Chapter Advanced Configuration | NETGEAR WG302v2 guide

Chapter 4

Advanced Configuration

This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. The following list describes the advanced features:

•IP Settings: Use the AP as a DHCP server for wireless clients.

•Hotspot Settings: Capture and redirect all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests.

•Wireless Settings: Configure advanced wireless LAN parameters and Quality of Service (QoS).

•Access Point Settings: Enable wireless bridging and repeating.

To get to these features, connect to the WG302v2 as described in “Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address” on page 2-7and click the desired link under the Advanced menu heading.

Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients

The WG302v2 can act as a DHCP server gateway for wireless clients. After you log in, click IP Settings under the Advanced menu to view the Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients.

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Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesDeclaration of Conformity Industry Canada Compliance Statement Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Malti Maltese 2.4835 GHz Except Where NotedEuropean Spectrum Usage Rules Effective April 11 Channels 1 to Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Contents Chapter Management and Information Appendix a Related Documents Appendix B Specifications Xii Conventions, Formats and Scope About This Manual How to Print this Manual How to Use This Manual V1.0, May Xvi About This Manual Supported Standards and Conventions Key FeaturesChapter Introduction WG302v2 Key Features Compatible and Related Netgear Products Support Registration card What’s In the Box? Description Hardware DescriptionFront Panel Rear Panel System Requirements Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Click to view documentation V1.0, May V1.0, May Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address Rest of World US Only Basic IP Settings V1.0, May Wireless Settings V1.0, May Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options Configuring Security Profiles Selected Security Profile Profile Definition Network Authentication Settings Description Network Authentication TypesData Encryption Settings Authentication Description AES Wireless Client Security Separation V1.0, May WPA Radius Settings Ssid and Wireless Security Settings Form Configuring the Radius Server Settings Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address V1.0, May Chapter Management and Information Changing the Administrator Password Remote Management Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port Using the Secure Telnet Interface CLI Commands Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware Configuration File Management Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Backing up and Restoring the ConfigurationErasing the Configuration Viewing General Information General Information Fields Field Description Access Point InformationCurrent IP Settings Current Wireless Settings Viewing the Activity Log Viewing the Available Wireless Station List Field Description Access Point StatisticsViewing Statistics Rogue AP Detection V1.0, May V1.0, May Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients Chapter Advanced Configuration V1.0, May Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings Configuring Hotspot Settings Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters Modifying QoS Queue Parameters Advanced Wireless LAN Parameters QoS Queue Description QoS Queues and Parameters Wireless Bridging and Repeating V1.0, May LAN Segment Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration Multi-Point Bridge Configuration Repeater with Wireless Client Association Parent AP in Repeater Mode V1.0, May V1.0, May 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 WG302v2 to configure it Am unable to download files from some FTP sites Need to restore factory default settings Document Link Appendix a Related Documents V1.0, May Table B-1 Access Point Default Configuration Settings Appendix B SpecificationsDefault Factory Settings Radius Server Settings Feature DescriptionWireless Settings Security Profile Settings Other Settings Feature Description Remote ManagementDhcp Server Settings Wireless LAN Parameters Parameter ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Specifications for the WG302v2Table B-2 WG302v2 Technical Specifications Accessing CLI TAB Completion Help Appendix C Command Line Reference Keyboard Shortcut Action on CLI Keyboard ShortcutsTable C-1 Keyboard Shortcuts Interface Description Interface Naming ConventionsTable C-2 Interface Naming Convention Command Description Entering CLI CommandsTable C-3 Commands at the Blank Prompt Using the CLI to Configure the ProSafe 802.11g Viewing General Information Configuring Basic Settings Configuring Wireless Settings Configuring Security Profile Settings Set interface wlan0 security plain-text Set vap vap0 with radio Wlan0 status upSet vap vap0 with radio Wlan0 status down Set interface wlan0vap0 Ssid ssidname Set interface wlan0 wep-key-3 klmno Set interface wlan0 wep-key-1 keySet interface wlan0 wep-key-1 abcde Set interface wlan0 wep-key-2 fghi Radius Server Settings Access Control Viewing and Configuring Management Settings Viewing and Configuring System Information Configuring Advanced IP Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Hotspot Settings Get tx-queue Set bss wlan0bssvap0 dtim-periodSet radio wlan0 wme on Set radio wlan0 wme off Advanced Access Point Settings V1.0, May