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

Basic Installation and Configuration 3-15

July 2005 v3.0

– 11b Only - All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can still be

used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.

•Channel. This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. It should not be

necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or setting up

the WG302 near another access point. See “Wireless Channels” on page B-7 for more

information on wireless channels.

– Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to

choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA

and Canada, 11 channels are available.

Note: Channel 6 is required for 108 Mbps data rate.

– If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels

to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points

is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

– In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an

access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is

used. This can only happen when the various access points are using the same SSID.

•Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. 108 Mbps is only

available when the operating mode is 802.11g only and the channel is 6. The default is Best.

•Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point. The options are full, half,

quarter, eighth, and min. Decrease the transmit power if more than one AP is colocated using

the same channel frequency. The default is Full.

Note: Channel selection is automatically adjusted by AutoCell when the Auto RF

Management option is enabled. The default setting is for the AutoCell Auto RF

Management option to be enabled.

Note: Output power is automatically adjusted by AutoCell when the Auto RF

Management option is enabled. The default setting is for the AutoCell Auto RF

Management option to be enabled.

Contents

Main Technical Support Please register to obtain technical support Trademarks Statement of Conditions July 2005 v3.0 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice July 2005 v3.0 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY July 2005 v3.0 RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia Antenna Statement for North America and Australia Industry Canada Compliance Statement July 2005 v3.0 Product and Publication Details Contents Page Page Page Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats How to Use This Manual How to Print this Manual Page 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? Hardware Description The following table explains the LED indicators: Page Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Observing Placement and Range Guidelines of several hundred feet or more. Cabling Requirements Basic Installation and Configuration 3-3 Default Factory Settings Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options :LUHOHVV'DWD 6HFXULW\2SWLRQV 5DQJH8SWR)RRW5DGLXV WG302 Installing the WG302 Access Point 1S 2C Page Page 3D 4V How to Log In to the WG302 Using Its Default IP Address Using the Basic IP Settings Options Page Understanding Basic Wireless Settings Page Page Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options Page 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 with Radius Page Page How to Configure WPA-PSK How to Configure WPA2 with Radius Page How to Configure WPA2-PSK How to Configure WPA and WPA2 with Radius Page Page How to Configure WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK Page Page Chapter 4 Management Remote Management Using the Secure Telnet Interface How to Use the CLI via the Console Port CLI Commands Using Syslog and Activity Log Information Page 4-6 Management This screen shows the following parameters: Table 4-1. General Information Fields Statistics The Information - Statistics screen provides various LAN and WLAN statistics. Viewing a List of Available Wireless Stations Detecting a Rogue Access Point 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 Page Page Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Understanding Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings AutoCell RF Management Page Page Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Setup Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters The table below describes the advanced wireless parameters. Hotspot Settings 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 Page 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 Specifications A-1 Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the WG302 Page 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 802.11bAuthentication Open System Steps Overview of WEP Parameters 802.11bAuthentication Shared Key Steps Key Size WEP Configuration Options Wireless Channels WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? What are the Key Features of WPA and WPA2 Security? Page Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Wireless LAN Page Page Page Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect? Product Support for WPA/WPA2 Page Page Appendix C Command Line Reference Command Sets Page Page Page Page Page Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.