NETGEAR WG302 manual How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

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

How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.

1.Log in to the WG302 using its default address of http://192.168.0.228 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured. Use the default user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever password you set up.

2.Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WG302.

3.Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR.

Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 . If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WG302.

4.Select the Country/Region in which the wireless interface will operate.

5.Set the Channel. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your wireless access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies see “Wireless Channels” on page B-7.

6.For initial configuration and testing, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to “Everyone” and the Encryption Strength set to “Disabled.”

7.Click Apply to save your changes.

Note: If you are configuring the WG302 from a wireless computer and you change the SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the new settings.

8.Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity.

Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the WG302. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WG302.

Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the WG302, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions.

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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 Chapter About This Manual Audience, Versions, ConventionsHow to Use this Manual Html version of this manualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key Features Supported Standards and ConventionsAutoCell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto UplinkCompatible and Related Netgear Products System Requirements What’s In the Box?Following table explains the LED indicators Hardware DescriptionLED 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 Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration Observing Placement and Range GuidelinesCabling Requirements Default Factory Settings Feature Factory Default SettingsUnderstanding WG302 Wireless Security Options LUHOHVVDWD 6HFXULW\2SWLRQVInstalling the WG302 Access Point SET UP the WG302 Access PointLogin window Web browser will then display the WG302 settings Login result WG302 homeConfigure the settings appropriate for your network Basic Settings menuDeploy 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 Before You Change the Ssid and WEP Settings KeyHow to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Select the Turn Access Control On check boxHow to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these stepsClick Apply to save your settings How to Configure WPA How to Configure WPA-PSKUsing the Basic IP Settings Options 10 Wireless Settings menuAccess Point Name NetBIOS Select the time zone location for your setting Time ZoneThese settings appear below the connector on the back panel Using the Secure Telnet InterfaceHow to Use the CLI via the Console Port Chapter ManagementCLI Commands Press the return key, and the screen below should appearUsing Syslog and Activity Log Information Syslog and Activity Log informationViewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical Information This screen shows the following parametersStatistics Field DescriptionWireless Access Point Status screen Statistics Fields Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software Viewing a List of Attached DevicesConfiguration File Management Saving and Retrieving the Configuration Settings Backup menuRestoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default SettingsChanging the Administrator Password Set Password menu Management Chapter Advanced Configuration Understanding Advanced IP Settings for Wireless ClientsUnderstanding Advanced Wireless Settings AutoCell RF ManagementConfiguration AutoCell RF management is enabled by defaultAdditional AutoCell View Management Options Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters Table below describes the advanced wireless parametersEnabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating Advanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settingsHow to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge Point-to-Point BridgeHow to Configure Multi Configure the Operating Mode WG302 AP1 on LANHow to Configure Wireless Repeating Advanced Configuration 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 WG302 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 Specifications Specifications for the WG302Specifications Infrastructure Mode Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsWireless Networking Overview 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 Authentication Open System AuthenticationShared Key Authentication $XWKHQWLFDWLRQ6WHSVOverview of WEP Parameters Sends Iteback TOO!0Key Size Wireless Channels WEP Configuration OptionsWPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i?Wireless Networking Basics Figure B-3 WPA Overview Access point replies with an EAP-request identity message Figure B-4 802.1x Authentication SequenceWPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPAOpen system, then 802.1x EAP with Radius or preshared key Open system, then 802.1x supplicant EAP or preshared keyChanges to Wireless Client Programs Appendix C Command Line Reference Command SetsCommand Line Reference Command Line Reference Command Line Reference Glossary Dhcp DSL Internet service provider Radius TLS Wins Glossary Index NumericsWEP B-3
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