NETGEAR WG302 - 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access... User manual

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August 2003
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
Reference Manual for the
WG302 802.11g ProSafe
Wireless Access Point

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NETGEAR, INC.
www.NETGEAR.com
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support by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your
country.
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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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
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.
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
Warning!
To comply with the FCC’s of exposure
requirements you must maintain a distance of at
least 1 cm from the antenna of this device while
it is in use. This device should not be co-located
with other transmitters.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point
FCC ID: PY3WG302

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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate 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 500 feet (152.4 m)
for 802.11b 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.
To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for rf exposure, the antennas for this device must be
installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall
not be co-located with other transmitting structures.
Statement of Conditions
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.
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.

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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)
WG302 (Model Designation)
802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point (Product Name)
complies(y) 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 cause undesired operation.
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:

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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 separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further,
the antennas shall not be co-located with other antenna or radio transmitter.
Antenna Statement for North America and Australia
In addition to its own 2 antennas, the WG302 device has been approved for use with the following
detachable antennas and antenna cables:
* WG302 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 20 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain
Please go to www.netgear.com/go-fcc…. for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with
the WG302 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
Approved
Antennas Antenna Gain and type Approved Antenna Cable Antenna Cable Length Maximum Transmitted Power
NETGEAR
ANT24D18 18 dBi, directional outdoor/indoor NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru
05
1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 18 dBi ant.
NETGEAR
ANT2409 9 dBi, omnidirectional outdoor/indoor NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru
05
1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 9 dBi ant.
NETGEAR
ANT24O5 5 dBi, ceiling/wall indoor NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru
05
1.5 m to 30 m 19 dBm + 5 dBi ant.

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information, contact your local Industry Canada office.

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Contents
RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia ..........................................1-5
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Versions, Conventions ...................................................................................1-v
How to Use this Manual .................................................................................................1-vi
How to Print this Manual ............................................................................................... 1-vii
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point ...........................................2-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-2
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................2-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-3
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products .........................................................2-4
System Requirements ....................................................................................................2-4
What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................2-4
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................2-5
WG302 Wireless Access Point Front Panel .............................................................2-5
WG302 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel .............................................................2-7
Left and Right Detachable Antenna ...................................................................2-7
Restore to Factory Defaults Button ....................................................................2-7
Serial Port ..........................................................................................................2-7
RJ-45 Ethernet Port ...........................................................................................2-7
Power Socket ....................................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Basic Installation and Configuration
Observing Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................................3-1
Cabling Requirements ..............................................................................................3-2
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................3-3
Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options .........................................................3-4
Installing the WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point ......................................3-5
How to Log In to the WG302 Using Its Default IP Address ............................................3-8

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Understanding Basic Wireless Settings ..........................................................................3-9
Understanding Basic Wireless Security Options ..........................................................3-11
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings ...........................3-13
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ............................................3-14
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...............................................3-15
How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................3-16
Using the Basic IP Settings Options .............................................................................3-17
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
Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical Information .............................................4-5
Statistics ...................................................................................................................4-7
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................4-9
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software ...........................................................4-10
Configuration File Management ...................................................................................4-11
Saving and Retrieving the Configuration ................................................................4-11
Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings ...........................................4-12
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings .................................4-12
Changing the Administrator Password ...................................................................4-13
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings ..................................................................5-1
Configuring Wireless Operating Modes ..........................................................................5-2
How to Configure a WG302 as a Point-to-Point Bridge ...........................................5-3
How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging ......................................................5-4
How to Configure Wireless Repeating .....................................................................5-5
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 WG302 to configure it. ..............................................................6-3

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When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ................................................6-3
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........................................6-3
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) ................................................................ B-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ B-2
Authentication, WEP, and WPA ..................................................................................... B-2
802.11 Authentication .............................................................................................. B-3
Open System Authentication ................................................................................... B-3
Shared Key Authentication ...................................................................................... B-4
Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ B-5
Key Size .................................................................................................................. B-6
WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................... B-7
Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... B-7
Glossary
Index

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