NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 Reference Manual
NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 Reference Manual
NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 Reference Manual
NETGEAR Wireless-N
Access Point WN802T v2
Reference Manual
(802.11bgn)
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10415-01
September 2008
2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved..
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Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result
in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tmto prohlauje, e tento Radiolan je ve shode se zkladnmi
poadavky a dalmi prslunmi ustanovenmi smernice 1999/5/ES..
Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
[Danish] de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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[German] den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlgigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
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[Estonian] phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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[Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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[French] exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
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Lietuvi iuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad is Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
[Lithuanian] 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
[Dutch] essentile eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
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[Hungarian] kvetelmnyeknek s az 1999/5/EC irnyelv egyb elrsainak.
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. owiadcza, e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Portugus NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais
[Portuguese] e outras disposies da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensky NETGEAR Inc. tmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spa zkladn po_iadavky a vetky
[Slovak] prslun ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa tten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
[Finnish] oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
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[Swedish] vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any
product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model WN802T v2 NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 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. 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 to
correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.
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Product and Publication Details
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Chapter 3
Wireless Security Settings
Wireless Security Options ..............................................................................................3-1
SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form ....................................................................3-5
RADIUS Server Settings ................................................................................................3-6
Configuring Wireless Security ........................................................................................3-6
Configuring WEP ......................................................................................................3-6
Configuring WPA with RADIUS ................................................................................3-8
Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS ............................................................................3-10
Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS ............................................................ 3-11
Configuring WPA-PSK ...........................................................................................3-12
Configuring WPA2-PSK .........................................................................................3-13
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK .................................................................3-14
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................3-15
Chapter 4
Management
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................4-1
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware ............................................................4-3
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................4-4
Rebooting the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point ......................................................4-5
Viewing the Available Wireless Stations List ..................................................................4-7
Viewing General Summary Information ..........................................................................4-8
Viewing Network Traffic Statistics ...................................................................................4-9
Configuring the Advanced Wireless Settings ............................................................... 4-11
Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings .....................................................................4-13
RADIUS Server Settings Fields ....................................................................................4-15
Chapter 5
Advanced Wireless Bridging
Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging ......................................................................5-1
Configuring Repeater without Wireless Client Association .............................................5-5
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting and Help
Offline help .....................................................................................................................6-1
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................6-2
No lights are lit on the access point. ........................................................................6-2
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 Reference Manual describes how to install,
configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2. The
information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions
Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
Scope. This manual is written for the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point according to these
specifications:
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, Related Documents.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point
WN802T v2. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (System Requirements
on page 1-3.), package contents (What is in the Box on page 1-3), and a description of the front
and back panels of the WN802T v2 (Front Panel of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point on
page 1-3).
The NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 is the basic building block of a wireless
LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped
wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
The WN802T v2 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a
fixed range or area of coverageinteracting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an
antenna. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area
of about 600 feet radius. Consequently, the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point can support a
small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can handle up to 32
users simultaneously.
The NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN
and wireless clients. Connecting multiple WN802T v2s via a wired Ethernet backbone can further
lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of
one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam
from one Access Point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network.
The auto-rate capability of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 allows packet
transmission at up to 300 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to compensate for distance or
electromagnetic interference.
Key Features
The NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point is easy to use and provides the following features:
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System Requirements
Before installing the WN802T v2, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
A 10/100/1000 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub, switch or, router.
The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the
package, or one like it.
A 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz AC Switching Power Supply.
A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Mozilla
Firefox 1.5 or later.
Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98, Me, Mac OS, Unix, or Linux and TCP/IP (protocol)
installed.
802.11bgn or 802.11bg - compliant devices.
The front panel of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point houses three LEDs that display the
status of power to the wireless access point, Ethernet connectivity and whether a wireless signal is
being sent. To identify the status lights on the front panel of the WN802T v2 and verify connection
refer to Table 1-1.
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Power
LAN
WLAN
You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless access point to verify various conditions
described in the following table:
Table 1-1. Port and system LEDs
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The back of the WN802T v2 contains the following listed items, viewed from top to bottom:
Reset button
Ethernet port
Power outlet
1. The Reset button, which is used to reset the WN802T v2 or restore the factory default settings.
See Appendix A, Default Settings and Technical Specifications for more information on
restoring the factory default settings.
2. The Ethernet port, used to establish a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps connection with the
network.
