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202-10144-02

July 2008

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

NETGEAR ProSafe

802.11g Wireless Access

Point WG102 Reference

Manual

v1.0, July 2008

Technical Support

Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at

http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product

and software upgrades.

NETGEAR, INC. Support Information

Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card.

E-mail: support@netgear.com

North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com

Trademarks

NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and

product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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.

FCC Statement.

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.

Declaration of Conformity

We Netgear,

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA

Tel: +1 408 907 8000

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.

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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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.

Approved

Antennas

Antenna Gain and

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.

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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.

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.

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. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe

802.11g Wireless Access Point 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 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.

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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:

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Approved

Antennas

Antenna Gain

and type

Approved

Antenna Cable

Minimum

Antenna

Cable

Length

Minimum

Antenna Cable

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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Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WG102

Publication Date: July 2008

Product Family: Wireless Access Point

Product Name: NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point

Home or Business Product: Business

Language: English

Publication Part Number: 202-10144-02

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Chapter 3

Management

Viewing Information ........................................................................................................3-1

General Information .................................................................................................3-1

Activity Log ...............................................................................................................3-3

Statistics ...................................................................................................................3-4

Available Wireless Station List .................................................................................3-5

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............................................................3-6

Configuration File Management .....................................................................................3-7

Backing up and Restoring the Configuration ............................................................3-8

Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................3-8

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ...................................3-8

Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................3-8

SNMP Remote Management ..........................................................................................3-9

Chapter 4

Advanced Configuration

Hotspot Settings .............................................................................................................4-1

Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................4-2

Wireless Bridging and Repeating ...................................................................................4-3

Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration ..........................................................................4-4

Multi-Point Bridge Configuration ..............................................................................4-5

Repeater with Wireless Client Association ...............................................................4-7

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

No Lights Are Lit on the Access Point ............................................................................5-1

Wireless LAN Activity Light Is Off ...................................................................................5-1

LAN Light is Off ..............................................................................................................5-2

Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN with a Wireless Capable Computer .................5-2

Cannot Connect to the WG102 Access Point .................................................................5-2

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 Default Settings and Specifications

Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-2

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Appendix B

Related Documents

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About This Manual

The NETGEAR

® WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual describes

how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless

Access Point. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer

and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions::

• .Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions

Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text

italic URL links

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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• .Scope This manual is written for the WG102 Access Point according to these specifications:

For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the

NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”

How to Use This Manual

The HTML version of this manual includes the following:

• Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page

at a time.

• A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index.

Double-click 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 options, according to your needs.

•Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to

a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.

•Printing from PDF. 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.

– Printing a PDF chapter. PDF of This ChapterUse the link at the top left corner of any

page.

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Manual Publication Date July 2008

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at

http://kbserver.netgear.com.

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• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter

you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a

browser window.

• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.

–Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link

at the top left corner of any page.

• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner 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 corner of your browser window.

Revision History

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.

Part Number Version

Number Date Description

202-10144-02 1.0 July 2008 New firmware

202-10144-01 1.0 July 2006 Original Publication

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Chapter 1

Basic Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access

Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with

802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers

and files on your LAN.

System Requirements

Before installing the WG102, make sure your system meets these requirements:

• A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch.

• The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the

package, or one like it

• A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source.

• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or

Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.

• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed.

• 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter.

What Is In the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:

• NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.

• Power adapter and cord.

• Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable.

• 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installation Guide WG102.

•Resource CD.

• Installation Guide for the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.

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• Support Registration card.

Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts.

See the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You

should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the

packing materials to repack the WG102 if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product

updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web

site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.

Hardware Description

The NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions

are described below.

Front Panel

Viewed from left to right, the WG102 has these four status LEDs: PWR, TEST, LAN, and WLAN.

Figure 1-1

LED Description

PWR Power Indicator

Off No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and

cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.

On Power is on.

TEST Self Test Indicator

Blink Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues).

Note: This LED may blink for a minute before going off.

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Rear Panel

Viewed from left to right, the back of the WG102 provides the following:

1. Detachable antenna.

2. Ground.

3. Reset button. This restores the default factory settings.

4. RJ-45 Ethernet LAN/POE Port. Use the WG102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet

LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch.

5. Power socket. This connects to the WG102 power adapter.

Cabling Requirements

The WG102 Access Point connects to your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with

RJ-45 connectors.

