Инструкции для Netgear WPN802v1

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• Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802

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• Contents

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• Chapter 1 About This Manual

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  • Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

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    • Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions

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    • Table 1-2. Manual Scope

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  • How to Use This Manual

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  • How to Print this Manual

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• Chapter 2 Introduction

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  • Key Features

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    • RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology

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    • 802.11g Wireless Networking

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    • Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink

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    • Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

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  • Package Contents

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  • The Front Panel Status Lights

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    • Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions

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  • The Rear Panel

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    • Figure 2-1: WPN802 Rear Panel

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• Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration

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  • Default Factory Settings

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  • System Requirements

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  • Prepare to Install Your Wireless Access Point

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  • First, Connect the Wireless Access Point to Your Computer

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    • 1. Prepare a computer with Internet access and an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.

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    • 2. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask.

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    • 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WPN802 to the computer.

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      • Figure 3-1: WPN802 connected to a computer during configuration

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    • 4. Turn on your computer, and connect the power adapter to the WPN802. Then check the lights on the front:

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  • Then, Configure the Basic Settings

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    • 1. Connect to the WPN802 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.231 in the address field.

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    • 2. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. The Settings page opens.

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      • Figure 3-2: WPN802 Settings page

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    • 3. Click the Basic Settings link to configure the IP Settings for your network. The Basic Settings menu appears:

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      • Figure 3-3: Basic Settings menu

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    • 4. Configure the Basic Settings for your network.

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  • Next, Configure the Wireless Settings

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    • 1. On the Settings page, click Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings menu appears:

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      • Figure 3-4: Wireless Settings menu

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    • 2. Enter the wireless settings. For more information, see “Understanding Wireless Settings” on page 4-2.

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    • 3. Test the wireless connectivity. To do this, use a computer with a wireless adapter that is configured according to the wireless settings you just set in the WPN802. With this computer, establish a wireless connection to the WPN802.

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  • Deploy the WPN802 and Verify Wireless Connectivity

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    • 1. Disconnect the WPN802 and position it where you will deploy it.

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      • Figure 3-5: WPN802 placed in a vertical orientation

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    • 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WPN802 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub.

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      • Figure 3-6: WPN802 connected to a router

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    • 3. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet. The Power, WLAN and Ethernet lights should light up.

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    • 4. Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings, verify connectivity by using...

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    • 5. Configure the wireless settings for each computer that will use the wireless access point.

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    • 6. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in “Understanding Wireless Settings” on page 4-2.

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  • How to Log In to the WPN802 Using Its Default IP Address

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    • Figure 3-7: Login window

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    • 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. To change the password, see “This page displays both wired and wireless interface network traffic. Click Refresh to update the current statistics.” on page 5-6.

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      • Figure 3-8: WPN802 home page

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• Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration

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  • Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines

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    • Figure 4-1: Vertical orientation required on metallic surfaces

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  • Understanding Wireless Settings

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    • Figure 4-2: Wireless Settings menu

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  • Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings

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    • Figure 4-3: Advanced Wireless Settings menu

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  • Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

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    • Figure 4-4: WPN802 wireless data security options

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    • Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

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    • How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

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      • Figure 4-5: Wireless Settings menu

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  • How to Configure WEP or WPA

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    • Figure 4-6: Wireless Settings encryption menu

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    • 5. Either enter a Passphrase and click Generate Keys, or manually enter the keys. The keys must be identical on all computers and access points in your network.

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    • 6. Enable Wireless Client Security Separator: The associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other if this feature is enabled. The default setting is Disable.

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  • Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

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    • Figure 4-7: Advanced Wireless Settings page

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  • Wireless Card Access (Restricting by MAC Address)

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    • Figure 4-8: Wireless Access Control List screen

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    • Turning Access Control On

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      • 1. Click the Turn Access Control On check box to restrict wireless computers by their MAC addresses.

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      • 2. Click Apply to save changes and return to the Wireless Settings page.

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    • Setting up the Access Control List

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      • 1. On the Access Control List screen, click the Add button to go to the Access Setup menu.

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      • 2. If the desired computer is in the list, click the radio button of that computer to capture its MAC address. Or you can manually enter the MAC address of the authorized computer.

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      • 3. Click the Add button.

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      • 4. Repeat these steps for each wireless computer.

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      • 5. You can use the Edit and Delete buttons as needed.

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      • 6. Make sure to click the Apply button to save changes and return to the Wireless Settings page.

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• Chapter 5 Management and Information

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  • Changing the Password

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    • Figure 5-1: Change Password dialog box

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  • Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware

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    • First, Prepare for the Firmware Upgrade

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    • Then, Upgrade the Firmware

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      • 1. Go to the NETGEAR Web site http://www.NETGEAR.com Customer Service downloads section to get new versions of the Access Point software.

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      • 2. Download and unzip (if the download file is a .zip file) the new software file.

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        • Figure 5-2: Upgrade Firmware dialog box

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  • Backing up Settings or Restoring Settings

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    • Figure 5-3: Backup/Restore Settings dialog box

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    • Backing up Settings

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      • 1. On the Backup/Restore Settings dialog box, click Backup.

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      • 2. Retrieve backed up settings from a file

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    • Restoring Settings from a Backup File

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      • 1. On the Backup/Restore Settings dialog box, click Browse.

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      • 2. Locate and select the previously saved backup file (by default, netgear.cfg).

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      • 3. Click Retrieve.

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      • 4. Close the message window.

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    • Restoring Factory Default Settings

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  • Rebooting the WPN802 Access Point

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    • 1. From the main menu of the browser interface, click the Reboot AP link under the Management heading.

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      • Figure 5-4: Reboot AP dialog box

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    • 2. Select Yes, and then click Apply.

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  • Viewing a List of Available Wireless Stations

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    • Figure 5-5: Available Wireless Station List

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  • Viewing Statistics

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    • Figure 5-6: Statistics screen

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• Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

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  • Troubleshooting Tips

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    • No lights are lit on the access point.

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    • The Ethernet light is not lit.

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    • The WLAN light is not lit.

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    • I cannot configure the access point from a browser.

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    • I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.

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    • When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.

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  • Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings

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    • To clear all data and restore the factory default values:

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      • 1. Power off the WPN802 and power it back on.

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      • 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 seconds.

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      • 3. Release the reset button.

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• Appendix A Technical Specifications

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• Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics

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  • Wireless Networking Overview

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    • Infrastructure Mode

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    • Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

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    • Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

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  • Authentication and WEP Data Encryption

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    • 802.11 Authentication

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    • Open System Authentication

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      • Figure B-1: Open system authentication

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    • Shared Key Authentication

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      • Figure B-2: Shared key authentication

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    • Overview of WEP Parameters

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    • Key Size

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    • WEP Configuration Options

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  • Wireless Channels

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  • WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security

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    • How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

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    • How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)?

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    • What are the Key Features of WPA and WPA2 Security?

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      • WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS

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        • Figure B-3: WPA/WPA2 Overview

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        • Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence

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      • WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management

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      • Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)

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      • Michael

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      • AES Support for WPA2

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    • Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect?

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    • Product Support for WPA/WPA2

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      • Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged

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      • Changes to Wireless Access Points

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      • Changes to Wireless Network Adapters

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      • Changes to Wireless Client Programs

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• Glossary

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