NETGEAR WG302 manual Key Features, Supported Standards and Conventions

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

Key Features

The WG302 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support.

Supported Standards and Conventions

The following standards and conventions are supported:

•Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g for Wireless LANs.

•WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported.

•DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The WG302 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server.

•SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management.

Key Features

The NETGEAR WG302 provides solid functionality, including these features:

•AutoCell RF Management. AutoCell provides advanced automated RF management that improves performance and enhances security.

•Multiple Operating Modes

–Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11g.

–Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WG302 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. WEP should be used to protect this communication.

–Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WG302 is the “Master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations must be set to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using this WG302's MAC address. They then send all traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP should be used to protect this traffic.

–Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WG302 only communicates with another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided. WEP should be used to protect this communication.

•Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.

2-2 Introduction

September 2004