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Operating Mode

. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The options are:

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

the default.

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802.11g Only - Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used.

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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.

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Channel.

This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. It should not be

necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or setting up

the WG102 near another access point. See

“Wireless Networking Basics” on page B-1

for

more information on wireless channels.

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Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to

choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA

and Canada, 11 channels are available.

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

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

is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

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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 various access points are using the same SSID.

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Data Rate

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

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Output Power

. Set the transmit signal strength of the access point. The options are full, half,

quarter, eighth, and min. Decrease the transmit power if more than one AP is colocated using

the same channel frequency. The default is Full.

Note

: When enabled, the AutoCell feature will automatically adjust the power, and the Output

Power option on this menu will be grayed out.

Note:

Channel selection is automatically adjusted by AutoCell when the Auto RF

Management option is enabled. The default setting is for the AutoCell Auto RF

Management option to be enabled.

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Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options

The table below identifies the various WEP/WPA security options. A full explanation of these

standards is available in

Appendix B, “Wireless Networking Basics”

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Figure 3-9: WEP/WPA Settings menu

The WEP/WPA settings are explained as follows:

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Network Authentication

: Specifies the Authentication type used. The default is Open

System. Select the desired option:

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Open System

: If selected, you have the option of using WEP encryption, or no

encryption.

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Shared Key

: If selected, you must use WEP; at least one shared key must be entered.

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Legacy 802.1x

: If selected, you must configure the Radius Server Settings Screen.

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WPA-PSK

: If selected, you must use TKIP encryption, and enter the WPA passphrase

(Network key).

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WPA with Radius

: If selected, you must configure the Radius Server Settings Screen.

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WPA2-PSK

: WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support

WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption, and enter the WPA passphrase

(Network key).

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WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK

: This selection allows clients to 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.

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WPA2 with Radius

: WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients

support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption, and configure the Radius Server

Settings Screen.

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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.

Note

: All options are available if using Access Point mode. In other modes (e.g. Repeater or

Bridge) some options may be unavailable.

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Data Encryption

: Select the desired option. The available options depend on the Network

Authentication setting above (otherwise, the default is None). The supported options are:

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None

: No encryption is used.

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64 bits WEP

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

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128 bits WEP

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

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152 bits WEP

: Proprietary mode that will only work with other wireless devices that

support this mode.

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TKIP

: This is the standard encryption method used with WPA.

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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.

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TKIP + AES

: This setting allows both WPA and WPA2 to be supported. Broadcast

packets use TKIP. For unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and

WPA2 clients use AES.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wireless Client Security Separation

: If enabled, the associated wireless clients will not be

able to communicate with each other. This feature is intended for hotspots and other public

access situations. The default is Disabled.

Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings

For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an

existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to

provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step. Store this

information in a safe place.

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SSID

:

The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.

NETGEAR is the default WG102 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32

alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below.

SSID: ___________________________________

Note:

The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter

card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID:

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Authentication

Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose “Shared Key” for more security.

Note:

If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they

are set to Shared Key and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WG102.

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WEP Encryption Keys

For all four 802.11b keys, choose the Key Size. Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits

Key 1: ___________________________________

Key 2: ___________________________________

Key 3: ___________________________________

Key 4: ___________________________________

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WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

Record the WPA-PSK key:

Record the WPA2-PSK key:

Key: ________________________________

Key: _______________________________

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WPA RADIUS Settings

For WPA, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers:

Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________

Secondary __________________

Port: ___________________________________

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Shared Secret: ___________________________________

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WPA2 RADIUS Settings

For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers:

Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________

Secondary __________________

Port: ___________________________________

Shared Secret: ___________________________________

Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WG102.

How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have

established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.

1.

Log in to the WG102 using its default address of

or at whatever IP

address the unit is currently configured. Use the default user name of

admin

and default

password of

password

, or whatever password you set up.

2.

Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WG102.

3.

Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box,

enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR.

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 not match, you will

not get a wireless connection to the WG102.

4.

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

5.

Set the Channel. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice

interference problems or are near another wireless access point. Select a channel that is not

being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your wireless access

point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies see

“Wireless Channels” on

page B-7

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6.

For initial configuration and testing, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to “Everyone”

and the Encryption Strength set to “Disabled.”

7.

Click Apply to save your changes.