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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102
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Advanced Configuration
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How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging
Figure 5-6:
Multi-Point bridging
1.
Configure the Operating Mode of the WG102 Access Points.
•
Because it is in the central location, configure WG102 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in
Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of AP2 and AP3 are required in
AP1.
•
Configure WG102 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the
Remote MAC Address of AP1.
•
Configure the WG102 (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote
MAC Address of AP1.
2.
Verify the following parameters for all access points:
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WG102 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.
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•
If using DHCP, all WG102 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 WG102 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 WG102 Access Points in the
illustration above. If you require wireless stations to access any lan segment, you can
additional WG102 Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN
segment.
Note:
You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WG102s 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.
How to Configure Wireless Repeating
Figure 5-7:
Repeater bridging
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102
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1.
Configure the Operating Mode of the WG102 Access Points.
•
Configure AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of
the ‘downstream’ AP (AP2).
•
Configure AP2 in Repeater mode with the MAC addresses of the ‘upstream’ AP (AP1)
and the MAC address of the ‘downstream’ AP (AP3).
•
Configure AP3 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of the ‘upstream’ AP
(AP2).
2.
Verify the following parameters for all access points:
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WG102 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 WG102 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 WG102 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 WG102s 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
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Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe
802.11g 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 WG102 on?
•
Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?
Go to
“Installing the WG102 Access Point” on page 3-5
.
•
I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.
Go to
“Changing the Administrator Password” on page 4-8
.
If you have trouble setting up your WG102, 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 WG102 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit
www.NETGEAR.com
.
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The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.
The access point’s antennae are not working.
•
If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and
then plug it in again.
•
Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WG102.
•
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:
•
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.
•
Make sure the connected device is turned on.
•
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:
•
You may not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP/IP changes
take effect. Restart the computer.
•
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.”
•
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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