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PN#### 24 Feb 2006NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAReference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302
iivSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Technical SupportPlease register to obtain technical support. Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty information.To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you may register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service.You will find technical support information at: http://www.NETGEAR.com through the customer service area. If you want to contact technical support by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your country.© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. TrademarksNETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.Statement of ConditionsNOTE: In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.NOTE: Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to such condition.FCC StatementDeclaration of ConformityWe NETGEAR,4500 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, CA 95054, USATel: +1 408 907 8000declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s)WAG302 (Model Designation)802.11g ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point (Product Name)complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006iiiNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:•Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Placement and Range GuidelinesIndoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of several hundred feet for 802.11b/g devices. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly, based on the physical placement of the wireless access point.For best results, identify a location for your wireless access point according to these guidelines:•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.RF Exposure Warning for North America, and AustraliaWARNING! 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 colocated If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, then it is restricted in indoor environment only.We declare that the product is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA.with other antenna or radio transmitter. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user's authority to operate this equipment.
vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006ivAntenna Statement for North America and AustraliaIn addition to its own antenna, the WAG302 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables.Please see the product specifications at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WAG302.asp for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG302.Industry Canada Compliance StatementThis Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003. Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte les exigences du reglement du Canada sur le materiel brouilleur NMB-003.IC statementOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1) This device may not cause interference and2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 5.39536 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.IMPORTANT NOTE:IC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Approved AntennasAntenna Gain and typeApproved Antenna CableAntenna Cable LengthANT FrequencyRangea. WAG302 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 19 dBm ñ cable loss + antenna gainNETGEAR ANT24D1814 dBi, directional outdoor/indoorNETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 0530 m 2.4 GHzNETGEAR ANT24098.5 dBi, omnidirectional outdoor/indoorNETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 0510 m 2.4 GHzNETGEAR ANT24O55 dBi, ceiling/wall indoorNETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 05NA 2.4 GHz5 GHz
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ixvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006ContentsReference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Chapter 1 About This ManualAudience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2Chapter 2 IntroductionKey Features ..................................................................................................................2-1Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products .........................................................2-4What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................2-4Hardware Description .....................................................................................................2-5Front Panel ...............................................................................................................2-5Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................2-6Chapter 3 Basic Installation and ConfigurationSystem Requirements ....................................................................................................3-1Default Factory Settings .................................................................................................3-2Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................3-3Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point ...............................................................3-4Logging in to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address ................................................3-8Basic IP Settings ............................................................................................................3-9Wireless Settings .......................................................................................................... 3-11Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security Options .....................................................3-13Configuring Security Profiles ........................................................................................3-14Profile Definition .....................................................................................................3-16Network Authentication ..........................................................................................3-16
xvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Data Encryption ......................................................................................................3-17Wireless Client Security Separation .......................................................................3-18VLAN ID .................................................................................................................3-18Before You Change the SSID and Wireless Security Settings ...............................3-19Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings .....................................................................3-20Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................3-21Chapter 4 Management and InformationChanging the Administrator Password ...........................................................................4-1Remote Management .....................................................................................................4-2Using the Secure Telnet Interface ..................................................................................4-3How to Use the CLI via the Console Port .................................................................4-3CLI Commands ........................................................................................................4-4Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............................................................4-4Configuration File Management .....................................................................................4-5Backing up and Restoring the Configuration ............................................................4-5Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................4-6Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ...................................4-6Viewing General Information ..........................................................................................4-7Viewing the Activity Log ..................................................................................................4-9Viewing the Available Wireless Station List ..................................................................4-10Viewing Statistics .......................................................................................................... 4-11Rogue AP Detection .....................................................................................................4-13Chapter 5 Advanced ConfigurationConfiguring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients ..................................................5-1Configuring Hotspot Settings ..........................................................................................5-3Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................5-3Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters ....................................................................5-4Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Setup ...............................................................................5-5Modifying QoS Queue Parameters ..........................................................................5-5Wireless Bridging and Repeating ...................................................................................5-6Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration ..........................................................................5-8Multi-Point Bridge Configuration ..............................................................................5-9Repeater with Wireless Client Association ............................................................. 5-11
xivSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Chapter 6 TroubleshootingNo lights are lit on the access point. ...............................................................................6-1The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. ...........................................................6-2The LAN light is not lit. ....................................................................................................6-2I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. .................6-2I cannot connect to the WAG302 to configure it. ............................................................6-3When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ................................................6-3I am unable to download files from some FTP sites. ......................................................6-4I need to restore factory default settings. .......................................................................6-4Appendix A SpecificationsSpecifications for the WAG302 ...................................................................................... A-1Appendix B Command Line ReferenceAccessing CLI Help ....................................................................................................... B-1Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion Help .............................................................. B-2Interface Naming Conventions ...................................................................................... B-3Entering CLI Commands ............................................................................................... B-5Using the CLI to configure the WAG302 Wireless Access Point ................................... B-6Viewing General Information ................................................................................... B-6Configuring Basic Settings ...................................................................................... B-7Configuring Wireless Settings ................................................................................. B-8Configuring Security Profile Settings ....................................................................... B-9RADIUS Server Settings ........................................................................................B-11Access Control ...................................................................................................... B-12Viewing and Configuring Management Settings ................................................... B-13Viewing and Configuring System Information ....................................................... B-14Configuring Advanced IP Settings ........................................................................ B-15Hotspot Settings .................................................................................................... B-15Advanced Wireless Settings ................................................................................. B-16Advanced Access Point Settings .......................................................................... B-17
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About This Manual 1-1vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Chapter 1 About This ManualThis chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.Audience, Scope, Conventions, and FormatsThis reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided on the NETGEAR Web site.This guide uses the following typographical conventions:This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:Table 1-1. Typographical Conventionsitalics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL namesbold User inputfixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addressesNote: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3021-2 About This ManualvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006This manual is written for the WAG302 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications:How to Use This ManualThe HTML version of this manual includes the following:• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual.• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model.• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.How to Print this ManualTo print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.•Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. •Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.Table 1-2. Manual ScopeProduct Version NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Manual Publication Date 24 Feb 2006Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WAG302.asp.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302About This Manual 1-3vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006— Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. — 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 Web site at http://www.adobe.com.— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. •Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page.— Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. — Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Introduction 2-1vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Chapter 2 IntroductionThis chapter introduces the NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. The WAG302 is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.The wireless access point uses a network interface card (NIC) with an antenna to provide wireless connectivity within about a 300-foot radius. The wireless access point can support 30-70 users simultaneously.The WAG302 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. You can connect multiple wireless access points via a wired Ethernet backbone to add more wireless network coverage. As a wireless device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one access point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network.The auto-sensing capability of the WAG302 Wireless Access Point allows packet transmission at up to 108 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or electromagnetic interference.Key FeaturesThe WAG302 Wireless Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support.Supported Standards and ConventionsThe following standards and conventions are supported:•Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with IEEE 802.11a/g standards for Wireless LANs.•WEP support. Includes support for 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP keys.•Full WPA and WPA2 support. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK pre-shared key authentication without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with all of the strong security of WPA.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3022-2 IntroductionvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006•Multiple BSSIDs. Support for multiple BSSIDs. When one AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that differentiates one WLAN from another when a mobile device tries to connect to the network.•DHCP Client and Server Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The WAG302 can obtain network information from a DHCP server on your network. The AP can also act as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients.•SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management.Key FeaturesThe WAG302 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 WAG302 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. You should use wireless security to protect this communication. –Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG302 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 this WAG302's MAC address. They then send all traffic to this “Master,” rather than communicate directly with each other. You should use wireless security to protect this traffic.–Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WAG302 only communicates with another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided. You should use wireless security to protect this communication.•Rogue Access Point Detection. For enhanced security, you can scan the wireless network to detect rogue access points.•Hotspot Settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and re-directed to the URL you specify.•Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Introduction 2-3vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006•Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WAG302 to gain access to your LAN.•Security Profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings (encryption, MAC filtering, etc.) for each BSSID.•Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.•Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect.•Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.•Secure and Economical Operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation.•Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WAG302 over the Ethernet port from any 802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch.•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.•Virtual APs. A single AP is segregated into multiple individual virtual APs simulating multiple APs in a single system. This segregation allows you to enforce different security mechanisms for different clients on the same AP.•Wireless Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support. VLANs enable a network of computers to behave as if they are connected to the same network even though they may actually be physically located on different segments of a LAN. VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. VLANs are very useful for user/host management, bandwidth allocation and resource optimization.•World Mode. With world mode enabled, the Access Point provides radio channel settings for client devices that associate with the Access Point. A visitor from Europe using world mode on a client device can associate with an Access Point in North Carolina and automatically switch to the correct channel settingsWireless Multimedia (WMM) SupportWMM is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data. Time-dependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3022-4 IntroductionvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Compatible and Related NETGEAR ProductsFor a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA): http://www.wi-fi.net.The following NETGEAR products work with the WAG302 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 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter• WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter• WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless BridgeWhat’s In the Box?The product package should contain the following items:• NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.• Power adapter and cord.• Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable.•Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.•Resource CD for the NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.• Support Registration card.Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts. See the Support Information card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WAG302 if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Introduction 2-5vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Hardware DescriptionThis section describes the WAG302 front and rear hardware functions. Front PanelViewed from left to right, the WAG302 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN,802.11a WLAN, and 802.11g WLAN. Figure 2-1LED DescriptionPWR Power IndicatorOff No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.On Power is on.TEST Self Test IndicatorBlink Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues).Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off.LAN Ethernet link indicatorOff No connection detected on the Ethernet linkAmber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detectedAmber Blink Data is being transmitted or received on the 10 Mbps Ethernet linkGreen On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected.Green Blink Data is being transmitted or received on the 100 Mbps Ethernet link
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3022-6 IntroductionvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Rear PanelViewed from left to right, the back of the WAG302 provides the following:1. Left and Right Detachable Antennas. The WAG302 provides two detachable antennas.2. Reset button. This restores the default factory settings.3. Serial Console Port. Use the male DB-9 serial port for serial DTE connections.4. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. Use the WAG302 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch.5. Power socket. This connects to the WAG302 power adapter.802.11a WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (5 GHz)Off No wireless link activity.Green Blink Wireless link activity.802.11g WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator (2.4 MHz)Off No wireless link activity.Green Blink Wireless link activity.Figure 2-2LED Description123451
Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Chapter 3 Basic Installation and ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration enables 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.You need to prepare the following three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point:• A location for the WAG302 that conforms to the Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines described in this chapter.• A wired connection from the WAG302 to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters.System RequirementsBefore you install the WAG302, make sure you have the following equipment and that your system meets these requirements:• A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch.• The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it.• A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source.Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11a/g wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow others outside your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The WAG302 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail on the NETGEAR Web site: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WAG302.asp. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-2 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed.• 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter.The WAG302 can connect to you LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point uses Auto Uplink™ technology. The Ethernet port automatically senses whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself correctly. This feature eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink™ will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.Default Factory SettingsWhen you first receive your WAG302, the default factory settings are set as shown in the following table. You can restore these defaults with the Reset button on the rear panel — see “Hardware Description” on page 2-5.Feature Factory Default SettingsUser Name (case sensitive) adminPassword (case sensitive) passwordOperating Mode Access PointAccess Point Name netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point's MAC addressBuilt-in DHCP client DHCP client disabled; it uses the default IP addressIP Configuration IP Address: 192.168.0.230Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0Gateway: 0.0.0.0802.11a Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_11a802.11g Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_11gBroadcast Network Name (SSID) Enabled 802.11a Radio Frequency Channel Channel 52802.11g Radio Frequency Channel Channel 11
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-3vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Wireless Equipment Placement and Range GuidelinesThe range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.For best results, place your wireless access point:• Near the center of the area in which your PCs operate.• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if through walls).• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.Super-G Mode DisabledWEP/WPA DisabledMAC Access Control DisabledRogue Access Point Detection Disabled Restricting connectivity based on MAC Access Control ListDisabledTime Zone GMTTime Zone Adjust for Daylight Saving TIme DisabledSNMP DisabledSpanning Tree Protocol EnabledVLAN (802.1Q) EnabledDHCP Server DisabledDHCP Server IP Address Pool 192.168.0.2 -192.168.0.50Load Balancing DisabledWMM Support DisabledNote: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WAG302. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Specifications”.Feature Factory Default Settings
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-4 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006• Away from large metal surfaces.Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. If you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is five Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access PointBefore you install the WAG302 Wireless Access Point, make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network. Then computers with 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all of the network and system requirements described in “System Requirements” on page 3-1.1. Set up the WAG302 Wireless Access Point.a. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. b. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.c. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAG302 to the computer.d. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WAG302 and verify the following:– The PWR power light goes on. – The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on computer.Tip: Before mounting the WAG302 in a high location, first set up and test the WAG302 to verify wireless network connectivity.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 20062. Configure LAN and wireless access. a. Use your Web browser to connect to the WAG302.Enter 192.168.0.230 in the address field of your browser. The WAG302 login screen appears. When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in lower case letters. For more information, see “Logging in to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address” on page 3-8.The Web browser displays the WAG302 main menu and General page, as Figure 3-1 shows.For more information about the General Information fields, see “Viewing General Information” on page 4-7.Figure 3-1Click to viewdocumentationClick to log out. After fiveminutes with no activity,you are logged out automatically.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-6 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006b. Click the Basic Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Basic Settings menu.c. Configure the settings for your network and click Apply. See the online help or “Basic IP Settings” on page 3-9 for more information about how to configure the settings on this page.d. Click Wireless Settings for the 802.11a or 802.11b/g radio in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless Settings menu.e. Enter the wireless settings for the 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios and click Apply. See the online help or “Wireless Settings” on page 3-11 for information about how to configure the settings on this page.Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the WAG302 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used for this process back to its original TCP/IP settings.3. Deploy the WAG302 Wireless Access Point.a. Disconnect the WAG302 and put it where you will deploy it. 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. For more information, see “Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines” on page 3-3b. Lift the antenna on either side to be vertical.Figure 3-2Note: In the USA, the Region is preset according to regulatory requirements and cannot be changed. In other areas, you can and must set the Region. It may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-7vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WAG302 Wireless Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub.d. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point, and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should light up. 4. Verify wireless connectivity.Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the WAG302 (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Netscape, or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.Note: By default, the DHCP client on the WAG302 is disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting. To connect to the WAG302 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the access point name into your Web browser. The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address. The default name is printed on the bottom label of the WAG302.Note: The default SSID is NETGEAR_11g for the 802.11b/g radio and NETGEAR_11a for the 802.11a radio.The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WAG302.Note: If you are unable to connect to the WAG302 with a wireless client, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-8 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Logging in to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP AddressAfter you install the WAG302, log in to it to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WAG302 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.230 with DHCP disabled.1. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. 2. Connect to the WAG302 by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.230 into your browser.3. A login window like the one shown below opens:4. Log on by using the default user name of admin and default password of password.After you log on, the Web browser displays the main menu as shown in Figure 3-1 on page 3-5.Note: The computer that you use to connect to the WAG302 should be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.1.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.Figure 3-3Figure 3-4
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Basic IP SettingsTo configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, connect to the WAG302 and click Basic Settings in the Setup section of the WAG302 main menu. Figure 3-5 shows the Basic Settings menu.The Basic Settings default settings below work for most users and situations:•Access Point Name. This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is on the bottom label of the WAG302. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last six hexadecimal digits of the WAG302 MAC address. You can change the name to a unique name up to 15 characters long. Figure 3-5
