NETGEAR WG302 manual Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters

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

Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters

The default advanced wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. If you want the AP to operate in Supger-G mode, use this feature.

Figure 5-4: Advanced Wireless Settings screen

The table below describes the advanced wireless parameters.

Table 5-1.	Advanced Wireless LAN Settings Fields

Field		Description

RTS Threshold		The packet size used to determine whether it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier
		Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) or the CSMA/CA (Carrier
		Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet
		transmission.
Fragmentation Length		This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than
		the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold
		value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value.
Beacon Interval		Specifies the data beacon rate between 20 and 1004.
DTIM Interval		The Delivery Traffic Indication Message specifies the data beacon rate between
		1 and 255.
Preamble Type		A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly
		longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Long is the
		default
Antenna		Select the desired antenna for transmitting and receiving. Auto is the default.

Advanced 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 Compatible and Related Netgear Products 802.11g Standards-based Wireless NetworkingAutosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink What’s In the Box? System RequirementsHardware Description Following table explains the LED indicatorsLED Description Male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections This socket connects to the WG302 12V 1.2A power adapterWG302 provides two detachable antenna 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 AddressClick Apply to save your settings How to Configure WEPTo configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps 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 ConfigurationChanging the Administrator Password Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default SettingsUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 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 networkingNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEP Data EncryptionAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup 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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