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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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...Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. Connects to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. (Not available in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. Point-to the remote wireless access point or peer device. • Upgradeable Firmware. Wireless Repeater. In this mode, the WG602v3 operates as a standard 802.11b/g wireless access point...8226; Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 ...
...Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. Connects to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. (Not available in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. Point-to the remote wireless access point or peer device. • Upgradeable Firmware. Wireless Repeater. In this mode, the WG602v3 operates as a standard 802.11b/g wireless access point...8226; Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 ...
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...Access Point. • WEP Security Encryption Key: - In other keys can also enter the keys directly. The default is the default. - 64 bits WEP - This is None. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption. - 128 bits WEP - TKIP - Some clients may be used as the default key. The other modes (e.g., Repeater...from 8 to decrypt received data. • WPA Passphrase (Network Key): If using Access Point mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - If selected, you must use AES encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network...
...Access Point. • WEP Security Encryption Key: - In other keys can also enter the keys directly. The default is the default. - 64 bits WEP - This is None. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption. - 128 bits WEP - TKIP - Some clients may be used as the default key. The other modes (e.g., Repeater...from 8 to decrypt received data. • WPA Passphrase (Network Key): If using Access Point mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - If selected, you must use AES encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network...
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...the device you selected Allow, then all addresses are accepted except those added to save your wireless access control list settings. 2-20 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration Repeat these steps for the type of the device.) Tip: You can usually find the MAC ...copy and paste the MAC addresses from the WG602v3's Station List table into the MAC Address box. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To restrict access based on the bottom of access control you selected Block, then all addresses will display. 2. conversely, if you want to enable....
...the device you selected Allow, then all addresses are accepted except those added to save your wireless access control list settings. 2-20 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration Repeat these steps for the type of the device.) Tip: You can usually find the MAC ...copy and paste the MAC addresses from the WG602v3's Station List table into the MAC Address box. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To restrict access based on the bottom of access control you selected Block, then all addresses will display. 2. conversely, if you want to enable....
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... Information screen: 1. Click Information on its mode of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 The majority of these features can be found under the Management menu in the left... display. The information is View Only. Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of the browser interface.
... Information screen: 1. Click Information on its mode of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 The majority of these features can be found under the Management menu in the left... display. The information is View Only. Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of the browser interface.
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... Client Mode. 3-2 Management v1.0, August 2006 Disabled by default. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point. Wireless Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the wireless access point. Encryption Type The current encryption setting. Current IP Settings...
... Client Mode. 3-2 Management v1.0, August 2006 Disabled by default. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point. Wireless Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the wireless access point. Encryption Type The current encryption setting. Current IP Settings...
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...password to a more secure password. However, you change the administrator login name. To change the password: 1. Enter a new password in the Repeat New Password field. 3. and then reenter the password in the Set Password field; Be sure to write down your password, you should forget your... Change Password. Click Apply to restore the default password. 3-6 Management v1.0, August 2006 The Change Password screen will display Figure 3-4 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password.
...password to a more secure password. However, you change the administrator login name. To change the password: 1. Enter a new password in the Repeat New Password field. 3. and then reenter the password in the Set Password field; Be sure to write down your password, you should forget your... Change Password. Click Apply to restore the default password. 3-6 Management v1.0, August 2006 The Change Password screen will display Figure 3-4 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password.
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... this mode, the WG602 will reboot and all traffic to -Point Bridge In this wireless access point. Operates as a Point-to a remote AP. • Client Mode. You must validate that the SSID, channel, and WEP configuration of the remote access point and match the settings of wireless bridging configurations are: • Access Point. Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you check the...
... this mode, the WG602 will reboot and all traffic to -Point Bridge In this wireless access point. Operates as a Point-to a remote AP. • Client Mode. You must validate that the SSID, channel, and WEP configuration of the remote access point and match the settings of wireless bridging configurations are: • Access Point. Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you check the...
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... address and connection information will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association radio button to the remote wireless access point. Figure 4-5 2. Enter the MAC address of the remote wireless access point. To configure the WG602v3 in the Wireless Remote Access Point List. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the...