3. AC Universal Power Supply outlet.
The label on the rear panel of the wireless access point contains the serial number, MAC address,
and default login information for your WN802T v2 device.
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Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 for
wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with
802.11bgn or 802.11bg wireless adapters to connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on
your LAN.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11bgn or 802.11bg wireless networks at
ranges of several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for others outside
your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure
your network from unauthorized access. The NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point
provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in Wireless
Security Settings on page 3-1. Deploy the security features appropriate to your
needs
You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless
access point:
A location for the WN802T v2 that conforms to the guidelines in the next section.
The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch,
router, or cable/DSL gateway.
One or more computers with properly configured 802.11bgn or 802.11bg wireless adapters.
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and
notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration
choices.
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Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or inability to wirelessly connect to the WN802T v2. For complete performance
specifications, see Appendix A, Default Settings and Technical Specifications.
To set up and configure the Wireless-N Access Point follow the steps outlined in the following
sections:
Ethernet Setup
Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point, you should make sure that your
Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet
network so that computers with 802.11bgn or 802.11bg wireless adapters will be able to
communicate with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify
that you have met all of the system requirements, shown on System Requirements on page 1-3.
To connect the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point to the Ethernet network:
1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network,
record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
2. Turn on your computer and configure it with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and
255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
3. Click Login. The main menu of the WN802T v2 displays as shown in Figure 2-2.
When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, you can click the
Documentation link under the Support menu to view the documentation for the wireless
access point online (see Figure 6-2).
When connected to the Internet, you can also click Knowledge Base to access
NETGEARs knowledge base online.
Click Logout to exit the WN802T v2. (You will automatically be logged out of the
wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.)
Note: If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government
agency.
Note: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time from an NTP
server.
Use Custom NTP Server. Check the option if you have a custom NTP server. The default
is Disabled.
Hostname/IP Address. Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP server.
The default is time-b.netgear.com
Primary DNS Server. The WN802T v2 uses this IP address as the primary Domain Name
server used by stations on your LAN.
Secondary DNS Servers. The WN802T v2 uses this IP address as the secondary Domain
Name Server used by stations on your LAN.
3. Click Apply to save your Basic IP settings.
Note: If you change the default subnet of the LAN IP address, you will be
disconnected from the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point user interface. To
reconnect, reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within the new
LAN IP subnet.
2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions:
Wireless Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode by clicking inside the
appropriate radio button:
11b 802.11b wireless stations can be used (802.11g and 802.11ng wireless stations
can still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.).
11bg both 802.11b and 802.11bg wireless stations can be used (802.11n wireless
stations can still be used if they can operate in 11bg mode).
11ng 802.11ng, 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used.
The default is 11ng.
Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through
this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting
activities.
Wireless Network Name (SSID). Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID in this
field; the characters are case sensitive. When the wireless access point is deployed in
infrastructure mode, the SSID assigned to a wireless device must match the wireless
access point SSID in order for the wireless device to communicate with the WN802T v2.
If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WN802T v2. The
default is NETGEAR.
Broadcast Wireless Network Name. If enabled, the wireless access point broadcasts its
SSID allowing wireless stations which have a null (blank) SSID to adopt the correct
SSID. If set to Disable, the SSID is not broadcast. The default is Enable.
Channel/Frequency. From the pull-down menu, select the channel you wish to use on
your wireless LAN. The wireless channel in use will be between 1 to 11 for US and
Canada, 1 to 13 for Europe and Australia. The default is channel Auto.
Do not change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost
connections and/or slow data transfers). Should this happen, you may need to experiment
with different channels to see which is the best. Alternatively, you can select the Auto
channel option for the AP to intelligently pick the channel with least interference. See the
article on Wireless Channels available on the NETGEAR website. (A link to this article
and other articles of interest can be found in Appendix B, Related Documents). When
selecting or changing channels, some points to bear in mind:
Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to
select a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the
USA and Canada, 11 channels are available
If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different
channels to reduce interference. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of 5
channels (for example, channels 1, 6, and 11). between adjacent access points.
Wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than
one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This can only
happen when the various access points are using the same SSID.
MCS Index/Data Rate. From the pull-down menu, select the available transmit data rate
of the wireless network. Also, depending on the band selected, the set of rates will vary.
(When Auto Channel is enabled in the 802.11ng mode, then the default Channel Width
mode is 20MHz). The possible data rates supported are:
Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=short (400ms): Best,
7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65, 72.2, 14.44, 28.88, 43.33, 57.77, 86.66, 115.56,
130, & 144.44 Mbps
Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=long (800ms): Best,
6.5, 13, 19.5, 26, 39, 52, 58.5, 65, 13, 26, 39, 52, 78, 104, 117, & 130 Mbps
Data Rates for Channel Width=40MHz and Guard Interval=short: Best, 15, 30,
45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 270, & 300 Mbps
Data Rates for Channel Width=40MHz and Guard Interval=long: Best, 13.5, 27,
40.5, 54, 81, 108, 121.5, 135, 27, 54, 81, 108, 162, 216 Mbps, 243, & 270 Mbps
The default is Best, which is the optimal setting.
Channel Width. From the pull-down menu, select the desired channel width.
20 MHz - This is the static, legacy mode. It gives the least throughput.
40 MHz - This is the static, high-throughput mode.
20/40 MHz - This is the dynamic, compatibility mode. Legacy clients can operate at
20 MHz and 11n clients can operate at 40 MHz.
Guard Interval. From the pull-down menu, select the desired guard interval. The guard
interval protects from interference from other transmissions. The default is Auto.
Output Power. From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point.
The options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Minimum. Decrease the transmit power if
two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is
Full. (The transmit power may vary depending on the local regulatory regulations).
3. Click Apply to save your wireless settings.
2. Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is enabled by default. Check the Disable checkbox to disable
WMM support.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting and Help.
Now that you have completed the setup steps, you can deploy the WN802T v2 in your network. If
needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 in Configuring the NETGEAR
Wireless-N Access Point on page 2-2 back to its original TCP/IP settings.
To deploy the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point:
1. Disconnect the WN802T v2 and position it where it will be deployed. The best location is
elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless
coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point to a LAN port on
your router, switch, or hub. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug
the power adapter into a power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN LEDs and should
light up
Tip: Before mounting the WN802T v2 in a high location, first set up and test the
WN802T v2 to verify wireless network connectivity.
Note: If you are configuring the WN802T v2 from a wireless computer and you change
the SSID, channel, or security profile settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of
your computer to match the new settings.
Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the WN802T v2, you can deploy the WN802T
v2 and configure the advanced wireless security functions (see Chapter 3, Wireless Security
Settings).
Note: If logging in using the default IP address, the computer you are using to connect to
the WN802T v2 should be configured with an IP address that starts with
192.168.0.x and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
If DHCP is enabled, you can connect to the WN802T v2 after the DHCP server on your network
assigns it a new IP address:
Reserve an IP address (based on the WN802T v2s MAC address) on the DHCP server. That way,
if your router is deployed across several segments, you can configure the wireless access point
with a static IP address which you can always use to log in to make future configuration changes.
To log in using the default IP address:
1. Open a Web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer.
2. Connect to the WN802T v2 by entering the default address of http://192.168.0.233 into your
browser.
http://192.168.0.233
http://192.168.0.233
3. The login screen displays (see Figure 2-1). Enter admin for the user name and password for
the password, both in lower case letters.
4. Click Login.
Your Web browser should automatically find the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point and
display the main menu (see Figure 2-2).
Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a
compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The
NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered
in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
The following is a list of wireless security options you can select from, depending on your security
needs:
1. No Security: Easy, but no security.
2. MAC Access List: No data security.
3. WEP: Security, but vulnerable.
4. WPA or WPA-PSK: Strong security.
5. WPA2 or WPA2-PSK: Very strong security.
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that
unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WN802T v2. MAC address filtering adds an
obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link
is fully exposed.
Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of
the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless
network discovery feature of some products such as Vista and Windows XP, but the data is
still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless
sniffers.
Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP
open authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined
eavesdropper.
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Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data
security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make
it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver
and software availability may be limited.
Typea Description
Data Encryption. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting
selected (see Table 3-1); otherwise, the default is None. The data encryption settings are
explained in the following table:
Table 3-2. Data Encryption Settings
Note: WEP and TKIP provide only legacy rates of operation. So, AES is the
recommended solution to use the 802.11n rates and speed.
Wireless Client Security Separation. If enabled, the associated wireless clients will not
be able to communicate with each other (this feature is intended for hotspots and other
public access situations). The default is No.
Note: If you are using a RADIUS server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as
described in the Configuring WPA with RADIUS on page 3-8.
802.11b/bg/ng Configuration
For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an
existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to
provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step.
SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
NETGEAR is the default WN802T v2 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to
32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the following line.
___________________________________
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:
Authentication:
Circle one: Open System or Shared Key (select 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 as well and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the
WN802T v2.
WEP Encryption Keys.
Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits. (Enter all four WEP encryption keys for the key size chosen.)
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
WPA-PSK (Preshared Key)
You can setup or modify the RADIUS server settings to complement network authentication
security options. The RADIUS server can be used with WPA/WPA2 network authentication.
When using a RADIUS server, the RADIUS server settings must be configured before completing
the Network Authentication security profile (see Configuring WPA with RADIUS on page 3-8,
Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS on page 3-10, or Configuring WPA and WPA2 with
RADIUS on page 3-11 for specifics on implementing these security options).
Note: The RADIUS server settings only need to be configured once per wireless access
point.
To set up or modify the RADIUS server settings see: Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings
on page 4-13.
The following section covers configuration of each of the available wireless security options.
Configuring WEP
To configure WEP data encryption:
1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu on the Securit Settings screen (see
Figure 3-1), select either Open System or Shared Key.
2. From the Data Encryption drop-down menu, select encryption strength (64-bit, 128-bit, or
152-bit). For Open System, the default is None. If encryption is selected, fields for the
passphrase and four keys display on the same screen (see Figure 3-2).
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match
the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to
make any further changes.
4. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu, and then select Security
Settings from the side menu.
5. Select WPA with RADIUS from the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Data
encryption will be set to TKIP by default (see Figure 3-3).
6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations).
7. Click Apply to save your settings.
4. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu, and then select Security
Settings from the side menu. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select
WPA & WPA2 with RADIUS from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to
TKIP+AES.
5. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations).
6. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configuring WPA-PSK
Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later include the client software
that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support
WPA. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for
instructions on configuring WPA settings.
To configure WPA-PSK:
1. From the Configuration menu select Security and from the side menu select Security
Settings.
2. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK. By default, Data
Encryption will be set to TKIP+AES (see Figure 3-6).
3. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key).
4. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations).
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configuring WPA2-PSK
Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless
adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.
To configure WPA2-PSK:
1. From the Configuration menu select Security and from the side menu select Security
Settings.
2. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2-PSK from the list. By
default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP+AES. (see Figure 3-7)
3. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key).
4. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless
clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots
and other public access situations).
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
The Access Control List option lets you block the network access privilege of any specified
stations through the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point. When you enable access control, the
access point only accepts connections from clients on the selected access control list. This
provides an additional layer of security.
Note: When configuring the WN802T v2 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 that is
on the access control list to make any further changes.
9. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. Repeat these steps
for each additional device you want to add to the list.
10. Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings.
Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WN802T v2.
This chapter describes how to use the management and information features as well as the
advanced wireless settings features of your NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2.
The management and information features can be found under the Maintenance tab on the main
menu.
Note: Before changing the WN802T v2 password, use the backup utility to save your
configuration settings. If you forget your new password, you must reset the
WN802T v2 back to the factory defaults and use the default password.
Consequently, you will have to restore any WN802T v2 configuration settings you
have made. The backup file can be used in this event.
The default password for the WN802T v2 is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change
this password to a more secure password.
To change the password:
1. Select Password > Change Password under the Maintenance menu. The Change Password
screen displays.
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Note: Be sure to write down the new password and store it in a safe place.
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The software of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be
upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Firmware upgrade files can be downloaded
manually from the NETGEAR Web site. The upgrade file can then be sent using your browser as
shown in the following steps.
Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the NETGEAR Wireless-N
Access Point must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
or later, or Mozilla Firefox.1.5 or later.
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6. The WN802T v2 will check if the file is valid and load it in to the firmware. Once the file has
been loaded the AP reboots.
In some cases, it may be necessary to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.
You can back up your configuration settings of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point and
restore the factory default settings. Once you have your wireless access point working properly,
backing up the configured settings would be prudent should you have to perform a factory reset.
When you backup the settings, they are saved as a file on your computer that you can access to
restore the wireless access points configured settings.
To backup settings:
1. From the main menu of the browser interface, select Maintenance > Upgrade. Select Backup
Settings from the side menu. The Backup Settings screen displays:
2. Click BACKUP to select the backup option and save your configuration settings.
If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate
where you want to save the file, rename it if you like, and click BACKUP.
If you have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, the file will be
automatically saved to the download location
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The current settings are saved to a file under the default name Config.