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-10 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006•Country/Region. This is the region where the WAG302 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field. For products sold in the United States, the default country domain is preset and the channel is set to 11. For products sold outside the United States, you cannot change the channel unless you select a country domain.•DHCP Client: By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. After installation (“Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point” on page 3-4), you can enable DHCP to let the wireless access point get its TCP/IP configuration from the DHCP server on your network. The wireless access point gets the IP address, subnet mask and the default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server if DHCP is enabled.•IP Address. The default IP address is 192.168.0.230. To change it, enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN (factory default: 192.168.0.230); or enable DHCP. •IP Subnet Mask. Enter the subnet mask value used on your LAN (factory default: 255.255.255.0). •Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0). •DNS Server. Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) you want to use (factory default: 0.0.0.0). •Spanning Tree Protocol. Enable or disable spanning tree protocol (factory default: enabled). Spanning tree protocol provides network traffic optimization in settings with multiple WAG302 Wireless Access Points.•Enable 802.1Q VLAN. Check this box to enable the WAG302 to process VLAN membership information. •Untagged VLAN. Check this box and enter a VLAN ID to allow untagged frames to be transmitted and received on the specified VLAN.•Time Zone. Select the Time Zone to match your location. If your location uses daylight saving, check the box Adjust for Daylight Saving Time. Note: To connect to the WAG302 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the access point name into the address field of your Web browser. The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address. The default name is printed on the bottom label of the WAG302.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-11vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006• The Current Time, as used on the wireless access point, is displayed.•NTP Server. Click Enable to use a network time protocol (NTP) server to synchronize the clock in your access point, or click Disable if you do not want to use an NTP server.•Use Custom NTP Server. If you do not want to use the default NETGEAR NTP server, click this box and enter the hostname or IP address of the NTP server to use.Wireless SettingsTo configure the wireless settings, connect to the WAG302 and click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the WAG302 main menu. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown in Figure 3-6. The figure shows the 802.11b/g radio configuration.Note: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time.Note: The configuration options for the 802.11a radio and the 802.11b/g radio are the same, but the values are different.The 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios operate on different channels and frequencies and have different data rates.Figure 3-6
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-12 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006The Wireless Settings menu options are discussed below:•Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities.•Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use the SSID. The WAG302 default SSID is NETGEAR_11g for the 802.11b/g radio and NETGEAR_11a for the 802.11a radio. The following list contains additional information about SSIDs:– A group of Wireless Stations and a single access point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS).– Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other. However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations which have their SSID set to “any” or whose SSID is blank (null).– A group of wireless stations and multiple access points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set (ESS).– Different access points within an ESS can use different channels. To reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent access points should use different channels. – As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they will automatically change to the access point which has the least interference or best performance. This capability is called roaming. •Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). The default is Yes. If you choose No then only stations that know the SSID can connect. If you do so, then only stations that know the SSID can connect. Disabling the SSID broadcast might interfere with the wireless network “discovery” feature of some products.•Wireless Mode. Select one of the following wireless operating modes for the 802.11b/g radio:– Auto (802.11g/802.11b): Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. This is the default.– 802.11g Only: Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used. – 802.11b Only: All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode. The 802.11a mode is the only option available for the 802.11a radio.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-13vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006•Channel/Frequency. This field sets the operating frequency to use. You should not need to change the channel unless you notice interference problems, or if you are setting up the WAG302 near another access point. The wireless channel range for the 802.11b/g radio is 1 to 11 for USA and Canada and 1 to 13 for Europe and Australia. The default is channel 11. There are 13 channels available for the 802.11a radio. The default is channel 52.– Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel to provide the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available on the 802.11b/g radio. – If you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is five channels for the 802.11b/g radio (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11) and eight channels for the 802.11a radio (for example, use channels 36 and 44 or channels 44 and 52).– In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This can only happen when the access points use the same SSID.See http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm for more information about wireless channels.•Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The default is Best. •Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point (AP). The options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Min. Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is Full.Understanding WAG302 Wireless Security OptionsYour 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 WAG302 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:•Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WAG302. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-14 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006•Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined person using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers.•Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper. •Use IEEE 802.1x. IEEE 802.1x is the standard for passing the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) over an 802.11 wireless network using a protocol called EAP Encapsulation Over LANs (EAPOL). This is a newer, more secure standard than Static WEP.•Use WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) data encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a newer standard than the other security options, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.Configuring Security ProfilesYou can configure up to eight unique security settings for each radio (802.11a and 802.11b/g) on the WAG302. Figure 3-7 shows the Security Profile Settings page. The options and procedures to configure security profiles on the 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios are the same.Use the following steps to configure a Security Profile.1. Connect to the WAG302.In the address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.230. Log in with the user name of admin and default password of password, or log in by using the LAN address and password that you configured.2. In the Security menu, click Security Profile Settings.The main Security Profile Settings page appears and displays the current settings for the eight Security Profiles. By default, all Security Profiles are enabled and have no security. To disable a Security Profile, click the Enable check box to clear the check, and then click Apply.Note: If you are using RADIUS Server Settings, set them up first, as described in “Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on page 3-20.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-15vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 20063. Select the Security Profile to configure and click Edit.The Security Profile Configuration page appears, as shown below.4. Enter the settings for the Security Profile, which are described on the following page.5. To update the settings, click Apply.Figure 3-7Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure Security Profile settings, and if your computer uses the Security Profile that you change, 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.SelectedSecurity Profile
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-16 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Profile DefinitionThe following settings are in the Profile Definition section on the Security Profile Configuration screen:•Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile, and to tell profiles apart.•Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. The SSID separates network traffic from different wireless networks. For more information about the SSID, see Wireless Network Name (SSID) on page 3-12.•Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). This field lets you turn off the SSID broadcast. If you do so, then only stations that know the SSID can connect. Disabling the SSID broadcast might interfere with the wireless network “discovery” feature of some products. The default is to enable SSID broadcast.Network AuthenticationThe WAG302 Wireless Access Point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When setting up Network Authentication, note the following information:• If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other modes such as Repeater or Bridge, some options might be unavailable.• Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. However, client software is required on the client. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions about configuring WPA2 settings.You can configure the WAG302 to use the types of network authentication shown in the table below.Network Authentication TypesOpen System Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption. Shared Key You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key. Legacy 802.1x You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option. WPA-PSK You must use TKIP encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). WPA with RADIUS You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-17vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Data Encryption Select the data encryption that you want to use. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above (otherwise, the default is None). The Data Encryption settings are explained in the table below:The Passphrases and Keys are explained below:•Passphrase. To use the Passphrase to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and click the Generate Keys button. You can also enter the keys directly. These keys must match the other wireless stations. WPA2-PSK WPA2 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-PSKThis 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). WPA2 with RADIUS WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings. WPA and WPA2 with RADIUSThis selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings.Data Encryption SettingsNone No encryption is used. 64 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption.128 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128 bit encryption. 152 bits WEP Proprietary mode that will only work with other wireless devices that support this mode. TKIP This is the standard encryption method used with WPA. AES This is the standard encryption method for WPA2. Some clients may support AES with WPA, but this is not supported by this Access Point. TKIP + AES This setting supports both WPA and WPA2. Broadcast packets use TKIP. For unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2 clients use AES. Network Authentication Types
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-18 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006•Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. If using WEP, select the key to be used as the default key. Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can only be used to decrypt received data. •WPA Pre-Shared Key. If using WPA-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 SeparationIf enabled, the associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. This feature is used for hotspots and other public access situations. The default is disabled.VLAN IDEnter a VLAN ID from 1-4094 to assign traffic from wireless clients to a VLAN. When a wireless client uses this Security Profile, the traffic is tagged with the VLAN ID you specify. To assign multiple Security Profiles to the same VLAN, enter the same VLAN ID for each profile. The default VLAN ID is 1. If you enter a VLAN ID that is not the default, make sure the VLAN ID matches the VLAN ID that switches and other network devices use on the LAN.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-19vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Before You Change the SSID and Wireless Security SettingsFor a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the settings. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step. Store this information in a safe place.•SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. You may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your SSID on the line. SSID: ___________________________________ Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID.•Authentication Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose “Shared Key” for more security.Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WAG302.•WEP Encryption Keys For all four data encryption keys, choose the Key Size. Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bitsKey 1: ___________________________________ Key 2: ___________________________________ Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________ •WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Record the WPA-PSK key:Record the WPA2-PSK key:Key: ________________________________ Key: _______________________________•WPA RADIUS Settings For WPA, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers:Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________ Port: ___________________________________ Shared Secret: ___________________________________ •WPA2 RADIUS Settings For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers:Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________ Port: ___________________________________ Shared Secret: ___________________________________
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-20 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Configuring the RADIUS Server SettingsUse the following steps to view or change the RADIUS Server Settings.The following list describes the RADIUS Server Settings:•Authentication/Access Control RADIUS Server Configuration. This configuration is required for authentication and access control 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. The port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 1812.•Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). •Accounting RADIUS 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.1. Connect to the WAG302.In the address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.230. Log in with the user name of admin and default password of password, or log in by using the LAN address and password that you configured.2. In the Security menu, click RADIUS Server Settings.3. Enter the settings, and click Apply.Figure 3-8
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Basic Installation and Configuration 3-21vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006•IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.•Port Number. Port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 1813.•Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant.Restricting Wireless Access by MAC AddressTo restrict access based on MAC addresses, use the following steps:1. Connect to the WAG302.In the address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.230. Log in with the user name of admin and default password of password, or log in by using the LAN address and password that you configured.2. From the Security menu, click the Access Control link to display the Access Control menu shown in Figure 3-9.Figure 3-9
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3023-22 Basic Installation and ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 20063. Select the Turn Access Control On check box.4. Choose to use the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server. • If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address Database, you must configure the RADIUS Server Settings first.• If you choose Local MAC Address Database, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WAG302 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter. Click Add to add the wireless device to the access list. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list.5. Be sure to click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings.Now, only devices on the MAC ACL will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WAG302.Note: When configuring the WAG302 from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired computer or from a wireless computer which is on the access control list to make any further changes.
