WG602v3 User Manual
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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 3-4 Rebooting...
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 3-4 Rebooting...
WG602v3 User Manual
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...or "Shared" authentication type. (Not available in bridge mode (see "Configuring WEP Wireless Security" on the main menu of your wireless access point: 1. However, WPA/WPA2 is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be entered. • WPA-PSK - If selected, you must use....0, August 2006 2-13 at least one shared key must use WEP; Mix - Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) data encryption provides data security. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. From the Security Type pull-down menu.
...or "Shared" authentication type. (Not available in bridge mode (see "Configuring WEP Wireless Security" on the main menu of your wireless access point: 1. However, WPA/WPA2 is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be entered. • WPA-PSK - If selected, you must use....0, August 2006 2-13 at least one shared key must use WEP; Mix - Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) data encryption provides data security. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. From the Security Type pull-down menu.
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...XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Reconfigure your wireless adapter and WPA client software for your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to configure WPA settings, you click Apply..... 2. To configure WPA-PSK: 1. By default, the Encryption Type will display TKIP. Click Apply to save your settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 6. Click Apply to save your settings. From the Security Type pull-down menu, select WPA-PSK. In ...
...XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Reconfigure your wireless adapter and WPA client software for your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to configure WPA settings, you click Apply..... 2. To configure WPA-PSK: 1. By default, the Encryption Type will display TKIP. Click Apply to save your settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 6. Click Apply to save your settings. From the Security Type pull-down menu, select WPA-PSK. In ...
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... will display. 1. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to save your wireless adapter and WPA/WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA/WPA2 settings. 2-18 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Not all wireless adapters support WPA/WPA2...
... will display. 1. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to save your wireless adapter and WPA/WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA/WPA2 settings. 2-18 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Not all wireless adapters support WPA/WPA2...
WG602v3 User Manual
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...file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must be downloaded from one access point to the wireless access point. Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software Upgrade files can be performed by a workstation connected to the WG602v3...wireless network and allow users to roam from the NETGEAR Web site. However, only the stations associated with the wireless access point or not. Note: The Web browser used to communicate with this wireless access point will display. The upgrade file can include multiple wireless access points, all using your browser. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
...file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must be downloaded from one access point to the wireless access point. Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software Upgrade files can be performed by a workstation connected to the WG602v3...wireless network and allow users to roam from the NETGEAR Web site. However, only the stations associated with the wireless access point or not. Note: The Web browser used to communicate with this wireless access point will display. The upgrade file can include multiple wireless access points, all using your browser. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
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... upload completes, your access point now has the new software installed. Click Browse and locate the image (.TRX) upgrade file on the user interface. Open a web browser and go the NETGEAR Customer Service Downloads site at: 2. Warning: When uploading software to check the Firmware Version and verify that your wireless access point will display. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To...
... upload completes, your access point now has the new software installed. Click Browse and locate the image (.TRX) upgrade file on the user interface. Open a web browser and go the NETGEAR Customer Service Downloads site at: 2. Warning: When uploading software to check the Firmware Version and verify that your wireless access point will display. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To...
WG602v3 User Manual
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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.../IP configuration 2-3 TKIP 2-14 troubleshooting 5-1 U Upgrade Firmware how to 3-4 upgrade software how to 3-4 Upgradeable Firmware 1-2 Upgrading software 3-3 User Name default 2-4 W WEP 2-12 Encryption Key 2-14 Passphrase 2-14 ...
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.../IP configuration 2-3 TKIP 2-14 troubleshooting 5-1 U Upgrade Firmware how to 3-4 upgrade software how to 3-4 Upgradeable Firmware 1-2 Upgrading software 3-3 User Name default 2-4 W WEP 2-12 Encryption Key 2-14 Passphrase 2-14 ...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... the Wireless Access Point Software 4-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options 4-5 Restoring the WG602 v2 to the Factory Default Settings 4-5 Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults 4-5 Changing the Administrator Password 4-6 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links 5-1 How to Select the Wireless Bridging Access Point Mode 5-2 How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Point-to-Point Bridge...
... the Wireless Access Point Software 4-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options 4-5 Restoring the WG602 v2 to the Factory Default Settings 4-5 Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults 4-5 Changing the Administrator Password 4-6 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links 5-1 How to Select the Wireless Bridging Access Point Mode 5-2 How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Point-to-Point Bridge...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... and WEP 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 restrict access to only trusted PCs so that have the correct SSID can learn... XP, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static...
... and WEP 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 restrict access to only trusted PCs so that have the correct SSID can learn... XP, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... or group of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WG602 v2 does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption). Enter a word or...client software that supports WPA. A full explanation of printable characters in the Passphrase box. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding Wireless Security Options The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. Choose the Encryption Strength (64- Nevertheless, the wireless ...
... or group of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WG602 v2 does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption). Enter a word or...client software that supports WPA. A full explanation of printable characters in the Passphrase box. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding Wireless Security Options The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. Choose the Encryption Strength (64- Nevertheless, the wireless ...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... WPA-PSK for the Security Type. See "WEP Wireless Security" on configuring wireless PCs or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Automatic - Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Windows... Select which of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. 3. Furthermore, client software is also required. To configure WPA-PSK, follow these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 5. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in ...
... WPA-PSK for the Security Type. See "WEP Wireless Security" on configuring wireless PCs or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Automatic - Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Windows... Select which of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. 3. Furthermore, client software is also required. To configure WPA-PSK, follow these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 5. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in ...
WG602v2 User Manual
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Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software . From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click the Station List link to look for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Station List page contains a table of all using the same network name (SSID). To force the wireless access point to view the list, shown...
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software . From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click the Station List link to look for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Station List page contains a table of all using the same network name (SSID). To force the wireless access point to view the list, shown...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... . 3. The firmware upgrade must support HTTP uploads, such as new software is compressed (.ZIP file), you may need to your wireless access point will automatically restart. Figure 4-3: WG602 v2 Upgrade Firmware page 2. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from the NETGEAR Web site. The upgrade file can click the Information link...
... . 3. The firmware upgrade must support HTTP uploads, such as new software is compressed (.ZIP file), you may need to your wireless access point will automatically restart. Figure 4-3: WG602 v2 Upgrade Firmware page 2. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from the NETGEAR Web site. The upgrade file can click the Information link...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... authentication server accepts the client, then the access point will either send an accept or reject message to the access point. 6. For the global encryption key, WPA includes a facility (the Information Element) for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 3. The important part to know at this point is that is optional. The access point responds by enabling a port for security change...
... authentication server accepts the client, then the access point will either send an accept or reject message to the access point. 6. For the global encryption key, WPA includes a facility (the Information Element) for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 3. The important part to know at this point is that is optional. The access point responds by enabling a port for security change...
WG602v2 User Manual
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.... Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Is WPA Perfect? WPA requires software changes to the following : B-16 M-10181-03 Wireless Networking Basics If the access point receives two data packets that...wireless products that no better than anything else, this mode of WEP-based wireless networks to support the following : • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients To support the gradual transition of operation is completely invulnerable. NETGEAR...
.... Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Is WPA Perfect? WPA requires software changes to the following : B-16 M-10181-03 Wireless Networking Basics If the access point receives two data packets that...wireless products that no better than anything else, this mode of WEP-based wireless networks to support the following : • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients To support the gradual transition of operation is completely invulnerable. NETGEAR...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... IANA or from an Internet service provider (ISP). There are five standard classes of the address. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point IP Addresses and the Internet Because TCP/IP networks are interconnected across the world, every machine on the Internet must have ...small organizations may vary depending on the address range and the application. These address classes have a unique address to organizations by the TCP/IP software to enter into two parts. C-2 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics M-10181-03 The Internet Protocol (IP) uses a 32-bit...
... IANA or from an Internet service provider (ISP). There are five standard classes of the address. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point IP Addresses and the Internet Because TCP/IP networks are interconnected across the world, every machine on the Internet must have ...small organizations may vary depending on the address range and the application. These address classes have a unique address to organizations by the TCP/IP software to enter into two parts. C-2 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics M-10181-03 The Internet Protocol (IP) uses a 32-bit...
WG602v2 User Manual
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...must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for networking with the version of Windows installed on each PC and the wireless access point must also have TCP/IP installed and selected as its specific network configuration information...), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. Preparing Your Computers for Network Access This appendix describes how to the Internet through the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. Each computer on your PCs to connect to prepare your network. Preparing Your PCs for Network...
...must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for networking with the version of Windows installed on each PC and the wireless access point must also have TCP/IP installed and selected as its specific network configuration information...), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. Preparing Your Computers for Network Access This appendix describes how to the Internet through the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. Each computer on your PCs to connect to prepare your network. Preparing Your PCs for Network...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... of manually assigning it a unique IP address. DHCP is still connected. Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the software tracks IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to other networks. Reference Manual for assigning dynamic IP addresses to a... the task. A new computer can have a different IP address every time it is a protocol for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by RFC 2284. I ICMP See "Internet Control Message Protocol" 4 Glossary...
... of manually assigning it a unique IP address. DHCP is still connected. Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the software tracks IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to other networks. Reference Manual for assigning dynamic IP addresses to a... the task. A new computer can have a different IP address every time it is a protocol for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by RFC 2284. I ICMP See "Internet Control Message Protocol" 4 Glossary...
WG602v1 User Manual
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...Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of Microsoft Corporation in the United ... only) See Support information card for other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2003 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. *U-10016-01* U-10016-01 February 2003 Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO ...
...Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of Microsoft Corporation in the United ... only) See Support information card for other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2003 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. *U-10016-01* U-10016-01 February 2003 Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO ...
WG602v3 User Manual
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... 3-16 How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security 3-17 How to Configure WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 3-18 How to Configure WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 3-19 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 3-20 Chapter 4 Management Viewing General Information 4-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-3 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options 4-5 Restoring...
... 3-16 How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security 3-17 How to Configure WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 3-18 How to Configure WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 3-19 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 3-20 Chapter 4 Management Viewing General Information 4-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-3 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options 4-5 Restoring...