NETGEAR WG302 manual Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302

Note: Channel selection is automatically adjusted by AutoCell when the Auto RF Management option is enabled. The default setting is for the AutoCell Auto RF Management option to be enabled.

–Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available.

Note: Channel 6 is required for 108 Mbps data rate.

–If using 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 5 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 various access points are using the same SSID.

•Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. 108 Mbps is only available when the operating mode is 802.11g only and the channel is 6. The default is Best.

•Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point. The options are full, half, quarter, eighth, and min. Decrease the transmit power if more than one AP is colocated using the same channel frequency. The default is Full.

Note: Output power is automatically adjusted by AutoCell when the Auto RF Management option is enabled. The default setting is for the AutoCell Auto RF Management option to be enabled.

Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options

The table below identifies the various WEP/WPA security options. A full explanation of these standards is available in Appendix B, “Wireless Networking Basics”.

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 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 802.11g Standards-based Wireless NetworkingCompatible and Related Netgear Products What’s In the Box? System RequirementsHardware Description Following table explains the LED indicatorsLED Description WG302 provides two detachable antenna This socket connects to the WG302 12V 1.2A power adapterMale 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 AddressTo configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps How to Configure WEPClick 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 ConfigurationUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Restoring the WG302 to the 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 networkingAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication and WEP Data EncryptionNetwork 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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