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350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134USAJune 2013202-11223-01ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Reference Manual

Introduction10ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Access control. MAC address filtering can ensure that only trusted wireless cl

Troubleshooting100ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Basic FunctioningThis section describes how you can use the LEDs to troubles

Troubleshooting101 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 If the wireless access point has no power and you use a power cord to prov

Troubleshooting102ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • The wireless access point’s default values might not work with your networ

Troubleshooting103 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error OccursA number of things

Troubleshooting104ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 If the path is not working, you see this message:Request timed outIf the pat

Troubleshooting105 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Problems with Date and TimeThe Time screen that is accessible through the Co

106AA. Supplemental InformationThis appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the wireless access point. The appen

Supplemental Information107ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Technical SpecificationsThe following table lists the technical spec

Supplemental Information108ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Factory Default SettingsYou can use the Reset to Factory Defaults bu

Supplemental Information109ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Table 6. Default configuration settings Feature DescriptionLogin fo

Introduction11 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203• Roaming among wireless access points on the same subnetAutosensing Ethernet Co

Supplemental Information110ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203DHCP server gateway IP address 192.168.0.1DHCP server IP address lea

Supplemental Information111ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Antenna Internal802.11d EnabledClient isolation DisabledMaximum wire

112BB. Command-Line ReferenceThe wireless access point can be configured through either the command-line interface (CLI), a web browser, or a MIB br

Command-Line Reference113ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| |-name --Access point name| | | |-no> --Reset| | |-dhcp> --

Command-Line Reference114ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| | | |-preamble-type --Wireless preamble (only effect on| | | |

Command-Line Reference115ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| | | | |-allow_sta --Enable wireless client association| | | | |-mode

Command-Line Reference116ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| | | | | |-broadcast --Broadcast enable| | | | | |-dynamic-vlan --Dyn

Command-Line Reference117ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| | | | | |-name --Profile name| | | | | |-security-separation --Disa

Command-Line Reference118ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| | | | | |-authentication open encryption --Select wireless open enc

Command-Line Reference119ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| | | | | | |-4> --Key 4| | | | | | | |-wep-key --Wireless WEP key|

Table 1. Front panel LEDs Item LED Description1Power Off Power is off.Green Power is on.2Test Off The wireless access point functions normally.Amber

Command-Line Reference120ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| | | | | |-authentication 8021x --Select wireless 802.1X authenticati

Command-Line Reference121ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| || |-radius> --RADIUS server settings | | |-primary> --Primar

Command-Line Reference122ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203|-exit --Logout from CLI |-firmware-upgrade --Upload new system firm

Command-Line Reference123ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203| | | | |-7 --7th security profile| | | | |-8 --8th security profile|

Command-Line Reference124ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203

125CC. Notification of ComplianceNETGEAR wireless routers, gateways, APsRegulatory Compliance InformationThis section includes user requirements for

Notification of Compliance126ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & InstructionsThis e

Notification of Compliance127ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Interference Reduction TableThe table below shows the recommended

128IndexNumerics11b, 11bg, and 11ng wireless modes 262.4 GHz external antennasconnectors for 12enabling 7264-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP 41802.11b/g

129ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203clientsassociated, number of 98DHCP, enabling 23isolation, enabling 72maximum number 72monit

Introduction13 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN2034. Power socket for a 12 VDC, 1A power adapter.5. Reverse SMA connector for an o

130ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Iidle time 95importing known access points 64infrastructure mode 25installation order 16inte

131ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203WPA, WPA2, and mixed mode 33, 44passwordchanging or restoring 61default 18login 109physical

132ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203factory defaults 58, 108–111restoring from backup file 58upgrading 55software version, viewi

133ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Wweb browsers, recommended 18web management interfacedescribed 19troubleshooting 102WEP (wir

1422. Installation and Basic ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to install and configure the wireless access point for wireless connectivity to

Installation and Basic Configuration15 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203What You Need Before You BeginYou need to consider the g

