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... device must accept any liability that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Tested to change without notice. Please retain your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to these guidelines: • Away from potential sources of their respective...
... device must accept any liability that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Tested to change without notice. Please retain your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to these guidelines: • Away from potential sources of their respective...
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... to Print this 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...
... to Print this 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...
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... at the top left of any page. - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Printing a Chapter. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at the top right of the window. ix v1.0, August 2006 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the...browser window. - The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the...
... at the top left of any page. - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Printing a Chapter. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at the top right of the window. ix v1.0, August 2006 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the...browser window. - The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the...
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..., an in "System Requirements" on page 2-2. About the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point is included. Both 64-bit and 128-bit keys are supported: • Standards Compliant. Support for installation are rated for distance or electromagnetic noise interference. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites for Standards The following standards and conventions...
..., an in "System Requirements" on page 2-2. About the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point is included. Both 64-bit and 128-bit keys are supported: • Standards Compliant. Support for installation are rated for distance or electromagnetic noise interference. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites for Standards The following standards and conventions...
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.... Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with each other bridge-mode wireless stations send all traffic to -Point Bridge. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Operates as a client bridge only, and sends all traffic to your Web browser...
.... Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with each other bridge-mode wireless stations send all traffic to -Point Bridge. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Operates as a client bridge only, and sends all traffic to your Web browser...
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other manufacturers, see the Wireless...itself to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support WMM (Wireless Multimedia) is autosensing and capable of data. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of priorities, ...
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other manufacturers, see the Wireless...itself to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support WMM (Wireless Multimedia) is autosensing and capable of data. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of priorities, ...
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... return it for the telephone number of customer support in your area. 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...
... return it for the telephone number of customer support in your area. 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...
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...name of your wireless access point will log you can click the KnowledgeBase link or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point. You may modify the default name with multiple Wireless APs. Verify the...preconfigured to act as a DHCP client. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, you out after 5 minutes of no activity. 5. Note: Unless you click Logout, the wireless access point will get its TCP/IP configuration from ...
...name of your wireless access point will log you can click the KnowledgeBase link or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point. You may modify the default name with multiple Wireless APs. Verify the...preconfigured to act as a DHCP client. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, you out after 5 minutes of no activity. 5. Note: Unless you click Logout, the wireless access point will get its TCP/IP configuration from ...
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... setup steps, you can change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or if you used . NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Country/Region.... It may not be legal to use different channels to operate the access point in a high location, first set the Regulatory Domain. In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for Europe and Australia. - The possible data rates supported are between adjacent access points...
... setup steps, you can change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or if you used . NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Country/Region.... It may not be legal to use different channels to operate the access point in a high location, first set the Regulatory Domain. In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for Europe and Australia. - The possible data rates supported are between adjacent access points...
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... used with WPA. - WPA2 is a later version of the 802.11 standards and is not supported by this if all clients support WPA2. See "Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security" on the Network Authentication setting above. a WPA passphrase (Network key) must be used ...AES; If selected, encryption must use AES encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network key). All wireless stations must be unavailable. • Data Encryption: Select the desired option. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - No encryption is the standard encryption method for WPA2...
... used with WPA. - WPA2 is a later version of the 802.11 standards and is not supported by this if all clients support WPA2. See "Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security" on the Network Authentication setting above. a WPA passphrase (Network key) must be used ...AES; If selected, encryption must use AES encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network key). All wireless stations must be unavailable. • Data Encryption: Select the desired option. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - No encryption is the standard encryption method for WPA2...
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... select Shared Key, the other devices in the network will be the same for creating WEP data encryption keys. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. WPA2 Passphrase These characters are...as well and are configured with the correct key. - Enter a word or group of the wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Wireless Settings Information Form Before customizing your wireless network, store this form and record the following information. (If you use WPA-PSK or WPA2-...
... select Shared Key, the other devices in the network will be the same for creating WEP data encryption keys. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. WPA2 Passphrase These characters are...as well and are configured with the correct key. - Enter a word or group of the wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Wireless Settings Information Form Before customizing your wireless network, store this form and record the following information. (If you use WPA-PSK or WPA2-...
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... with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-17 Furthermore, client software is required on configuring WPA settings. To configure WPA-PSK: 1. From the Security Type pull-down menu, select WPA-PSK. Consult the product document for your settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 6.
... with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-17 Furthermore, client software is required on configuring WPA settings. To configure WPA-PSK: 1. From the Security Type pull-down menu, select WPA-PSK. Consult the product document for your settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 6.
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... default, the Encryption Type will display. 1. Note: If you use a wireless PC to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Not all wireless adapters support WPA/WPA2. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. To configure WPA2-PSK: 1. Figure 2-14 2. From the Security...
... default, the Encryption Type will display. 1. Note: If you use a wireless PC to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Not all wireless adapters support WPA/WPA2. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. To configure WPA2-PSK: 1. Figure 2-14 2. From the Security...
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Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-21 or all addresses will be blocked if you selected "Block all " Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode. The feature is not supported when in Client Mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list will be allowed if you selected "Allow all ";
Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-21 or all addresses will be blocked if you selected "Block all " Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode. The feature is not supported when in Client Mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list will be allowed if you selected "Allow all ";
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To view the Station List: 1. From under Management on the main menu of the wireless network and allow users to roam from one access point to upload new firmware into the WG602v3 must be sent using the same network name (SSID). Click Refresh to force the wireless access point to the WG602v3 through the...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To view the Station List: 1. From under Management on the main menu of the wireless network and allow users to roam from one access point to upload new firmware into the WG602v3 must be sent using the same network name (SSID). Click Refresh to force the wireless access point to the WG602v3 through the...
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... Infrastructure. It may not be legal to operate the client bridge in the Site Survey table. 4. The options are described in Ad-Hoc Mode: 2. Supports both 802.11g and 802.11b. • g only - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Figure 4-9 To connect to another AP or to a client running in Table 4-1 on which the...
... Infrastructure. It may not be legal to operate the client bridge in the Site Survey table. 4. The options are described in Ad-Hoc Mode: 2. Supports both 802.11g and 802.11b. • g only - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Figure 4-9 To connect to another AP or to a client running in Table 4-1 on which the...
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... been made, a "no association" message will still be enabled. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • b only - Supports only 802.11b. Verify your wireless connection should show the MAC address of Infrastructure, acts like a wireless bridge between two wired LANs. The ID radio button of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or peer-to or that you are connected behind...
... been made, a "no association" message will still be enabled. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • b only - Supports only 802.11b. Verify your wireless connection should show the MAC address of Infrastructure, acts like a wireless bridge between two wired LANs. The ID radio button of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or peer-to or that you are connected behind...
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... for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Switch Infrastructure Mode WG602v3 in Client Mode WG602v3 in Client mode.) • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold. The default...
... for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Switch Infrastructure Mode WG602v3 in Client Mode WG602v3 in Client mode.) • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold. The default...
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... Filtering All wireless stations allowed Disabled WMM Support Disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled a. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Technical Specifications Parameter Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Wireless Security: NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12...
... Filtering All wireless stations allowed Disabled WMM Support Disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled a. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Technical Specifications Parameter Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Wireless Security: NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12...
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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...