Management and Information 4-1vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Chapter 4 Management and InformationThis chapter describes how to use the management and information features of your NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. To get to these features, connect to the WAG302 as described in “Logging in to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address” on page 3-8.Changing the Administrator PasswordThe default password is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the administrator login name.From the WAG302 main menu, click Change Password to go to the menu shown below.To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Click Apply to save your change.Figure 4-1
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3024-2 Management and InformationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Remote ManagementTo access the Remote Management screen, enter the LAN address of the WAG302 into the address field of your browser. After you log in, click Remote Management under Management on the main menu.Enter the Remote Management information.•Remote Console, Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow remote access via Secure Shell and Secure Telnet. The default is Enable.•SNMP: Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP OpenView, to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol. •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.•IP address to Receive Traps: The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point. The default is 0.0.0.0.Figure 4-2
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Management and Information 4-3vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Using the Secure Telnet InterfaceThe WAG302 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI). You can access the CLI from a secure Telnet client over the Ethernet port or over the serial console port. How to Use the CLI via the Console Port1. Using a null-modem cable, connect a VT100/ANSI terminal or a workstation to the port labeled Console.If you attached a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation, start a secure terminal-emulation program.2. Configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following settings:• Baud rate: 9600 bps• Data bits: 8• Parity: none•Stop bit: 1• Flow control: noneThese settings appear below the connector on the back panel.3. Press ENTER, and a screen similar to the one in Figure 4-3 should appear.The login name is admin and password is the default password. Note: You must use a secure Telnet client such as PuTTY. Also, when you configure the client, use the SSH1, 3DES option. If you use the Telnet client to connect over the Ethernet port, use the IP address of the WAG302 as the host name.Figure 4-3
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3024-4 Management and InformationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006After a successful login, the screen should show the (Access Point Name)> prompt. In this example, the prompt is NETGEAR-WAG302>. Press TAB two times (TAB + TAB) to display the CLI command help.CLI CommandsThe CLI commands that correspond to the Web interface are explained in Appendix B, “Command Line Reference”.Upgrading the Wireless Access Point FirmwareYou cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer that is connected to the WAG302 with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the WAG302 with an Ethernet cable. The WAG302 Wireless Access Point firmware is stored in FLASH memory and can be upgraded as new firmware is released by NETGEAR. You can download the upgrade files from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.IMG) file before you send it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser. Use the following steps to upgrade the firmware:1. Download the file from NETGEAR, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it.2. If you want to save your configuration settings, see “Backing up and Restoring the Configuration” on page 4-5.3. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link.4. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the image (.IMG) upgrade file.Warning: When uploading firmware to the WAG302 Wireless Access Point, do not 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 firmware, and render the WAG302 completely inoperable.Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WAG302 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Management and Information 4-5vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 20065. Click Upload.When the upload completes, your wireless access point automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute.In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.Configuration File ManagementThe WAG302 Wireless Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a computer, retrieved (restored) from a computer, or cleared to factory default settings.Click Backup/Restore Settings under the Management heading to go to the menu shown in Figure 4-4.The following sections describes the options available on the Backup/Restore Settings page.Backing up and Restoring the ConfigurationTo save your settings, click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the wireless access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as WAG302.cfg.Figure 4-4
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3024-6 Management and InformationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer or click the Browse button to locate the file. When you have located it, click the Restore button to upload the file. After completing the upload, the WAG302 reboots automatically.Erasing the ConfigurationYou can erase the wireless access point configurations and return to the factory default settings. After you erase the configurations, the wireless access point’s password will be password, the SSID will be NETGEAR, the DHCP client will be disabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.230, and the access point name is reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default SettingsIf you do not know the login password or IP address, you can still restore the factory default configuration settings with the Reset button. This button is on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see “Rear Panel” on page 2-6). The reset button has two functions:•Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point reboots (restart).•Reset to Factory Defaults. When pressed and held down, it clears all data and restores all settings to the factory default values.To clear all data and restore the factory default values:1. Hold the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice, usually more than five seconds.2. Release the Reset Button. The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WAG302 is ready for use.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Management and Information 4-7vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Viewing General InformationThe information on the General screen is a summary of the WAG302 configuration settings. From the WAG302 main menu, click General to view the screen shown below.Figure 4-5Table 4-1. General Information FieldsField DescriptionAccess Point InformationAccess Point Name (NetBIOS name)The name of the access point, which you can configure.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3024-8 Management and InformationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Country/Region The domain or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for use. It may not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed.Access Point Mode The operating mode of the WAG302: Access Point, Point-to-point bridge, Multi-point bridge or Repeater.VLAN (802.1Q) Indicates if VLAN support is enabled. The default is enabled.Management VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID.Current IP SettingsIP Address The IP address of the wireless access point.Subnet Mask The subnet mask for the wireless access point.Default Gateway The default gateway for the wireless access point communication.DHCP Client If the DHCP Client is enabled, the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on your network. Disabled indicates a static IP configuration.MAC Address The Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless access point’s Ethernet port.Current Wireless Settings Channel/Frequency The channel the wireless port uses. The default channel setting is 11. For the frequencies used on each channel, see http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm.Security Profiles For each Security Profile, the following information is displayed: Profile Name, SSID, Security, VLAN, and Status.Table 4-1. General Information FieldsField Description
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Management and Information 4-9vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Viewing the Activity LogTo access the Activity Log, connect to the WAG302 and click Activity Log under the Information heading.You can use a SysLog server to view the Activity Log. If you have a SysLog server on your LAN, then enable SysLog. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number that your SysLog server uses. •SysLog Server IP Address: The access point sends all the SysLog messages to the specified IP address if SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0•Port: The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN. The default is 514.The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity.You can click Refresh to update the display. To save the log contents into a file on your PC, click Save As and save the file to a disk drive.Figure 4-6
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3024-10 Management and InformationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Viewing the Available Wireless Station ListThe Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point for the Wired Network Name (SSID).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.From the WAG302 main menu, under the Information heading, click Available Wireless Station List to view the list.For each device, the Available Wireless Station List table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not).Figure 4-7Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points that use the same network name (SSID). This extends the reach of the wireless network. Users can roam from one access point to another, providing seamless network connectivity. If this is the case, only the stations associated with this access point are shown in the Available Station List.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Management and Information 4-11vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Viewing StatisticsThe Statistics screen provides LAN and WLAN statistics. From the WAG302 main menu, click Statistics under the Information heading to view the screen shown in Figure 4-8.Table 4-2 explains the fields on the Statistics page.Figure 4-8Table 4-2. Access Point StatisticsField DescriptionWired Ethernet Received/Transmitted Packets The number of packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted.Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3024-12 Management and InformationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006For Each Wireless Security ProfileReceived/TransmittedUnicast Packets The Unicast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted.Broadcast Packets The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted.Multicast Packets The Multicast packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted.Total Packets The Wireless packets sent since the WAG302 was restarted.Total Bytes The Wireless bytes sent since the WAG302 was restarted.Refresh button Click the Refresh button to update the statistics on this screen.Table 4-2. Access Point StatisticsField Description
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Management and Information 4-13vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Rogue AP DetectionThe WAG302 can detect rogue APs and wireless stations and exclude them from connecting to the WAG302 Wireless Access Point. From the WAG302 main menu, click Rogue AP Detection to view this menu.• If you enable Rogue AP Detection, the AP continuously scans the wireless network and collects information about all APs heard on its channel.• You can click Rescan to discover the APs.• Click Grant to add any AP to the Known AP List. Click Delete to remove an AP from the list.• To export the list of known APs to a file, click Save. A window opens so you can browse to the location where you want to save the file. The default file name is WAG302Rogue.cfgFigure 4-9
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3024-14 Management and InformationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006To import a list of known APs, use the following steps:1. Create a text file that contains the MAC address of each known AP, separated by a space. The following example shows a list of six known APs that an administrator might upload to the AP:00:0c:41:d7:ee:a5 00:0f:b5:92:cd:49 00:12:17:70:85:3d 00:14:bf:ae:b1:e4 00:40:f4:f8:47:03 00:0c:41:d7:ee:b42. Select Replace to replace the existing list of known APs, or select Merge to add the new MAC addresses to the existing list.3. Click Browse and navigate to the location where you saved the text file.4. Select the file and click Open.5. Click Import to upload the list to the AP.
