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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802

3-10	Basic Installation and Configuration
	202-10101-01, 4 May 2005

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NETGEAR WPN802 manual 3-10, Basic Installation and Configuration, 202-10101-01, 4 May

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4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA NETGEAR, Inc202-10101-01 May 202-10101-01, May Product and Publication Details 202-10101-01, MayModel Number Publication Date202-10101-01, May Contents Basic Installation and ConfigurationWireless Configuration Chapter About This ManualTroubleshooting ChapterManagement and Information ChapterAppendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsGlossary 202-10101-01, 4 Mayviii Contents202-10101-01, 4 May Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats Chapter About This Manualhttp//kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN802.asp How to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualPrinting a Page in the HTML View Printing a ChapterPrinting the Full Manual About This Manual 202-10101-01, MayChapter Introduction Key FeaturesRangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out MIMO Technology 802.11g Wireless Networking Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto UplinkPackage Contents Compatible and Related NETGEAR ProductsResource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax Wireless Access Point 240-10213-01, includingThe Front Panel Status Lights The Rear PanelPower Reset ButtonAC power adapter outlet Introduction 202-10101-01, MayChapter Basic Installation and Configuration Default Factory SettingsFirst, Connect the Wireless Access Point to Your Computer Prepare to Install Your Wireless Access PointSystem Requirements 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WPN802 to the computer Then, Configure the Basic Settings Figure 3-2 WPN802 Settings page4. Configure the Basic Settings for your network Next, Configure the Wireless Settings Figure 3-4 Wireless Settings menuDeploy the WPN802 and Verify Wireless Connectivity How to Log In to the WPN802 Using Its Default IP Address The browser display the WPN802 settings home page 3-10 Basic Installation and Configuration202-10101-01, 4 May Chapter Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range GuidelinesUnderstanding Wireless Settings Figure 4-2 Wireless Settings menuFigure 4-1 Vertical orientation required on metallic surfaces 202-10101-01, 4 MayUnderstanding Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 4-3 Advanced Wireless Settings menu Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Wireless Data Security OptionsRange Up to 300 Foot Radius /PEN %ASY BUT NO SECURITYWPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK data encryption provides strong data security. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings If WPA-PSK Authentication is UsedHow to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity How to Configure WEP or WPA Figure 4-6 Wireless Settings encryption menu Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access Restricting by MAC Address Turning Access Control On Setting up the Access Control List4-14 Wireless Configuration202-10101-01, 4 May Changing the Password Chapter Management and InformationFirst, Prepare for the Firmware Upgrade Upgrading the Wireless Access Point FirmwareThen, Upgrade the Firmware Backing up Settings or Restoring Settings Restoring Settings from a Backup File Backing up SettingsRestoring Factory Default Settings Rebooting the WPN802 Access Point Viewing a List of Available Wireless StationsViewing Statistics Figure 5-6 Statistics screenChapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsNo lights are lit on the access point The Ethernet light is not litI cannot configure the access point from a browser When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout errorUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings To clear all data and restore the factory default valuesTroubleshooting 202-10101-01, MayAppendix A Technical Specifications Power AdapterPhysical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsWireless 202-10101-01, MayWireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication and WEP Data EncryptionNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSID 802.11 Authentication Open System Authentication802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps 1. Do Not Use WEP The network uses Open SystemKey Size Example of Hexadecimal Key ContentTable B-1 Encryption Key SizesWireless Channels WEP Configuration OptionsWPA and WPA2 Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? What are the Key Features of WPA and WPA2 Security? How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 IEEE 802.11i?The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point. This obviates the need for an authentication server, which in many home and small office environments will not be available nor desirable. Possible cipher suites include WEP, TKIP, and AES Advanced Encryption Standard. We talk more about TKIP and AES when addressing data privacy below WPA/WPA2 Authentication Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUSWireless LAN Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control2. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management Michael Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIPAES Support for WPA2 Wireless Clients is Discouraged Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect?Product Support for WPA/WPA2 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEPChanges to Wireless Access Points The WPA/WPA2 two-phase authenticationChanges to Wireless Network Adapters The new WPA/WPA2 information elementChanges to Wireless Client Programs Glossary Glossary202-10101-01, May 202-10101-01, May 802.11e Standard802.11g Standard 802.11iAccess Point AP Ad-Hoc modeBluetooth Wireless Technology 202-10101-01, May202-10101-01, May BridgeClient or Client devices Collision avoidanceDHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x and EAP202-10101-01, May CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Action/Collision DetectionHot Spot also referred to as Public Access Location 202-10101-01, MayESSID more commonly referred to as SSID - Short Set Identifier EthernetPhysical Data Link Network Transport Session Presentation Application 202-10101-01, MayMAC Media Access Control 202-10101-01, MayMesh Networks Multiple Input Multiple Output MIMO202-10101-01, May NIC Network Interface CardPC card also called PCMCIA PCI adapterRogue Access Point 202-10101-01, MayRange Residential gatewaySwitch 202-10101-01, MaySite survey SSID also called ESSID202-10101-01, May TCP/IPTKIP USB Universal Serial BusWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Wireless FidelityWi-Fi Protected Access WPA 202-10101-01, MayWi-Fi Protected Access and IEEE 802.11i Comparison Wi-Fi Protected Access for the EnterpriseWi-Fi Protected Access for Home/SOHO Wi-Fi Protected Access for Public AccessWi-Fi Protected Access in Mixed Mode Deployment Wireless Multimedia WMMWireless Networking WLAN Wireless LANGlossary 202-10101-01, May