LAN Ethernet link indicator

Off No connection detected on the Ethernet link

Amber On 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected

Amber Flashing Data is being transmitted or received on the 10 Mbps Ethernet link

Green On 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected.

Green Flashing Data is being transmitted or received on the 100 Mbps Ethernet link

WLAN Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator

Off No wireless link activity.

Green Blink Wireless link activity.

Figure 1-2

LED Description

2 3 4 5

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Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines

The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the wireless

access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of

wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.

For best results, place your wireless access point:

• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate. In an elevated location such as a

high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even through walls).

• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones,

large metal surfaces, or water.

• Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the

antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.

• If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio

frequency Channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing between

adjacent access points is five Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security

settings, and placement.

Installing the WG102 Access Point

Before installing the WG102 Access Point, make sure that your Ethernet network is up and

working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network. Then computers with

802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with the Ethernet network. In

order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all of the system requirements, shown in

“System Requirements” on page 1-1.

Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation

or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG102. For complete performance

specifications, see Appendix A, “Factory Default Settings and Specifications”.

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1. Set up the WG102 Access Point.

a. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your

network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.

b. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for

the Subnet Mask.

c. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG102 Access Point to the computer.

d. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG102 and verify the following:

– The PWR power light goes on.

– The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on

computer.

2. Configure LAN and wireless access.

a. Use your Web browser to connect to the WG102 Access Point.

– Enter 192.168.0.229 in the address field of your browser.

– When prompted, enter admin for the user name, and password for the password, both in

lower case letters.

Tip: Before mounting the WG102 Access Point in a high location, first set up and

test the WG102 Access Point to verify wireless network connectivity.

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The Web browser displays the WG102 Access Point main menu and General screen, as

shown below.

Figure 1-3

Click to view

Click to log out.

After 5 minutes with no activity,

you are logged out automatically.

documentation

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b. On the main menu, select Basic Settings to view the Basic Settings screen.

Configure the settings for your network and click Apply.

c. Select Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu to view the Wireless

Settings screen.

Figure 1-4

Figure 1-5

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d. Enter the wireless settings. See the online help or “Wireless Settings” on page 1-12 for full

instructions.

Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the WG102 Access Point in

your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in for this process

back to its original TCP/IP settings.

3. Deploy the WG102 Access Point

a. Disconnect the WG102 Access Point and put it where you will deploy it. The best location

is elevated, such as wall mounted, or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless

coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.

b. Lift the antenna on either side to be vertical.

c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG102 Access Point to a LAN port on your router,

switch, or hub.

d. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point, and plug the power adapter in to a

power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should light up.

4. Verify wireless connectivity

Note: In the US, the Country/Region is preset according to regulatory

requirements. In other areas, you can and must set the Country/Region. It

may not be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than

one of those identified in this field.

Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration

information in the Advanced Configuration chapter of this manual.

Note: By default, the WG102 Access Point is set with the DHCP client disabled.

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A login window opens.

3. Log in using the default user name of and default password of admin password.

Once you have entered your access point name, the Web browser finds the WG102 Access

Point and displays the main menu as shown in Figure 1-3 on page 1-6.

Basic IP Settings

To configure the basic settings of your wireless access point, select Basic Settings in the Setup

section of the WG102 Access Point main menu. The Basic Settings screen displays:

The default values for Basic Settings work for most users and situations. They are described

below:

•Access Point Name. This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access

Point Name is on the bottom label of the WG102. You can modify the default name with a

unique name up to 15 characters long. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx

represents the last six digits of the WG102 MAC address.

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•DHCP Client: By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled.

After installation (), you can enable DHCP to let the wireless access point get its TCP/IP

configuration from the DHCP server on your network. The wireless access point gets the IP

address, subnet mask and the default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server if

DHCP is enabled.

•IP Address. The default IP address is 192.168.0.229. If you want to change it, enter an unused

IP address from the address range used on your LAN (factory default: 192.168.0.229); or

enable DHCP.

•IP Subnet Mask. Enter the subnet mask value used on your LAN (factory default:

255.255.255.0).

•Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the Gateway for your LAN. For more complex

networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access

point is connected (factory default: 0.0.0.0).

•DNS Server. Enter the IP address of the DNS (Domain Name Server) you wish to use (factory

default: 0.0.0.0.

