NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) NETGEAR, Inc.
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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, large metal surfaces, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf that is near the center of the wireless coverage area for all mobile devices. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia Warning! To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device (see below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be collocated with other antenna or radio transmitter.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Português [Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7. • Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying >300meter wireless links in outdoor public areas using 2.4GHz band. European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective April 11, 2006 Country 5.15-5.25 (GHz) Channels: 36,40,44,48 5.25-5.35 (GHz) Channels: 52,56,60,64 5.47-5.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Please go to http://www.NETGEAR.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG102 in the European Community. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 gemäß der im BMPTAmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................................................................................xiii How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................. xv Chapter 1 Introduction About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 ....................
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Settings ..........................................................................................................2-14 Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings ..................................................................2-14 Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings ...............................................................2-16 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity .......................................
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge ..................................................4-5 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge ..................................................4-6 Configuring the WAG102 as a Wireless Repeater ...................................................4-7 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the wireless access point. ......................................................
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102.The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the WAG102 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version ProSafe 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. • Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements” on page 1-5.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page 1-6) and a description of the front and back panels of the WAG102 (“Hardware Description” on page 1-7). About the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 The ProSafe 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features and Standards The WAG102 Wireless Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. It also offers a wide range of security options. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a/g for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Support for WEP is included.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Key Features The WAG102 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes – Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11a/g. – Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG102 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. Network authentication should be used to protect this communication. – Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. WMM is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The following NETGEAR products work with the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card • WG511T 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) What’s In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 • Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1 A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • NETGEAR WAG102 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD which includes this manual.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Hardware Description This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the WAG102. Front Panel The WAG102 front hardware functions are described below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 1-1 The following table explains the LED indicators: Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators Item LED DESCRIPTION 1 PWR Power Indicator 2 Off No power. On Power is on.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators (continued) Item LED DESCRIPTION 4 10 LINK/ACT LAN 10 Mbps Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator 5 Off Indicates no 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected. Solid On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Blink Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz) 802.11a WLAN 6 Off Indicates no wireless link activity.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAG102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or POE switch. Introduction 1-9 v2.
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Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Understanding WAG102 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WAG102 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Installing the WAG102 Wireless Access Point Before installing the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102, you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WAG102 Ethernet port for LAN access: 1. Connect to the WAG102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.232 in the address field. The WAG102 login screen will appear. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters as shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v2.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Click OK. The main menu of the WAG102 will display as shown in Figure 2-3. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, select the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless access point. • Select Logout to exit the WAG102 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Select Basic Settings on left side of the main menu. The Basic Settings screen will display, similar to that shown in the following diagram. Figure 2-4 5. If the Country/Region drop-down list is displayed, select your country/region from the list (in the United States, the Country/Region is preset and the field is not present).) Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your network. The default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help or “Setting Basic IP Options” on page 2-12 for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen. Note: By default, the WAG102 is set with the DHCP client disabled.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-5 4. From the main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings 11b/g. The Wireless Settings 11b/g screen will display. 5. Enter the wireless settings for your area. See the online help or “Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings” on page 2-16. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Figure 2-6 When you have completed the setup steps, you can deploy the WAG102 in your network.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Deploying the WAG102 Wireless Access Point To deploy the WAG102 Wireless Access Point: 1. Disconnect the WAG102 and position it where it will be deployed. The best location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. 2. Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you install the WAG102, log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WAG102 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.232 with DHCP disabled. Note: The computer you are using to connect to the WAG102 should be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Setting Basic IP Options The basic settings for your wireless access point are entered on this screen. With the exception of selecting the correct Country/Region, most of the other default settings will work in most cases. However, if your wireless access point is part of a more complex LAN network, then you may need to modify the settings to meet the requirements of your network based on the explanation of the various fields.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. From the Country/Region pull-down list, select the region where the WAG102 can be used (for units sold in the United States the Country/Region list is not present). Note: If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government agency. 4. Enter the IP Address fields of the WAG102. – DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 7. Check the Adjust for Daylight Saving Time if your location uses daylight saving. The default is no adjustment. Note: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time. 8. Click Apply to save your Basic IP settings. Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to configure the wireless settings available in both the 80211.a and 80211.b/g modes. Configuring 802.11a Wireless Settings To configure the 80211.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Mode. From the pull-down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode. Only 802.11a wireless stations can be selected from this menu. • Channel/Frequency. From the pull-down menu, select the channel you wish to use on your wireless LAN. The default is Auto. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers).
