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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Wireless Settings Information Form 2-15 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-16 Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security 2-17 Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-18 Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-18 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-19 Chapter 3 Management Viewing General Information 3-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 3-2 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 3-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Defaults...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Wireless Settings Information Form 2-15 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-16 Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security 2-17 Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-18 Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-18 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-19 Chapter 3 Management Viewing General Information 3-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 3-2 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 3-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Defaults...
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... directly with another bridge-mode wireless station. - Wireless Repeater. Client Mode. Connects to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. (Not available in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. Timedependent information, like video...for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can be upgraded easily, using only your LAN. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • ...
... directly with another bridge-mode wireless station. - Wireless Repeater. Client Mode. Connects to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. (Not available in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. Timedependent information, like video...for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can be upgraded easily, using only your LAN. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • ...
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...bits WEP - AES - All wireless stations must be used with WPA, but this if all clients support WPA2. The available options depend on page 2-18 for complete configuration details). Some clients may be entered. The other modes (e.g., Repeater, Bridge or Client) some options... is the standard encryption method used to decrypt received data. • WPA Passphrase (Network Key): If using the default key. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - This is the standard encryption method for WPA2. If selected, encryption must use AES ...
...bits WEP - AES - All wireless stations must be used with WPA, but this if all clients support WPA2. The available options depend on page 2-18 for complete configuration details). Some clients may be entered. The other modes (e.g., Repeater, Bridge or Client) some options... is the standard encryption method used to decrypt received data. • WPA Passphrase (Network Key): If using the default key. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - This is the standard encryption method for WPA2. If selected, encryption must use AES ...
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... will display. 2. Click Add to add each wireless device to save your wireless access control list settings. 2-20 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To restrict access based on the bottom of access control you selected Allow, then all addresses are accepted... so that the PC appears in the left-hand panel, click Access Control. Check the Access Control radio button for each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the MAC Address List. 3. Repeat these steps for the type of the device.) Tip: You can...
... will display. 2. Click Add to add each wireless device to save your wireless access control list settings. 2-20 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To restrict access based on the bottom of access control you selected Allow, then all addresses are accepted... so that the PC appears in the left-hand panel, click Access Control. Check the Access Control radio button for each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the MAC Address List. 3. Repeat these steps for the type of the device.) Tip: You can...
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... left-hand pane of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The information is View Only. Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Click Information on its mode of the browser interface. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August...
... left-hand pane of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The information is View Only. Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Click Information on its mode of the browser interface. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August...
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... Version The version of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. These parameters apply to the target remote WG602v3, VPN gateway, or VPN client. Disabled by default. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Mode Shows the current operating mode of the...
... Version The version of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. These parameters apply to the target remote WG602v3, VPN gateway, or VPN client. Disabled by default. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Mode Shows the current operating mode of the...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. The Change Password screen will display Figure 3-4 2. From under the Management menu of ... password. 3-6 Management v1.0, August 2006 We suggest that you cannot change the administrator login name. However, you change the password: 1. Enter a new password in the Repeat New Password field. 3. However, if you can check the Yes radio box and click Apply to write down your password, you should forget your password...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. The Change Password screen will display Figure 3-4 2. From under the Management menu of ... password. 3-6 Management v1.0, August 2006 We suggest that you cannot change the administrator login name. However, you change the password: 1. Enter a new password in the Repeat New Password field. 3. However, if you can check the Yes radio box and click Apply to write down your password, you should forget your password...
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... 802.11b Access Point. WEP can be serviced by this wireless access point. Communicates with a single bridge-mode wireless access point when you build large wireless networks. The WG602 must then reconfigure the device. Communicates with Wireless Client Association. 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. Configuring a WG602v3 as a "repeater" and...
... 802.11b Access Point. WEP can be serviced by this wireless access point. Communicates with a single bridge-mode wireless access point when you build large wireless networks. The WG602 must then reconfigure the device. Communicates with Wireless Client Association. 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. Configuring a WG602v3 as a "repeater" and...
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... Wireless Remote Access Point List. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v3 using the addressing scheme you have set up. The AP's MAC address and connection information will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point. 3. Advanced Configuration 4-7 v1.0, August 2006 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association radio button to the remote wireless access point...
