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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
Advanced Configuration
5-5
v1.0, September 2005
•
Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge
: Select this only if this WAG102 is the "Master" for a
group of Bridge-mode Wireless Stations. The other Bridge-mode Wireless Stations must be set
to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using this WAG102's MAC address. They then send all traffic
to this "Master", rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP can (and should) be
used to protect this traffic.
•
Repeater
: If selected, this AP will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to the remote
AP. If selected, you must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the remote AP.
How to Configure a WAG102 as a Point-to-Point Bridge
Figure 5-4: Point-to-Point Bridge
1.
Configure the WAG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
2.
Configure the WAG102 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
AP1 must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP2 must have
AP1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.
3.
Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points:
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WAG102 Access Points both are
configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices
•
Both use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if
security is in use.
4.
Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2.
LAN
Segment 1
Router
AP in
Point-to-Point
Bridge Mode
AP in
Point-to-Point
Bridge Mode
LAN
Segment 2
Hub or Switch
AP1
AP2
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
5-6
Advanced Configuration
v1.0, September 2005
A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and
printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.
How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging
Figure 5-5: Multi-Point bridging
1.
Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG102 Access Points.
•
WAG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC
Address of AP2.
•
Because it is in the central location, configure WAG102 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in
Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of the adjacent APs are required
in AP2.
•
Configure the WAG102 (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote
MAC Address of AP2.
2.
Verify the following parameters for all access points:
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration the WAG102 Access Points are configured to
operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices
•
Only one AP is configured in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all the others are in
Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
•
All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the
same network.
'Master' AP in
Point-to-Multi-Point
Bridge Mode
LAN
Segment 1
192.168.0.1
Router
AP in
Point-to-Point
Bridge Mode
Hub or Switch
LAN
Segment 3
AP in
Point-to-Point
Bridge Mode
LAN
Segment 2
Hub or Switch
AP1
AP3
AP2
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
Advanced Configuration
5-7
v1.0, September 2005
•
If using DHCP, all WAG102 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address
automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings
menu.
•
All WAG102 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and
encryption in use.
•
All Point-to-Point APs must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address
field.
3.
Verify connectivity across the LANs.
•
A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files
and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments.
•
Wireless stations will not be able to connect to the WAG102 Access Points in the
illustration above. If you require wireless stations to access any lan segment, you can
additional WAG102 Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN
segment.
How to Configure Wireless Repeating
Figure 5-6: Multi-Point bridging
Note:
You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WAG102s
configured in Point-to-Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Furthermore,
you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna
accessories.
AP in Repeater Mode
with client associations
LAN
Segment 1
192.168.0.1
Router
AP in Repeater Mode
with client associations
AP
in
Repeater Mode
with
client associations
AP1
AP3
AP2
Wireless PC
Associated with AP3
Wireless PC
Associated with AP2
Wireless PC
Associated with AP1
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
5-8
Advanced Configuration
v1.0, September 2005
1.
Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG102 Access Points.
•
WAG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of
AP2.
•
Configure WAG102 (AP2) in Repeater mode with MAC addresses of AP1 and AP3.
•
Configure the WAG102 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2.
2.
Verify the following parameters for all access points:
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration the WAG102 Access Points are configured to
operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices
•
All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the
same network.
•
If using DHCP, all WAG102 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address
automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings
menu.
•
All WAG102 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and
encryption in use.
3.
Verify connectivity across the LANs.
A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and
printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments.
Note:
You can extend this repeating by adding up to 2 additional WAG102s configured in
repeater mode. However, since Repeater configurations communicate in half-
duplex mode, the bandwidth decreases as you add Repeaters to the network. Also,
you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna
accessories.
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Troubleshooting
6-1
v1.0, September 2005
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your WAG102 ProSafe Dual Band
Wireless Access Point. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose
and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.
•
Is the WAG102 on?
•
Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?
Go to
“Installing the WAG102 Access Point” on page 3-5
.
•
I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.
Go to
“Changing the Administrator Password” on page 4-10
.
If you have trouble setting up your WAG102, check the tips below.
No lights are lit on the access point.
It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up. Wait a minute and check the power light
status on the access point.
If the access point has no power.
•
Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point.
•
Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power
strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it
is not a switched outlet.
•
Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access
point.
Note:
For up-to-date WAG102 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit
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