WG302 Release 2.0.4 Notes

WG302 ProSafe™ 11g Wireless Access Point

Release 3.0.7

This note describes enhancements and bug fixes incorporated in the WG302 software Release Version 3.0.7. The enhancements and fixes are those added since Release Version 2.0.3.

Note!

Besides the firmware, you also need to extract the patch.txt file from the zip download.
If upgrading from Version 1.0.5 or earlier, you MUST follow this special upgrade procedure. Write down all the configuration information you changed from the default before upgrading
If upgrading from Version 2.01 or later, you may use the Upgrade page in the Web interface. If you have problems after upgrading, follow the instructions in Part 2 (To Upgrade the Firmware Using TFTP). Remember to write down your configuration information!
If downgrading from version V3.0.x or later, follow the instructions in Part 2.

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Published: April 8, 2005

New Features and Enhancements

1. Fixed link stability issue under heavy WLAN traffic.

2. Fixed roaming issue with Netgear WG111v2 when WG302 is running WPA-PSK.

3. Support running both ACL and WPA-PSK simultaneously.

Known Problems and Limitations

1. WPA and WPA/PSK won't work with wireless bridging or wireless repeating.
2. If the WEP passphrase was set up through CLI, the Web UI doesn't display the correct WEP encryption status.
3. SuperG and Dynamic 108 supports are not optimized. To use 108Mbps, disable SuperG, manually set up wireless setting to channel 6, 802.11g and 108 data rate.
4. If you’re using adapters WG511, WG511T, WAG511 or WAG311, check the NETGEAR Support site for the latest driver and utility. These support WPA-PSK.

5. The WPA-PSK is not supported for Wireless Bridging and Repeater.

Upgrading to the New Software

If upgrading from Version 1.0.5 or earlier, you must upgrade the boot loader commands first, and then use TFTP to upgrade the new Version 3.0.0 firmware. Note that the previous configuration is restored to the default settings after TFTP is completed.

If Upgrading from firmware later than 1.0.5, then skip to Part 2, else continue with Part 1

Part 1: Upgrade the Boot Loader Commands:

Step 1. Connect to the WG302 console port via MS Hyper terminal with these settings:

2. Copy patch.txt from the zip file into a working file folder on your PC.

3. Connect the access point to your PC’s communication port with an RS232 cable.

4. After powering on the access point, immediately press CTRL-C (CTRL and C keys at the same time). The RedBoot> prompt displays in HyperTerm. Here's an example of what this sequence might look like:

5. Select Send Text File from Transfer Menu in HyperTerminal, and select patch.txt to transfer. The access point automatically rebots after upgrade is done.

6. Continue to Part 2 to upgrade the firmware.

Part 2: To Upgrade the Firmware Using TFTP

1. Configure the IP address of your PC to 192.168.0.36.
2. If you do not have a TFTP server on your PC, install one now. (These are available, free, from such places as Solarwinds. You may download the software from http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/New-customerFree.)
3. Copy the WG302 firmware image: WG302_V204RC8.rmt into the TFTP Root directory, such as c:\TFTP-Root.
4. Rename the image to wg302.rmt. (If your TFTP server gives an error "ixp425.rmt not found" then you have a beta unit. For beta units rename "wg302.rmt" to ixp425.rmt.)
5. Connect your PC and the WG302 access point directly with a CAT5 Ethernet cable.
6. Start the TFTP server. (An example, showing Solarwinds start-up window, appears below.)

7. Disconnect the power cord from access point.

8. Press and hold the reset button on access point. Plug in the power while holding the reset button. Wait 20 seconds before releasing the button.

The TFTP server automatically transfers the firmware to the WG302.

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