To restore settings from a backup file:
1. In Step 1 of the previous section, click Restore Settings on the side menu..
2. Click Browse at the Restore Saved Settings from a File box. Locate and select the previously
saved backup file (by default, Config).
3. Click Apply.
The wireless access point is restored to its previous settings and restarts. This takes about one
minute.
Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the access point, shut down the
computer or do anything else to the access point until it finishes
restarting. When the PWR light turns green (access point has
rebooted), wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the
access point.
You can reboot the wireless access point from the browser interface or by using the Reset button
on the rear panel (see Figure 1-2 on page 1-5).
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2. Select the Yes radio button next to the Reboot option, and then click Apply.
Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the Access Point, shut down the
computer or do anything else to the Access Point until it finishes
rebooting. When the power light turns green, wait a few more
seconds before doing anything with the Access Point.
To erase the current settings and reset the wireless access point to the original factory default
settings:
1. In Step 1 of the previous section, select Restore Defaults from the side menu (see Figure 4-
5).
2. Select the Yes radio button next to the Restore to factory default settings option.
3. Click Apply.
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The factory settings are restored and the access point reboots. This takes about a minute. A list of
the factory default settings can be found in the appendix in.Table A-1.
Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the Access Point, shut down the
computer or do anything else to the Access Point until it finishes
restarting. When the PWR light turns green, wait a few more seconds
before doing anything with the Access Point.
The Available Wireless Station list contains a table of all IP devices associated with this wireless
access point network defined by its wireless network name (SSID).
To view the list of available wireless stations:
1. From the Configuration menu of the browser interface, select Monitoring and then Wireless
Stations. The Available Wireless Stations list displays (see Figure 4-6).
2. Click Refresh to update the list and force the wireless access point to look for associated
devices.
For each device, the Available Wireless Stations table shows data such as the MAC
address, the BSSID, and the SSID (not populated).
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If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point
rediscovers the devices.
Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all using the
same network name (SSID). This extends the reach of the wireless network
and lets users roam from one access point to another which provides seamless
network connectivity. Under these circumstances, be aware that only the
stations associated with this wireless access point will be presented in the
Available Wireless Station List.
The System screen, under the Monitoring tab provides a summary of the current WN802T v2
configuration settings, including current IP and wireless settings. This information is read only, so
any changes must be made on other screens.
To access the System screen:
Under the Monitoring tab, select System on the main menu to view the System screen, shown in
Figure 4-7. This screen shows the current values of parameters described in Table 4-1:
Table 4-1. System Information fields
Field Description
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Field Description
Current IP Settings
Access Point Mode Identifies the operating mode of the WN802T v2: Standard Access Point,
Point to Multi-point bridge, or Repeater without wireless association
Channel/Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is the default channel
setting. (Channel frequencies used on each channel can be found in
Wireless Communications; a link to this article is in Appendix B,
Related Documents.).
The Statistics screen displays both wired and wireless interface network traffic.
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Field Description
Wired Ethernet
Packets The number of packets sent and received since the WN802T v2 was
restarted.
Bytes The number of bytes sent and received since the WN802T v2 was
restarted.
Wireless 11n/g
Unicast Packets The number of unicast packets sent and received since the WN802T v2
was restarted.
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Field Description
Broadcast Packets The number of broadcast packets sent and received since the WN802T v2
was restarted.
Multicast Packets The number of multicast packets sent and received since the WN802T v2
was restarted.
Total Packets The total number of wireless packets sent and received since the WN802T
v2 was restarted.
Total Bytes The total number of wireless bytes sent and received since the WN802T v2
was restarted.
NETGEAR recommends that the Advanced Wireless Settings should be modified only by an
administrator very familiar with the ramifications of changing the wireless LAN parameters. If set
incorrectly, they can adversely affect the performance or connectivity of your wireless access
point. The default settings should be adequate in most situations. Following is a description of
each of the advanced wireless LAN parameters.
RTS threshold. The Request to Send threshold packet size determines if the wireless access
point should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection)
mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance)
mechanism for packet transmission:
With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual
packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period.
With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out an RTS
packet to the receiving station, and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS
(Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data.
The default value is 2346 bytes.
Fragmentation Length. This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets
larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold
value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value.
The default value is 2347 bytes.
Beacon Interval. The Beacon Interval specifies the interval of time between 20ms and 1000
ms for each beacon transmission.
