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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR M-10181-03 March 2004 M-10181-03
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR M-10181-03 March 2004 M-10181-03
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... the FCC Rules. Installers and end-users must not be installed to the following two conditions: 1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Tested to Comply with any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with other antenna or radio transmitter. These limits...
... the FCC Rules. Installers and end-users must not be installed to the following two conditions: 1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Tested to Comply with any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with other antenna or radio transmitter. These limits...
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... user to obtain a license for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus (54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2) meets all the requirements of this product to be used indoors in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. This device may cause undesired operation. For further...
... user to obtain a license for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus (54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2) meets all the requirements of this product to be used indoors in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. This device may cause undesired operation. For further...
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.../68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. CE Declaration of the Member States relating to the following equipment: 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 0984 ! The test was passed.
.../68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. CE Declaration of the Member States relating to the following equipment: 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 0984 ! The test was passed.
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... to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About 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 Rear Panel 2-6 Power Socket ...2-6 Reset and Restore to Factory...
... to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About 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 Rear Panel 2-6 Power Socket ...2-6 Reset and Restore to Factory...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...WG602 v2 A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Wireless Channels B-2 WEP Wireless Security B-4 WEP Authentication B-4 WEP 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...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 ...
...WG602 v2 A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Wireless Channels B-2 WEP Wireless Security B-4 WEP Authentication B-4 WEP 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...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 ...
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...54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR Web site. About This Manual 1-1 M-10181-03 This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this document. DOS file and directory names. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear... intermediate computer and Internet skills. Named keys in text are available on the Resource CD for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces the conventions and features of importance or special interest....
...54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR Web site. About This Manual 1-1 M-10181-03 This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this document. DOS file and directory names. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear... intermediate computer and Internet skills. Named keys in text are available on the Resource CD for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces the conventions and features of importance or special interest....
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... in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. The Previous/Next buttons display the previous or next topic. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step...
... in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. The Previous/Next buttons display the previous or next topic. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step...
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... the print icon in the upper left of Steps in the HTML View. Click PDF button. About This Manual 1-3 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing...
... the print icon in the upper left of Steps in the HTML View. Click PDF button. About This Manual 1-3 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1-4 About This Manual M-10181-03
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1-4 About This Manual M-10181-03
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... Client Support. The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can support a small group of users in "System Requirements" on a pre-shared key. • Dynamic WEP key Support. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices upon request. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2.
... Client Support. The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can support a small group of users in "System Requirements" on a pre-shared key. • Dynamic WEP key Support. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices upon request. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2.
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... are easy to your LAN. • Simple Configuration. Operates as a standard 802.11g access point. • Wireless Bridging. Operates as a point-to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. The SSID is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your...
... are easy to your LAN. • Simple Configuration. Operates as a standard 802.11g access point. • Wireless Bridging. Operates as a point-to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. The SSID is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source ... to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The following NETGEAR products work with the WG602 v2 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet ...
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source ... to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The following NETGEAR products work with the WG602 v2 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet ...
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...://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 To qualify for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - Animated Install Assistant - You can refer to return it for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - Windows TCP/IP and Networking Tutorials - Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • A Web browser for the telephone number of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2...
...://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 To qualify for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - Animated Install Assistant - You can refer to return it for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - Windows TCP/IP and Networking Tutorials - Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • A Web browser for the telephone number of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2...
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... Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Power is on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Introduction 2-5 M-10181-03 Wireless link enabled, no activity. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Hardware Description The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 front and rear...
... Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Power is on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Introduction 2-5 M-10181-03 Wireless link enabled, no activity. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Hardware Description The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 front and rear...
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...Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WG602 v2 when pushed once or restores to the factory default settings when pushed and held for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Power Reset & Restore Socket Button RJ-45... Ethernet Detachable Port Antenna Figure 2-2: WG602 v2 rear panel Power Socket This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN ...
...Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WG602 v2 when pushed once or restores to the factory default settings when pushed and held for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Power Reset & Restore Socket Button RJ-45... Ethernet Detachable Port Antenna Figure 2-2: WG602 v2 rear panel Power Socket This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN ...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Introduction 2-7 M-10181-03
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Introduction 2-7 M-10181-03
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... covered in detail in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v2. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 M-10181-03 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for others outside your area to access your network. This basic configuration will enable computers with properly...
... covered in detail in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v2. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 M-10181-03 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for others outside your area to access your network. This basic configuration will enable computers with properly...
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...admin password NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits 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 Auto Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 M-10181-03 ...on page 2-6. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration if DHCP server is 5 Channels (for 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 security ...
...admin password NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits 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 Auto Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 M-10181-03 ...on page 2-6. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration if DHCP server is 5 Channels (for 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 security ...