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...54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 2-1 Support for Standards 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-3 System Requirements ...2-3 What's In the Box? ...2-4 Hardware Description ...2-5 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-5 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point... WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options 3-3 Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 3-4 Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 3-6 How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the ...
...54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 2-1 Support for Standards 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-3 System Requirements ...2-3 What's In the Box? ...2-4 Hardware Description ...2-5 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-5 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point... WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options 3-3 Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 3-4 Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 3-6 How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the ...
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... 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 a browser 6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore...
... 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 a browser 6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore...
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... Open System Authentication B-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication B-6 Key Size and Configuration B-7 How to Use WEP Parameters B-8 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i B-10 What are the... B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-16 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet...
... Open System Authentication B-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication B-6 Key Size and Configuration B-7 How to Use WEP Parameters B-8 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i B-10 What are the... B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-16 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet...
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Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 IP Configuration by DHCP B-8 Domain Name Server B-9 Routing Protocols ...B-9 RIP ...B-9 MAC Addresses and ARP B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-11 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial... Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings C-3 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 98 and Me C-4 Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows 98 or Me C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking C-6 Installing or Verifying Windows...
Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 IP Configuration by DHCP B-8 Domain Name Server B-9 Routing Protocols ...B-9 RIP ...B-9 MAC Addresses and ARP B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-11 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial... Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings C-3 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 98 and Me C-4 Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows 98 or Me C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking C-6 Installing or Verifying Windows...
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... data encryption and authentication based on page 2-3. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to 32 users simultaneously. Support for installation are supported: • Standards Compliant. The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can support a small group of users in "System Requirements... from your DHCP server. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices upon request...
... data encryption and authentication based on page 2-3. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to 32 users simultaneously. Support for installation are supported: • Standards Compliant. The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can support a small group of users in "System Requirements... from your DHCP server. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices upon request...
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... the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs will be set as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.227 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Access Point NETGEAR Enabled 11 Disabled...
... the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs will be set as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.227 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Access Point NETGEAR Enabled 11 Disabled...
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...sure that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you have met all of 192... and test the WG602 v2 to verify wireless network connectivity. Prepare a PC with a static IP address of the system requirements, shown on the Ethernet network. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Follow the instructions below to ...
...sure that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you have met all of 192... and test the WG602 v2 to verify wireless network connectivity. Prepare a PC with a static IP address of the system requirements, shown on the Ethernet network. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Follow the instructions below to ...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a DHCP client. So, if the WG602 v2 has not yet been installed, and there is connected to a network where there as a DHCP ... network, you can log in lower case letters. - f. Note: This procedure which uses a static IP configuration. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for wireless access. Connect to the WG602 v2 by entering its default IP address. 192.168.0.227 is set by default to the WG602 v2 using its default...
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a DHCP client. So, if the WG602 v2 has not yet been installed, and there is connected to a network where there as a DHCP ... network, you can log in lower case letters. - f. Note: This procedure which uses a static IP configuration. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for wireless access. Connect to the WG602 v2 by entering its default IP address. 192.168.0.227 is set by default to the WG602 v2 using its default...
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...54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can now reconfigure the PC you will deploy it is not as reliable as using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. The procedures for these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address... v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to be a DHCP client. Now that it . The power, LAN, and wireless lights and should light up. 4 VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed...
...54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can now reconfigure the PC you will deploy it is not as reliable as using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. The procedures for these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address... v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to be a DHCP client. Now that it . The power, LAN, and wireless lights and should light up. 4 VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed...
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..., as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Once you should be a DHCP client. However, the WG602 v2 is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Log in "Login result: WG602 v2 home page" on page 3-8. 3-7 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03...
..., as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Once you should be a DHCP client. However, the WG602 v2 is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Log in "Login result: WG602 v2 home page" on page 3-8. 3-7 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03...
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... v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602 v2 home page The browser will not be configured remotely from the word "NETGEAR" and last 6 digits of the access point's MAC address on the label on the bottom of your LAN. The instructions for connecting using the default NetBIOS name are using the default IP address follow this section. 1. The access point...
... v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602 v2 home page The browser will not be configured remotely from the word "NETGEAR" and last 6 digits of the access point's MAC address on the label on the bottom of your LAN. The instructions for connecting using the default NetBIOS name are using the default IP address follow this section. 1. The access point...
