How to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge

5-9

How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging

5-10

How to Configure Wireless Repeating

5-11

Chapter 6

 

Troubleshooting

 

No lights are lit on the access point

6-1

The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up

6-2

The LAN light is not lit

6-2

I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. .................6-2

I cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it. ..............................................................6-3

When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error

6-3

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings

6-4

Appendix A

 

Specifications

 

Specifications for the WG302

A-1

Appendix B

 

Wireless Networking Basics

 

Wireless Networking Overview

B-1

Infrastructure Mode

B-1

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

B-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

B-2

Authentication and WEP Data Encryption

B-2

802.11 Authentication

B-3

Open System Authentication

B-3

Shared Key Authentication

B-4

Overview of WEP Parameters

B-5

Key Size

B-6

WEP Configuration Options

B-7

Wireless Channels

B-7

WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security

B-8

How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

B-9

How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)?

B-10

What are the Key Features of WPA and WPA2 Security?

B-10

WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User

 

Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS

B-12

WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management

B-14

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