Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302
Basic Installation and Configuration 3-21
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802.11b/g Configuration
For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an
existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to
provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step.
•SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
NETGEAR_11g is the default WAG302 SSID. However , you may customize it by using up to
32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below.
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Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter
card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID:
• Authentication
Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose Shared Key for more security.
Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they
are set to Shared Key as well and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the
WAG 302 .
• WEP Encryption Keys
For all four 802.11b/g keys, choose the Key Size. Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits.
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
• WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
Record the WPA-PSK key:
Key: ___________________________________
• WPA RADIUS Settings
For WPA, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers:
Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________
Port: ___________________________________
Shared Secret: ___________________________________
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WAG302. Store this
information in a safe place.