WG602v3 User Manual
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.... © 2006 by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for all mobile devices. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Tested to obtain technical support. However, the operating distance or range of your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to the products described in this...
.... © 2006 by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for all mobile devices. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Tested to obtain technical support. However, the operating distance or range of your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to the products described in this...
WG602v3 User Manual
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... -doors access point provides a maximum connectivity area with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an antenna. The WG602v3 can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. The Wireless AP complies with dynamic encryption key generation and pre-shared key authentication. • DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to compensate for WEP is the basic building block of coverage, interacting with about a 300 foot radius. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
... -doors access point provides a maximum connectivity area with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an antenna. The WG602v3 can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. The Wireless AP complies with dynamic encryption key generation and pre-shared key authentication. • DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to compensate for WEP is the basic building block of coverage, interacting with about a 300 foot radius. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
WG602v3 User Manual
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... configure itself to make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of data. The LAN interface is a subset of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as to a standard Ethernet network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers...
... configure itself to make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of data. The LAN interface is a subset of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as to a standard Ethernet network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers...
WG602v3 User Manual
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... the Support Information Card for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • MA701 802.11b 11 Mbps Compact Flash Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card...
... the Support Information Card for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • MA701 802.11b 11 Mbps Compact Flash Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card...
WG602v3 User Manual
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... Before installing the WG602v3, make sure your network meets these requirements: • A hub, switch, or Cable/DSL router with an available 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. • A Category 5 UTP straight through walls). • Away from sources of your WG602v3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-ofsight access (even if through Ethernet cable...
... Before installing the WG602v3, make sure your network meets these requirements: • A hub, switch, or Cable/DSL router with an available 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. • A Category 5 UTP straight through walls). • Away from sources of your WG602v3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-ofsight access (even if through Ethernet cable...
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... make future configuration changes. Before installing the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point, you can always use to log in to make sure that it . Connect an Ethernet cable from your router or DHCP server. You will be connecting the wireless access point to the Ethernet network so that your router will be deployed on your network assigns it a dynamic IP address. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect...
... make future configuration changes. Before installing the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point, you can always use to log in to make sure that it . Connect an Ethernet cable from your router or DHCP server. You will be connecting the wireless access point to the Ethernet network so that your router will be deployed on your network assigns it a dynamic IP address. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect...
WG602v3 User Manual
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... wireless access point will reboot and all traffic to a remote AP. • Client Mode. Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other Bridge Mode Wireless Station. Standard Access Point mode (default mode). In this mode, the WG602 will be used to protect this communication. 4-1 v1.0, August 2006 WEP can be serviced by this wireless access point. Examples of wireless bridging configurations are: • Access Point. Configuring a WG602v3 as a "repeater" and forwards all settings will...
... wireless access point will reboot and all traffic to a remote AP. • Client Mode. Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other Bridge Mode Wireless Station. Standard Access Point mode (default mode). In this mode, the WG602 will be used to protect this communication. 4-1 v1.0, August 2006 WEP can be serviced by this wireless access point. Examples of wireless bridging configurations are: • Access Point. Configuring a WG602v3 as a "repeater" and forwards all settings will...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual default subnet mask 2-5 default User Name 2-4, 2-10 DHCP client enabled, logging in 2-8 DTIM Interval 4-14 dynamic IP addresses enabling 2-8 E Enable Wireless Client Association 4-2, 4-5 Encryption Key WEP 2-14 Ethernet 1-2, 1-3 F Factory Default restore settings 3-5 Factory Defaults rebooting 3-4 resetting 3-4 factory settings, restoring 3-5 Fixed IP Address 5-3 Fragmentation Length 4-14 G General 3-2 I Infrastructure 4-9 IP Address default 2-5 IP address reservation logging in 2-8 L Log In to the WG602 2-9 Logout 2-5 M MAC ...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual default subnet mask 2-5 default User Name 2-4, 2-10 DHCP client enabled, logging in 2-8 DTIM Interval 4-14 dynamic IP addresses enabling 2-8 E Enable Wireless Client Association 4-2, 4-5 Encryption Key WEP 2-14 Ethernet 1-2, 1-3 F Factory Default restore settings 3-5 Factory Defaults rebooting 3-4 resetting 3-4 factory settings, restoring 3-5 Fixed IP Address 5-3 Fragmentation Length 4-14 G General 3-2 I Infrastructure 4-9 IP Address default 2-5 IP address reservation logging in 2-8 L Log In to the WG602 2-9 Logout 2-5 M MAC ...