•Enable 802.1Q VLAN. Check the box Enable 802.1Q VLAN to enable the WG102 to process

VLAN membership information.

•Time Zone. Select the Time Zone to match your location. If your location uses daylight

saving, check the box Adjust for Daylight Saving Time.

The Current Time, as used on the wireless access point, is displayed.

•NTP Server. Provide the URL for the time server the WG102 Access Point will use to keep its

time correct.

Note: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time.

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Wireless Settings

To configure the wireless settings, click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the WG102

Access Point main screen. The Wireless Settings screen appears, as shown below.

The Wireless Settings screen options are discussed below.

•Country/Region. This is the region where the WG102 can be used. It may not be legal to

operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those

identified in this field. For products sold in the United States, the default country domain is

preset. Also, the channel is set to 11. For products sold outside the United States, unless a

country domain is selected, the channel cannot be changed.

•Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through this

device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities.

•Operating Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The options are:

– Auto (802.11g/802.11b): Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. This is

the default.

– 802.11g Only: Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used.

– 802.11b Only: All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can

still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.

•Channel. This sets which operating frequency is used. You should not need to change the

channel unless you notice interference problems, or are setting up the WG102 near another

access point.

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– Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This lets you choose a

channel that provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada,

11 channels are available.

– If using multiple access cess points use different channels points, it is better if adjacent ac

to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points

is five channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

– In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an

access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is

used. This can only happen when the access points use the same SSID.

See the link to the online document “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B for more

information about wireless channels.

•Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The default is Best.

•Output Power. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point (AP). The options are full,

half, quarter, eighth, and min. Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close

together and using the same channel frequency. The default is Full.

Setting up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. After this is done, then

you can set up wireless security settings appropriate to your needs.

1. Connect to the WG102 Access Point.

In address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229.

address and password that you set up.

2. On the main menu, below the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings.

The default SSID is NETGEAR-0-0.

3. Select the Country/Region in which the wireless interface will operate.

4. For now, do not make other changes

Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure

in the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. If they do

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Chapter 2

Configuring Security

This chapter describes how to set up security features and advanced features of your NETGEAR

WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point.

Wireless Data Security Options

Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a

compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The

WG102 Access Point provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in

this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:

•Use Multiple BSSIDs combined with VLANs. You can configure combinations of VLANS

and BSSIDs with stronger or less restrictive access security according to your requirements.

For example, visitors could be given wireless Internet access but be excluded from any access

to your internal network.

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•Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that

unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WG102. MAC address filtering adds an

obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link

is fully exposed.

•Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of

the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless

network ‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully

exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers.

•WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared

Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined

eavesdropper.

•WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) data

encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per

frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new

standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.

•WPA with Radius, WPA2 with Radius, or WPA and WPA2 with Radius. Wi-Fi Protected

Access (WPA and WPA2) data encryption provides data security. The very strong

authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it virtually impossible to

compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability

may be limited.

Security Profiles

Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID. The WG102 Access

Point supports up to eight SSIDs. The Security Profile Settings screen is shown in the following

figure. To edit a security profile, select it from the list, and click Edit.

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The Security Profile Configuration screen opens for that profile.

Profile Definition

•Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile, and to tell

profiles apart.

•Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. The

SSID separates network traffic from different wireless networks. To connect any wireless

device to a wireless network, you need to use the SSID. The default SSID is: NETGEAR-0-0

for the first profile, NETGEAR-0-1 for the second, and so on. You can enter a value of up to

32 alphanumeric characters. Some concepts regarding the SSID are explained below:

– Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs cannot communicate with

each other. However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations that

have their SSID set to “any” or whose SSID is blank (null).

– A Basic Service Set (BSS) is a group of wireless stations and a single access point, all

using the same SSID.

– An Extended Service Set (ESS) is a group of wireless stations and multiple access points,

all using the same ID (ESSID).

Figure 2-2

Selected

Security Profile

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– Different access points within an ESS can use different channels. To reduce interference,

adjacent access points should use different channels.

– Roaming is the ability of wireless stations to connect wirelessly when they physically

move from one ESS to another. The wireless station automatically changes to the access

point with the least interference or best performance.

•Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). This field lets you turn off the SSID broadcast.