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... to save your network has a requirement to this IP configuration: - Enter a new name for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Using the Basic IP Settings Options The IP Settings page is shipped preconfigured to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can change the access point name after the initial configuration. If the wireless access point does not find a DHCP server on the Ethernet...
... to save your network has a requirement to this IP configuration: - Enter a new name for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Using the Basic IP Settings Options The IP Settings page is shipped preconfigured to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can change the access point name after the initial configuration. If the wireless access point does not find a DHCP server on the Ethernet...
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... wireless access point. Displays the country or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for the wireless access point. The version of the wireless access point. The default is the default channel setting. The current encryption setting. Reference Manual for the wireless access point. Enabled by default. 4-2 Management M-10181-03 The IP address of the firmware currently installed. The default gateway for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
... wireless access point. Displays the country or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for the wireless access point. The version of the wireless access point. The default is the default channel setting. The current encryption setting. Reference Manual for the wireless access point. Enabled by default. 4-2 Management M-10181-03 The IP address of the firmware currently installed. The default gateway for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
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...enabled, the WG602 v2 defaults to the LAN IP address of 192.168.0.227 when there is no DHCP server, and the NetBIOS name is reset to the Factory Default Settings It is ready for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options The Reboot... option restarts the access point. The reset button has two functions: • Reboot. Restoring the WG602 v2 to NETGEAR plus the last 6 digits of the MAC address printed on the label on page 2-6)....
...enabled, the WG602 v2 defaults to the LAN IP address of 192.168.0.227 when there is no DHCP server, and the NetBIOS name is reset to the Factory Default Settings It is ready for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options The Reboot... option restarts the access point. The reset button has two functions: • Reboot. Restoring the WG602 v2 to NETGEAR plus the last 6 digits of the MAC address printed on the label on page 2-6)....
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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 the LAN devices • If using DHCP, all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to -Point APs must have AP2's MAC address in the IP Address Source portion of each WG602 v2.
... 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 the LAN devices • If using DHCP, all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to -Point APs must have AP2's MAC address in the IP Address Source portion of each WG602 v2.
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... v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Only one AP is configured in Wireless Multi-Point Bridging mode, and all WG602 v2 Access Points should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any , and encryption in the access control list will be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically...
... v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Only one AP is configured in Wireless Multi-Point Bridging mode, and all WG602 v2 Access Points should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any , and encryption in the access control list will be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically...
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... following parameters for all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)" in Repeater mode. 3. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to 4 maximum nodes. $3 %4(%2.%4 :LUHOHVV3&&DUG LQD1RWHERRN&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...
... following parameters for all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)" in Repeater mode. 3. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to 4 maximum nodes. $3 %4(%2.%4 :LUHOHVV3&&DUG LQD1RWHERRN&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...
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...problem. The access point's antenna is a WINS server on page 3-4. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to the WG602 v2. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a browser. The WG602 v2 default IP Address is 192...is tightly connected to have restarted the computer with a wireless capable computer. See the Reference Manual for "Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2" on your network. • If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that the Ethernet connection is 255.255.255.0. ...
...problem. The access point's antenna is a WINS server on page 3-4. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to the WG602 v2. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a browser. The WG602 v2 default IP Address is 192...is tightly connected to have restarted the computer with a wireless capable computer. See the Reference Manual for "Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2" on your network. • If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that the Ethernet connection is 255.255.255.0. ...
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...on the Resource CD for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03). If they do, ensure that TCP/IP is "Obtain an IP address automatically." • The access point's default values may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to press the Reset ...• For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 2-6) has two functions: • Reboot. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • The computer with the wireless adapter may not work . Troubleshooting 6-3 M-10181...
...on the Resource CD for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03). If they do, ensure that TCP/IP is "Obtain an IP address automatically." • The access point's default values may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to press the Reset ...• For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 2-6) has two functions: • Reboot. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • The computer with the wireless adapter may not work . Troubleshooting 6-3 M-10181...
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... follow figure shows the three main address classes, including network and host sections of the address for each group of addresses are assigned to enter into two parts. These address classes have a unique address to identify the address class. 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...
... follow figure shows the three main address classes, including network and host sections of the address for each group of addresses are assigned to enter into two parts. These address classes have a unique address to identify the address class. 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...