Installation and Basic Configuration16ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Ethernet Cabling RequirementsThe wireless access point c

Installation and Basic Configuration17 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Connect the Wireless Access Point to a ComputerTip: Befo

Installation and Basic Configuration18ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Test LED. The Test LED is amber. After about one minute,

Installation and Basic Configuration19 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203The navigation tabs across the top of the web management

2ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the ser

Installation and Basic Configuration20ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Setting

Installation and Basic Configuration21 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 To configure time settings:1. Select Configuration >

Installation and Basic Configuration22ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure the IP SettingsWARNING:If you enable the DHCP

Installation and Basic Configuration23 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN2032. Configure the IP settings as described in the followi

Installation and Basic Configuration24ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 2. Configure the settings as described in the following

Installation and Basic Configuration25 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN2033. Click the Apply button.Configure the Basic Wireless S

Installation and Basic Configuration26ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203  To configure the 802.11b/g/n wireless settings:1. Sele

Installation and Basic Configuration27 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Note: Under normal conditions, you want the radio to be

Installation and Basic Configuration28ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 6. Click the Apply button.The selected wireless mode is

Installation and Basic Configuration29 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN2033. Verify network connectivity by using a browser such a

3ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionAbout the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 .7What Is in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3033. Wireless Configuration and SecurityThis chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of the wireless access point. The chapter inc

Wireless Configuration and Security31 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Before You Configure Wireless SecurityBefore you set up w

Wireless Configuration and Security32ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 There are many ways in which you can enhance the security

Wireless Configuration and Security33 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203WPA-PSK uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for authentication; f

Wireless Configuration and Security34ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Security profiles let you configure unique security setti

Wireless Configuration and Security35 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Write Down Your Wireless Network SettingsFor a new wirele

Wireless Configuration and Security36ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure and Enable Security ProfilesThe wireless access

Wireless Configuration and Security37 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203The following table explains the fields of the Profile Se

Wireless Configuration and Security38ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 3. Specify the settings of the Profile Definition section

Wireless Configuration and Security39 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Network Authentication and Data Encryption (continued)WPA

4ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Configu

Wireless Configuration and Security40ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 5. Click the Apply button.Configure an Open System with W

Wireless Configuration and Security41 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Figure 7. Open system with WEP• Shared key with WEPShare

Wireless Configuration and Security42ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure Legacy 802.1XTo use legacy 802.1X security, you

Wireless Configuration and Security43 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203• WPA2 with RADIUSFigure 11. WPA2 with RADIUS• WPA &

Wireless Configuration and Security44ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • WPA2-PSKFigure 14. WPA2-PSK• WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSKFig

Wireless Configuration and Security45 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Configure RADIUS Server SettingsFor authentication, accou

Wireless Configuration and Security46ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 3. Click the Apply button.Restrict Wireless Access by MAC

Wireless Configuration and Security47 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Note: For wireless adapters, you can usually find the MAC

Wireless Configuration and Security48ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Depending on your network configuration, use one of the f

Wireless Configuration and Security49 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned OffScheduling t

5ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Wireless-Capable Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wireless Configuration and Security50ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 By enabling WMM, you allow Quality of Service (QoS) contr

5144. ManagementThis chapter describes how to use the management features of the wireless access point. The chapter includes the following sections:

Management52ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Enable Remote ManagementThis section describes the different options for remote ma

Management53 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN2033. Click the Apply button.Secure Shell and Telnet ManagementBy default, Secure She

Management54ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 After successful login, the > prompt displays, preceded by the name of the wire

Management55 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203IMPORTANT:In some cases, such as a major upgrade, you might need to erase the conf

Management56ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 TFTP Server Upgrade ProcedureTo use this method, you need to have a TFTP server se

Management57 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Manage the Configuration File or Reset to Factory DefaultThe wireless access point

Management58ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Restore the ConfigurationIMPORTANT:During the restoration process, do not try to g

Management59 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Note: After you have restored the factory default settings on the wireless access

611. IntroductionThis chapter introduces the NETGEAR® ProSAFE® Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203, and describes some of the key featur

Management60ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 During the restoration process, the wireless access point automatically restarts.

