NETGEAR manual Installing the WG302 Access Point, SET UP the WG302 Access Point

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

•Use WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) data encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.

•Use AutoCell Enhanced RF Security ‘Stealth Mode.’ In addition to standard encryption and security mechanisms such as WEP and WPA, the WG302 AutoCell feature provides self-organizing micro cells for an additional level of privacy for enterprises. In this mode, AutoCell shrinks the size of coverage to the minimum to reach clients but also shrinks the size of the beacons that access points use to announce their presence. This mode makes an enterprise wireless LAN nearly invisible to users outside an office building. AutoCell clients such as the NETGEAR WAG511 are highly-recommended for Enhanced RF Security.

Installing the WG302 Access Point

Before installing the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302, 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 802.11g 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 on page 2-5.

1SET UP THE WG302 ACCESS POINT

Tip: Before mounting the WG302 in a high location, first set up and test the WG302 to verify wireless network connectivity.

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

b.Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.

c.Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG302 to the computer.

d.Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG302 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.

Basic Installation and Configuration

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Contents Observing Placement and Range Guidelines Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration Cabling 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 Web browser will then display the WG302 settings Configure the settings appropriate for your network Deploy the WG302 Access Point Verify Wireless Connectivity Using the Basic IP Settings Options How to Log In to the WG302 Using Its Default IP AddressAccess Point Name NetBIOS Spanning Tree Protocol Understanding Basic Wireless SettingsBasic Installation and Configuration Basic Installation and Configuration Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options Wireless Security SettingsBasic Installation and Configuration WPA Radius Settings 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 WEPHow to Configure WPA with Radius Click Radius Server Settings in the Security menu 13 Wireless Settings menu 14 WEP/WPA Settings menu How to Configure WPA-PSK15 Radius Server Settings menu How to Configure WPA2 with RadiusEnter the Radius settings 16 WEP/WPA Settings menu How to Configure WPA2-PSK17 WEP/WPA Settings menu How to Configure WPA and WPA2 with Radius18 Radius Server Settings menu Enter the Radius settings 19 WEP/WPA Settings menu How to Configure WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK20 WEP/WPA Settings menu Basic Installation and Configuration
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