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring 802.11b/g Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your 802.11 b/g wireless access point: 1. From main menu under Setup, select Wireless Settings 11b/g. The Wireless Settings 11b/g screen will display as shown in Figure 2-10 below. Figure 2-10 2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions: • Turn Radio On.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers). Should this happen, you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. See the article on “Wireless Channels” available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article and other articles of interest can be found in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”).
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. From the main menu under Setup, select your network—either the Wireless Settings 11a or Wireless Settings 11b/g. Verify that the correct (default) channel has been selected for your network. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Understanding Security Profiles Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID. You can configure up to eight unique 802.11a wireless security profiles and up to eight unique 802.11b/g wireless security profiles on the WG302. The security profile screens are shown below in Figure 2-11.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) An overview of the information that is required to set up a security profile follows—including a description of the Network Authentication choices that are available: • Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile—and to tell profiles apart. You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Note: Only the first profile is enabled by default.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types Typea Description WPA2-PSKWPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). a.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) – • WPA Passphrase (Network Key). If using WPA-PSK and/or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase here. All wireless stations must use the same passphrase (network key). The network key must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. Wireless Client Security Separation. If enabled, the associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11a Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 802.11b/g Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step. • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to compliment Network Authentication security options. The RADIUS Server must be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can be used with WPA and WPA2 Network Authentication.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-12 • Primary/Secondary Accounting Server Configuration. This configuration is required for accounting using a RADIUS Server. The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for communication with the RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. – IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0 – Port Number.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Setting up a Security Profile The WAG102 allows you to set up eight different security profiles for 802.11a and eight different profiles for 802.11b/g. Each profile can be configured with a different security option for network authentication. Note: If you are using a RADIUS Server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as described in the “Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on page 2-25. .
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure a security profile: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the WAG102 as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-11. 2. From the main menu under Security, select either Security Profile Settings 11a or Security Profile Settings 11b/g. The screen for the Profile Settings you selected will display as shown in Figure 2-13 above. 3.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • To configure WEP encryption for Open Systems or Shared Key, see “Configuring WEP” on page 2-29. • To configure WPA with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA with RADIUS” on page 2-31. • To configure WPA2 with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS” on page 2-32. • To configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS” on page 2-33. • To configure WPA-PSK, see “Configuring WPA-PSK” on page 2-34.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCS and wireless access points in your network. Choose either: • Automatic – Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes. Configuring WPA with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 5. Choose WPA with RADIUS from the from the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Data Encryption will be set to TKIP by default. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 7. Click Apply to save your settings.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 4. Select Security Profile Settings under Security on the main menu, When the screen displays, check the radio button of the security profile you are modifying and click Edit. 5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP+AES. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To configure WPA-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP. 2. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key). 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4. Click Apply to save your settings.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 2-22 6. Select the stations from the list of Available Wireless Stations found in your area, or enter the MAC address of a station under Add New Station Manually. (You can usually find the MAC address printed on the bottom of the wireless adapter.) 7. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list. 8.
Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. To access these features, connect to the WAG102 as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-11. Then select the category under either the Management or Information headings in the main menu of the browser interface. Remote Management SNMP is disabled by default.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Public Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Public. • Private Community Name: The community string to allow the SNMP manager to read and write the wireless access point's MIB objects. The default is Private. • Manager IP address: Enter the IP address of the SNMP manager. If this is set to 255.255.255.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2. Enable SysLog – Enable this option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your SysLog server is configured to use. a. SysLog Server IP address –The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0 b. Port – The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN. Default: 514 3.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. General Information Fields (continued) Field Description VLAN (802.1Q) This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. If so, you can enable this feature, and define the VLAN IDs used for management and each security profile. The feature is enabled in the Basic Settings menu. Management VLAN ID If 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Figure 3-3 Management 3-5 v2.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic. The wireless statistics are provided on a per-profile basis. To access Statistics information: 1. Under Information on the main menu, select Statistics. The Statistics screen will display. 2. Click Refresh to update the Statistics information. .