Management61 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN2032. Select the Yes radio button.By default, the No radio button is selected.3. Clic

Management62ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Enable the Syslog OptionIf you have a syslog server on your LAN, the Syslog screen

Management63 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Enable and Configure Rogue AP DetectionThe wireless access point can detect rogue

Management64ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The wireless access point detects the removed access points and repopulates the Un

Management65 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203The following table explains the fields of the Unknown AP List screen:Setting Des

Management66ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The following table explains the fields of the Known AP List screen:Setting Descri

6755. Advanced ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of the wireless access point. The chapter includes the fol

Advanced Configuration68ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Configure Spanning Tree Protocol and 802.1Q VLANsSpanning Tree Protoco

Advanced Configuration69 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 To configure STP and VLANs:1. Select Configuration > System >

Introduction7 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203About the ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203The ProSAFE Sing

Advanced Configuration70ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Note: The redirection occurs only the first time that a wireless clien

Advanced Configuration71 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN2032. Specify the settings as described in the following table:Setting De

Advanced Configuration72ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 3. Click the Apply button.Aggregation Length (1024–65535)Note: This s

Advanced Configuration73 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Configure Advanced Quality of Service SettingsFor most networks, the d

Advanced Configuration74ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 2. Specify the settings as described in the following table:Setting De

Advanced Configuration75 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN2033. Click the Apply button.Configure Wireless BridgingThe wireless acce

Advanced Configuration76ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 • Repeating the wireless signal. In this mode, this wireless access po

Advanced Configuration77 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 To configure a point-to-point wireless network with or without clien

Advanced Configuration78ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 e. Specify the settings as described in the following table:Setting De

Advanced Configuration79 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Authentication SettingsNetwork Authentication and Data EncryptionFrom

Introduction8ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 External antennas do not come standard with the wireless access point but can be

Advanced Configuration80ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 f. Click the Apply button.The bridge configuration is saved. The Bridg

Advanced Configuration81 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Configure a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless NetworkIn a point-to-multipoi

Advanced Configuration82ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 d. Select a security profile to edit by selecting the corresponding ra

Advanced Configuration83 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203f. Specify the settings as described in the following table:Setting De

Advanced Configuration84ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 g. Click the Apply button.The bridge configuration is saved. The Bridg

Advanced Configuration85 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203c. If the correct profile names and security options are displayed in

MultipointRouterHub or switchbridge moderepeating onlyMultipointbridge moderepeating onlyMultipointbridge moderepeating onlyInternetAP1AP2AP3LAN segme

Advanced Configuration87 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203d. Select a security profile to edit by selecting the corresponding ra

Advanced Configuration88ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 f. Specify the settings as described in the following table:Setting De

Advanced Configuration89 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203g. Click the Apply button.The bridge configuration is saved. The Bridg

Introduction9 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to eight SSIDs on your wire

Advanced Configuration90ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 d. If the correct profile names and security options are displayed in

9166. MonitoringThis chapter describes how to monitor the wireless access point and its network traffic. The chapter includes the following sections

Monitoring92ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 View System InformationThe System screen provides a summary of the current wireles

Monitoring93 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203Country / Region The country or region for which the wireless access point is lice

Monitoring94ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Monitor Wireless ClientsThe Wireless Stations screen contains the Available Wirele

Monitoring95 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203The following table explains the fields of the Wireless Stations Details screen:Se

Monitoring96ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 View the Activity LogYou can view the wireless access point’s activity logs onscre

Monitoring97 ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN2035. (Optional) Click the Clear button.The log contents are cleared.Traffic Statisti

Monitoring98ProSAFE Single Band 802.11n Wireless Access Point WN203 The following table explains the fields of the Statistics screen:Setting Descript

9977. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting the wireless access point. After each problem description, instructions