Advanced Configuration 5-1vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Chapter 5 Advanced ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. 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 WAG302 as described in “Logging in to the WAG302 Using Its Default IP Address” on page 3-8.Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless ClientsYou can configure the WAG302 to act as a DHCP server gateway for wireless clients. After you log in, click IP Settings under Advanced on the main menu to view the Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients.Figure 5-1
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3025-2 Advanced ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006The following list provides information about how to configure DHCP settings.•Use AP as DHCP Server: Turn on this option to allow the Access Point to function as a DHCP Server for wireless clients. The Access Point will provide the pre-configured TCP/IP configurations for all wireless stations connected to this Access Point. The default setting is disable.If you use the AP as a DHCP server, you must configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using Access Point as a DHCP Server for Wireless Clients.•Starting IP Address: Enter the starting IP address the DHCP server on this Access Point can assign wireless clients.The default starting IP address is 192.168.0.2.•Ending IP Address: Enter the Ending IP address the DHCP server on this Access Point can assign wireless clients. The default ending IP address is 192.168.0.50.•Subnet Mask: Enter a subnet mask for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.•Gateway Address: Enter a Gateway Address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. The wireless clients will use this IP address as the default gateway for any traffic beyond the local network. There is no default address.•Primary DNS Server: Enter a Primary DNS Server IP address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. There is no default server.•Secondary DNS Server: Enter a Secondary DNS Server IP address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. There is no default server.•Primary WINS Server: Enter a Primary WINS Server IP address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. There is no default server.•Secondary WINS Server: Enter a Secondary WINS Server IP address for the DHCP server on the Access Point to assign wireless clients. There is no default server.•Lease: Enter a lease time in days, hours and minutes. The wireless client must renew the IP address when the lease expires. The default lease time is one day.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Advanced Configuration 5-3vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Configuring Hotspot SettingsIf you want the access point (AP) to capture and redirect all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests, use this feature. For example, a hotel might want all wireless connections to go to its server to start a billing transaction.Enter the URL of the Web server where you want to redirect HTTP requests. Configuring Advanced Wireless SettingsThe WAG302 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11a/g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.The WAG302 also supports the following wireless features:• Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames)• RTS/CTS handshake• Beacon generation• Packet fragmentation and reassembly• Roaming among access points on the same subnetFrom the Advanced Wireless Settings menu, you can configure wireless LAN parameters and modify QoS queue settings, including Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM).Figure 5-2
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3025-4 Advanced ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Configuring Wireless LAN ParametersFigure 5-3 shows the Wireless LAN Parameters section on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. For most networks, the default Advanced Wireless LAN Parameter settings work well.Table 5-1 describes the Advanced Wireless Parameters.Figure 5-3Table 5-1. Advanced Wireless LAN ParametersField DescriptionEnable SuperG Mode Click Enable to enable Super G Mode.RTS Threshold The packet size used to determine whether the access point should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission. Fragmentation Length This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value.Beacon Interval Specifies the data beacon rate, which is between 20 and 1004.DTIM Interval The Delivery Traffic Indication Message specifies the data beacon rate, which is between 1 and 255.Preamble Type A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Auto is the default
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Advanced Configuration 5-5vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Setup 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. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM.WMM Support: Select Yes or No as required on the Advanced Wireless Settings menu. The default is No.Modifying QoS Queue ParametersQuality of Service provides you with the ability to specify parameters on multiple queues for increased throughput and better performance of differentiated wireless traffic, like Voice-over-IP (VoIP), other types of audio, video, and streaming media, as well as traditional IP data. Figure 5-4
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3025-6 Advanced ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Table 5-1 describes the settings for QoS Queues. Specify the AP EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the WAG302 to the wireless client. Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the wireless client to the WAG302.Wireless Bridging and RepeatingThe WAG302 Wireless Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Examples of wireless bridged configurations are:•Point-to-Point Bridge. The WAG302 communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. See “Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration” on page 5-8.Table 5-1. QoS Queues and ParametersQoS Queue DescriptionData 0 (Voice) High priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP and streaming media are automatically sent to this queue.Data 1(Video) High priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive video data is automatically sent to this queue.Data 2 (best effort) Medium priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most traditional IP data is sent to this queue.Data 3 (Background) Lowest priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data that requires maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is sent to this queue (FTP data, for example).AIFS (Arbitration Inter-Frame Space)Specifies a wait time (in milliseconds) for data frames. Valid values for AIFS are 1 through 255.cwMin (Minimum Contention Window)Upper limit (in milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random backoff wait time is determined. Valid values for the “cwmin” are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, or 1024. The value for cwMin must be lower than the value for cwMax.cwMax (Maximum Contention Window)Upper limit (in milliseconds) for the doubling of the random backoff value. Valid values for the “cwmax” are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, or 1024. The value for cwMax must be higher than the value for cwMin.Max. Burst Length Specifies (in milliseconds) the Maximum Burst Length allowed for packet bursts on the wireless network. A packet burst is a collection of multiple frames transmitted without header information. Valid values for maximum burst length are 0.0 through 999.9.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Advanced Configuration 5-7vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006•Multi-Point Bridge. The WAG302 is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Then all traffic is sent to this “master,” rather than to other access points. See “Multi-Point Bridge Configuration” on page 5-9.•Repeater with Wireless Client Association. Sends all traffic to the remote AP. See “Repeater with Wireless Client Association” on page 5-11.These configurations can be set up from the Advanced Access Point Settings menu, shown to the right.Figure 5-5
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3025-8 Advanced ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Point-to-Point Bridge ConfigurationIn Point-to-Point Bridge mode, the WAG302 communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. In addition, you can enable client associations with this WAG302. You must enter the MAC address of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. Use wireless security to protect this communication. The figure below shows an example of Point-to-Point Bridge mode.The following steps describe how to set up the Multi-Point Bridge configuration in Figure 5-6.1. Configure the WAG302 (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.2. Configure the other access point (AP 2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. AP 1 must have AP 2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field, and AP 2 must have AP 1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.3. Configure and verify the following for both access points:• Verify the LAN network configuration of the access points. Both APs must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.• Both APs must use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in use.4. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.Figure 5-6AP 1RouterInternetHub or SwitchBoth APs are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.LAN Segment 1 LAN Segment 2192.168.0.1PCs PCsAP 2
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Advanced Configuration 5-9vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Multi-Point Bridge ConfigurationSet up a Multi-Point Bridge only if this WAG302 is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Then all traffic is sent to this “master,” rather than to the other access points. In addition, you can enable client associations with this WAG302. Multi-Point Bridge mode configuration includes the following steps:• Enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in the fields provided. • Set the other bridge-mode access points to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using the MAC address of this WAG302 as the Remote MAC Address. • Use wireless security to protect this traffic. The figure below shows an example of a Multi-Point Bridge mode configuration.The following steps describe how to set up the Multi-Point Bridge configuration shown in Figure 5-7.1. Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG302 Wireless Access Points.• Because it is in the central location, configure WAG302 (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of AP 2 and AP 3 are required in AP 1.Figure 5-7AP 1AP 2RouterInternetHub or Switch192.168.0.1PCsPCsAP 3“Master AP”PCsLAN Segment 1LAN Segment 2LAN Segment 3Hub or SwitchPoint-to-Multi-PointBridge mode Point-to-PointBridge ModePoint-to-PointBridge Mode
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3025-10 Advanced ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006• Configure WAG302 (AP 2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP 1.• Configure the WAG302 (AP 3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP 1.2. Verify the following for all access points:• The LAN network configuration of the WAG302 Wireless Access Points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices• Only one AP is configured in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all the others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.• All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses must be in the same network.• If using DHCP, all WAG302 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 WAG302 Wireless Access Points must use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use.• All Point-to-Point APs must have the MAC address of AP 1 in the Remote AP MAC address field.3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. • A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments.• Wireless stations will not be able to connect to the WAG302 Wireless Access Points in Figure 5-7. If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can use additional WAG302 Wireless Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN segment.Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WAG302s configured in Point-to-Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Advanced Configuration 5-11vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Repeater with Wireless Client AssociationIn this mode, the WAG302 Wireless Access Point sends all traffic to the remote AP. For repeater mode, you must enter the MAC address of the remote “parent” access point. You can also enter the address of the “child” access point. Note that the following restrictions apply:•You do not have the option of disabling client associations with this WAG302. • You cannot configure a sequence of parent/child APs. You are limited to only one parent/child AP pair. The figure below shows an example of a Repeater Mode configuration. To set up a repeater with wireless client association, follow the steps below:1. Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG302 Wireless Access Points.• Configure AP 1 on LAN Segment 1 as the Parent in Repeater mode with the its own MAC address in the Parent AP MAC Address field, and the MAC Address of the ‘downstream’ AP (AP 2) in the Child AP MAC Address field.• Configure AP 2 in the Child Repeater mode with its MAC addresses as in the Child AP MAC Address field and the MAC address of the ‘upstream’ AP (AP 1) in the Parent MAC Address field.2. Verify the following for all access points:• The LAN network configuration of the WAG302 Wireless Access Points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devicesFigure 5-8RouterInternet192.168.0.1PCsAP 2Child AP in Repeater ModeWireless PCAssociated with AP 2Wireless PCAssociated with AP 2Wireless PCAssociated with AP 1Parent AP in Repeater ModeAP 1
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3025-12 Advanced ConfigurationvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006• All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network.• If using DHCP, all WAG302 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 WAG302 Wireless Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use.3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments.Note: You can extend this repeating by adding up to two more WAG302s configured in repeater mode. However, since repeaters communicate in half-duplex 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.