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2. Make the required changes or selections to the Wireless LAN Parameters section, based on the
field descriptions outlined earlier.
3. Click Apply for your changes to take effect.
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Field Description
Primary and Secondary The Authentication RADIUS server provides authentication and access control.
Authentication Servers The primary server is mandatory. A secondary server, which will be used if the
primary server fails, is optional.
IP Address The IP address of the authentication server. If no server is present leave blank.
Port Number The port number used for communication to the authentication server. The
default port number for an authentication server is 1812.
Shared Secret The shared secret to establish a client connection to the RADIUS server, as
entered on the server itself.
Re-authentication Time The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be authenticated
again with the RADIUS Server.
The default interval is 3600 seconds.
Update Global Key Enable this option to have the Global Key changed according to the time
interval specified. If enabled, enter the desired time interval.
The default is enable, and the default interval is 1800 seconds
Primary and Secondary The Accounting RADIUS Server provides accounting services. The same
Accounting Servers RADIUS server may be used for both authentication and accounting, but the
port numbers for authentication and accounting must be different. The
accounting servers are optional.
IP Address The IP address of the accounting server. If no server is present leave blank.
Port Number The port number used for communication to the accounting server. The default
port number for an accounting server is 1813.
Shared Secret The shared secret to establish a client connection to the RADIUS server, as
entered on the server itself.
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Chapter 5
Advanced Wireless Bridging
This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WN802T v2 to one of six
access point bridge mode profiles, or in Wireless Bridge and Repeater Mode.These features can be
found under the Wireless Bridge option on the Configuration menu.
The NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 lets you build large wireless networks.
Examples of wireless bridging configurations are:
Access Point. Standard Access Point mode (default mode). Operates as a standard 802.11b,
802.11bg or 802.11ng access point. In this mode, the WN802T v2 will communicate only with
wireless clients.
Wireless multi-point bridging. Acts as the master and communicates with up to six bridge-
mode wireless access points. All of the other bridge-mode wireless access points communicate
through the WN802T v2 when it is in this mode. The other bridge-mode wireless access points
must be set to point to multi-point bridge mode, using the MAC address of this WN802T v2.
They then send all traffic to this Master, rather than communicate directly with each other.
Client wireless stations can also associate.
Repeater without Client Association. Acts as a repeater and forwards all traffic to a
remote access point. This mode is the same as Multi-Point to Point mode except that client
association is not available.
In this mode, the WN802T v2 will communicate with up to six bridge-mode wireless access points
by entering the MAC (physical) address of each of the bridge-mode APs in the fields provided (see
Figure 5-1). Each wireless access point you add is assigned an independent security profile with its
own name and configuration. In this mode wireless client association is available by default.
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7. Enter the MAC (physical) address of the other bridge mode wireless access point in the
Remote MAC Address field.
8. Under Authentication Settings, select one of the network authentication types from the
Network Authentication drop-down menu (one of the supported typesWEP, WPA-PSK, or
WPA2-PSK should be used to protect the communication).
9. Select encryption strength from the Data Encryption options available.
10. Click Apply.
11. You are taken back to the Wireless Bridge Settings screen (Figure 5-1) with the new profile
information. Enable the profile now if you wish to.
You can add more wireless access points in the same way for a total of six (these wireless
access points must be configured for Multi-Point Bridging).
12. Click Apply to save your changes.
The following figure illustrates a multi-point bridge setup over three LAN segments.
AP2 AP3
Router
Multi-Point Hub or Switch
Internet Bridge Mode
192.168.0.1
That all wireless access points are using the same SSID, Channel, WEP authentication
mode, if any, and encryption (WPA is not available in bridge mode).
That each Point-to-Point AP has the Multi-Point AP MAC address in its Remote AP MAC
address table.
That the Multi Point-to-Point AP has the MAC addresses of each Point-to-Point AP.
If Access Control has been enabled on the APs, verify that the Available Wireless Stations
list (MAC Address List, Figure 3-9) for each AP is complete and accurate.
3. Verify connectivity across the LANs:
That wireless clients are able to use the AP.
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.
If Access Control Lists are enabled on the APs, only computers in the access control list
will be able to use the AP.
Note: You can extend multi-point bridging by adding a total of six WN802T v2 APs
configured in bridge mode to connect additional wireless LAN segments.
In this mode, the WN802T v2 will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to the remote
wireless access point. You must enter the MAC (physical) address of the remote wireless access
point.