If you do so, then only stations that know the SSID can connect. Disabling the SSID broadcast

somewhat hampers the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of some products. The default is

to enable SSID broadcast.

Network Authentication

The WG102 Access Point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When setting

up Network Authentication, bear in mind the following:

• If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other modes such as

Repeater or Bridge, some options may be unavailable.

• Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with

Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. However, client software is

required on the client. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA

or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.

You can configure the WG102 Access Point to use authentication types shown in the table below.

Network Authentication Types

Open System Can be used with WEP encryption, or no encryption.

Shared Key WEP must be used. At least one shared key must be entered.

Legacy 802.1x: You must configure the Radius Server Settings to use this option.

WPA-PSK You must use TKIP encryption, and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).

WPA with Radius You must configure the Radius Server Settings to use this option.

WPA2-PSK WPA2 is a newer version of WPA. Select this only if all clients support WPA2. With

WPA2, you must use AES encryption, and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).

WPA-PSK and

WPA2-PSK

Clients can use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If selected, encryption

must be TKIP + AES. The WPA passphrase (Network key) must also be entered.

WPA2 with Radius WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support WPA2. You must

use AES encryption, and configure the Radius Server Settings screen.

WPA and WPA2 with

Radius

This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If

selected, encryption must be TKIP + AES, and you must also configure the Radius

Server Settings screen

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Data Encryption

Select the data encryption that you want to use. The available options depend on the Network

Authentication setting above (otherwise, the default is None). The Data Encryption settings are

explained in the table below:

The Passphrases and Keys are explained below:

•Passphrase. To use the Passphrase to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and click the

Generate Keys button. You can also enter the keys directly. These keys must match the other

wireless stations.

•Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. If using WEP, select the key to be used as the default key. Data

transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can only be used to

decrypt received data.

•WPA Passphrase (Network Key). If using WPA-PSK, enter the passphrase here. All wireless

stations must use the same passphrase (network key). The network key must be from 8 to 63

characters in length.

Wireless Client Security Separation

If enabled, the associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. This

feature is used for hotspots and other public access situations. The default is Disabled.

Data Encryption Settings

None No encryption is used.

64 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption.

128 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128 bit encryption.

152 bits WEP Proprietary mode that only works with other wireless devices that support this mode.

TKIP This is the standard encryption method used with WPA.

AES This is the standard encryption method for WPA2. Some clients may support AES

with WPA, but this is not supported by this Access Point.

TKIP + AES This setting supports both WPA and WPA2. Broadcast packets use TKIP. For unicast

(point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2 clients use AES.

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Configuring the Radius Server Settings

You can view or change the Radius Server Settings from the Security menu. Follow the steps

below:

1. Connect to the WG102 Access Point.

In address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229.

address and password that you set up.

2. In the Security menu, click Radius Server Settings.

3. Enter the settings, and click Apply.

The Radius Server Settings are explained below:

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•Authentication/Access Control Radius Server Configuration. This configuration is

required for authentication using Radius. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required

for communication with Radius Server. A Secondary Radius Server can be configured which

is used on failure on Primary Radius Server

•IP Address. The IP address of the Radius Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.

•Port Number. Port number of the Radius Server. The default is 1812.

•Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the Radius Server while

authenticating the supplicant.

•Re-authentication Time. The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be

authenticated again with the Radius Server. The default is 3600 seconds.

•Global-key Re-Key Time. Check on this option to enable Re-keying of Global Key. The

Global Key Re-Key can be done based on time interval in seconds or number of packets

exchanged using the global key. The default is 3600 seconds.

•Update if any station disassociates. Check on this option to refresh global key when any

stations disassociated with wireless Access Point.

•Accounting Radius Server Configuration. This configuration is required for accounting

using Radius Server. IP Address, Port No. and Shared Secret is required for communication

with Radius Server. A Secondary Radius Server can be configured which is used on failure on

Primary Radius Server.

•IP Address. The IP address of the Radius Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.

•Port Number. Port number of the Radius Server. The default is 1813.

•Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the Radius Server while

authenticating the supplicant.

Configuring Network Authentication

Follow the steps below:

1. Connect to the WG102 Access Point.

default password of password, or using the LAN address and password that you set up.

2. If you are using Radius Server Settings, set them up first, as described in “Configuring the

Radius Server Settings” on page 2-7.

