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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802

4-14	Wireless Configuration

202-10101-01, 4 May 2005

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NETGEAR WPN802 manual 4-14, Wireless Configuration, 202-10101-01, 4 May

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NETGEAR, Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA202-10101-01 May 202-10101-01, May Model Number Product and Publication Details202-10101-01, May Publication Date202-10101-01, May Wireless Configuration ContentsBasic Installation and Configuration Chapter About This ManualManagement and Information TroubleshootingChapter ChapterGlossary Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix BWireless Networking Basics 202-10101-01, 4 MayContents viii202-10101-01, 4 May Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formatshttp//kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN802.asp Printing a Page in the HTML View How to Use This ManualHow to Print this Manual Printing a ChapterPrinting the Full Manual About This Manual 202-10101-01, MayKey Features Chapter IntroductionRangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out MIMO Technology 802.11g Wireless Networking Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto UplinkResource CD for the NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax Wireless Access Point Package ContentsCompatible and Related NETGEAR Products 240-10213-01, includingPower The Front Panel Status LightsThe Rear Panel Reset ButtonAC power adapter outlet Introduction 202-10101-01, MayChapter Basic Installation and Configuration Default Factory SettingsPrepare to Install Your Wireless Access Point First, Connect the Wireless Access Point to Your ComputerSystem 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 Basic Installation and Configuration 3-10202-10101-01, 4 May Chapter Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range GuidelinesFigure 4-1 Vertical orientation required on metallic surfaces Understanding Wireless SettingsFigure 4-2 Wireless Settings menu 202-10101-01, 4 MayUnderstanding Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 4-3 Advanced Wireless Settings menu Range Up to 300 Foot Radius Implementing Appropriate Wireless SecurityWireless Data Security Options /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 ListWireless Configuration 4-14202-10101-01, 4 May Changing the Password Chapter Management and InformationUpgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware First, Prepare for the Firmware UpgradeThen, Upgrade the Firmware Backing up Settings or Restoring Settings Backing up Settings Restoring Settings from a Backup FileRestoring Factory Default Settings Rebooting the WPN802 Access Point Viewing a List of Available Wireless StationsViewing Statistics Figure 5-6 Statistics screenNo lights are lit on the access point Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips 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, MayPhysical Specifications Appendix A Technical SpecificationsPower Adapter Environmental SpecificationsWireless 202-10101-01, MayAppendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Authentication and WEP Data Encryption Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupNetwork 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 SystemTable B-1 Key SizeExample of Hexadecimal Key Content 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 Wireless LAN WPA/WPA2 Authentication Enterprise-level UserAuthentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS 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 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP MichaelAES Support for WPA2 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 Wireless Clients is DiscouragedIs WPA/WPA2 Perfect? Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEPChanges to Wireless Network Adapters Changes to Wireless Access PointsThe WPA/WPA2 two-phase authentication The new WPA/WPA2 information elementChanges to Wireless Client Programs Glossary Glossary202-10101-01, May 802.11g Standard 202-10101-01, May802.11e Standard 802.11iBluetooth Wireless Technology Access Point APAd-Hoc mode 202-10101-01, MayClient or Client devices 202-10101-01, MayBridge Collision avoidance202-10101-01, May DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolEnterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x and EAP CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Action/Collision DetectionESSID more commonly referred to as SSID - Short Set Identifier Hot Spot also referred to as Public Access Location202-10101-01, May EthernetPhysical Data Link Network Transport Session Presentation Application 202-10101-01, MayMesh Networks MAC Media Access Control202-10101-01, May Multiple Input Multiple Output MIMOPC card also called PCMCIA 202-10101-01, MayNIC Network Interface Card PCI adapterRange Rogue Access Point202-10101-01, May Residential gatewaySite survey Switch202-10101-01, May SSID also called ESSIDTKIP 202-10101-01, MayTCP/IP USB Universal Serial BusWi-Fi Protected Access WPA WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyWi-Fi Wireless Fidelity 202-10101-01, MayWi-Fi Protected Access for Home/SOHO Wi-Fi Protected Access and IEEE 802.11i ComparisonWi-Fi Protected Access for the Enterprise Wi-Fi Protected Access for Public AccessWireless Networking Wi-Fi Protected Access in Mixed Mode DeploymentWireless Multimedia WMM WLAN Wireless LANGlossary 202-10101-01, May