AutoCell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network | NETGEAR WG302

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

•Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WG302 to gain access to your LAN.

•Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.

•Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect.

•Secure Telnet Command Line Interface. The Telnet command line interface enables direct access over the serial port and easy scripting of configuration of multiple WG302 across an extensive network via the Ethernet interface. An SSH client is required.

•Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.

•Secure and Economical Operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation.

•Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG302 over the Ethernet port from any 802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch.

•Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.

•LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily identified.

AutoCell—The Self-Organizing Wireless Network

AutoCellTM, an embedded control system for 802.11 WLANs. AutoCell increases available bandwidth and reduces WLAN installation and operating costs significantly.

AutoCell is completely automatic: It is a continuous communication system that relies on a lightweight protocol to monitor changes on the wireless domain while keeping overhead very low. Among AutoCell's inherent advantages:

•Elimination of manual site surveys and channel maps

•Dynamic load balancing

•Plug-and-play-implementation

•Transparent fault recovery and failover

Since AutoCell is completely self-organizing, it holds human intervention to a minimum. That reduces the people costs associated with deployment, management, and maintenance—making 802.11 WLANs practical, efficient, and cost-effective.

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Contents

September Technical Support Placement and Range Guidelines Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Compliance Statement September Contents Chapter Management Appendix a Specifications Contents Audience, Versions, Conventions Chapter About This Manual Html version of this manual How to Use this Manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Supported Standards and Conventions Key Features AutoCell-The Self-Organizing Wireless Network Compatible and Related Netgear Products 802.11g Standards-based Wireless NetworkingAutosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink What’s In the Box? System Requirements Hardware Description Following table explains the LED indicators LED Description Male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections This socket connects to the WG302 12V 1.2A power adapterWG302 provides two detachable antenna Introduction Observing Placement and Range Guidelines Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration Cabling Requirements Feature Factory Default Settings Default Factory Settings LUHOHVVDWD 6HFXULW\2SWLRQV Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options SET UP the WG302 Access Point Installing the WG302 Access Point Login window Login result WG302 home Web browser will then display the WG302 settings Basic Settings menu Configure the settings appropriate for your network Deploy the WG302 Access Point Verify Wireless Connectivity How to Log In to the WG302 Using Its Default IP Address Understanding Basic Wireless Settings Basic Installation and Configuration Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options Wireless Security Settings Field Description Security Encryption Field Description WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Key Before You Change the Ssid and WEP Settings How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Select the Turn Access Control On check box How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Click Apply to save your settings How to Configure WEPTo configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps How to Configure WPA-PSK How to Configure WPA 10 Wireless Settings menu Using the Basic IP Settings Options Access Point Name NetBIOS Time Zone Select the time zone location for your setting How to Use the CLI via the Console Port Using the Secure Telnet InterfaceThese settings appear below the connector on the back panel Chapter Management Press the return key, and the screen below should appear CLI Commands Syslog and Activity Log information Using Syslog and Activity Log Information This screen shows the following parameters Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical Information Field Description Statistics Wireless Access Point Status screen Statistics Fields Viewing a List of Attached Devices Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software Configuration File Management Settings Backup menu Saving and Retrieving the Configuration Changing the Administrator Password Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default SettingsUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Set Password menu Management Understanding Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients Chapter Advanced Configuration AutoCell RF Management Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings AutoCell RF management is enabled by default Configuration Additional AutoCell View Management Options Table below describes the advanced wireless parameters Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters Advanced Wireless Settings Access Point Mode settings Enabling Wireless Bridging and Repeating Point-to-Point Bridge How to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge Configure the Operating Mode WG302 AP1 on LAN How to Configure Multi How to Configure Wireless Repeating Advanced Configuration No lights are lit on the access point Chapter Troubleshooting LAN light is not lit Wireless LAN activity light does not light up When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error Cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Specifications for the WG302 Appendix a Specifications Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEP Data EncryptionAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Open System Authentication Authentication $XWKHQWLFDWLRQ6WHSV Shared Key Authentication Sends Iteback TOO!0 Overview of WEP Parameters 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? Wireless Networking Basics Figure B-3 WPA Overview Figure B-4 802.1x Authentication Sequence Access point replies with an EAP-request identity message WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip Product Support for WPA Is WPA Perfect? Open system, then 802.1x supplicant EAP or preshared key Open system, then 802.1x EAP with Radius or preshared key Changes to Wireless Client Programs Command Sets Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Line Reference Command Line Reference Command Line Reference Glossary Dhcp DSL Internet service provider Radius TLS Wins Glossary Numerics Index WEP B-3