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3. Set the Network Authentication that you want to use.

a. On the Security menu, click Security Profiles Settings.

b. Select the profile that you want.

c. Click Edit to view the Security Profiles Configuration menu.

d. Choose the type of Network Authentication that you want from the list.

e. Click Apply to save your settings.

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Note: WEP can be used with Open System or Shared Key. Choose the

encryption strength, and then enter the Keys as explained in “Entering

WEP Data Encryption Keys” on page 2-10

Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be

disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to

match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired

computer to make any further changes.

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Entering WEP Data Encryption Keys

You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be

identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network.

•Automatic. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase field, and click the

Generate button. The four key fields will be automatically populated with key values.

•Manual. Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F).

Select which of the four keys will be the default.

See the link to the online document “Wireless Data Security Options” in Appendix 2 for a full

explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication

standard.

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address

To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps:

1. Connect to the WG102 Access Point.

default password of password, or using the LAN address and password that you set up.

Note: When configuring the WG102 Access Point from a wireless computer whose

MAC address is not in the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control

On, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must

then access the wireless access point from a wired computer or from a wireless

computer which is on the access control list to make any further changes.

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2. Below the Security heading, select Access Control to display the Access Control List screen

shown below.

3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box.

4. Choose to use the local MAC address database stored on the access point, or use the RADIUS

MAC address database stored on a RADIUS server.

• If you choose the RADIUS MAC Address Database, you must configure the RADIUS

Server Settings first.

• If you choose Local MAC Address Database, either select from the list of available

wireless cards the WG102 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device

name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the

wireless adapter. Click Add to add the wireless device to the access list. Repeat these steps

for each additional device you want to add to the list.

5. Be sure to click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings.

Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WG102 Access Point.

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Chapter 3

Management

This chapter describes how to view information about your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g

Wireless Access Point and to use the management features. To get to these features, connect to the

WG102 Access Point as described in “Logging in to the Wireless Access Point” on page 1-9.

Viewing Information

You can view General Information, the Activity Log, Statistics, and the Available Wireless

Stations list.

General Information

The General information is a summary of the WG102 Access Point configuration settings. From

the top of the WG102 main menu, select General to view the screen shown below.

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Table 3-1. General Information Fields

Field Description

Access Point Information

Access Point Name

(NetBIOS name)

The default name may be changed if desired.

Country/Region The domain or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for

use. It may not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region

other than one of those identified in this field.

Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed.

Access Point Mode The operating mode of the WG102: Access Point, Point-to-point bridge,

Multi-point bridge or Repeater.

VLAN (802.1Q) Indicates if VLAN support is enabled. The default is disabled.

Management VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID.

Current IP Settings

IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point.

Subnet Mask The subnet mask for the wireless access point.

Default Gateway The default gateway for the wireless access point communication.

DHCP Client If this is enabled, the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP

server on your network. Disabled indicates a static IP configuration.

MAC Address The Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless

access point’s Ethernet port.

Current Wireless Settings

Channel/Frequency The channel the wireless port uses. The default channel setting is

automatic channel selection. For the frequencies used on each

channel, see the link to the online document “Wireless

Communications” in Appendix B.”

Security Profiles For each Security Profile, the following are displayed: Profile name,

SSID, security option, VLAN ID, and enabled/disabled.

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Activity Log

From the WG102 Access Point main menu, under the Information heading, select Activity Log.

You can use a SysLog server to view the Activity Log. If you have a SysLog server on your LAN,

then enable the SysLog. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the

port number that your SysLog server uses.

• SysLog Server IP address: The access point sends all the SysLog to the specified IP address if

SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0

• Port: The port number configured in the SysLog server on your LAN. The default is 514

The Activity Log screen displays the Access Point system activity.

You can click Refresh to update the display. To save the log contents into a file on your PC, click

Save As and save the file to a disk drive.

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Available Wireless Station List

The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless

access point for the Wired Network Name (SSID). From the WG102 main menu, under the

Information heading, click Available Wireless Station List to view the list.

The fields in the list are explained below.

For each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status (whether the

device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not).

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Table 3-2. Available Wireless Station List

Field Description

Wired Ethernet Received/Transmitted

Packets The number of packets sent since the WG102 was restarted.

Bytes The number of bytes sent since the WG102 was restarted.

