Netgear WG302v2 - ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point driver and firmware
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.... 18 dBm + 5 dBi ant.
a. WG302v2 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 19 dBm - cable loss + antenna gain
Please see the product specifications at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wg302.asp for an updated list of
wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG302v2.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements...
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...19 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 2-20 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-21 Chapter 3 Management and Information
Changing the Administrator Password 3-1 Remote Management ...3-2
Using the Secure Telnet Interface 3-3 Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port 3-3 CLI Commands ...3-4 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware 3-4 Configuration File Management 3-5 Backing...
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... Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual
• Scope. This manual is written for the ProSafe 802.11g according to these specifications:
Product Version Manual Publication Date
ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point May 2006
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents".
Note: Product updates...
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual
• 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...
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Hardware Description
This section describes the WG302v2 front and rear hardware functions.
Front Panel
Figure 0-1
Viewed from left to right, the WG302v2 has these status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and 802.11g WLAN.
LED
Description
PWR TEST LAN
Power Indicator
Off
No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter ...
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Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address
After you install the WG302v2, log in to it to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WG302v2 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.228 with DHCP disabled. You can log in to the WG302v2 by using the HTTP or HTTPS protocol.
Note: Unless...
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- 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 example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
- In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, ...
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• 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 ...
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3. Select the Security Profile to configure and click Edit. The Security Profile Configuration page appears, as shown below.
Selected Security Profile
Figure 2-7
4. Enter the settings for the Security Profile, which are described on the following page. 5. To update the settings, click Apply.
Note: If you use a wireless ...
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After the configuration changes are applied, the main Security Profile page displays.
6. If the Security Profile you configured is not already enabled, click the Enable check box associated with the Security Profile, and then click Apply.
By default, only the first Security Profile (default name: NETGEAR) is enabled. To disable...
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...Point Firmware
The ProSafe 802.11g 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. You can upload the upgrade file (.TAR) to the wireless access point by using your Web browser.
Warning: When uploading firmware to the ProSafe 802.11g , do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window...
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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 (.tar) upgrade file. 5. Click Upload.
When the upload completes, your wireless access point automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about...
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Table 3-1 describes the fields on the General Information page.
Table 3-1 General Information Fields
Field Access Point Information
Access Point Name (NetBIOS name) MAC Address
Country/Region
Firmware Version Access Point Mode
VLAN (802.1Q) Current IP Settings
IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client
Current ...
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Viewing the Activity Log
To access the Activity Log, connect to the WG302v2 and click Activity Log under the Information heading.
Figure 3-6
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...
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Table 3-2 Access Point Statistics
Field Wireless Interface
Unicast Packets Broadcast Packets Multicast Packets Total Packets Total Bytes Refresh button
Description Received/Transmitted The Unicast packets sent since the WG302v2 was restarted. The Broadcast packets sent since the WG302v2 was restarted. The Multicast packets ...
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... Web-based user interface, the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 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 WG302v2 by using the CLI, see...
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Table C-2 Interface Naming Convention (continued)
Interface lo eth0 vlan1 wlan0 wlan0vapx wlan0wdsx
Description
Local loopback for data meant for the access point itself. The Ethernet interface connected to the Internal network. The VLAN interface associated with the default security profile. The default security profile for...
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Viewing and Configuring Management Settings
The commands in Table C-12 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.
...
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... instructions on changing the access point's default values, see the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for ProSafe Wireless Access Point.
Technical Support
PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades...
WG302v2 Product datasheet - Page 1
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NETGEAR's ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 delivers the secure, reliable, high performance wireless local area networks (WLANs) today's mobile workforce demands.
This powerful device provides the ultimate in industry standard access to corporate network resources, email and the Internet. Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11g, (2.4 GHz), it can also be set for dynamic 108 Mbps 802.11g...