... Wireless Remote Access Point List. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v3 using the addressing scheme you have set up. The AP's MAC address and connection information will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point. 3. Advanced Configuration 4-7 v1.0, August 2006 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association radio button to the remote wireless access point...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. The following parameters for all access points: • That the Wireless APs are on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of the "downstream" remote AP (AP2). • Configure AP2 in Repeater mode with ... 2006 Verify connectivity across the LANs. Verify the following drawing illustrates two wireless access points daisy-chained together in wireless repeater mode Wireless PC Associated with AP1 AP1 AP in Repeater Mode with Client associations AP2 Router Internet 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 ...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. The following parameters for all access points: • That the Wireless APs are on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of the "downstream" remote AP (AP2). • Configure AP2 in Repeater mode with ... 2006 Verify connectivity across the LANs. Verify the following drawing illustrates two wireless access points daisy-chained together in wireless repeater mode Wireless PC Associated with AP1 AP1 AP in Repeater Mode with Client associations AP2 Router Internet 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 ...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Password default 2-4 password changing 3-6 Placement 2-1 placement guidelines 2-1 Point-to-Point Bridging about 4-1 Point-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...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Password default 2-4 password changing 3-6 Placement 2-1 placement guidelines 2-1 Point-to-Point Bridging about 4-1 Point-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...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual WG602v3 installation of 2-3 WINS Support 1-2 Wired Equivalent Privacy 2-12 Wireless Accept Point List 4-5 Wireless Bridging 4-2, 4-5, 4-7, 4-9 Wireless Multimedia 1-2, 1-3, 4-13 Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 4-5 Wireless Network Name 2-6, 3-2 wireless network security methods of enhancing 2-12 Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging 4-2 Wireless Remote Access Point List 4-3, 4-7 Wireless Repeater 4-7 configuration of 4-7 example 4-8 wireless security configuring options 2-13 WMM 1-2, 1-3, 4-13 WPA Network Key 2-14 Passphrase 2-14 WPA2-PSK...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual WG602v3 installation of 2-3 WINS Support 1-2 Wired Equivalent Privacy 2-12 Wireless Accept Point List 4-5 Wireless Bridging 4-2, 4-5, 4-7, 4-9 Wireless Multimedia 1-2, 1-3, 4-13 Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 4-5 Wireless Network Name 2-6, 3-2 wireless network security methods of enhancing 2-12 Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging 4-2 Wireless Remote Access Point List 4-3, 4-7 Wireless Repeater 4-7 configuration of 4-7 example 4-8 wireless security configuring options 2-13 WMM 1-2, 1-3, 4-13 WPA Network Key 2-14 Passphrase 2-14 WPA2-PSK...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... the Wireless Bridging Access Point Mode 5-2 How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-3 How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 5-4 How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater 5-6 Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings 5-7 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...6-1 No lights are lit on the access point 6-1 The Ethernet LAN light is not lit 6-1 The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit 6-2 I cannot configure the wireless access point from...
... the Wireless Bridging Access Point Mode 5-2 How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-3 How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 5-4 How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater 5-6 Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings 5-7 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...6-1 No lights are lit on the access point 6-1 The Ethernet LAN light is not lit 6-1 The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit 6-2 I cannot configure the wireless access point from...
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... 4. Click Add to add the wireless device to save your wireless access control list settings. To do this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v2. Repeat these steps for each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the WG602 v2. Basic Installation and Configuration M-...to click Apply to the access list. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. You can usually find the MAC address printed on this , configure each additional device you plan to the list. 5. Then, enter the MAC address for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Disable •...
... 4. Click Add to add the wireless device to save your wireless access control list settings. To do this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v2. Repeat these steps for each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the WG602 v2. Basic Installation and Configuration M-...to click Apply to the access list. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. You can usually find the MAC address printed on this , configure each additional device you plan to the list. 5. Then, enter the MAC address for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Disable •...
WG602v2 User Manual
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Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are only compatible with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. Advanced Configuration 5-1 M-10181-03 Figure 5-1: Wireless Bridging Mode page The wireless access point mode options enable these configurations: • Repeater mode. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WG602 v2. These features can be found...
Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are only compatible with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. Advanced Configuration 5-1 M-10181-03 Figure 5-1: Wireless Bridging Mode page The wireless access point mode options enable these configurations: • Repeater mode. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WG602 v2. These features can be found...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... a Notebook Computer LAN Segment 2 Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as a Point-to-Point Bridge Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer Router 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 AP1 ETHER N ET Point-to-Point Mode Figure 5-3: Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging AP2 Point-to -Point APs must have AP2's MAC address...
... a Notebook Computer LAN Segment 2 Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as a Point-to-Point Bridge Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer Router 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 AP1 ETHER N ET Point-to-Point Mode Figure 5-3: Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging AP2 Point-to -Point APs must have AP2's MAC address...
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... as AP1. How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging Wireless PC Card in Point-to communicate with AP2. 3. Verify the following parameters for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will also be able to use AP2 to -Point mode with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. Verify connectivity across the network...
... as AP1. How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging Wireless PC Card in Point-to communicate with AP2. 3. Verify the following parameters for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will also be able to use AP2 to -Point mode with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. Verify connectivity across the network...
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...: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices • If using DHCP, all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater Note: Because Repeater mode communications are half duplex, the throughput decreases with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. Verify...
...: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices • If using DHCP, all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater Note: Because Repeater mode communications are half duplex, the throughput decreases with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. Verify...
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...set AP1 to channel 6 and AP2 to the network. These settings should be changed unless you are sure it has waited for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 5. With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as AP1. • On a...boxes of any other computers or servers connected to channel 11. 8. Deploy AP2 without an Ethernet LAN connection. 9. Configure AP2 in Repeater mode. 6. Verify connectivity across the network. Reference Manual for the silence period. Default: 2346 Beacon Interval Specifies the data beacon ...
...set AP1 to channel 6 and AP2 to the network. These settings should be changed unless you are sure it has waited for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 5. With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as AP1. • On a...boxes of any other computers or servers connected to channel 11. 8. Deploy AP2 without an Ethernet LAN connection. 9. Configure AP2 in Repeater mode. 6. Verify connectivity across the network. Reference Manual for the silence period. Default: 2346 Beacon Interval Specifies the data beacon ...
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The crossover function is needed and makes the right connection. Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Auto Uplink technology automatically senses which connection, MDI or...of the other device. Figure C-5: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics M-10181-03 C-13 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the circuitry in crossover...
The crossover function is needed and makes the right connection. Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Auto Uplink technology automatically senses which connection, MDI or...of the other device. Figure C-5: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics M-10181-03 C-13 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the circuitry in crossover...
