Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10064-02 v1.1 June 2005 202-10064-02, June 2005 ii 202-10064-02, June 2005 Technical Support Please register to obtain technical support. Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty information. To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you may register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service. You will find technical support information at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the customer service area. If you want to contact technical support by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your country. © 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Netgear, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to such condition. iii 202-10064-02, June 2005 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Tel: +1 408 907 8000 declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) WG102 (Model Designation) 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. iv 202-10064-02, June 2005 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or locate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Placement and Range Guidelines Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of several hundred feet for 802.11b/g devices. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly, based on the physical placement of the wireless access point. For best results, identify a location for your wireless access point according to these guidelines: · · Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, large metal surfaces, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. In an elevated location such as a high shelf that is near the center of the wireless coverage area for all mobile devices. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point. RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia Warning! To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device (see below) must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be colocated with other antenna or radio transmitter. v 202-10064-02, June 2005 Antenna Statement for North America and Australia In addition to its own antenna, the WG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables: Approved Antennas NETGEAR ANT24D18 NETGEAR ANT2409 NETGEAR ANT24O5 Antenna Gain and type 18 dBi, directional outdoor/indoor 9 dBi, omnidirectional outdoor/indoor 5 dBi, ceiling/wall indoor Approved Antenna Cable NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 05 NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 05 NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 05 Antenna Cable Length 1.5 m to 30 m Maximum Transmitted Power* 18 dBm + 18 dBi ant. 1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 9 dBi ant. 1.5 m to 30 m 18 dBm + 5 dBi ant. * WG102 maximum radiated power in North America and Australia: 19 dBm ­ cable loss + antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com/go/wg102_fcc for an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WAG302 in North America and Australia. Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003. Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte les exigences du reglement du Canada sur le materiel brouilleur NMB-003. The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG102 product package. vi 202-10064-02, June 2005 Antenna Statement for the European Community Please note that the 100mW EIRP limit and regulations could vary in Europe from country to country. Please check the regulations in your country. The antenna cable type and length must comply with European regulations. Refer to the table below for approved antenna and cable accessories. In addition to its own antenna, the WG102 device has been approved for use with the following detachable antennas and antenna cables: Approved Antennas Antenna Gain and type Approved Antenna Cable Minimum Antenna Cable Length 30 m Minimum Antenna Cable Attenuation 18 dB Maximum Transmitted Power* -3 dBm + 18 dBi = 15 dBm EIRP NETGEAR ANT24D18 18 dBi, directional outdoor/indoor 9 dBi, omnidirectional outdoor/indoor 5 dBi, ceiling/wall indoor NETGEAR ACC-10314-05 NETGEAR ACC-10314-04 or ACC-10314-05 NETGEAR ACC-10314-01 thru 05 NETGEAR ANT2409 10 m 6.1 dB 8.9 dBm + 9 dBi = 17.9 dBm EIRP NETGEAR ANT24O5 1.5 m 1.1 dB 14 dBm + 5 dBi = 19 dBm EIRP * WG102 maximum radiated power in the European Community: 15 dBm ­ cable loss + antenna gain Please go to www.netgear.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories approved to be used with the WG102 in the European Community. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. vii 202-10064-02, June 2005 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG102 June 2005 wireless access point NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Business English 202-10064-02 v1.1 viii 202-10064-02, June 2005 Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1 How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG102 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point ........................2-1 Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-4 Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support ................................................................2-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products .........................................................2-4 System Requirements ....................................................................................................2-4 What's In the Box? .........................................................................................................2-5 Hardware Description .....................................................................................................2-5 Front Panel ...............................................................................................................2-6 Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................2-7 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Observing Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................................3-1 Cabling Requirements ..............................................................................................3-2 Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................3-3 Understanding WG102 Wireless Security Options .........................................................3-4 Installing the WG102 Access Point ................................................................................3-5 How to Log In to the WG102 Using Its Default IP Address ..........................................3-10 Using the Basic IP Settings Options ............................................................................. 3-11 Understanding Wireless Settings .................................................................................3-12 Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options .................................................................3-15 Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings ..................................................3-17 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ............................................3-18 Contents 202-10064-02, June 2005 ix How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...............................................3-19 How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................3-20 How to Configure WPA with Radius .......................................................................3-22 How to Configure WPA-PSK ..................................................................................3-25 How to Configure WPA2 with Radius ....... ...