Troubleshooting 6-1vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Chapter 6 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302. 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.• Is the WAG302 on?Go to “Front Panel” on page 2-5.• Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?Go to “Installing the WAG302 Wireless Access Point” on page 3-4.• I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.Go to “Viewing the Activity Log” on page 4-9.If you have trouble setting up your WAG302, check the tips below.No lights are lit on the access point.It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up. Wait a minute and check the power light status on the access point.If the access point has no power.• Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point.• Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet.• Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3026-2 TroubleshootingvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.The access point’s antennae 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 WAG302. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off.The LAN light is not lit.There is a hardware connection problem. Check these items:• Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). A switch, hub, or router must be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem.• Make sure the connected device is turned on.• Be sure the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. If the network device has Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you can use either a crossover cable or a normal patch cable.I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. There is a configuration problem. Check these items:• You might not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP/IP changes take effect. Restart the computer.• The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up properly for that network. The usual setting for Windows the Network Properties is set to “Obtain an IP address automatically.”• The access point’s default values may not work with your network. Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Troubleshooting 6-3vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006I cannot connect to the WAG302 to configure it.Check these items:• The WAG302 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is on (amber indicating a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or green indicating a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection) to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • The default configuration of the WAG302 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.230 and a Mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network configuration settings are correct.• If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WAG302 to connect, ensure that your computer and the WAG302 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network. • If your computer is set to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” (DHCP client), restart it.• If your computer uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address in the range of the WAG302. The WAG302 default IP Address is 192.168.0.230 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps.• Check whether other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs TCP/IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP Addresses.• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, ensure that the WAG302 is connected and turned on. Connect to it and check its settings. If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.• If the WAG302 is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc.) to make sure that it is working correctly.•Try again.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG3026-4 TroubleshootingvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006I am unable to download files from some FTP sites.If the IP address of the WAG302 LAN interface is not on the same network as the IP addresses the DHCP server on the WAG302 assigns to wireless clients, the WAG302 performs automatic network address and port translation (NAPT). Some higher-layer protocols, such as FTP, might not work with the NAPT on the WAG302.To fix this issue, reconfigure the DHCP server settings (Advanced IP Settings) so that the wireless clients receive IP addresses that are on the same network as the WAG302 Ethernet interface.I need to restore factory default settings.To restore the factory default settings, you can use the Reset button (see “Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings” on page 4-6) or use the Backup/Restore Settings menu (see “Erasing the Configuration” on page 4-6).
Specifications A-1vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Appendix A SpecificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR ProSafeô Dua l Band Wireless Access Point WAG302.AG302Specifications for the WParameter NETGEAR ProSafeô Du al Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoringMaximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; typically 30 to 70 nodes.Status LEDs Power/Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN/TestPower Adapter 12V DC, 1 AElectromagnetic Compliance FCC Part 15 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0 to 50 COperating humidity: 5-95%, non-condensingData Encoding: 802.11b: 1 and 2 Mbps, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11b: 5.5 and 11 Mbps, Complementary Code Keying (CCK) 802.11g: All rates, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network:Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Typically 30-70 nodes.802.11a Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable)802.11a Operating Frequencies5.15 ~ 5.25 (US, EU, Japan) 5.25 ~ 5.35 (US, EU, Japan) 5.47 ~ 5.725 (Europe ETSI) 5.725 ~ 5.825 (US)802.11a Encryption 40-bits (also called 64-bits), 128- and 152-bits WEP data encryption802.11b/g Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable)802.11b and g Operating Frequencies2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US) 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan)2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)802.11g Encryption 40-bits (also called 64-bits), 128- and 152-bits WEP data encryptionAntenna: Please refer to page ivSubpart B. Subpart C and Subpart E
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302A-2 SpecificationsvSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006
Command Line Reference B-1vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Appendix B Command Line ReferenceIn addition to the Web-based user interface, the NETGEAR ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 includes a command line interface (CLI) for administering the access point. The CLI lets you view and modify status and configuration information.The CLI is particularly useful if the network connection is not functioning because you can access the CLI through a serial port. To connect to the WAG302 by using the CLI, see “Using the Secure Telnet Interface” on page 4-3.The following topics provide an introduction to the class structure upon which the CLI is based, CLI commands, and examples of using the CLI to get or set configuration information on an access point:•“Accessing CLI Help”•“Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion Help”•“Interface Naming Conventions”•“Entering CLI Commands”•“Using the CLI to configure the WAG302 Wireless Access Point”Accessing CLI HelpPress the TAB key twice to show a list of available commands or keywords. You can also use TAB to complete a command after you enter enough characters to uniquely identify a command. If multiple completions exist, the system beeps. Type TAB again, and the CLI displays all keywords that match the characters you entered.Example 1: At a blank command line, type TAB+TAB (press the TAB key twice) to get a list of all commands.NETGEAR-AP#add Add an instance to the running configurationfactory-reset Reset the system to factory defaultsget Get property values of the running configurationreboot Reboot the systemremove Remove instances in the running configurationsave-running Save the running configurationset Set property values of the running configuration
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302B-2 Command Line ReferencevSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Example 2: Type “get” TAB+TAB to see a list of keywords for the get command.NETGEAR-AP# getassociation Associated stationbasic-rate Basic rates of radiosbridge-port Bridge ports of bridge interfaces....traphost Destination host for SNMP trapstx-queue Transmission queue parameterswme-queue Transmission queue parameters for stationsExample 3: Type get ssh s TAB. This results in completion with the only matching keyword, get ssh status. Press ENTER to display the output results of the command.Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion HelpThe CLI provides keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate the command line and build valid commands. Table B-1 describes the keyboard shortcuts available from the CLI.Table B-1. Keyboard ShortcutsKeyboard Shortcut Action on CLICtrl-a Move the cursor to the beginning of the current lineCtrl-e Move the cursor to the end of the current lineCtrl-b Left Arrow keyMove the cursor back on the current line, one character at a timeCtrl-f Right Arrow KeyMove the cursor forward on the current line, one character at a timeCtrl-c Start over at a blank command prompt (abandons the input on the current line)Ctrl-hBackspaceRemove one character on the current line.Ctrl-w Remove the last word in the current command.(Clears one word at a time from the current command line, always starting with the last word on the line.)Ctrl-k Remove characters starting from cursor location to end of the current line.(Clears the current line from the cursor forward.)Ctrl-u Remove all characters before the cursor.(Clears the current line from the cursor back to the CLI prompt.)
