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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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... with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used in accordance with other antenna or radio transmitter. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Tested to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
... with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used in accordance with other antenna or radio transmitter. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Tested to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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... device is restricted to indoor use due 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 the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. The use of this product to be used indoors in the 2.4 GHz frequency range...
... device is restricted to indoor use due 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 the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. The use of this product to be used indoors in the 2.4 GHz frequency range...
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... performed according to comply with the requirements set out in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. is herewith confirmed to the following equipment: 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 0984 !
... performed according to comply with the requirements set out in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. is herewith confirmed to the following equipment: 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 0984 !
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... 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 ...2-6 Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults...
... 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 ...2-6 Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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..., Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight information of this document. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR Web site. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written...
..., Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight information of this document. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR Web site. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written...
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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 the manual. Use the toolbar buttons across ...
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 the manual. Use the toolbar buttons across ...
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..." link at the top right of any page. - Use the PDF button in the HTML View. 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 a "How...
..." link at the top right of any page. - Use the PDF button in the HTML View. 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 a "How...
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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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... basic building block of several hundred feet. Both 64-bit and 128-bit keys are supported: • Standards Compliant. Introduction 2-1 M-10181-03 Most access points are presented in a range of a wireless LAN infrastructure. Support for Standards The following standards and conventions are supported. • WPA-PSK support. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2.
... basic building block of several hundred feet. Both 64-bit and 128-bit keys are supported: • Standards Compliant. Introduction 2-1 M-10181-03 Most access points are presented in a range of a wireless LAN infrastructure. Support for Standards The following standards and conventions are supported. • WPA-PSK support. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2.
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.... • Upgradeable Firmware. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easily identified. 802.11g 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...
.... • Upgradeable Firmware. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easily identified. 802.11g 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...
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... technology. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. 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, or one like it • A 100-240...
... technology. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. 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, or one like it • A 100-240...
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...'s In the Box? 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 the telephone number of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide • Support Information card • Warranty and...
...'s In the Box? 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 the telephone number of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide • Support Information card • Warranty and...
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... Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. Introduction 2-5 M-10181-03 If this LED does not come on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, 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 hardware functions are described below.
... Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. Introduction 2-5 M-10181-03 If this LED does not come on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, 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 hardware functions are described below.
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... sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Reference Manual for 10 seconds. Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button The reset and... 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 ...
... sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Reference Manual for 10 seconds. Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button The reset and... 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 ...
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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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... security features appropriate to your network. This basic configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. 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 your network from unauthorized access. It is important to take appropriate steps to the...
... security features appropriate to your network. This basic configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. 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 your network from unauthorized access. It is important to take appropriate steps to the...
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....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 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...
....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 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...