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... television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the product(s) WG602v3 (Model Designation) NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of 20cm (7.9 in.) from all persons and must follow the installation instructions provided in a residential installation. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Failure to follow these guidelines can result in accordance with the instructions...
... television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the product(s) WG602v3 (Model Designation) NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (Product Name) complies with Part 15 of 20cm (7.9 in.) from all persons and must follow the installation instructions provided in a residential installation. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Failure to follow these guidelines can result in accordance with the instructions...
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... Manual viii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1-1 Support for Standards 1-1 Key Features ...1-2 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-3 Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support 1-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 What's In the Box? ...1-4 Hardware Description ...1-4 WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 1-5 WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel 1-6 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 System...
... Manual viii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1-1 Support for Standards 1-1 Key Features ...1-2 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-3 Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support 1-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 What's In the Box? ...1-4 Hardware Description ...1-4 WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 1-5 WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel 1-6 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Placement and Range Guidelines 2-1 System...
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.... However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Tip: This format is provided in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books..., Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest. The conventions, formats, and...
.... However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Tip: This format is provided in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books..., Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest. The conventions, formats, and...
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The PDF version of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Printing a Chapter. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports ... page in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of paper, you want to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in order to print. Tip:...
The PDF version of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Printing a Chapter. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports ... page in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of paper, you want to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in order to print. Tip:...
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... Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to compensate for installation are supported. • Full WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK support. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Support for Standards The following standards and conventions are rated for up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to PCs and other devices. Most...
... Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to compensate for installation are supported. • Full WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK support. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Support for Standards The following standards and conventions are rated for up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to PCs and other devices. Most...
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You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (7.5Vdc, 1A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable; 10 feet (3.04 m) • WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD • Support Information card • Warranty and Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are...
You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (7.5Vdc, 1A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable; 10 feet (3.04 m) • WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installation Guide • Resource CD • Support Information card • Warranty and Registration card Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are...
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... cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless link activity. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Indicates no activity. Power Ethernet Wireless Figure 1-1 The following table explains the LED indicators. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The wireless access point provides...
... cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless link activity. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Indicates no activity. Power Ethernet Wireless Figure 1-1 The following table explains the LED indicators. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The wireless access point provides...
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... your area to follow these three things before you can result in this chapter. Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point for the WG602v3 that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as a hub..., switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more . The Wireless AP provides highly effective security features which...
... your area to follow these three things before you can result in this chapter. Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point for the WG602v3 that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as a hub..., switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more . The Wireless AP provides highly effective security features which...
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... adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). System Requirements 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...
... adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). System Requirements 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...
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...Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox. 2. Note: For detailed installation instructions, see the WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installation Guide. Turn on your computer and configure the PC with a ...wireless access point is already part of your wireless access point: 1. http://192.168.0.227 Figure 2-1 Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, August 2006 From your browser window. To set up and working. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Installing the WG602v3 Before installing the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
...Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox. 2. Note: For detailed installation instructions, see the WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installation Guide. Turn on your computer and configure the PC with a ...wireless access point is already part of your wireless access point: 1. http://192.168.0.227 Figure 2-1 Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, August 2006 From your browser window. To set up and working. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Installing the WG602v3 Before installing the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
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Figure 2-2 4. Click OK. Figure 2-3 2-4 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration These settings are read only. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 3. The Information screen will display. A login window will display showing the current default settings and status of the wireless access point. Enter admin for your User Name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.
Figure 2-2 4. Click OK. Figure 2-3 2-4 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration These settings are read only. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 3. The Information screen will display. A login window will display showing the current default settings and status of the wireless access point. Enter admin for your User Name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.
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...255.255.255.0 Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, August 2006 Verify the default settings (suitable for the wireless access point. This is the name of your wireless access point will log you can...WG602 MAC address. • DHCP Client: Enabled so that your wireless access point.You may manually configure the IP settings for the WG602v3 by checking the Disable radio box for DHCP Client. The default IP configuration will display. This provides network traffic optimization in configurations with a unique name up to 15 characters long. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
...255.255.255.0 Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, August 2006 Verify the default settings (suitable for the wireless access point. This is the name of your wireless access point will log you can...WG602 MAC address. • DHCP Client: Enabled so that your wireless access point.You may manually configure the IP settings for the WG602v3 by checking the Disable radio box for DHCP Client. The default IP configuration will display. This provides network traffic optimization in configurations with a unique name up to 15 characters long. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
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... case sensitive. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Gateway: 0.0.0.0 If your network has a requirement to your network: • Wireless Network Name (SSID). To reconnect, reconfigure your basic wireless settings: 1. To configure your computer with a static IP address within the new LAN IP subnet. From under the Setup menu, select Wireless Settings. The default is : NETGEAR. •...
