Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
For a new wireless network, print this form and fill in the parameters. For an existing wireless network, get the settings from the person who set up or is responsible for the network. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step. Store this information in a safe place.
•SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. NETGEAR is the default WG302 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below.
SSID: ___________________________________
Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID:
•Authentication
Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose “Shared Key” for more security.
Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WG302.
•WEP Encryption Keys
For all four 802.11b keys, choose the Key Size. Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
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Record the | Record the |
Key: ________________________________ | Key: _______________________________ |
•WPA RADIUS Settings
For WPA, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________
Port: ___________________________________
Shared Secret: ___________________________________
•WPA2 RADIUS Settings
For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________
Port: ___________________________________
Shared Secret: ___________________________________
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WG302.
Basic Installation and Configuration |
July 2005 v3.0