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Command Line Reference B-3vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Interface Naming ConventionsTable B-2 describes the interface naming conventions for the WAG302. The interface name changes are TBD.Ctrl-p Up Arrow keyDisplay previous command in history.(Ctrl-p and Ctrl-n let you cycle through a history of all executed commands like Up and Down arrow keys typically do. Up/Down arrow keys also work for this.)Ctrl-n Down Arrow keyDisplay next command in history.(Ctrl-p and Ctrl-n let you cycle through a history of all executed commands like Up and Down arrow keys typically do. Up/Down arrow keys also work for this.)Ctrl-d Exit the CLI. (At a blank command prompt, typing Ctrl-d closes the CLI.)(Typing Ctrl-d within command text also removes characters, one at a time, at cursor location like Ctrl-h.)Warning: The CLI uses specific interface names the Web UI does not use. Many get and set commands require that you enter interface names. Note: Use the get interface command to display common information on all interfaces, including IP addresses.Table B-2. Interface Naming ConventionInterface Descriptionlo Local loopback for data meant for the access point itself.eth0 The Ethernet interface connected to the Internal network.br0 The Internal bridge represents the internal interface for the access point. To telnet or ssh into the access point, use the IP address for this interface. The br0 consists of:• eth0 (or vlan <vlanid> if you have VLANs configured)• wlan0• wlan1 (for the second radio)Table B-1. Keyboard ShortcutsKeyboard Shortcut Action on CLI
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302B-4 Command Line ReferencevSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006brvwnx The bridge interface for Virtual Wireless Network (VWN) where “x” indicates the number of the VWN.wlan0 The wireless (radio) interface for the Internal network.wlan0vwn1 The wireless interface for Virtual Wireless Network (VWN) 1.wlan0vwn2 The wireless interface for Virtual Wireless Network (VWN) 2.wlan0wdsxA wireless distribution system (WDS) interface where “x” indicates the number of the WDS link. (For example, wlan0wds1.)wlan1 On a dual radio AP, the wireless (radio) interface for the Internal network on the second radio.wlan1vwnx The wireless interface for Virtual Wireless Network (VWN) on a radio where “x” represents the number of the VWN.vlanxxxx A VLAN interface for VLAN ID xxxx. To find out what this VLAN interface is (Internal, Guest, VWN1 or VWN2), use the following command to look at the “role” property:get interface vlanVLANID roleFor example: get interface vlan1234 roleNote: The commands and examples in this appendix use the wlan0vap0 radio interface. Replace wlan0 with wlan1 to configure and view information about the second radio. Use the command get radio all to view information about the radios on the WAG302. Table B-2. Interface Naming ConventionInterface Description
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Command Line Reference B-5vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Entering CLI CommandsThis section describes how to use CLI commands to configure the access point and how to view system settings and information.Table B-3 shows the commands available at the blank CLI prompt. You can type TAB twice to display the list of commands. After you enter the command, press the TAB key twice to display a list of available keywords and variables.The get, set, add, and remove commands are followed by one or more keywords and might be followed by one or more optional or required name-value pairs. You can use CLI commands to view or configure most of the features that you can view and configure by using the Web UI. However, CLI commands are not available to merge, import, and export the known AP list for Rogue AP detection feature.Table B-3. Commands at the Blank PromptCommand DescriptiongetGets the property values of existing instances of a class. set Sets the property values of existing instances of a class.addAdds a new instance or group of instances of a class.removeRemoves an existing instance of a class.save-running Saves the running configuration as the startup configuration.reboot Restarts the access point (a “soft” reboot).factory-reset Resets the AP to factory defaults and reboots.Warning: Settings updated from the CLI (with get, set, add, and remove commands) will not be saved to the startup configuration unless you explicitly save them by issuing the save-running command.
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302B-6 Command Line ReferencevSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Using the CLI to configure the WAG302 Wireless Access PointThis section describes the commands you use to view and configure the WAG302. The CLI commands correspond to tasks you can accomplish by using the Web-based user interface (UI). In some cases, the CLI get command provides additional details not available through the Web UI.Viewing General InformationThis table describes the commands you use to view some of the information that you see on the General page of the Web UI. Use the get interface command to view general status about the Ethernet interface.The br0 interface is going away, so many of these commands will change. Table B-4. General InformationTask CommandAccess Point InformationView Access Point Name get host idView the MAC Address for the Access Point get interface br0 macView the Country/Region get system countryView the Firmware Version for the Access Point get system versionView the Access Point Mode get interface br0 typeView the VLAN (802.1Q) status 802.1Q is always enabled.View the Management VLAN ID get mgmtvlan vlan-idCurrent IP SettingsView the IP Address get interface br0vlanXWhere X is the management VLAN ID.View the Subnet Mask get interface br0 static-maskView the Default Gateway IP addressget static-ip-route gatewayView the DHCP Client status get dhcp-client statusCurrent Wireless SettingsView the Operating Mode get radio all mode
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Command Line Reference B-7vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Configuring Basic SettingsThe commands in Table B-5 correspond to the Basic Settings page on the Web UI.View the Channel / Frequency get radio all channelView whether Rogue AP Detection is enabled get radio ap-detectionView information about the Security Profiles get vap all detailTable B-5. Basic SettingsTask CommandSet the Access Point Name set host id <name>Example:set host id LAB_APSet the Country / Region set system country <2_letter_country_code>Example:set system country usEnable the DHCP Client set dhcp-client status upDisable the DHCP Client set dhcp-client status downSet a Static IP Address set interface br0 static-ip <ip_address>Example:set interface br0 static-ip 10.10.12.221Set a Subnet Mask set interface br0 static-mask <netmask>Example:set interface br0 static-mask 255.255.255.0Set the Default Gatewayset static-ip-route gateway <ip_address>Example:set static-ip-route gateway 10.10.12.1Set the Primary DNS Server set host static-dns-1 <ip_address>Example:set host static-dns-1 10.10.3.10Set the Secondary DNS Server set host static-dns-2 <ip_address>Enable Spanning Tree Protocol set interface br0 stp onTable B-4. General InformationTask Command
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302B-8 Command Line ReferencevSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Configuring Wireless SettingsThe commands in Table B-6 correspond to the Wireless Settings page on the Web UI.Disable Spanning Tree Protocol set interface br0 stp offSet the Management VLAN ID set mgmtvlan vlan-id <1-4096>Enable Untagged VLANs and set the VLAN ID set untaggedvlan vlan-id <1-4096>Use the default NETGEAR NTP Server set ntp use-default-servers onUse a custom NTP server set ntp use-default-servers offSet the Hostname or IP Address for the custom NTP server set ntp server <NTP_Server>Example:set ntp server ntp.netgear.comorset ntp server 192.168.10.10Set the Time Zone set time zone <timezone>Adjust for Daylight Savings Time set time daylight-saving [on | off]View the Current Time get time nowTable B-6. Wireless SettingsTask CommandTurn on the Radio set interface wlan0 status upConfigure the Wireless Network Name (SSID) set interface wlan0 ssid <ssid_name>Example:set interface wlan0 ssid test_labAllow SSID Broadcastsset radio wlan0 ignore-broadcast-ssid offDeny SSID Broadcastsset radio wlan0 ignore-broadcast-ssid onSet the Wireless Mode set radio wlan0 mode gset radio wlan0 mode b set radio wlan0 mode aSet the Channel/Frequency Not permittedTable B-5. Basic SettingsTask Command
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Command Line Reference B-9vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Configuring Security Profile SettingsYou can configure up to eight security profiles for each radio on the AP. Table B-7 maps the Web UI security profile for wlan0 to the profile name in the CLI. These mappings might change.The commands in Table B-8 correspond to the Security Profile Settings page on the Web UI. The commands in this table show how to configure Security Profile 1, which is the default profile.Set the Data Rate get supported-rate wlan0add supported-rate wlan0 <rate>remove supported-rate wlan0 <rate>Set the Output Power set radio wlan0 tx-power <percent>Table B-7. Security Profile Interface NamesWeb UI Security Profile CLI NameProfile 1 vap0Profile 2 vap1Profile 3 vap2Profile 4 vap3Profile 5 vap4Profile 6 vap5Profile 7 vap6Profile 8 vap7Note: The commands in Table B-8 configure the default security profile, which is vap0 on radio wlan0. To configure other security profiles, use vapx, where x is the VAP ID associated with the security profile. To configure the second radio, use wlan1.Table B-6. Wireless SettingsTask Command
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302B-10 Command Line ReferencevSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Table B-8. Security Profile SettingsTask CommandEnable a security profile set vap vap0 radio wlan0 status upDisable a security profile set vap vap0 radio wlan0 status downSet the security profile name set vap vap0 description <description>Set the SSID of the security profile set interface wlan0vap0 ssid <ssid_name>Broadcast wireless network name.set bss wlan0bssvap0 ignore-broadcast-ssid offDo not broadcast wireless network name.set bss wlan0bssvap0 ignore-broadcast-ssid onSet Network Authentication to Open Systemset bss wlan0bssvap0 open-system-authentication onset bss wlan0bssvap0 shared-key-authentication offSet Network Authentication to Shared Keyset bss wlan0bssvap0 open-system-authentication offset bss wlan0bssvap0 shared-key-authentication onSet the Data Encryption to 64-bit WEPset interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-length 40Set the Data Encryption to 128-bit WEPset interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-length 104Set the Key Type to ASCIIset interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-ascii yesSet the Data Encryption to 152-bit WEPset interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-length 128Set the Key Type to Hex:set interface wlan0vap0 wep-key-ascii noSet the WEP Keys set interface wlan0 wep-key-1 <key>Note: For 64-bit WEP, use 5 ASCII characters or 10 Hex characters. For 128-bit WEP, use 13 ASCII characters or 26 Hex characters. For 152-bit WEP, use 32 hexadecimal or 16 ASCII characters.Example (64-bit WEP with ASCII):set interface wlan0 wep-key-1 abcdeset interface wlan0 wep-key-2 fghiset interface wlan0 wep-key-3 klmnoset interface wlan0 wep-key-4 pqrstSet Network Authentication to 802.1X set interface wlan0 security dot1x
