screen shows the following parameters Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical InformationField Description StatisticsWireless Access Point Status screen Statistics Fields Viewing a List of Attached Devices Upgrading the Wireless Access Point SoftwareConfiguration File Management Settings Backup menu Saving and Retrieving the ConfigurationRestoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default SettingsChanging the Administrator Password Set Password menu Management Understanding Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients Chapter Advanced ConfigurationAutoCell RF Management Understanding Advanced Wireless SettingsAutoCell RF management is enabled by default ConfigurationAdditional AutoCell View Management Options Table below describes the advanced wireless parameters Configuring Wireless LAN ParametersAdvanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settings Enabling Wireless Bridging and RepeatingPoint-to-Point Bridge How to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point BridgeConfigure the Operating Mode WG302 AP1 on LAN How to Configure MultiHow to Configure Wireless Repeating Advanced Configuration No lights are lit on the access point Chapter TroubleshootingLAN light is not lit Wireless LAN activity light does not light upWhen I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error Cannot connect to the WG302 to configure itUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Specifications for the WG302 Appendix a SpecificationsSpecifications Wireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networkingAuthentication and WEP Data Encryption Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Open System Authentication Authentication$XWKHQWLFDWLRQ6WHSV Shared Key AuthenticationSends Iteback TOO!0 Overview of WEP ParametersKey Size WEP Configuration Options Wireless ChannelsWPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security?Wireless Networking Basics Figure B-3 WPA Overview Figure B-4 802.1x Authentication Sequence Access point replies with an EAP-request identity messageWPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip Product Support for WPA Is WPA Perfect?Open system, then 802.1x supplicant EAP or preshared key Open system, then 802.1x EAP with Radius or preshared keyChanges to Wireless Client Programs Command Sets Appendix C Command Line ReferenceCommand Line Reference Command Line Reference Command Line Reference Glossary Dhcp DSL Internet service provider Radius TLS Wins Glossary Numerics IndexWEP B-3

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