NETGEAR WAG102 - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Reference Manual

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ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g)
Introduction 1-3
v2.0, September 2006
Key Features
The WAG102 provides solid functionality, including these features:
• Multiple Operating Modes
– Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11a/g.
– Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WAG102 only communicates with another
bridge-mode wireless station. Network authentication should be used to protect this
communication.
– Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WAG102 is the “Master” for a group
of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations send all traffic
to this “Master”, and do not communicate directly with each other. Network
Authentication should be used to protect this traffic.
– Wireless Repeater. In this half-duplex mode, the WAG102 only communicates with
another repeater-mode wireless station. Network authentication should be used to protect
this communication.
• Hotspot Settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and
redirected to the URL you specify.
• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.
• Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only
trusted wireless stations can use the WAG102 to gain access to your LAN.
• Security Profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings
(encryption, SSID, etc.) for each BSSID.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.
• Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct
SSID can connect.
• Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.
• Secure and Economical Operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or
economical operation.
• Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the WAG102 over the Ethernet port from any
802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source such as the NETGEAR FSM7326P Managed
Power over Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch.