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Reference Manual for the
NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless
Access Point 802.11g WG302
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
September 2004
September 2004
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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/ thr
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WG302 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Placement and Range Guidelin
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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) WG302 (Model Designation) 802.11g ProSafe 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
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• 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. 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 separatio
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Versions, Conventions ...................................................................................1-1 How to Use this Manual ..................................................................................................1-2 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG302 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point ....
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Using the Basic IP Settings Options .............................................................................3-23 Chapter 4 Management Using the Secure Telnet Interface ..................................................................................4-1 How to Use the CLI via the Console Port .................................................................4-1 CLI Commands ........................................................................................................4-2 Using Sys
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Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the WG302 ........................................................................................ A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... B-1 Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ...............................
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 . The WG302 provides connection for multiple personal computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem). Audience, Versions, Conventions This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. How
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 2 1 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left Pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. To view the HTML version of the manual, you must have a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled.
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 How to Print this Manual To print this manual, choose one of the following options. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic. Using this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure to your printer–you do not have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. • P
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 1-4 About This Manual September 2004
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Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 . Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in “System Requirements” on page 2-4. About the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, deskto
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Key Features The WG302 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported. • DHCP Client Support. DHCP provid
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WG302 to gain access to your LAN. • 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. • Secure Telnet Command Line Interface. The Telnet command li
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Additionally, the WG302 supports the following wireless features: • Dis
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 • WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter • WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless Bridge System Requirements Before installing the WG302, make sure 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
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Hardware Description The NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 front and rear hardware functions are described below. The WG302 Access Point provides four status LEDs. Figure 2-1: WG302 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED DESCRIPTION PWR Power Indicator Off No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 4, Troubleshoo