2. Under the Configuration tab on the main menu, click Wireless Bridge. The Bridging and
Repeating screen displays showing the default settings for the wireless access point (see
Figure 5-4).
3. Check the Enable Wireless Bridging and Repeating checkbox to enable wireless bridging
and repeating.
4. Select the Repeater without Wireless Client Association radio button to enable this mode.
5. Down the left of the screen select the profile you want to add/edit, and click Edit.
6. The Edit Security Profile screen displays (see Figure 5-2) in earlier section.
7. Enter a profile name or leave the default.
8. Enter the MAC (physical) address of the other bridge mode wireless access point in the
Remote MAC Address field.
9. Under Authentication Settings select a Network Authentication type (one of the supported
types WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK should be used to protect the communication).
10. From the Data Encryption drop-down menu select encryption strength.
11. Click Apply to save your settings.
12. You are taken back to the Wireless Bridge Settings screen (Figure 5-4) with the new profile
information. Enable the profile now if you wish to.
13. Click Apply to save your changes.
To configure a LAN segment utilizing the WN802T v2 in Repeater Mode:
1. Configure the Operating Mode of the NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Points.
Configure AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of
the downstream remote AP (AP2).
Configure AP2 in Repeater mode with the MAC address of the upstream AP (AP1).
2. Verify the following parameters for all access points:
They are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN
devices.
They are on the same LAN. That is, all AP LAN IP addresses must be in the same
network.
They use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode (if any) and encryption (WPA is
not available in bridge mode).
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.
This chapter provides information for troubleshooting issues with your NETGEAR Wireless-N
Access Point WN802T v2 and how to avail the help features and options provided.
Offline help
Offline Help is available for each page by clicking the small ? symbol at the top right corner of
the current screen information. For example, by clicking the help symbol on the Wireless Bridge
Settings screen the following help page displays:
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Troubleshooting
Following are some simple problems that could occur and their possible causes. Along with each
problem description, instructions are provided to assist you in diagnosing and solving the problem.
Reboot: When pressed and released quickly, the WN802T v2 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. These settings are shown in Appendix A, Default
Settings and Technical Specifications.
To clear all data and restore the factory default values:
1. Power off the WN802T v2 and power it back on.
2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in for
at least five secondsor until the power light changes from blinking green to amber.
3. Release the Reset button.
The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WN802T v2 is ready for use.
Online Help
For more help, click Support on the main menu when the access point is connected to the internet
(see Figure 6-2):
Click the Documentation link under the Support menu to view the documentation for the
WN802Tv2 wireless access point online.
Click the Knowledge Base link to access NETGEARs knowledge base articles online.
This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the NETGEAR
Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2.
You can use the Reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory
defaults. This is called a hard reset.
To perform a hard reset, push and hold the Reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the
Power LED changes from blinking green to solid amber). Your device will return to the
factory configuration settings shown in Table A-1.
Pressing the Reset button for a shorter period of time will simply cause your device to reboot.
Feature Description
AP Login
User Login URL 192.168.0.233
User Name (case sensitive) admin
Login Password (case sensitive) password
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet MAC Address See rear label.
Access Point Mode On
Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps
Local Network (LAN)
Lan IP 192.168.0.233
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway Address 192.168.0.1
Feature Description
Technical Specifications
802.11bg Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 & 54 Mbps (Auto-rate capable)
802.11b/bg/ngb 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US) 2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain)
Operating Frequencies 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan) 2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz (France)
2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
802.11b/bg/ng 40-bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit WEP data encryption; TKIP (WPA-PSK and
Encryption WPA) and AES (WPA2-PSK and WPA2)
Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoring
Maximum Clients Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node;
typically 15 to 20 nodes.
Status LEDs Power/Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN
Flash Memory 8 MB
Power Adapter 12 V, 1.0 A
Electromagnetic FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E, CE, and C-TICK
Compliance
Environmental Operating temperature: 0 to 45 C
Specifications Operating humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete
understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product.