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...-to-point bridging 4-1 point-to-point bridging configuring 4-2 example of 4-3 Preamble Type 4-14 R Range 2-1 range guidelines 2-1 Reboot 5-3 reboot 3-5 rebooting 3-4 Repeater with Wireless Client Association 4-1, 4-7 configuration of 4-7 example 4-8 reserved IP address 2-9 Reset 5-3 Reset Button Factory Defaults, restore 3-5 reboot 3-5 Reset button how used 1-6 location of 1-6 restore factory defaults 3-5 restore factory settings 3-5 RTS Threshold 4-13 RTS/CTS 1-3 S Scope of Document 2-vii Set Password 3-6 Shared Key WEP Authentication 2-13 Site Survey Fields 4-12 software upgrade 3-3 SSID...
...-to-point bridging 4-1 point-to-point bridging configuring 4-2 example of 4-3 Preamble Type 4-14 R Range 2-1 range guidelines 2-1 Reboot 5-3 reboot 3-5 rebooting 3-4 Repeater with Wireless Client Association 4-1, 4-7 configuration of 4-7 example 4-8 reserved IP address 2-9 Reset 5-3 Reset Button Factory Defaults, restore 3-5 reboot 3-5 Reset button how used 1-6 location of 1-6 restore factory defaults 3-5 restore factory settings 3-5 RTS Threshold 4-13 RTS/CTS 1-3 S Scope of Document 2-vii Set Password 3-6 Shared Key WEP Authentication 2-13 Site Survey Fields 4-12 software upgrade 3-3 SSID...
WG602v2 User Manual
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.... To restore these defaults, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on both your security settings and placement. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration if DHCP server is unavailable Wireless Mode (Access Point or Bridge) Wireless Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name 802.11g/b Radio Frequency Channel WEP/WPA Authentication Type FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS admin password NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.227 Subnet Mask: 255...
.... To restore these defaults, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on both your security settings and placement. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration if DHCP server is unavailable Wireless Mode (Access Point or Bridge) Wireless Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name 802.11g/b Radio Frequency Channel WEP/WPA Authentication Type FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS admin password NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.227 Subnet Mask: 255...
WG602v1 User Manual
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...; Support information card • Warranty card WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Model WG602 Resource CD, User's guide, Support information card, Warranty card Stand 1 Power adapter Category 5 100 Mbps Ethernet cable You can refer to all existing 802.11b wireless networks and supports new clients based on the NETGEAR's web page at 54 Mbps all in the same 2.4 GHz radio frequency range. Package Contents This package should contain: • WG602 Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12VDC, 1.2A) • NETGEAR's WG602 Resource CD • WG602 User's Guide •...
...; Support information card • Warranty card WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Model WG602 Resource CD, User's guide, Support information card, Warranty card Stand 1 Power adapter Category 5 100 Mbps Ethernet cable You can refer to all existing 802.11b wireless networks and supports new clients based on the NETGEAR's web page at 54 Mbps all in the same 2.4 GHz radio frequency range. Package Contents This package should contain: • WG602 Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12VDC, 1.2A) • NETGEAR's WG602 Resource CD • WG602 User's Guide •...
WG602v1 User Manual
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... Ethernet connection light also flashes to use the WG602 factory default settings as follows: Wireless Network Name (SSID): NETGEAR Network Mode: Infrastructure WEP: Disabled or Off 5. Refer to Configuring your WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point on a wall or in the access point. 1 Installing the WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point These are planning to mount your 802.11b or 802.11g compliant wireless adapters to indicate data is amber. Use the category 5 Ethernet cable included in infrastructure mode. Feature User Name Password Access Point Name AP IP Address AP Subnet...
... Ethernet connection light also flashes to use the WG602 factory default settings as follows: Wireless Network Name (SSID): NETGEAR Network Mode: Infrastructure WEP: Disabled or Off 5. Refer to Configuring your WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point on a wall or in the access point. 1 Installing the WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point These are planning to mount your 802.11b or 802.11g compliant wireless adapters to indicate data is amber. Use the category 5 Ethernet cable included in infrastructure mode. Feature User Name Password Access Point Name AP IP Address AP Subnet...
WG602v1 User Manual
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..., Login to the WG602 Web Server. 4. 6. Want to the labels on page 22 if you have entered your access point name, your network. For advanced users: To access the WG602 Web Server home page on WG602 settings, see Configuring your computer. 1. You will default to be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above . Using a computer with a subnet mask of the access point name. For information on the WG602 Access Point...
..., Login to the WG602 Web Server. 4. 6. Want to the labels on page 22 if you have entered your access point name, your network. For advanced users: To access the WG602 Web Server home page on WG602 settings, see Configuring your computer. 1. You will default to be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above . Using a computer with a subnet mask of the access point name. For information on the WG602 Access Point...
