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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR M-10181-03 March 2004 M-10181-03
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR M-10181-03 March 2004 M-10181-03
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..., Scope, Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 2-1 Support for Standards 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-3 System Requirements ...2-3 What's In the Box? ...2-4 Hardware Description ...2-5 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-5 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel 2-6 Power Socket ...2-6 Reset and...
..., Scope, Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 2-1 Support for Standards 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-3 System Requirements ...2-3 What's In the Box? ...2-4 Hardware Description ...2-5 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-5 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel 2-6 Power Socket ...2-6 Reset and...
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... these specifications: Table 1-1. DOS file and directory names. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. About This Manual 1-1 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight information...
... these specifications: Table 1-1. DOS file and directory names. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. About This Manual 1-1 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight information...
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... a link at the top right which links to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure to...
... a link at the top right which links to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure to...
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...-03 Using this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet ... window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - Click the print icon in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps...
...-03 Using this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet ... window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - Click the print icon in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1-4 About This Manual M-10181-03
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1-4 About This Manual M-10181-03
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... remotely. • Access Control. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. Connects to -point or multi-point wireless bridge. • Upgradeable Firmware. Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v2 to easily fit into your existing Windows network. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS...
... remotely. • Access Control. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. Connects to -point or multi-point wireless bridge. • Upgradeable Firmware. Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v2 to easily fit into your existing Windows network. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS...
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... 802.11b Compact Flash Wireless Adapter • WGE101 802.11g Wireless Bridge • WG311 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter • WAG311 802.11a/g Wireless PCI Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WG602 v2, make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections...
... 802.11b Compact Flash Wireless Adapter • WGE101 802.11g Wireless Bridge • WG311 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter • WAG311 802.11a/g Wireless PCI Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WG602 v2, make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections...
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... original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG602 v2 if you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 You can refer to the Support Information Card for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with...
... original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG602 v2 if you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 You can refer to the Support Information Card for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with...
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... Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Hardware Description The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 front and rear hardware functions are described below. Power is on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Indicates data traffic on . Wireless link enabled, no wireless link detected. Introduction 2-5 M-10181-03 Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front...
... Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Hardware Description The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 front and rear hardware functions are described below. Power is on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Indicates data traffic on . Wireless link enabled, no wireless link detected. Introduction 2-5 M-10181-03 Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front...
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... a detachable antenna. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Reference Manual for 10 seconds. Be sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 Reset and Restore ...and the power socket resets the WG602 v2 when pushed once or restores to the factory default settings when pushed and held for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Power Reset & Restore Socket Button RJ-45 Ethernet Detachable Port Antenna Figure 2-2: WG602 v2 rear panel Power Socket This ...
... a detachable antenna. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Reference Manual for 10 seconds. Be sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 Reset and Restore ...and the power socket resets the WG602 v2 when pushed once or restores to the factory default settings when pushed and held for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Power Reset & Restore Socket Button RJ-45 Ethernet Detachable Port Antenna Figure 2-2: WG602 v2 rear panel Power Socket This ...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Introduction 2-7 M-10181-03
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Introduction 2-7 M-10181-03
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... the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs will be set as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.227 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Access Point NETGEAR Enabled 11...
... the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs will be set as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.227 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Access Point NETGEAR Enabled 11...
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... data encryption will block eavesdropping. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can enhance the security of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. Wireless Data Security Options WG602 v2 Range: Up to your needs. Because this chapter. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are...
... data encryption will block eavesdropping. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can enhance the security of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. Wireless Data Security Options WG602 v2 Range: Up to your needs. Because this chapter. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are...
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... the advanced wireless functions. b. Reference Manual for the Subnet Mask. Configure the PC with an Ethernet adapter. The LAN light of the system requirements, shown on page 2-3. 1 SET UP THE WG602 V2 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the WG602 v2 in a high location, first set up and working. c. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you have met all of the wireless access point is...
... the advanced wireless functions. b. Reference Manual for the Subnet Mask. Configure the PC with an Ethernet adapter. The LAN light of the system requirements, shown on page 2-3. 1 SET UP THE WG602 V2 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the WG602 v2 in a high location, first set up and working. c. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you have met all of the wireless access point is...
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... not yet been installed, and there is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a DHCP client. Configure the wireless interface for full instructions. 3-5 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 When prompted, enter admin for the user name and...
... not yet been installed, and there is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a DHCP client. Configure the wireless interface for full instructions. 3-5 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 When prompted, enter admin for the user name and...
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... best location is vertical. If needed to connect to the WG602 v2 (SSID, MAC ACL, WEP, WPA, etc.), verify connectivity by using the IP Address. Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can now reconfigure the PC you can be a DHCP client... version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or above. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to be configured remotely from your WG602 v2 Access Point to a LAN port on your network. Connect the power adapter to browse the Internet,...
... best location is vertical. If needed to connect to the WG602 v2 (SSID, MAC ACL, WEP, WPA, etc.), verify connectivity by using the IP Address. Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can now reconfigure the PC you can be a DHCP client... version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or above. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to be configured remotely from your WG602 v2 Access Point to a LAN port on your network. Connect the power adapter to browse the Internet,...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 1. 192.168.0.227 is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your browser. 4. So, if the WG602 v2 has not yet been installed, and there is also set, by entering its default IP address. Connect to...
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 1. 192.168.0.227 is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your browser. 4. So, if the WG602 v2 has not yet been installed, and there is also set, by entering its default IP address. Connect to...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602 v2 home page The browser will not be configured remotely from the word "NETGEAR" and last 6 digits of the access point's MAC address on the label on the bottom of the WG602 v2" on the bottom of your access point. If the... To find the NetBIOS name, refer to the WG602 v2 is formatted like "NETGEAR123456" with no spaces or delimiters. How to Log In to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can connect to connect via its default IP address....
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602 v2 home page The browser will not be configured remotely from the word "NETGEAR" and last 6 digits of the access point's MAC address on the label on the bottom of the WG602 v2" on the bottom of your access point. If the... To find the NetBIOS name, refer to the WG602 v2 is formatted like "NETGEAR123456" with no spaces or delimiters. How to Log In to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can connect to connect via its default IP address....
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...bottom of the unit. Figure 3-6: Example WG602 v2 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. Log in to include "www" or "http://." Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. A login window like the one ...shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2 using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. There is no space between "NETGEAR...
...bottom of the unit. Figure 3-6: Example WG602 v2 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. Log in to include "www" or "http://." Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. A login window like the one ...shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2 using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. There is no space between "NETGEAR...