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... 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 Defaults Button 2-6 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2-6 Detachable Antenna 2-6 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Observing Placement and Range Guidelines 3-1 Default Factory Settings 3-2 Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options 3-3 Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2...
... 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 Defaults Button 2-6 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2-6 Detachable Antenna 2-6 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Observing Placement and Range Guidelines 3-1 Default Factory Settings 3-2 Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options 3-3 Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2...
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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 a browser 6-2 I cannot access the...
... 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 a browser 6-2 I cannot access 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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....11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v2 to easily fit into your LAN. • Simple Configuration. Connects to change...
....11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v2 to easily fit into your LAN. • Simple Configuration. Connects to change...
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... or half-duplex operation. The following NETGEAR products work with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source Introduction 2-3 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to make sure...
... or half-duplex operation. The following NETGEAR products work with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source Introduction 2-3 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to make sure...
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You should contain the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1.2A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable-10 feet (3.04 m) • Printed 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.... repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03
You should contain the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1.2A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable-10 feet (3.04 m) • Printed 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.... repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03
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... LAN. Note: Failure to access your network. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for wireless connectivity to the guidelines below. • A device such as connect to the WG602 v2. This basic configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. Observing Placement and Range...
... LAN. Note: Failure to access your network. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for wireless connectivity to the guidelines below. • A device such as connect to the WG602 v2. This basic configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. Observing Placement and Range...
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...is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). 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... 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 Reference Manual for example...
...is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). 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... 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 Reference Manual for example...
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...Configuration M-10181-03 The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can learn the keys in less than a day of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can restrict access to the WG602 v2. Wi-Fi Protected Access... • Use WPA-PSK. For this chapter. 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 be limited. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption ...
...Configuration M-10181-03 The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can learn the keys in less than a day of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can restrict access to the WG602 v2. Wi-Fi Protected Access... • Use WPA-PSK. For this chapter. 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 be limited. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption ...
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... system requirements, shown on page 2-3. 1 SET UP THE WG602 V2 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the WG602 v2 in a high location, first set up the WG602 v2 WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point d. Configure the PC with computers on . Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG602 v2 to communicate with a static IP address of the wireless access point is up and working. b. Prepare a PC with 802...
... system requirements, shown on page 2-3. 1 SET UP THE WG602 V2 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the WG602 v2 in a high location, first set up the WG602 v2 WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point d. Configure the PC with computers on . Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG602 v2 to communicate with a static IP address of the wireless access point is up and working. b. Prepare a PC with 802...
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... installed, and there is set by entering its default IP address. 192.168.0.227 is connected to be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above on page 3-8. 2. 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.
... installed, and there is set by entering its default IP address. 192.168.0.227 is connected to be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above on page 3-8. 2. 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.
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... addresses, you used in step 1 back to be configured remotely from your WG602 v2 Access Point to deploy the WG602 v2 in these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 is not as reliable as Netscape or Internet Explorer to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can now reconfigure the PC you will...
... addresses, you used in step 1 back to be configured remotely from your WG602 v2 Access Point to deploy the WG602 v2 in these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 is not as reliable as Netscape or Internet Explorer to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can now reconfigure the PC you will...
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... entering its default IP address. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 1. 192.168.0.227 is the default IP address of password. Open a Web browser such as shown in "Login result: WG602 v2 home page" on page 3-4" which uses a static IP configuration.
... entering its default IP address. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 1. 192.168.0.227 is the default IP address of password. Open a Web browser such as shown in "Login result: WG602 v2 home page" on page 3-4" which uses a static IP configuration.
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... settings home page. Reference Manual for the WG602 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 unit. How to Log In to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can connect to the labels on page...
... settings home page. Reference Manual for the WG602 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 unit. How to Log In to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can connect to the labels on page...
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... Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 Log in to include "www" or "http://." In this example, you found on the bottom of the unit. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Figure 3-6: Example WG602 v2 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. A login...
... Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 Log in to include "www" or "http://." In this example, you found on the bottom of the unit. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Figure 3-6: Example WG602 v2 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. A login...
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...use a private IP address on the Ethernet LAN, it defaults to this IP configuration: - Remember to click Apply to save your changes. 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. Use this page. IP Address - 192...
...use a private IP address on the Ethernet LAN, it defaults to this IP configuration: - Remember to click Apply to save your changes. 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. Use this page. IP Address - 192...
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... participate in this field. If SSID Broadcast is : NETGEAR. There is no default country region, and the channel is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main...
... participate in this field. If SSID Broadcast is : NETGEAR. There is no default country region, and the channel is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the main...
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... happen when the various access points are available. - Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 3-12 See "Wireless Channels" on wireless channels. - This can select the channel used . This allows you notice interference problems or setting up the WG602 v2 near another access point. The possible data rates supported are: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 54 Mbps, and Best.The default...
... happen when the various access points are available. - Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 3-12 See "Wireless Channels" on wireless channels. - This can select the channel used . This allows you notice interference problems or setting up the WG602 v2 near another access point. The possible data rates supported are: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 54 Mbps, and Best.The default...
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... perform 64- Choose the Encryption Strength (64- 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. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 3-13 M-10181-03 Basic Installation and Configuration Table 3-1. Furthermore, client software is available in the Passphrase box...
... perform 64- Choose the Encryption Strength (64- 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. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 3-13 M-10181-03 Basic Installation and Configuration Table 3-1. Furthermore, client software is available in the Passphrase box...
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... in the network will choose the settings for your wireless network. Enter a word or group of the wireless access point. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following sections to configure the WG602 v2. Otherwise, you select Shared Key, the other...
... in the network will choose the settings for your wireless network. Enter a word or group of the wireless access point. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following sections to configure the WG602 v2. Otherwise, you select Shared Key, the other...