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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
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Glossary
September 2004
Contents
Main
Technical Support
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Trademarks
Statement of Conditions
September 2004
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
September 2004
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
September 2004
RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia
Antenna Statement for North America and Australia
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
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Contents
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Chapter 1 About This Manual
Audience, Versions, Conventions
How to Use this Manual
How to Print this Manual
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Chapter 2 Introduction
About the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
Key Features
AutoCellThe Self-Organizing Wireless Network
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
System Requirements
Whats In the Box?
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Hardware Description
Figure 2-1: WG302 front panel
The following table explains the LED indicators:
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Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration
Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
of several hundred feet or more.
Cabling Requirements
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3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration
Default Factory Settings
Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options
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Installing the WG302 Access Point
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How to Log In to the WG302 Using Its Default IP Address
Understanding Basic Wireless Settings
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Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options
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Basic Installation and Configuration 3-16
Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Security Options
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Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Security Options
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
How to Configure WEP
How to Configure WPA
How to Configure WPA-PSK
Using the Basic IP Settings Options
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Chapter 4 Management
Using the Secure Telnet Interface
How to Use the CLI via the Console Port
CLI Commands
Using Syslog and Activity Log Information
Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical Information
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Management 4-5
Statistics
The Information - Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics.
Table 4-1. General Information Fields
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Viewing a List of Attached Devices
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software
Configuration File Management
Saving and Retrieving the Configuration
Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
Changing the Administrator Password
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Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
Understanding Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients
Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings
AutoCell RF Management
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Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters
The table below describes the advanced wireless parameters.
Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating
How to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge
LAN Segment 1
LAN Segment 2
AP1
AP2
How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging
How to Configure Wireless Repeating
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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 WG302 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
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Specifications A-1
Appendix A Specifications
Specifications for the WG302
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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
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Overview of WEP Parameters
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Key Size
WEP Configuration Options
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?
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Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control
Wireless LAN
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Is WPA Perfect?
Product Support for WPA
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Appendix C Command Line Reference
Command Sets
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Glossary
Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.
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Index