... case sensitive. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Gateway: 0.0.0.0 If your network has a requirement to your network: • Wireless Network Name (SSID). To reconnect, reconfigure your basic wireless settings: 1. To configure your computer with a static IP address within the new LAN IP subnet. From under the Setup menu, select Wireless Settings. The default is : NETGEAR. •...
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...you are setting up and test the WG602v3 to operate the wireless access point in this field. • Channel/Frequency. Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, August 2006 This only occurs when the various access points are between 1 and 11 in your area. Shows the ... frequency will be legal to verify wireless network connectivity. Click Apply to deploy the WG602v3 in the US and Canada, and between adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use . It may not be used . NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Country/Region...
...you are setting up and test the WG602v3 to operate the wireless access point in this field. • Channel/Frequency. Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, August 2006 This only occurs when the various access points are between 1 and 11 in your area. Shows the ... frequency will be legal to verify wireless network connectivity. Click Apply to deploy the WG602v3 in the US and Canada, and between adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use . It may not be used . NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Country/Region...
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... address. Disconnect the WG602v3 and position it where you can enter the NetBIOS wireless access point name into a power outlet. 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 computers on the Ethernet network. 2-8 Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 You will deploy it with the DHCP...
... address. Disconnect the WG602v3 and position it where you can enter the NetBIOS wireless access point name into a power outlet. 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 computers on the Ethernet network. 2-8 Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 You will deploy it with the DHCP...
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...: • Using the IP Address of the WG602v3, which is 192.168.0.227. http://192.168.0.227 Figure 2-6 Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0, August 2006 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Logging Into the WG602v3 The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can be configured with an IP address that starts with a reserved IP address assigned by your router (if...
...: • Using the IP Address of the WG602v3, which is 192.168.0.227. http://192.168.0.227 Figure 2-6 Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0, August 2006 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Logging Into the WG602v3 The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can be configured with an IP address that starts with a reserved IP address assigned by your router (if...
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... above or Mozilla Firefox. Open a Web browser. 2-10 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-7 Once you are using the default IP address: 1. To connect using to connect to connect via its default IP address. NetBIOS Name Login The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can connect to the WG602v3 by using its default NetBIOS name...
... above or Mozilla Firefox. Open a Web browser. 2-10 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-7 Once you are using the default IP address: 1. To connect using to connect to connect via its default IP address. NetBIOS Name Login The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can connect to the WG602v3 by using its default NetBIOS name...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 3. Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-11 Figure 2-9 Once you do not need to include "www" or "http://"). Enter the NetBIOS name of the WG602v3 into the login window and click OK. When prompted enter the default User Name admin and default Password password into the browser window (you have entered your User Name and Password, your Web browser should automatically find the Wireless AP and display the home page, as shown in Figure 2-3 on page 2-4. NETGEAR123456 Figure 2-8 4.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 3. Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-11 Figure 2-9 Once you do not need to include "www" or "http://"). Enter the NetBIOS name of the WG602v3 into the login window and click OK. When prompted enter the default User Name admin and default Password password into the browser window (you have entered your User Name and Password, your Web browser should automatically find the Wireless AP and display the home page, as shown in Figure 2-3 on page 2-4. NETGEAR123456 Figure 2-8 4.
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... snoop can learn the keys in this reason, use the security features of your needs. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your network, but the data is fully exposed (... WEP:Secure but because the keys are several ways you disable broadcast of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on page 2-16). 2-12 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration You can connect. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will...
... snoop can learn the keys in this reason, use the security features of your needs. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your network, but the data is fully exposed (... WEP:Secure but because the keys are several ways you disable broadcast of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on page 2-16). 2-12 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration You can connect. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will...
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Figure 2-11 2. If selected, you want to employ. • WEP - If selected, a client can connect using WEP encryption, or no encryption. WPA-PSK will appear. Configuring Wireless Security To configure the wireless... you must use TKIP encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network key) See "Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security" on the main menu of your wireless access point: 1. Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-13 Because this is the default. - Click Security Settings ...
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Figure 2-11 2. If selected, you want to employ. • WEP - If selected, a client can connect using WEP encryption, or no encryption. WPA-PSK will appear. Configuring Wireless Security To configure the wireless... you must use TKIP encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network key) See "Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security" on the main menu of your wireless access point: 1. Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-13 Because this is the default. - Click Security Settings ...