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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
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Management
July 2005 v3.0
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software
.
You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the WG302 via a
wireless link. The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the
WG302 via the Ethernet LAN interface.
The software of the WG302 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as
new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Neater’s Web site.
If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.RMG) file before
sending it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.
Note:
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG302 must support HTTP
uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.
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 above.
3.
In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the
image (.RMG) upgrade file.
4.
Click Upload.
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.
Note:
When uploading software to the WG302 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
WG302 completely inoperable.
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Management
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Configuration File Management
The WG302 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.
Figure 4-7:
Settings Backup menu
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 Save 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
WG302.cfg
.
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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 Retrieve
button to upload the file. After completing the upload, the WG302 will reboot automatically.
Restoring the WG302 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 Restore function, which restores all factory settings. After a restore, the
wireless access point's password will be
password
, the WG302's DHCP client is enabled, the
default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.228, 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
“WG302 rear panel” 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 WG302
2.
Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On the WG302 for 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 WG302 is ready for use.
Changing the Administrator Password
The default password is
password
. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot
change the administrator login name.
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Management
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From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change
Password to bring up the menu shown below.
Figure 4-8:
Set Password menu
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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