NETGEAR WAG302 How to Configure Wireless Repeating

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302

Advanced Configuration 5-13

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How to Configure Wireless Repeating

Figure 5-9: Multi-Point bridging

1. Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG302 Access Points.

• WAG302 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of

AP2.

• Configure WAG302 (AP2) in Repeater mode with MAC addresses of AP1 and AP3.

• Configure the WAG302 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2.

2. Verify the following parameters for all access points:

• Verify that the LAN network configuration the WAG302 Access Points are configured to

operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices

• All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the

same network.

• If using DHCP, all WAG302 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address

automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings

menu.

• All WAG302 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and

encryption in use.

3. Verify connectivity across the LANs.

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AP3

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Contents

Main Technical Support Please register to obtain technical support Trademarks Statement of Conditions Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY -v RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia Antenna Statement for North America and Australia Industry Canada Compliance Statement Product and Publication Details Contents Page Page Page Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats How to Use This Manual How to Print this Manual Page Chapter 2 Introduction About the WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Key Features AutoCellThe Self-Organizing Wireless Network 802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products System Requirements Whats In the Box? Hardware Description Front Panel The WAG302 front and rear hardware functions are described below. The following table explains the LED indicators: Rear Panel Left and Right Detachable Antenna The WAG302 provides two detachable antennas (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). Page Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Observing Placement and Range Guidelines networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for Cabling Requirements Basic Installation and Configuration 3-3 Default Factory Settings Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security Options :LUHOHVV'DWD 6HFXULW\2SWLRQV 5DQJH8SWR)RRW5DGLXV WAG302 Installing the WAG302 Access Point 1S 2C Page Page Page Page 3D 4V How to Log In to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address Understanding Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings 11a Page Wireless Settings 11b/g Page Page Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options Page Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings Page How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address How to Configure WEP Page How to Configure WPA with Radius Page Page How to Configure WPA-PSK Using the Basic IP Settings Options Page Page Chapter 4 Management Remote Management Using the Secure Telnet Interface How to Use the CLI via the Console Port CLI Commands Using Syslog and Activity Log Information Page 4-6 Management This screen shows the following parameters: Table 4-1. General Information Fields Page Statistics The Information - Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics. Viewing a List of Attached Devices Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software Configuration File Management Saving and Retrieving the Configuration Restoring the WAG302 to the Factory Default Settings Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Rebooting the Access Point Changing the Administrator Password Page Page Page Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings AutoCell RF Management Page Page Page Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating How to Configure a WAG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge LAN Segment 1 LAN Segment 2 AP1 AP2 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging Page How to Configure Wireless Repeating Page Chapter 6 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point. The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. The LAN light is not lit. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. I cannot connect to the WAG302 to configure it. When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Specifications A-1 Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the WAG302 Page Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview Infrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) Authentication and WEP Data Encryption 802.11 Authentication Open System Authentication Shared Key Authentication 802.11bAuthentication Open System Steps Overview of WEP Parameters 802.11bAuthentication Shared Key Steps Key Size WEP Configuration Options Wireless Channels 802.11b/g Wireless Channels Page 802.11a Wireless Channels WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? Page Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Wireless LAN Page Page Page Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPA Page Page Command Line Reference C-1 Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets C-2 Command Line Reference Command Line Reference C-3 Page Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. Page Page Page and information on l