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table 3-1. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WAG102 was restarted. Wireless profiles Received/Transmitted Unicast Packets The Unicast packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted. Broadcast Packets The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) To view the Wireless Station List: 1. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, select Available Wireless Station List. Figure 3-5 2. Click Refresh to update the list. Tip: If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Warning: When uploading software to the WAG102 Wireless Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the WAG102 completely inoperable. The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WAG102 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuration File Management The WAG102 Wireless Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings. To backup or restore your settings: From the main menu under Management, select Backup/Restore Settings. The Backup/Restore Settings screen will display.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 2. When you have located the file, click Retrieve to upload the file. After completing the upload, the WAG102 will reboot automatically. Restoring the WAG102 to the Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings. This can be done by using the Restore function, which restores all factory settings.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. You should change this password to a more secure password, since you cannot change the administrator login name. To change the Administrator password: 1. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Management, select Change Password. The Change Password screen will display as shown in Figure 3-8 below. Figure 3-8 2.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. The Advanced Configuration features are located under Advanced in the main menu and provide the following functions: • Hotspot settings. Enabling HTTP redirect. • Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters. • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings The Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support, and to configure and enable various wireless LAN parameters for both the 11a and 11b/g modes. The default wireless LAN parameters usually work well. However, you can use these settings to fine tune the overall performance of your wireless access point for your environment.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 3. Enable the Wireless LAN Parameters by checking the Yes radio button and entering the appropriate information in the fields described below: • SuperA or SuperG Mode: Enable Super-A/G mode may increase the overall wireless performance. The default is Disable. • WMM Support: Wi-FI Multimedia (WMM) is disabled by default. Select the Enable radio button to enable WMM support. • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG102 is the “Master” for a group of Bridge-mode Wireless Stations. The other Bridge-mode Wireless Stations must be set to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using the MAC address of this WAG102. They then send all traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP can (and should) be used to protect this traffic. • Repeater.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in Figure 4-4: 1. Under Advanced on the main menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g. The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge as shown in Figure 4-5: 1. Under Advanced on the maim menu, select Advanced Access Point Settings 11a or Advanced Access Point Settings 11b/g. The Advanced Access Point Settings screen will display.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • If using DHCP, all WAG102 Wireless Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu. • All WAG102 Wireless Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use. • All Point-to-Point Access Points must have the AP2 MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address field. 4.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) • Configure the WAG102 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Parent AP MAC Address of AP2. AP3 AP1 ETH ER N ET ETH ER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC 5 -1 2 V DC R ESET R ESET Wireless PC Associated with AP1 AP in Repeater Mode with client associations AP in Repeater Mode with client associations AP2 ETH ER N ET Router 5 -1 2 V DC R ESET AP in Repeater Mode with client associations Wireless PC Associated with AP3 192.168.0.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) 5. Click Apply to save your settings. Note: You can extend repeating by adding up to two additional WAG102s configured in repeater mode. However, since Repeater configurations communicate in halfduplex mode, the bandwidth decreases as you add Repeaters to the network. Also, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. Advanced Configuration 4-9 v2.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. The access point antennas are not working. • If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WAG102. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off. The LAN light is not lit. There is a hardware connection problem.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) I cannot connect to the WAG102 to configure it. Check these items: • The WAG102 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • The default configuration of the WAG102 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.232 and a Mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network configuration settings are correct.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see “Rear Panel” on page 1-8) has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WAG102 will reboot (restart). • Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To clear all data and restore the factory default values: 1.
Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102. Factory Default Settings You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. • To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the TEST LED blinks rapidly).
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description DHCP Client Disabled Time Zone GMT Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time Disabled SNMP Disabled Wireless Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the wireless access point MAC address.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) Technical Specifications Table A-2. WAG102 Technical Specifications Parameter ProSafe 802.11a/g Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 802.11a Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11a Operating Frequencies 5.18 ~ 5.32 GHz 5.745 ~ 5.825 GHz 802.11a Encryption 40-bits (also called 64-bits), 128- and 152-bits WEP data encryption 802.11g Data Rates 1, 2, 5.
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Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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Index Numerics WEP 2-29 WPA2-PSK 2-35 WPA-PSK 2-35 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-36 10 Mbps link activity LED 1-8 100 Mbps link activity LED 1-7 802.11a default name 2-10 wirless LAN LED 1-8 Auto Uplink 1-4 auto-sensing 1-1, 1-4 available wireless staton list 3-7 802.11b/g default name 2-10 wireless LAN LED 1-8 B 802.11e WMM 4-2 backup 3-10 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) saving 3-10 Power over 1-3 RJ-45 port 1-9 country selection 2-7, 3-3 coverage 1-1 crossover cable 1-4 CSMA/CD 4-3 D data encryption See encryption data rate 802.11a 2-15 802.
ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g) K O key WEP 2-21, 2-30 open system authentication 2-20, 2-29 L LAN IP address, default 5-3 output power 802.11a 2-15 802.11b/g 2-17 LED indicators 1-7 P legacy 802.
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