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Viewing a List of Attached Devices

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

access point in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID).

1.

From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Information heading, click the

Available Wireless Station List link to view the list, shown 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).

If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point

rediscovers the devices.

2.

To force the wireless access point to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button.

Wireless 11b/g

Received/Transmitted

Unicast Packets

The Unicast packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.

Broadcast Packets

The Broadcast packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.

Multicast Packets

The Multicast packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.

Total Packets

The Wireless packets sent since the WAG102 was restarted.

Total Bytes

The Wireless bytes sent since the WAG102 was restarted.

Refresh button

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

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Note:

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

network name (SSID). This enables extending the reach of the wireless network

and allows users to roam from one access point to another, providing seamless

network connectivity. Under these circumstances, be aware that only the stations

associated with this access point will be presented in the Available Station List.

Table 4-1. Statistics Fields

(continued)

Field

Description

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Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software

.

You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the WAG102 via a

wireless link. The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the

WAG102 via the Ethernet LAN interface.

The software of the WAG102 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as

new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's Web

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

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

1.

Download the new software file from NETGEAR, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it.

2.

From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the

screen below.

3.

In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the

image (.RMG) upgrade file.

4.

Click Upload.

Note:

When uploading software to the WAG102 Access Point, it is important not to

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 software, and

render the WAG102 completely inoperable.

Note:

The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WAG102 must support

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

Navigator 4.78 or above.

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When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. 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 WAG102 Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file.

This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s

computer, or cleared to factory default settings.

From the main menu Management heading, click the Backup/Restore Settings link to bring up the

menu shown below.

The three options displayed are described in the following sections:

Saving and Retrieving the Configuration

The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless

access point’s configuration settings.

To save your settings, click the Backup button. Your browser will extract 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

WAG102.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 the upload, the WAG102 will reboot automatically.

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Restoring the WAG102 to the Factory Default Settings

It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings. This

can be done by using the Erase button, which restores all factory settings. After a restore, the

wireless access point's password will be

password

, the WAG102's DHCP client is disabled, the

default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.232, and the access point name is reset to the name printed on

the label on the bottom of the unit.

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings

To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP

address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see

Figure 2-2 on page 2-7

). The reset button has two functions:

•

Reboot.

When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point will reboot (restart).

•

Reset to Factory Defaults.

This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all

settings to the factory default values.

To clear all data and restore the factory default values:

1.

Power off the WAG102 and power it back on.

2.

Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in for

at least 5 seconds.

3.

Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice.

4.

Release the Reset Button.

The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WAG102 is ready for use.

Rebooting the Access Point

1.

Click

Reboot AP

under Management on the main menu.

2.

Click

Apply

.

Changing the Administrator Password

The default password is

password

. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot

change the administrator login name.

1.

From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change

Password to bring up the menu shown below.

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2.

To change the password, first enter the old password and then enter the new password twice.

Click Apply to save your change.

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