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SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form

For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the settings. For an existing wireless

network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information. Be

sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step. Store this information in a safe place.

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SSID

:

The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. You

may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your SSID on the line.

SSID: ___________________________________

Note:

The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter

card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID.

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Authentication

Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose “Shared Key” for more security.

Note:

If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they

are set to Shared Key and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WG302v2.

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WEP Encryption Keys

For all four data encryption keys, choose the Key Size. Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits

Key 1: ___________________________________

Key 2: ___________________________________

Key 3: ___________________________________

Key 4: ___________________________________

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WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

Record the WPA-PSK key:Record the WPA2-PSK key:

Key: ________________________________

Key: _______________________________

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WPA RADIUS Settings

For WPA, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers:

Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________

Secondary __________________

Port: ___________________________________

Shared Secret: ___________________________________

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WPA2 RADIUS Settings

For WPA2, record the following settings for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers:

Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________

Secondary __________________

Port: ___________________________________

Shared Secret: ___________________________________

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Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings

To view or change the RADIUS Server Settings:

1.

Connect to the WG302v2.

2.

In the address field of your Web browser, enter the default LAN address of

.

Log in with the user name of

admin

and default password of

password

,

or log in by using the LAN address and password that you configured.

3.

In the Security menu, click RADIUS Server Settings.

4.

Enter the settings for the primary RADIUS server and secondary RADIUS server (if

available).

5.

Click

Apply

to save your settings.

Figure 2-8

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The following list describes the RADIUS Server Settings:

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Authentication Server Configuration.

This configuration is required for authentication and

access control using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are

required for communication with the RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary

RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails.

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IP Address.

The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.

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Port Number.

The port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 1812.

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Shared Secret.

This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server

while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). The shared secret can contain up to 63

standard alphanumeric and special characters. The shared secret is case sensitive.

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Accounting Server Configuration.

This configuration is required for accounting using a

RADIUS Server. The IP Address, Port Number and Shared Secret are required for

communication with the RADIUS Server. You can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to

use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails.

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IP Address.

The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.

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Port Number.

Port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 1813.

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Shared Secret.

This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server

while authenticating the supplicant.

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address

To restrict access based on MAC addresses, use the following steps:

1.

Connect to the WG302v2 by entering the IP address of the WG302v2 into the address field of

your Web browser.

2.

From the Security menu, click the Access Control link to display the Access Control menu

shown in

Figure 2-9

.

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3.

Select the Turn Access Control On check box.

4.

Either select from the list of available wireless stations the WG302v2 has found in your area,

or enter the MAC address for a device you plan to use.

You can usually find the MAC address of a wireless station printed on the wireless adapter.

Click Add to add the wireless device to the access list. Repeat these steps for each additional

device you want to add to the list.

5.

Be sure to click

Apply

to save your wireless access control list settings.

Now, only devices on the MAC ACL will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WG302v2.

Figure 2-9

Note:

When configuring the WG302v2 from a wireless computer whose MAC

address is not in the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control On,

you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then

access the wireless access point from a wired computer or from a wireless

computer which is on the access control list to make any further changes.

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Chapter 3

Management and Information

This chapter describes how to use the management and information features of your ProSafe

802.11g Wireless Access Point. To get to these features, connect to the WG302v2 as described in

“Logging in to the WG302v2 Using Its Default IP Address” on page 2-7

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Changing the Administrator Password

The default password is

password

. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a

more secure password. You cannot change the administrator login name.

To change the default password:

1.

From the WG302v2 main menu, click Change Password to go to the menu shown

below.

Figure 3-1

2.

Change the password by first entering the old password, and then enter the new password

twice.

3.

Click

Apply

to save your change.

Figure 3-1