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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
Advanced Configuration
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July 2005 v3.0
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All WG302 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 WG302 Access Points in the
illustration above. If you require wireless stations to access any lan segment, you can
additional WG302 Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN
segment.
Note:
You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WG302s 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 5-9:
Multi-Point bridging
1.
Configure the Operating Mode of the WG302 Access Points.
–
WG302 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of
AP2.
–
Configure WG302 (AP2) in Repeater mode with MAC addresses of AP1 and AP3.
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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Advanced Configuration
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Configure the WG302 (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 WG302 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 WG302 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 WG302 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 WG302s 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
July 2005 v3.0
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless
Access Point 802.11g WG302. 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 WG302 on?
•
Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?
Go to
“Installing the WG302 Access Point” on page 3-5
.
•
I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.
Go to
“Changing the Administrator Password” on page 4-12
.
If you have trouble setting up your WG302, 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 WG302 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit
.
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Troubleshooting
July 2005 v3.0
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 WG302.
•
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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Troubleshooting
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July 2005 v3.0
I cannot connect to the WG302 to configure it.
Check these items:
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The WG302 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.
•
The default configuration of the WG302 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.228 and a Mask
of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network configuration settings are
correct.
•
If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WG302 to connect, ensure that your computer and
the WG302 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network.
•
If your computer is set to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” (DHCP client), restart it.
•
If your computer uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address in the
range of the WG302. The WG302 default IP Address is 192.168.0.228 and the default Subnet
Mask is 255.255.255.0. If you are not sure about these settings, follow the instructions for
“Installing the WG302 Access Point” on page 3-5
.
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.
•
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.
•
If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, ensure that the WG302 is connected
and turned on. Connect to it and check its settings. If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN
and power connections.
•
If the WG302 is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem
etc.) to make sure that it is working correctly.
•
Try again.

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