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Command Line Reference B-11vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006RADIUS Server SettingsThe commands in Table B-9 correspond to the RADIUS Server Settings page on the Web UI.Set Network Authentication to WPA set interface wlan0 security wpa-personal set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa-allowed on set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa2-allowed offSet Network Authentication to WPA2 set interface wlan0 security wpa-personal set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa-allowed off set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa2-allowed onSet Network Authentication to WPA and WPA2 set interface wlan0 security wpa-personal set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa-allowed on set bss wlan0bssvap0 wpa2-allowed onSet the WPA Passphrase set interface wlan0 wpa-personal-key <key>Exampleset interface wlan0 wpa-personal-key “KeY !”orset interface wlan0 wpa-personal-key My!KeYEnable Wireless Client Security Separation set radio station-isolation onDisable Wireless Client Security Separation set radio station-isolation offSet the VLAN ID for the Security Profile set vap vap0 radio wlan0 vlan-id <1-4096>Table B-9. RADIUS Server SettingsTask CommandSet the IP Address of the Primary or Secondary Authen-tication Serverset radius-client authentication [primary | secondary] server <ip_address>Set the Port Number of the Primary or Secondary Authen-tication Serverset radius-client authentication [primary | secondary] port <port_number>Table B-8. Security Profile SettingsTask Command
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302B-12 Command Line ReferencevSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Access ControlThe commands in Table B-10 correspond to the Access Control page on the Web UI.Set the Shared Secret for the Primary or Secondary Authen-tication Serverset radius-client authentication [primary | secondary] key <value>Set the IP Address of the Pri-mary or Secondary Accounting Serverset radius-client accounting [primary | secondary] server [hostname | ip_address]Set the Port Number of the Pri-mary or Secondary Accounting Serverset radius-client accounting [primary | secondary] port <port_number>Set the Shared Secret for the Primary or Secondary Accounting Serverset radius-client accounting [primary | secondary] key <value>Table B-10. Access Control SettingsTask CommandView a list of wireless clients by MAC address get association stationCreate a list of clients to permit or deny access to the AP set bss wlan0bssvap0 mac-acl-mode accept-list set bss wlan0bssvap0 mac-acl-mode deny-listAdd a client to the Trusted Wireless Stations list add mac-acl wlan0bssvap0 mac <mac_address> Example:add mac-acl wlan0bssvap0 mac 00:01:02:03:04:05add mac-acl wlan0bssvap0 mac 00:01:02:03:04:06Remove a client from the Trusted Wireless Stations list remove mac-acl wlan0bssvap0 mac <mac_address>Disable MAC Access Control (remove all clients from the list)remove mac-acl allTable B-9. RADIUS Server SettingsTask Command
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Command Line Reference B-13vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Viewing and Configuring Management SettingsThe commands in Table B-11 correspond to the pages on the Web UI under the Management heading. This section includes commands for the following features:• Change Password• Remote Management • Upgrade Firmware• Backup and Restore• Reboot the System.Table B-11. AP ManagementTask CommandSet a password for admin access to the AP. set system password <password>Enable Remote CLI Access set ssh status upDisable Remote CLI Access set ssh status downEnable SNMP set snmp status upDisable SNMP set snmp status downSet a Public Community name set snmp rw-community <string>Set a Private Community name set snmp ro-community <string>Set an IP address to receive SNMP traps set traphost host <ip_address>Upgrade the firmware (requires a reboot)firmware-upgrade <url>Example:firmware-upgrade tftp://1.2.3.4/upgrade.tarfirmware-upgrade file:///1.2.3.4/tmp/upgrade.tarBackup the configuration file config download <url>Example:config download tftp://1.2.3.4/defaultcfg.xmlRestore the configuration file config upload <url>Example:config upload tftp://1.2.3.4/defaultcfg.xmlReboot the system reboot
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302B-14 Command Line ReferencevSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Viewing and Configuring System InformationThe commands in Table B-11 correspond to the pages on the Web UI under the Information heading. This section includes commands for the following features:• Activity Log• Available Wireless Station List• Statistics• Rogue AP DetectionTable B-12. AP InformationTask CommandView the SysLog activity log get log-entryView all SysLog server information get log detailEnable SysLog set log relay-enabled 1Disable SysLog set log relay-enabled 0Set the IP address of the SysLog server set log relay-host <ip_address>Set the port number configured in the SysLog server set log relay-port <port_number>View a list of wireless stations get association detailView interface statistics get interface all ip mac ssid tx-packets tx-bytes tx-errors rx-packets rx-bytes rx-errorsTurn Rogue AP Detection On set radio wlan0 ap-detection onTurn Rogue AP Detection Off set radio wlan0 ap-detection offView a list of neighboring APs get known-apAdd an AP to the Known AP list add known-ap <mac_address>Delete an AP from the Known AP list remove known-ap <mac_address>Delete all APs from the Known AP list remove known-ap all
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Command Line Reference B-15vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Configuring Advanced IP SettingsThe commands in Table B-13 correspond to the IP Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading.Hotspot SettingsThe commands in Table B-14 correspond to the Hotspot Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading.Table B-13. Advanced IP SettingsTask CommandView all DHCP server information get dhcp-server detailEnable the DHCP Server set dhcp-server status upDisable the DHCP Server set dhcp-server status downSet the Starting IP Address set dhcp-server ipstart <ip_address>Set the Ending IP Address set dhcp-server ipend <ip_address>Set the Subnet Mask set dhcp-server netmask <subnet_mask>Set the Gateway IP Address set dhcp-server gateway <ip_address>Set the Primary DNS Server set dhcp-server dns1 <ip_address>Set the Secondary DNS Server set dhcp-server dns2 <ip_address>Set the Primary WINS Server set dhcp-server wins1 <ip_address>Set the Secondary WINS Server set dhcp-server wins1 <ip_address>Set the Lease set dhcp-server lease <seconds>Table B-14. Hotspot SettingsTask CommandView all HTTP redirect information get http-redirect detailEnable HTTP Redirect set http-redirect status upDisable HTTP Redirect set http-redirect status downSet the URL for the redirect set http-redirect url <url>
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302B-16 Command Line ReferencevSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Advanced Wireless SettingsThe commands in Table B-15 correspond to the Wireless Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading. For information about the configuration options in this section, see “Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 5-3.Table B-15. Advanced Wireless SettingsTask CommandEnable Super-G Mode set radio wlan0 super-ag yesDisable Super-G Mode set radio wlan0 super-ag noSet the RTS Threshold set radio wlan0 rts-threshold <0-2347>Set the Fragmentation Length Threshold set radio wlan0 fragmentation-threshold <256-2346>Set the Beacon Interval set radio wlan0 beacon-interval 80Set the DTIM Interval set bss wlan0bssvap0 dtim-period <1-255>Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) set radio wlan0 wme onDisable Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) set radio wlan0 wme offView QoS queue parameters get tx-queueAP EDCA parametersSet AIFS on AP-to-station traffic set tx-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to aifs <AIFS_Value>Example:set tx-queue wlan0 with queue data0 to aifs 13Set cwMin and cwMax on AP-to-station traffic set tx-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to cwmin <cwmin_Value> cwmax <cwmax_Value>Example:set tx-queue wlan0 with queue data1 cwmin 15 cwmax 31Set Max. Burst on AP-to-station traffic set tx-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to burst <burst_Value>Example:set tx-queue wlan0 with queue data2 to burst 0.5Station EDCA parameters
Reference Manual for the ProSafe™ Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302Command Line Reference B-17vSECOND DRAFT, 24 Feb 2006Advanced Access Point SettingsThe commands in Table B-16 correspond to the Access Point Settings page on the Web UI under the Advanced heading.Set AIFS on station-to-AP traffic set wme-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to aifs <AIFS_Value>Example:set wme-queue wlan0 with queue vo to aifs 14Set cwMin and cwMax on station-to-AP traffic set wme-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to cwmin <cwmin_Value> cwmax <cwmax_Value>Example:set wme-queue wlan0 with queue vi cwmin 7 cwmax 15Set TXOP Limit on station-to-AP traffic set wme-queue wlan0 with queue <Queue_Name> to txop-limit <txop-limit_Value>Example:set wme-queue wlan0 with queue vo to txop-limit 49Table B-16. Advanced Access Point SettingsTask CommandEnable Wireless Bridging and Repeating set interface wlan0wds0 status upset interface wlan0wds0 radio wlan0Disable Wireless Bridging and Repeating set interface wlan0wds0 status downView the Local MAC Address for the Wireless Bridge or Repeaterget interface wlan0wds0 macSet the Remote MAC Address for the Wireless Bridge(s) or Repeater(s)set interface wlan0wds0 remote-mac <remote_MAC_address>Table B-15. Advanced Wireless SettingsTask Command
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