WG602v1 User Manual
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... panel for at least one shared key. Default: Open Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy. Instead of the wireless network. Note: If the WG602 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up, it will default to the IP address of the WG602, restore the default IP address by pressing the Restore to Factory Settings button located on the WEP Encryption option selected: 64 bits, or128 bits. The SSID assigned to use . If you choose to the...
... panel for at least one shared key. Default: Open Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy. Instead of the wireless network. Note: If the WG602 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up, it will default to the IP address of the WG602, restore the default IP address by pressing the Restore to Factory Settings button located on the WEP Encryption option selected: 64 bits, or128 bits. The SSID assigned to use . If you choose to the...
WG602v1 User Manual
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....netgear.com/support. 1. When you are done, click the Upgrade button and then the Reboot button for the changes to take effect. When you are done, click Apply for configuring the access point. Specify your advanced wireless LAN settings, complete the following: 1. Upgrade Firmware The Firmware Upgrade menu options will display the Firmware Upgrade window so that you may click on the Restore Factory Default Settings button to revert to default factory settings. Station List The Station List window displays the assigned ID, MAC address, device...
....netgear.com/support. 1. When you are done, click the Upgrade button and then the Reboot button for the changes to take effect. When you are done, click Apply for configuring the access point. Specify your advanced wireless LAN settings, complete the following: 1. Upgrade Firmware The Firmware Upgrade menu options will display the Firmware Upgrade window so that you may click on the Restore Factory Default Settings button to revert to default factory settings. Station List The Station List window displays the assigned ID, MAC address, device...
WG602v1 User Manual
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... to use the provided form on page 7 to go to access the shared resources in the wireless adapter card. However, you can re-set to Shared Key as requiring a user name and password to the Setup window. 2. Passphrase • WEP Encryption: See Security Configuration on page X for a description of transmissions. NETGEAR recommends that you change the WG602 default wireless network name (SSID) settings and enable the WEP settings. For detailed information on the line below to specific wireless adapters...
... to use the provided form on page 7 to go to access the shared resources in the wireless adapter card. However, you can re-set to Shared Key as requiring a user name and password to the Setup window. 2. Passphrase • WEP Encryption: See Security Configuration on page X for a description of transmissions. NETGEAR recommends that you change the WG602 default wireless network name (SSID) settings and enable the WEP settings. For detailed information on the line below to specific wireless adapters...
WG602v1 User Manual
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... to configure WEP encryption. 1. Set the MAC addresses of the WG602 to Default button on ethernet and wireless LAN networks has a media access control (MAC) address, which is a possible • configure the system problem or WG602 using by the manufacturer. Use Shared Key for the power light to the access point. • Make sure the power adapter is powered on The access point the access point. A highly secure way of only authorized wireless devices. To do so, you choose after reading Security Configuration on page 7 to go to the WG602 Wireless Access Point...
... to configure WEP encryption. 1. Set the MAC addresses of the WG602 to Default button on ethernet and wireless LAN networks has a media access control (MAC) address, which is a possible • configure the system problem or WG602 using by the manufacturer. Use Shared Key for the power light to the access point. • Make sure the power adapter is powered on The access point the access point. A highly secure way of only authorized wireless devices. To do so, you choose after reading Security Configuration on page 7 to go to the WG602 Wireless Access Point...
WG602v1 User Manual
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... It is no guarantee that the Model WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's authority to the standards set out in the BMPT- When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may , however, be used in a residential installation. Read instructions for an uncontrolled environment. However...
... It is no guarantee that the Model WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's authority to the standards set out in the BMPT- When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may , however, be used in a residential installation. Read instructions for an uncontrolled environment. However...
WG602v3 User Manual
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... a wireless connection can vary depending on page 2-6. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). Default Factory Settings When you first receive your security settings and placement. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration if DHCP server is unavailable Wireless Mode (Access Point or Bridge) Wireless Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name 802.11g/b Radio Frequency Channel WEP/WPA Authentication Type FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS admin...
... a wireless connection can vary depending on page 2-6. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). Default Factory Settings When you first receive your security settings and placement. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration if DHCP server is unavailable Wireless Mode (Access Point or Bridge) Wireless Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name 802.11g/b Radio Frequency Channel WEP/WPA Authentication Type FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS admin...
WG602v3 User Manual
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... WG602v3 in bridge mode. If this is already part of your Ethernet network is not available in a high location, first set up the WG602v3 ETHER N ET WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 Because this PC is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. However, WPA2 is up and test the WG602v3 to set up and working. Configure the PC...
... WG602v3 in bridge mode. If this is already part of your Ethernet network is not available in a high location, first set up the WG602v3 ETHER N ET WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 Because this PC is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. However, WPA2 is up and test the WG602v3 to set up and working. Configure the PC...