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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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:
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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.
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Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is
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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

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Multi-Point Bridge Configuration ..............................................................................5-9
Repeater with Wireless Client Association .............................................................5-10
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
No lights are lit on the access point. ...............................................................................6-1
The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. ...........................................................6-2
The LAN light is not lit. ....................................................................................................6-2
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. .................6-2
I cannot connect to the WG102 to configure it. ..............................................................6-3
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ................................................6-3
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........................................6-4
Appendix A
Specifications
Appendix B
Related Documents

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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
This 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 in the Appendices and 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 Conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold User input
fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note: 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.

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This manual is written for the WG102 Access Point according to these specifications:
How to Use This Manual
The 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 index 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 Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
•Printing a Page in the HTML View.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point
Manual Publication Date November 2005
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG102.asp.

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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.
— 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.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter introduces the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Minimal
requirements for installation are in “System Requirements” on page 2-5.
About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless
Access Point
The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 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 WG102 antenna interacts with wireless network interface cards (NIC) in wireless devices
within a fixed range or area of coverage. Typically, an access point inside a building works best
with devices within a 300 foot radius. The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access
Point can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points are
rated between 30-50 users simultaneously.
The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between the
wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple WG102 Access Points via a wired Ethernet
backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing 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 NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point
allows packet transmission at up to 108 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or
electromagnetic interference.

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Key Features
The WG102 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.
•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.
•DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The WG102 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server.
•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 differentiated one WLAN from another when a mobile device
tries to connect to the network.
•SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management
Information Base (MIB) management.
Key Features
The WG102 provides solid functionality, including these features
• Multiple Operating Modes
–Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11g.
–Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WG102 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. Wireless security should be used
to protect this communication.

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–Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WG102 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 WG102's MAC address. They then send all traffic
to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. Wireless security
should be used to protect this traffic.
–Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WG102 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. Wireless security should be used to
protect this communication.
•AutoCell RF Management. AutoCell provides advanced automated RF management that
improves performance and enhances security.
•Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.
•Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only
trusted wireless stations can use the WG102 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.
•Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG102 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.
•VLAN Support. Short for virtual LAN, a network of computers that 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.

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802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking
The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between
Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. The WG102 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
• Short or long preamble
• Roaming among access points on the same subnet
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
The WG102 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and
capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
The wireless access point uses Auto UplinkTM 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.
Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support
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, like video or audio, has a
higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also
support WMM.
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA), see http://www.wi-fi.net).
The following NETGEAR products work with the WG102 Access Point:
• WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card
• WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card