NETGEAR WG302v2 - ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access... User manual

202-10146-01
May 2006
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR ProSafe
802.11g Wireless Access
Point WG302v2
Reference Manual

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Technical Support
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want to contact technical support by 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
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.
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 WG302v2
FCC ID: PY3WG302v2

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FCC Statement
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
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.
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)
WG302v2 (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.
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).

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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 WG302v2 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas
and antenna cables.
Please see the product specifications at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wg302.asp for an updated list of
wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG302v2.
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 Powera
a. WG302v2 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 19 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain
NETGEAR
ANT24D18v2
14.5 dBi, directional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR ACC-10314-
01 thru 05
1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 14.5 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.

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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.
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.
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.

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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 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.
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.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
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.
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.

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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 WG302v2 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 WG302v2 in the European Community.
European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective April 11, 2006
Country 2.4-2.4835 (GHz) Channels: 1 to 13
(Except Where Noted)
ALL EC Countries Indoor or Outdoor
Belgium Indoor or Outdoor
France Indoor Ch. 1-13
Outdoor 1-7 Only
Greece Indoor Only
Italy Indoor (Outdoor w/License)
Turbo Mode Same 2.4 GHz rules as above
AdHoc Mode Same 2.4 GHz rules as above
Approved
Antennas Antenna Gain and type Approved Antenna Cable
Minimum
Antenna
Cable
Length
Minimum
AntennaCable
Attenuation
Maximum
Transmitted
Powera
a. WG302v2 maximum radiated power in the European Community: 15 dBm – cable loss + antenna gain
NETGEAR
ANT24D18v2
14.5 dBi, directional
outdoor/indoor
NETGEAR
ACC-10314-05
30 m 18 dB -3 dBm + 14.5 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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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 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.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the 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: WG302v2
Publication Date: May 2006
Product Family: Wireless Access Point
Product Name: ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10146-01

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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................................................................................xiii
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv
How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................xiv
Chapter 1
Introduction
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1
Supported Standards and Conventions ...................................................................1-1
WG302v2 Key Features ...........................................................................................1-2
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products .........................................................1-3
What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................1-4
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................1-5
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-5
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
System Requirements ....................................................................................................2-1
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................2-2
Installing the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point ...................................................2-3
Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address ..............................................2-7
Basic IP Settings ............................................................................................................2-8
Wireless Settings ..........................................................................................................2-10
Understanding WG302v2 Wireless Security Options ...................................................2-12
Configuring Security Profiles ........................................................................................2-13
Profile Definition .....................................................................................................2-15
Network Authentication ..........................................................................................2-15
Data Encryption ......................................................................................................2-16
Wireless Client Security Separation .......................................................................2-17
VLAN ID .................................................................................................................2-17

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SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form ............................................................2-19
Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings .....................................................................2-20
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................2-21
Chapter 3
Management and Information
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................3-1
Remote Management .....................................................................................................3-2
Using the Secure Telnet Interface ............................................................................3-3
Accessing the CLI by Using the Console Port .........................................................3-3
CLI Commands ........................................................................................................3-4
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............................................................3-4
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................3-5
Backing up and Restoring the Configuration ............................................................3-6
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................3-6
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ...................................3-6
Viewing General Information ..........................................................................................3-7
Viewing the Activity Log ..................................................................................................3-9
Viewing the Available Wireless Station List ..................................................................3-10
Viewing Statistics .......................................................................................................... 3-11
Rogue AP Detection .....................................................................................................3-12
Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration
Configuring Advanced IP Settings for Wireless Clients ..................................................4-1
Configuring Hotspot Settings ..........................................................................................4-3
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................4-3
Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters ....................................................................4-4
Modifying QoS Queue Parameters ..........................................................................4-5
Wireless Bridging and Repeating ...................................................................................4-7
Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration ..........................................................................4-9
Multi-Point Bridge Configuration ............................................................................4-10
Repeater with Wireless Client Association ............................................................. 4-11
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
No lights are lit on the access point. ...............................................................................5-1
The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. ...........................................................5-2