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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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..., Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How 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...
..., Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How 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...
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... enclosed in the Appendices, 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. About This Manual 1-1 M-10181-03 DOS file and directory names. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. However, tutorial information is used to highlight...
... enclosed in the Appendices, 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. About This Manual 1-1 M-10181-03 DOS file and directory names. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. However, tutorial information is used to highlight...
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... left pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. The Print button prints the current 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 procedure is displayed will send the...
... left pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. The Print button prints the current 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 procedure is displayed will send the...
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...printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of Steps in the upper left of the window. - Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this feature. Use the Print button on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an ...printer ink by selecting this button when a step-by selecting this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according...
...printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of Steps in the upper left of the window. - Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this feature. Use the Print button on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an ...printer ink by selecting this button when a step-by selecting this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according...
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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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...; Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet 2-2 Introduction M-10181-03 Operates as a point-to-point or multi-point wireless bridge. • Upgradeable Firmware. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Key Features The WG602 v2 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Wireless Access Point. The SSID is stored in a flash memory and...
...; Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet 2-2 Introduction M-10181-03 Operates as a point-to-point or multi-point wireless bridge. • Upgradeable Firmware. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Key Features The WG602 v2 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Wireless Access Point. The SSID is stored in a flash memory and...
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...; A Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with RJ-45 connector included in the package...
...; A Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with RJ-45 connector included in the package...
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... Assistant - Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - Soft copy of customer support in your area. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • A Web... browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG602 v2 if you to register on the NETGEAR...
... Assistant - Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - Soft copy of customer support in your area. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • A Web... browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG602 v2 if you to register on the NETGEAR...
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... no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. If this LED does not come on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Hardware Description The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 front and rear hardware...
... no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. If this LED does not come on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Hardware Description The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 front and rear hardware...
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... The reset and restore to defaults button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WG602 v2 when pushed once or restores to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Reference Manual 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...
... The reset and restore to defaults button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WG602 v2 when pushed once or restores to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Reference Manual 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...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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... will block eavesdropping. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can connect. If you can be limited. 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 enhance the security of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address.
... will block eavesdropping. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can connect. If you can be limited. 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 enhance the security of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address.
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... network so that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. b. a. 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 set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Configure the PC with a static IP address of the wireless access point is already part of the system requirements, shown on . Basic Installation and...
... network so that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. b. a. 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 set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Configure the PC with a static IP address of the wireless access point is already part of the system requirements, shown on . Basic Installation and...
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... "How to Log In to a network where there as a DHCP server as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. 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. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. Open a Web browser such as commonly found in home routers, you can log in lower case letters. -
... "How to Log In to a network where there as a DHCP server as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. 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. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. Open a Web browser such as commonly found in home routers, you can log in lower case letters. -
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...Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to change this field. Disconnect the WG602 v2 and position it where you will deploy it is set the Regulatory Domain. Lift the antenna side so that you have finished the setup steps, you used in step 1 back to deploy the WG602 v2 in your wireless... version 4.78 or above. You can log in to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can now reconfigure the PC you are presented here. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a LAN port on ...
...Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to change this field. Disconnect the WG602 v2 and position it where you will deploy it is set the Regulatory Domain. Lift the antenna side so that you have finished the setup steps, you used in step 1 back to deploy the WG602 v2 in your wireless... version 4.78 or above. You can log in to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can now reconfigure the PC you are presented here. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a LAN port on ...
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... Navigator. 3. However, the WG602 v2 is the default IP address of 255.255.255.0. 2. Otherwise, you are using its default address of http://192.168.0.227 into your browser. 4. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS ...Name" on page 3-8 or the procedure described in "Set up the WG602 v2 Access Point" on page 3-4" which uses a static IP configuration. Open...
... Navigator. 3. However, the WG602 v2 is the default IP address of 255.255.255.0. 2. Otherwise, you are using its default address of http://192.168.0.227 into your browser. 4. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS ...Name" on page 3-8 or the procedure described in "Set up the WG602 v2 Access Point" on page 3-4" which uses a static IP configuration. Open...
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... 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 access point's MAC address on the label on your access point. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 M-10181-03 To find the NetBIOS name, refer to connect via its default IP address. Reference Manual...
... 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 access point's MAC address on the label on your access point. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 M-10181-03 To find the NetBIOS name, refer to connect via its default IP address. Reference Manual...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. Log in to include "www" or "http://." A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin ... example, you found on the bottom of password. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 There is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2 using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer...
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. Log in to include "www" or "http://." A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin ... example, you found on the bottom of password. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 There is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2 using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer...