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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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... 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. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Power and wireless activity are easy to -point or multi-point wireless...
... 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. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Power and wireless activity are easy to -point or multi-point wireless...
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...such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a switch or hub. That port will accommodate either type of cable to a standard Ethernet network. The following NETGEAR products work with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to make sure ... 2-3 M-10181-03 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the WG602 v2 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter...
...such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a switch or hub. That port will accommodate either type of cable to a standard Ethernet network. The following NETGEAR products work with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to make sure ... 2-3 M-10181-03 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the WG602 v2 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter...
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... the Support Information Card for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - You can refer to return it for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or...netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • Other 802.11b or 802.11g-compliant devices What's In the Box? Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • A Web browser for repair. You should contain the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602...
... the Support Information Card for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - You can refer to return it for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or...netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • Other 802.11b or 802.11g-compliant devices What's In the Box? Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • A Web browser for repair. You should contain the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602...
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... your LAN. The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can connect over wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more 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 others outside your area to...
... your LAN. The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can connect over wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more 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 others outside your area to...
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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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.... MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to the WG602 v2. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. 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. This nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of some products such as...
.... MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to the WG602 v2. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. 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. This nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of some products such as...
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Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you should make sure that you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have met all of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Follow the instructions below to work correctly, verify that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. You will be...
Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you should make sure that you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have met all of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Follow the instructions below to work correctly, verify that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. You will be...
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...-03 Note: This procedure which uses a static IP configuration. e. Click IP Settings and configure the IP Settings according to your access point. See the online help or the "Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-11 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. The WG602 v2 is set by entering its default IP...
...-03 Note: This procedure which uses a static IP configuration. e. Click IP Settings and configure the IP Settings according to your access point. See the online help or the "Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-11 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. The WG602 v2 is set by entering its default IP...
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... browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. If your network uses static IP addresses, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting" on page 6-1. d. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to be configured remotely from your WG602 v2 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub...
... browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. If your network uses static IP addresses, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting" on page 6-1. d. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to be configured remotely from your WG602 v2 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub...
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...NetBIOS login described in "How to Log In to the WG602 v2 by default, to be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. 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 also set, by entering its ...
...NetBIOS login described in "How to Log In to the WG602 v2 by default, to be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. 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 also set, by entering its ...
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... "How to the labels on a different subnet, you are below. 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 access point's MAC address on the label on page 3-7. To find the NetBIOS name, refer to Log...
... "How to the labels on a different subnet, you are below. 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 access point's MAC address on the label on page 3-7. To find the NetBIOS name, refer to Log...
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...between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of password. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2 ...using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in the browser address or location box. Log in browser address bar 4. In this example, you found on the bottom of the unit. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2....
...between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of password. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2 ...using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in the browser address or location box. Log in browser address bar 4. In this example, you found on the bottom of the unit. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2....
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... a DHCP server on the LAN side, and to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can change the access point name after the initial configuration. Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 3-10 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 act as a DHCP...
... a DHCP server on the LAN side, and to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can change the access point name after the initial configuration. Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 3-10 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 act as a DHCP...
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... separating the traffic. To reduce interference, adjacent access points should use the SSID. Unless a region is : NETGEAR. In a setting where there 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...
... separating the traffic. To reduce interference, adjacent access points should use the SSID. Unless a region is : NETGEAR. In a setting where there 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...
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... normally scan all channels, looking for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Channel/Frequency. If more information on page B-2 for example, use a fixed channel. You can be used, the one access point can change the wireless channel unless you to choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. The possible data rates supported are...
... normally scan all channels, looking for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Channel/Frequency. If more information on page B-2 for example, use a fixed channel. You can be used, the one access point can change the wireless channel unless you to choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. The possible data rates supported are...
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... impossible to circumvent. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Furthermore, client software is available in the Passphrase box. Field Off Basic Wireless Security Options Description No wireless security. These characters are not case sensitive. Choose the Encryption Strength (64- Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding Wireless Security Options The table below identifies...
... impossible to circumvent. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Furthermore, client software is available in the Passphrase box. Field Off Basic Wireless Security Options Description No wireless security. These characters are not case sensitive. Choose the Encryption Strength (64- Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding Wireless Security Options The table below identifies...
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... the spaces below . • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless network. When you will not connect unless they are set up to configure the WG602 v2. Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 3-14 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 information...
... the spaces below . • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless network. When you will not connect unless they are set up to configure the WG602 v2. Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 3-14 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 information...