For Each Wireless Security

Profile

Received/Transmitted

Unicast Packets The Unicast packets sent since the WG102 was restarted.

Broadcast Packets The Broadcast packets sent since the WG102 was restarted.

Multicast Packets The Multicast packets sent since the WG102 was restarted.

Total Packets The Wireless packets sent since the WG102 was restarted.

Total Bytes The Wireless bytes sent since the WG102 was restarted.

Refresh button Click the Refresh button to update the statistics on this screen.

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Note that if the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access

point rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices,

click the Refresh button.

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware

You cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer that is connected to the WG102 Access Point

with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the WG102 Access Point with

an Ethernet cable.

The WG102 Access Point firmware is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new

firmware is released by NETGEAR. You can download the upgrade files from the NETGEAR

website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.IMG) file

before you send it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.

Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware:

1. Download the file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it.

2. If you want to save your configuration settings, see “Backing up and Restoring the

Configuration” on page 3-8.

Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all using the same

network name (SSID). This extends the reach of the wireless network. Users can

roam from one access point to another, providing seamless network connectivity. If

this is the case, only the stations associated with this access point are shown in the

Available Station List.

Warning: When uploading firmware to the WG102 Access Point, do not interrupt the

Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If

the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the firmware, and

render the WG102 Access Point completely inoperable

Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG102 Access Point must

support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or

Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.

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3. From the main menu Management section, select Upgrade Firmware.

4. Click Browse and browse to the location of the image (.IMG) upgrade file.

5. Click .Upload

When the upload completes, your wireless access point automatically restarts. The upgrade

process typically takes about one minute.

In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.

Configuration File Management

The WG102 Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file.

This file can be saved (backed up) to a computer, retrieved (restored) from a computer, or cleared

to factory default settings.

From the main menu, select Backup/Restore Settings to go to the screen shown below.

Figure 3-10

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The options displayed are described in the following sections.

Backing up and Restoring the Configuration

To save your settings, click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the wireless

access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the

file a meaningful name at this time, such as WG102.cfg.

To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your

computer or click the Browse button to locate the file. When you have located it, click the Restore

button to upload the file. After completing reboots automatically.the upload, the WG102

Erasing the Configuration

You can erase the wireless access point configurations, and return to the factory default settings.

After erasing, the wireless access point’s password will be password, the SSID will be

NETGEAR-0, the DHCP client will be disabled, the default LAN IP address will be

192.168.0.229, and the access point name will be netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six

digits of the wireless access point’s MAC address (on the label on the bottom of the unit).

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings

If you do not know the login password, or IP address, you can still restore the factory default

configuration settings with the Reset button. This button is on the rear panel of the wireless access

point (see “Rear Panel” on page 1-3). The reset button has two functions:

•Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point reboots (restarts).

•Reset to Factory Defaults. When pressed and held down, it clears all data and restores all

settings to the factory default values.

To clear all data and restore the factory default values:

1. Hold the Reset button until the LEDs blink twice, usually more than five seconds.

2. Release the Reset button.

The factory default configuration has been restored, and the wireless access point is ready to use.

Changing the Administrator Password

The default password is password. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot

change the administrator login name.

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Mærke:	Netgear
Kategori:	Adgangspunkt
Model:	ProSafe WAGL102
Vægt:	620 g
Relativ luftfugtighed ved drift (H-H):	0 - 90 %
Ethernet LAN-porte (RJ-45):	1
Strømforbrug (typisk):	6 W
Driftstemperatur (T-T):	0 - 40 °C
Dimensioner (BxDxH):	190.5 x 122 x 32 mm
Kabelteknologi:	10/100Base-T(X)
Effektkrav:	12V DC, 1.0A
Trådløs teknologi:	Wi-Fi
Kompatible operativsystemer:	Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
Frekvensbånd:	2.4, 5 GHz
Maksimal dataoverførselshastighed:	108 Mbit/s
Strøm over Ethernet (PoE):	Ja
2.4 GHz:	Ja
5 GHz:	Ja
Overholdelse af branchestandarder:	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3af
Forbindelses-LED'er:	Ja
Niveau for antennestyrke (maks.):	5 dBi
Minimum systemkrav:	2 MB storage drive space
Understøttede dataoverførselshastigheder:	54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2
Antal forbindelser:	2
Antennestik type:	SMA