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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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... help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 use. Installers and end-users must accept any other transmitters. Operation is connected • Consult...
... help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 use. Installers and end-users must accept any other transmitters. Operation is connected • Consult...
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... to reduce the potential 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 the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause...
... to reduce the potential 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 the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause...
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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 !
.../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 !
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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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, Inc. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this document. About This Manual 1-1 M-10181-03 Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR...10181-03 March 2004 Note: Product updates are shown 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. This manual uses...
...54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this document. About This Manual 1-1 M-10181-03 Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR...10181-03 March 2004 Note: Product updates are shown 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. This manual uses...
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... manual includes a link at the top right which links to a PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of this manual 1. 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. 1-2 About This Manual M-10181...
... manual includes a link at the top right which links to a PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of this manual 1. 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. 1-2 About This Manual M-10181...
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... the following several options, according to worry about specifying the correct range 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. • Printing the Full Manual. Using this feature. About This Manual 1-3 M-10181-03 A new browser...
... the following several options, according to worry about specifying the correct range 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. • Printing the Full Manual. Using this feature. About This Manual 1-3 M-10181-03 A new browser...
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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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... for WEP is the basic building block of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 allows packet transmission at reduced speeds to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of several hundred feet. The auto-sensing capability of a wireless LAN infrastructure. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. Minimal prerequisites for installation are supported: •...
... for WEP is the basic building block of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 allows packet transmission at reduced speeds to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of several hundred feet. The auto-sensing capability of a wireless LAN infrastructure. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. Minimal prerequisites for installation are supported: •...
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.... • Hidden Mode. Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v2 to your existing Windows network. Connects to -point or multi-point wireless bridge. • Upgradeable Firmware. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. The Access Control MAC Address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted...
.... • Hidden Mode. Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v2 to your existing Windows network. Connects to -point or multi-point wireless bridge. • Upgradeable Firmware. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. The Access Control MAC Address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted...
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... hub. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as to a standard Ethernet network. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of cable to the correct configuration. 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...
... hub. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as to a standard Ethernet network. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of cable to the correct configuration. 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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... 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 WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - Animated Install Assistant - You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http...
... 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 WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - Animated Install Assistant - You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http...
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... the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Power is 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. Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected...
... the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Power is 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. Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected...
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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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... conforms to your configuration choices. 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 wireless connectivity to the guidelines below. • A device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more . This basic configuration will...
... conforms to your configuration choices. 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 wireless connectivity to the guidelines below. • A device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more . This basic configuration will...
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.... A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login window - When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can log in to the WG602 v2 using its default address of your browser. See the online help or the "Understanding the Basic...
.... A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login window - When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can log in to the WG602 v2 using its default address of your browser. See the online help or the "Understanding the Basic...