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NETGEAR ProSafe
802.11g Wireless Access
Point WG302v2
Reference Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10146-01
May 2006
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Technical Support Please 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/ throug
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FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity We NETGEAR, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WG302v2 (Model Designation) ProSafe™ 802.11g Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. 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
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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 Australia WARNING! To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device (see below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be colocated with other antenna or radio transmitter. An
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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950 Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, _e tento Radiolan je ve shod ě se základními po_adavky a dalšími p říslušnými ustanoveními sm ěrnice 1999/
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Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ [Hungarian] követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Norsk NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de [Norwegian] grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Polsk
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European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective April 11, 2006 2.4-2.4835 (GHz) Country Channels: 1 to 13 (Except Where Noted) ALL EC Countries Indoor or Outdoor Belgium Indoor or Outdoor France Indoor Ch. 1-13 Outdoor 1-7 Only Greece Indoor Only Italy Indoor (Outdoor w/License) Turbo Mode Same 2.4 GHz rules as above AdHoc Mode Same 2.4 GHz rules as above Antenna Statement for the European Community Please note that the 100mW EIRP limit and regulations could vary in Europe from country to country. Pl
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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt ge
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Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................................................................................xiii How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................xiv Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features .................................................................
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SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form ............................................................2-19 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
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The LAN light is not lit. ....................................................................................................5-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. .................5-2 I cannot connect to the WG302v2 to configure it. ...........................................................5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ................................................5-3 I am unable to download files from some FTP sites. ...
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About This Manual ® The NETGEAR ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conven
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • Scope. This manual is written for the ProSafe 802.11g according to these specifications: Product Version ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Manual Publication Date 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 are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/p
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual – 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. – 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. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual xvi About This Manual v1.0, May 2006
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Chapter 1 Introduction ® This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ProSafe™ 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. The WG302v2 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 provides wireless connectivity within about a 300-foot radius. The wireless access point can support up to 40 users simultaneously. T
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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 WLAN from another when a mobile device tries to connect to the network. • DHCP Client and Server Supp
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • 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 s
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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2 Reference Manual • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter What’s In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302v2. • Power adapter and cord. • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302. • Support
