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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302
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Introduction
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Key Features
The WAG302 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support.
Supported Standards and Conventions
The following standards and conventions are supported:
•
Standards Compliant
.
The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a/g for
Wireless LANs.
•
WEP support.
Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported.
•
DHCP Client Support.
DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The WAG302 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server.
•
SNMP Support.
Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management
Information Base (MIB) management.
Key Features
The NETGEAR WAG302 provides solid functionality, including these features:
•
AutoCell RF Management.
AutoCell provides advanced automated RF management that
improves performance and enhances security.
•
Multiple Operating Modes
–
Wireless Access Point.
Operates as a standard 802.11a/g.
–
Point-to-Point Bridge.
In this mode, the WAG302 only communicates with another
bridge-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the
other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. WEP should be used to protect
this communication.
–
Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge.
Select this only if this WAG302 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 WAG302's MAC address. They then send all
traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP should be
used to protect this traffic.
–
Wireless Repeater.
In this half-duplex mode, the WAG302 only communicates with
another repeater-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent
repeater-mode wireless stations in the fields provided. WEP should be used to protect this
communication.
•
Upgradeable Firmware.
Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.
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Access Control.
The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only
trusted wireless stations can use the WAG302 to gain access to your LAN.
•
Simple Configuration.
If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.
•
Hidden Mode.
The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct
SSID can connect.
•
Secure Telnet Command Line Interface.
The Telnet command line interface enables direct
access over the serial port and easy scripting of configuration of multiple WAG302 across an
extensive network via the Ethernet interface. An SSH client is required.
•
Configuration Backup.
Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.
•
Secure and Economical Operation.
Adjustable power output allows more secure or
economical operation.
•
Power over Ethernet.
Power can be supplied to the WAG302 over the Ethernet port from any
802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed
Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch.
•
Autosensing Ethernet Connection with
Auto Uplink
I
nterface.
Connects to 10/100 Mbps
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
•
LED Indicators.
Power, test, LAN speed, LAN activity, and wireless activity are easily
identified.
AutoCell—The Self-Organizing Wireless Network
AutoCell
TM
, an embedded control system for 802.11 WLANs. AutoCell increases available
bandwidth and reduces WLAN installation and operating costs significantly.
AutoCell is completely automatic: It is a continuous communication system that relies on a
lightweight protocol to monitor changes on the wireless domain while keeping overhead very low.
Among AutoCell's inherent advantages:
•
Elimination of manual site surveys and channel maps
•
Dynamic load balancing
•
Plug-and-play-implementation
•
Transparent fault recovery and failover
Since AutoCell is completely self-organizing, it holds human intervention to a minimum. That
reduces the people costs associated with deployment, management, and maintenance—making
802.11 WLANs practical, efficient, and cost-effective.
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302
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802.11a/g Standards-based Wireless Networking
The WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired
LANs and 802.11a/g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between
Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print
servers, and other devices. Additionally, the WAG302 supports the following wireless features:
•
Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure,
retransmission of unacknowledged frames)
•
RTS/CTS handshake
•
Beacon generation
•
Packet fragmentation and reassembly
•
Short or long preamble
•
Roaming among access points on the same subnet
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
The WAG302 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and
capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink
TM
technology. The Ethernet port will
automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’
connection such as to a computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port
will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates any concerns
about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right
connection.
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see
).
The following NETGEAR products work with the WAG302 Access Point:
•
WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card
•
WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card
•
WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card
•
WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter
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WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter
•
WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless Bridge
System Requirements
Before installing the WAG302, 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
•
802.11b or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WG511 Wireless Adapter
What’s In the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
•
WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point
•
Power adapter and cord (12 V dc, 1.2 A)
•
Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable
•
WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Installation Guide (201-10421-01)
•
Resource CD for the NETGEAR WAG302 ProSafe Daul Band Wireless Access Point
(240-10172-01)
which includes this manual.
•
Support Registration card
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts.
You can refer to 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 WAG302 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:
.
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Hardware Description
Front Panel
The WAG302 front and rear hardware functions are described below.
Figure 2-1:
WAG302 front panel
The following table explains the LED indicators:
LED
DESCRIPTION
PWR
Power Indicator
Off
No power.
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.
100
Ethernet LAN Speed Indicator
Off
Indicates 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected
Green On
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected.

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