NETGEAR manual Deploy the WG302 Access Point

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

b.Click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings menu.

Figure 3-5: Basic Wireless Settings menu

c.Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the Understanding Basic Wireless Settings topic of this Reference Manual for full instructions.

Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. It may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.

Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WG302 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings.

3DEPLOY THE WG302 ACCESS POINT

a.Disconnect the WG302 and position it where you will deploy it. The best location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.

b.Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical.

Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual.

c.Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG302 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub.

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Contents 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 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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