Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
3-21 Basic Installation and Configuration
September 2004
4. Choose to use the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS
MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server. If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address
Database, you must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first.
5. Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WG302 has found in your area,
or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find
the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter.
6. Click Add to add the wireless device to the access list. Repeat these steps for each additional
device you want to add to the list.
7. Be sure to click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings.
Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WG302.
How to Configure WEP
To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
1. Log in to the WG302 using its default address of http://192.168.0.228 or at whatever IP
address the unit is currently configured Use the default user name of admin and default
password of password, or whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
2. Click the WEP/WPA Settings link in the main menu of the WG302.
3. Choose Open System or Shared Key authentication.
4. Select encryption strength.
5. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must
be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network.
• Automatic - enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click
the Generate button. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.
• Manual - enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F)
Select which of the four keys will be the default.
See “Overview of WEP Parameters” on page B-5 for a full explanation of each of these
options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard.
6. Click Apply to save your settings.
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the
new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any
further changes.