NETGEAR WG102 - ProSafe Wireless Access Point User manual

202-10144-01
November 2005
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for the
NETGEAR ProSafe
802.11g Wireless Access
Point WG102

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Technical Support
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information.
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NETGEAR customer service.
You will find technical support information at:
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support by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your
country.
© 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR 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 Conditions
NOTE: 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 Statement.
Declaration of Conformity
We Netgear,
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Tel: [phone]
declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s)
WG102 (Model Designation)
802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point (Product Name)
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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NOTE: 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 Guidelines
Indoors, 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 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.
Antenna Statement for North America and Australia
In addition to its own antenna, the WG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and
antenna cables.
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 Conformity

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Please go to www.netgear.com/go/wg102_fcc for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with
the WAG302 in North America and Australia.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This 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.
The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. The use of this device in a
system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according
to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office.
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG102 product
package.
Approved
Antennas AntennaGainand type Approved Antenna Cable Antenna Cable Length Maximum Transmitted Power1
1. WG102 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 19 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain
NETGEAR
ANT24D18
18 dBi, directional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR ACC-10314-
01 thru 05
1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 18 dBi ant.
NETGEAR
ANT2409
9 dBi,
omnidirectional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR ACC-10314-
01 thru 05
1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 9 dBi ant.
NETGEAR
ANT24O5
5 dBi, ceiling/wall
indoor
NETGEAR ACC-10314-
01 thru 05
1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 5 dBi ant.
Èesky
[Czech] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless
Access Point je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními
smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR WG102
ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante
krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Access Point in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und
den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Access Point vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

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English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless
Access Point is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe
802.11g Wireless Access Point cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe
802.11g Wireless Access Point ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe
802.11g Wireless Access Point est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian]
Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe
802.11g Wireless Access Point è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access
Point atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem
noteikumiem.
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless
Access Point atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Access Point in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese]
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Access Point jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti
li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Access Point megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Access Point jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi
stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese] NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access
Point está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/
5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian] NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access
Point v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak] NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless
Access Point spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/
5/ES.

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Antenna Statement for the European Community
Please note that the 100mW EIRP limit and regulations could vary in Europe from country to country. Please check the
regulations in your country.
The antenna cable type and length must comply with European regulations. Refer to the table below for approved
antenna and cable accessories.
In addition to its own antenna, the WG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and
antenna cables:
Please go to http://www.netgear.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories
approved to be used with the WG102 in the European Community.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR WG102 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
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Suomi
[Finnish] NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless
Access Point tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Approved
Antennas Antenna Gain and type Approved Antenna Cable
Minimum
Antenna
Cable
Length
Minimum
AntennaCable
Attenuation
Maximum
Transmitted
Power1
1. WG102 maximum radiated power in the European Community: 15 dBm – cable loss +
antenna gain
NETGEAR
ANT24D18
18 dBi, directional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR
ACC-10314-05
30 m 18 dB -3 dBm + 18 dBi
= 15 dBm EIRP
NETGEAR
ANT2409
9 dBi,
omnidirectional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR
ACC-10314-04 or
ACC-10314-05
10 m 6.1 dB 8.9 dBm + 9 dBi
= 17.9 dBm EIRP
NETGEAR
ANT24O5
5 dBi, ceiling/wall
indoor
NETGEAR
ACC-10314-01
thru 05
1.5 m 1.1 dB 14 dBm + 5 dBi
= 19 dBm EIRP

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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point has been suppressed
in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some
equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain
restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WG102
Publication Date: November 2005
Product Family: Product Family
Product Name: NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10144-01

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Contents
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point
WG102
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point ........................2-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-2
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................2-4
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-4
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products .........................................................2-4
System Requirements ....................................................................................................2-5
What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................2-5
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................2-6
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................2-6
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Basic Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................3-1
Cabling Requirements ..............................................................................................3-2
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................3-2
Wireless Data Security Options ......................................................................................3-4
Installing the WG102 Access Point ................................................................................3-5
Logging in to the WG102 Using Its Default IP Address ..................................................3-9
Basic IP Settings ..........................................................................................................3-10

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Wireless Settings ..........................................................................................................3-12
Security Profiles ............................................................................................................3-14
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings ..................................................3-18
Setting up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity .....................................................3-19
Configuring the Radius Server Settings .......................................................................3-20
Configuring Network Authentication .............................................................................3-21
Entering WEP Data Encryption Keys ...........................................................................3-22
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................3-22
Chapter 4
Management
Viewing the Activity Log ..................................................................................................4-1
Viewing General Information ..........................................................................................4-2
Viewing Statistics ............................................................................................................4-4
Viewing the Available Wireless Station List ....................................................................4-5
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............................................................4-6
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................4-7
Backing up and Restoring the Configuration ............................................................4-7
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................4-8
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ...................................4-8
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................4-8
SNMP Remote Management ..........................................................................................4-9
AutoCell Rogue AP Detection ......................................................................................4-10
AutoCell Rogue Station Detection ................................................................................ 4-11
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
Hotspot Settings .............................................................................................................5-1
Advanced Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................5-2
AutoCell Overview ....................................................................................................5-2
AutoCell Configuration Options ......................................................................................5-4
Auto RF Management ..............................................................................................5-4
Enhanced RF Security ............................................................................................5-5
Rogue Device Detection ..........................................................................................5-5
Configuring Advanced Wireless LAN Settings ...............................................................5-5
Wireless Bridging and Repeating ...................................................................................5-6
Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration ..........................................................................5-8