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How to Configure Wireless Repeating

Figure 5-9:

Multi-Point bridging

1.

Configure the Operating Mode of the WAG302 Access Points.

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WAG302 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of

AP2.

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Configure WAG302 (AP2) in Repeater mode with MAC addresses of AP1 and AP3.

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Configure the WAG302 (AP3) in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2.

2.

Verify the following parameters for all access points:

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Verify that the LAN network configuration the WAG302 Access Points are configured to

operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices

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All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the

same network.

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If using DHCP, all WAG302 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.

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All WAG302 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and

encryption in use.

3.

Verify connectivity across the LANs.

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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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 WAG302s 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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Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your WAG302 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.

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Is the WAG302 on?

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Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?

Go to

“Installing the WAG302 Access Point” on page 3-5

.

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I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.

Go to

“Changing the Administrator Password” on page 4-13

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If you have trouble setting up your WAG302, 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.

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Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point.

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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.

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Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access

point.

Note:

For up-to-date WAG302 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit

.

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The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.

The access point’s antennae are not working.

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If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and

then plug it in again.

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Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WAG302.

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Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off.

The LAN light is not lit.

There is a hardware connection problem.Check these items:

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Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network

device (hub, switch, or router). A switch, hub, or router must be installed between the access

point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem.

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Make sure the connected device is turned on.

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Be sure the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. If the

network device has Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you can use either a crossover cable or

a normal patch cable.

I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless

capable computer.

There is a configuration problem. Check these items:

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You may not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP/IP changes

take effect. Restart the computer.

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The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to

communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up properly

for that network. The usual setting for Windows the Network Properties

is set to “Obtain an IP

address automatically.”

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The access point’s default values may not work with your network. Check the access point

default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network.

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I cannot connect to the WAG302 to configure it.

Check these items:

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The WAG302 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that

the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK.

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The default configuration of the WAG302 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.230 and a

Mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network configuration settings

are correct.

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If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WAG302 to connect, ensure that your computer and

the WAG302 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your

network.

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If your computer is set to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” (DHCP client), restart it.

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If your computer uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address in the

range of the WAG302. The WAG302 default IP Address is 192.168.0.230 and the default

Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If you are not sure about these settings, follow the instructions

for

“Installing the WAG302 Access Point” on page 3-5

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When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.

A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps.

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Check whether other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs TCP/IP settings are correct. If

using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP

Addresses.

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If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, ensure that the WAG302 is connected

and turned on. Connect to it and check its settings. If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN

and power connections.

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If the WAG302 is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem

etc.) to make sure that it is working correctly.

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Try again.