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

202-10008-04
April 2006
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEARProSafe802.11g
Wireless Access Point
WG302 Reference Manual

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Technical Support
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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:
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telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your country.
© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and ProSafe is a 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
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.
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302
FCC ID: PY3WG302

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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 colocated with
other transmitting structures.
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)
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 cause undesired operation.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
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.
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• 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 colocated 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/wg302_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 information, contact your local Industry Canada office.
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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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 shoděse základními
po_adavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit
den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan 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 Radiolan cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ÅëëçíéêÞ
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan 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 Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan 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 Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali
u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

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Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community
This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor
operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below.
Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation
are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.
This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the 5GHz Radio
Configuration Window as described in the user guide, before operating this device.
This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of operation. Incorrectly
entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system.
The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions
and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.
This device employs a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5GHz band. This
feature is automatically enabled when the country of operation is correctly configured for any European Community
country. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The
radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar.
The 5GHz Turbo Mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. The current setting
for this feature is found in the 5GHz Radio Configuration Window as described in the user guide.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak] NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Íslenska
[Icelandic]
Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk
[Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band:
Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below:
•InItaly the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.
•InFrance outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.
•Belgium requires notifying spectrum agency if deploying >300meter wireless links in outdoor public areas using
2.4GHz band.
Product and Publication Details
European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective April 11, 2006
Country 5.15-5.25 (GHz) Channels:
36,40,44,48
5.25-5.35
(GHz)
Channels:
52,56,60,64
5.47-5.725 (GHz)
Channels:
100,104,108,112,116,
120,124,128,132,136,140
2.4-2.4835 (GHz)
Channels: 1 to 13
(Except Where Noted)
ALL EC
Countries
Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor
Belgium Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor !
France Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor Ch. 1-13
Outdoor 1-7 Only
Greece Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Only
Italy Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor
(Outdoor w/License)
Indoor (Outdoor w/
License)
Turbo Mode Not Allowed in 5GHz Same 2.4 GHz rules as
above
AdHoc Mode Not Allowed Same 2.4 GHz rules as
above
Model Number: WG302
Publication Date: April 2006
Product Family: wireless access point
Product Name: ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10008-04

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Contents
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats .................................................................xiii
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv
How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................xiv
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point .......................................................1-1
Key Features and Standards ..........................................................................................1-2
Supported Standards and Conventions ...................................................................1-2
Key Features ............................................................................................................1-2
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................1-4
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-4
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products ................................................................1-5
System Requirements ....................................................................................................1-5
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-5
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................2-1
Cabling Requirements ..............................................................................................2-2
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................2-2
Understanding WG302 Wireless Security Options .........................................................2-3
Installing the ProSafe 802.11g ........................................................................................2-4
Step 1: Set up the ProSafe 802.11g .........................................................................2-4
Step 2: Configure LAN and Wireless Access ...........................................................2-4
Step 3: Deploy the ProSafe 802.11g ........................................................................2-7
Step 4: Verify Wireless Connectivity .........................................................................2-8
Logging in Using the Default IP Address ........................................................................2-8

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Setting Basic IP Options .................................................................................................2-9
Configuring Wireless Settings ...................................................................................... 2-11
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................2-13
Understanding Security Profiles ...................................................................................2-14
SSID and WEP Settings Setup Form .....................................................................2-19
Configuring RADIUS Server Settings (if required) .................................................2-21
Setting up A Security Profile ..................................................................................2-23
Configuring WEP .............................................................................................2-24
Configuring WPA with RADIUS .......................................................................2-25
Configuring WPA-PSK .....................................................................................2-26
Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS .....................................................................2-27
Configuring WPA2-PSK ...................................................................................2-28
Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS .....................................................2-29
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK ...........................................................2-30
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .......................................................2-31
Chapter 3
Management
Remote Management .....................................................................................................3-1
Accessing the WG302 over a Secure Telnet Interface .............................................3-2
CLI Commands ........................................................................................................3-3
Using Syslog and Activity Log Information .....................................................................3-3
Viewing General Summary Information ..........................................................................3-4
Viewing Network Traffic Statistics ...................................................................................3-7
Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics ..................................................................3-9
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............................................................3-9
Configuration File Management ................................................................................... 3-11
Saving and Retrieving the Configuration ................................................................ 3-11
Restoring the WG302 to the Factory Default Settings ...........................................3-12
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................3-12
Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration
IP Settings for Wireless Clients ......................................................................................4-1
Hotspot Settings .............................................................................................................4-3
Advanced Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................4-3
Wireless Bridge and Repeater Modes ............................................................................4-5

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Configuring a Point-to-Point Bridge ..........................................................................4-6
Configuring a Multi-Point Bridge ..............................................................................4-7
Configuring Wireless Repeater Mode ......................................................................4-9
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
No lights are lit on the access point. ...............................................................................5-1
The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. ...........................................................5-2
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 WG302 to configure it. ..............................................................5-3
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ................................................5-3
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........................................5-3
Appendix A
Factory Defaults and
Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Appendix C
Command Line Reference
Command Sets .............................................................................................................. C-1

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About This Manual
The NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual describes how
to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. The
information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
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 website.
•Typographical conventions.This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
•Formats.This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
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
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•Scope. This manual is written for the ProSafe 802.11g according to these specifications:
Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302.asp.
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 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.
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model.
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How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.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 website at http://www.adobe.com.
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dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page
contents.
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personal injury or death.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the NETGEAR®ProSafe™ Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 and
gives an overview of some of the key features contained in this product. The minimum installation
prerequisites are presented in “System Requirements” on page 1-5. What’s is the box is listed in
“Package Contents” on page 1-5, followed by a description of the hardware functionality in
“Hardware Description” on page 1-6.
About the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point
The 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 WG302 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed
range or area of coverage, interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an antenna.
Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with about
a 300 foot radius. The 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 30-70 users,
simultaneously.
The ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless
clients. Connecting multiple ProSafe 802.11gs 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 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point allows packet
transmission at up to 108 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or
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Key Features and Standards
The ProSafe 802.11g is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. It also
offers a wide range of security options.
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 WG302 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.
• 802.11Q VLAN (Virtual Wireless LAN) Support. A network of computers that behave as if
they are connected to the same network even though they actually may 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.
Key Features
The NETGEAR WG302 provides solid functionality, including these features:
• Multiple Operating Modes
– Wireless Access Point – Operates as a standard 802.11g.

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– Point-to-Point Bridge – In this mode, the WG302 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. WEP should be used to protect this
communication.
– Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge – Select this only if this WG302 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 WG302's MAC address. They then send all traffic
to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP should be used to
protect this traffic.
– Wireless Repeater – In this half-duplex mode, the WG302 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. WEP should be used to protect this
communication.
•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 such as video or audio will have a higher priority than normal traffic.
For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients must also support WMM.
•Rogue Access Point detection. For enhanced security, you can scan the wireless network to
detect rogue access points.
•Hotspot settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and re-
directed to the URL you specify.
•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 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 line interface enables direct
access over the serial port and easy scripting of configuration of multiple WG302 across an
extensive network via the Ethernet interface. An SSH client is required.
•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.

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•Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WG302 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 Security Profiles. Each Security Profile is automatically allocated a VLAN ID when
the Security Profile is configured.
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking
The ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point 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:
• 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 WG302 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 incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will
automatically sense 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 to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates any concerns
about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right
connection.