Document Link
Numerics 802.11e
aggregation support 4-12
20 MHz
standard, WMM support 2-10
legacy mode static 2-9
WMM Power Save 2-11
20/40 MHz
802.11g
compatibility mode, dynamic 2-9
mode
40 MHz set 2-8
high-throughput, static 2-9 station
802.11 compatibility 2-8
IEEE standard 3-7 802.11n
802.11b access point, standard mode 1-2
mode aggregation support 4-12
legacy 2-8 Draft 2.0, compliance 1-2
set 2-8 mode
settings 2-7 backward compatibility 1-2
standard access point 5-1 data rates A-3
802.11b/bg/ng encryption type, recommended 3-4
compatibility, wireless adapter 2-2 station
mode compatibility 2-8
current settings 4-9 WLAN link 1-5
encryption strength A-3 802.11ng
operating frequencies A-3 mode
setup form, for 3-5 Auto Channel 2-9
network, range 2-1 default 2-8
system requirements 1-3 set 2-8
wireless adapter, compatibility 2-1 settings 2-7
WN802Tv2 modes A-2 standard access point 5-1
802.11bg statistics 4-10
compatibility, wireless adapter 2-2 station
mode compatibility 2-8
data rates A-3 802.3
legacy 2-8 auto-sensing 1-2
set 2-8
settings 2-7
standard access point 5-1
A
network, range 2-1 AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting)
system requirements 1-3 4-13
wireless adapter, compatibility 2-1 access
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interference MAC address
electromagnetic 1-1 filtering 3-1
guard interval 2-9 location 3-17
sources 2-2 restrict access by 3-15
what to do if 2-8 system information 4-8
IP address trusted wireless station 3-17
access point, default 2-6, 6-4 MAC address database
default 2-11, 2-13, 3-15 local 3-16
default for PC 6-4 remote 3-16
default subnet mask 6-4 MCS index 2-9
DHCP server, reserve on 2-13
MIMO 1-2
fixed 6-3
gateway 2-6 modes
primary DNS server 2-7 operating 1-2
reserved 6-3 multiple access points
secondary DNS server 2-7 channel spacing 2-2
static 6-4 multi-point bridging
static, host 2-2 configure 5-1
system information 4-9 example of 5-4
extending 5-5
K See also bridging
key
default 3-4 N
default, select 3-7 network authentication
keys types 3-3
generate 3-4 network key 3-3, 3-13
length 3-4
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package contents 1-3 RADIUS
packet transmission access control database 3-16
speed, max 1-1 definItion 4-13
panel security profile 3-6
back 1-6 WPA and WPA2 3-11
front 1-3 WPA, with 3-8
WPA2, with 3-10
passphrase 3-4
see also Network Key RADIUS server 4-13
use with WEP 3-7 accounting server settings 4-14
WEP keys 3-4 authentication server settings 4-14
WPA2-PSK, use with 3-14 shared secret 4-14
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, use with 3-15 range
password access point 1-1, 2-1
change 4-1 variation 2-1
default 2-3, 2-14, 3-15 reboot 4-5
restore default 4-2 region. See country
performance registering 1-iii
data throughput 2-1
repeater without client association
performance degradation enable 5-6
causes of 2-2 security types, supported 5-6
placement. See location See also bridging
port reset button 4-5
ethernet 1-6 reset switch 1-6
RADIUS server 4-14
restore
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access point mode 4-9
security 3-2 access point name 4-8
access control list 3-15 channel/frequency 4-9
change, settings 2-12 country/region 4-8
class 1-2 DHCP client, status 4-9
connection time 2-2 fields, description of 4-8
default A-2 firmware version 4-8
no data security 3-1 IP address 4-9
none 3-1 MAC address 4-8
profile 3-6 view 4-8
RADIUS server 3-6
system requirements 1-3
shared key 3-5
strong 3-1
unauthorized access 2-1 T
very strong 3-1
TCP/IP
vulnerable 3-1
troubleshooting 6-4
security options
technical specifications A-3
broadcast wireless network name, disable 3-1
MAC address filtering 3-1 time zone
WEP 3-1 default setting A-2
WPA/WPA-PSK 3-2 settings 2-5
security profile TKIP 3-4, 3-9, 3-13
about 3-2 with WPA 3-3
edit 5-6 WPAK-PSK, with 3-13
enable 5-3 TKIP + AES 3-4
restrictions 5-1 TKIP and AES 1-2
wireless bridging 5-1
TKIP+AES 3-3, 3-12, 3-15
setup form 3-5
TKIP/TKIP+AES 3-3
shared key 3-3, 3-5, 3-6
transmit power. See output power
shared secret 4-14
RADIUS server 4-15 troubleshooting 6-1, 6-2
SSID
See also wireless network name
wireless adapter, of 2-12
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configure 3-13
WPA-PSK 3-3
configure 3-12
restrictions 3-12
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 3-3
configure 3-14
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