... address and connection information will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association radio button to the remote wireless access point. Figure 4-5 2. Enter the MAC address of the remote wireless access point. To configure the WG602v3 in the Wireless Remote Access Point List. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the...
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... Repeater mode with any of the IP Settings screen. • That all APs are configured to "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)" in the IP Address section of the three WLAN segments. 4-8 Advanced Configuration v1.0, August 2006 Click Apply to any other PCs or servers connected to save your changes. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
... Repeater mode with any of the IP Settings screen. • That all APs are configured to "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)" in the IP Address section of the three WLAN segments. 4-8 Advanced Configuration v1.0, August 2006 Click Apply to any other PCs or servers connected to save your changes. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
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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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... radio button. Repeat these steps for a device you want to add to the WG602 v2. You can usually find the MAC address printed on this , configure each additional device you plan to the WG602 v2. To do this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the list. 5. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point •...
... radio button. Repeat these steps for a device you want to add to the WG602 v2. You can usually find the MAC address printed on this , configure each additional device you plan to the WG602 v2. To do this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the list. 5. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point •...
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Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 lets you build large wireless networks. Figure 5-1: Wireless Bridging Mode page The wireless access point mode options enable these configurations: • Repeater mode. Advanced Configuration 5-1 M-10181-03 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. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure...
Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 lets you build large wireless networks. Figure 5-1: Wireless Bridging Mode page The wireless access point mode options enable these configurations: • Repeater mode. Advanced Configuration 5-1 M-10181-03 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. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure a WG602 v2 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 Mode Hub or Switch Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer LAN Segment 2 Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are complete for all access points...
... the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure a WG602 v2 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 Mode Hub or Switch Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer LAN Segment 2 Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are complete for all access points...
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... 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 AP2 ETHER N ET Point-to-Point Mode AP1 ETHER N ET ETHER N ET Point-to-Multipoint Mode Hub or Switch Figure 5-4: Wireless Bridging LAN Segment 2 AP3 ETHER N ET ETHER N ET ETHER N ET Point-to-Point Mode Hub or Switch LAN Segment 3 Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are only compatible with the MAC...
... 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 AP2 ETHER N ET Point-to-Point Mode AP1 ETHER N ET ETHER N ET Point-to-Multipoint Mode Hub or Switch Figure 5-4: Wireless Bridging LAN Segment 2 AP3 ETHER N ET ETHER N ET ETHER N ET Point-to-Point Mode Hub or Switch LAN Segment 3 Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are only compatible with the MAC...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... 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. Enter the MAC address of the Basic IP Settings menu. • If MAC access control list security is enabled on LAN Segment 1. 5-6 Advanced Configuration M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure a WG602 v2...
... 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. Enter the MAC address of the Basic IP Settings menu. • If MAC access control list security is enabled on LAN Segment 1. 5-6 Advanced Configuration M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure a WG602 v2...
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...., set AP1 to channel 6 and AP2 to use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense (RTS) Threshold Multiple Access with the following settings: • The same security settings as it is necessary. Deploy AP2 without an Ethernet.../CA mechanism for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 5. Verify connectivity across the network. The Fragment Threshold value must be fragmented. Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. Packets larger than the size programmed in Repeater mode. 6. Advanced Wireless Settings Fields Field Description ...
...., set AP1 to channel 6 and AP2 to use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense (RTS) Threshold Multiple Access with the following settings: • The same security settings as it is necessary. Deploy AP2 without an Ethernet.../CA mechanism for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 5. Verify connectivity across the network. The Fragment Threshold value must be fragmented. Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. Packets larger than the size programmed in Repeater mode. 6. Advanced Wireless Settings Fields Field Description ...
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...straight-through twisted pair cable. Figure C-5: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics M-10181-03 C-13 Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Figure C-4: Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure...or MDI-X, is usually implemented internally as media-dependent interfaces with built-in the device. 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 ...
...straight-through twisted pair cable. Figure C-5: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics M-10181-03 C-13 Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Figure C-4: Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure...or MDI-X, is usually implemented internally as media-dependent interfaces with built-in the device. 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 ...