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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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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Point-to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. (Not available in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. For WMM to -Multi-Point Bridge. Operates as the "master" for both a wireless access point and a wireless bridge. - In this mode, the WG602v3 operates as a client bridge only, and...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Point-to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. (Not available in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. For WMM to -Multi-Point Bridge. Operates as the "master" for both a wireless access point and a wireless bridge. - In this mode, the WG602v3 operates as a client bridge only, and...
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..., using 104/128 bit encryption. - AES - Passphrase: To use AES encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network key). Only select this Access Point. • WEP Security Encryption Key: - The available options depend on page 2-18 for complete configuration details). No encryption is the standard... NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - WPA2 is a later version of the 802.11 standards and is the standard encryption method for WPA2. This is None. This is not supported by this if all clients support WPA2. The other modes (e.g., Repeater,...
..., using 104/128 bit encryption. - AES - Passphrase: To use AES encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network key). Only select this Access Point. • WEP Security Encryption Key: - The available options depend on page 2-18 for complete configuration details). No encryption is the standard... NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - WPA2 is a later version of the 802.11 standards and is the standard encryption method for WPA2. This is None. This is not supported by this if all clients support WPA2. The other modes (e.g., Repeater,...
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...selected Allow, then all addresses are accepted except those added to manage in the left-hand panel, click Access Control. Repeat these steps for the type of the device.) Tip: You can usually find the MAC address printed on a MAC address...Add to add each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the MAC Address List. 3. 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. First, configure each wireless device to save your wireless access control list settings....
...selected Allow, then all addresses are accepted except those added to manage in the left-hand panel, click Access Control. Repeat these steps for the type of the device.) Tip: You can usually find the MAC address printed on a MAC address...Add to add each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the MAC Address List. 3. 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. First, configure each wireless device to save your wireless access control list settings....
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... features of the browser interface. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The information is View... Only. The majority of these features can be found under the Management menu in the left-hand pane of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Click Information on its mode of the ...
... features of the browser interface. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The information is View... Only. The majority of these features can be found under the Management menu in the left-hand pane of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Click Information on its mode of the ...
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... was obtained from a DHCP server on your network. Disabled by default. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. DHCP Client Enabled by default. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Mode Shows the current operating mode of the wireless access point. Region Displays the country or region for use. Viewing a List...
... was obtained from a DHCP server on your network. Disabled by default. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. DHCP Client Enabled by default. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Mode Shows the current operating mode of the wireless access point. Region Displays the country or region for use. Viewing a List...
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To change the administrator login name. Be sure to write down your password in the Repeat New Password field. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. and then reenter the password in a secure location. However, if you should forget ...
To change the administrator login name. Be sure to write down your password in the Repeat New Password field. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. and then reenter the password in a secure location. However, if you should forget ...
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Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you check the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box, wireless clients will be serviced by this wireless access point. Operates as a "repeater" and forwards all settings will also be lost. You must validate that the SSID, channel, and WEP configuration of the remote access point and match the settings of this mode, the WG602 will...
Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you check the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box, wireless clients will be serviced by this wireless access point. Operates as a "repeater" and forwards all settings will also be lost. You must validate that the SSID, channel, and WEP configuration of the remote access point and match the settings of this mode, the WG602 will...
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... the addressing scheme you have set up. Enter the MAC address of the remote wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association radio button to the remote wireless access point. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the remote wireless access point and click Add. The AP's MAC address and connection information will display showing...
... the addressing scheme you have set up. Enter the MAC address of the remote wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association radio button to the remote wireless access point. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the remote wireless access point and click Add. The AP's MAC address and connection information will display showing...
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... segment utilizing the WG602v3 in the IP Address section of the "upstream" AP (AP1). 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. 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 PCs Figure 4-6 AP in...
... segment utilizing the WG602v3 in the IP Address section of the "upstream" AP (AP1). 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. 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 PCs Figure 4-6 AP in...
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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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... Address box. Then, enter the MAC address for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Disable • Allow • Block 3. The PC should then appear in the Station List page. 4. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. Repeat these steps for each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the WG602 v2. Reference Manual for a device you want to...
... Address box. Then, enter the MAC address for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Disable • Allow • Block 3. The PC should then appear in the Station List page. 4. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. Repeat these steps for each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the WG602 v2. Reference Manual for a device you want to...
WG602v2 User Manual
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... 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 the advanced features of your WG602 v2. Advanced Configuration 5-1 M-10181-03 These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu. Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602...
... 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 the advanced features of your WG602 v2. Advanced Configuration 5-1 M-10181-03 These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu. Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602...
WG602v2 User Manual
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You can locate the MAC address in a Notebook Computer LAN Segment 2 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. 1. Reference Manual for the entire network and accurate. • All WG602 v2 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, WEP authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use...
You can locate the MAC address in a Notebook Computer LAN Segment 2 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. 1. Reference Manual for the entire network and accurate. • All WG602 v2 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, WEP authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use...
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...Ethernet LAN segment 2 will also be able to use AP2 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 AP1. 4. Verify connectivity across the network...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 communicate with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless...
...Ethernet LAN segment 2 will also be able to use AP2 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 AP1. 4. Verify connectivity across the network...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 communicate with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless...
WG602v2 User Manual
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...&RPSXWHU 5RXWHU /$1 6HJPHQW Figure 5-5: Wireless Repeater $3 :LUHOHVV3&&DUG LQD1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are only compatible with each subsequent Repeater mode node in the Information page of AP1. Deploy AP1 on each AP are complete for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater Note: Because Repeater mode communications are configured...
...&RPSXWHU 5RXWHU /$1 6HJPHQW Figure 5-5: Wireless Repeater $3 :LUHOHVV3&&DUG LQD1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are only compatible with each subsequent Repeater mode node in the Information page of AP1. Deploy AP1 on each AP are complete for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater Note: Because Repeater mode communications are configured...
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...Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. These settings should be changed unless you are sure it has waited for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 5. Advanced Configuration 5-7 M-10181-03 Packets larger than the RTS Threshold value. Fragmentation Length This is necessary. Enter the MAC ...beacon rate between 20 and 3000. Configure AP2 in the Remote MAC Address boxes of AP1 in Repeater mode. 6. Verify connectivity across the network. Advanced Wireless Settings Fields Field Description Request to Send The packet size that is used for the receiving station ...
...Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. These settings should be changed unless you are sure it has waited for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 5. Advanced Configuration 5-7 M-10181-03 Packets larger than the RTS Threshold value. Fragmentation Length This is necessary. Enter the MAC ...beacon rate between 20 and 3000. Configure AP2 in the Remote MAC Address boxes of AP1 in Repeater mode. 6. Verify connectivity across the network. Advanced Wireless Settings Fields Field Description Request to Send The packet size that is used for the receiving station ...
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... cable. Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Figure C-5: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics M-10181-03 C-13 Computers and workstation adapter cards are configured as part of the other device. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Inside Twisted...
... cable. Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Figure C-5: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics M-10181-03 C-13 Computers and workstation adapter cards are configured as part of the other device. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Inside Twisted...