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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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... 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. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the...
... 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. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the...
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... left pane to navigate, print pages, and more. The PDF button links to a PDF version of the manual. 1-2 About This Manual M-10181-03 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...
... left pane to navigate, print pages, and more. The PDF button links to a PDF version of the manual. 1-2 About This Manual M-10181-03 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...
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... two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - Using this button when a step-by selecting this... supports printing two pages on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic. 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...
... two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - Using this button when a step-by selecting this... supports printing two pages on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic. 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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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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 V, 50-60 HZ AC ...Wireless Bridge • WG311 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter • WAG311 802.11a/g Wireless PCI Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WG602 v2, make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The wireless access point...
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 V, 50-60 HZ AC ...Wireless Bridge • WG311 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter • WAG311 802.11a/g Wireless PCI Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WG602 v2, make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The wireless access point...
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... 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...
... 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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... Activity Indicator Indicates 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. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Indicates data...
... Activity Indicator Indicates 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. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Indicates data...
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... 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 the WG602 v2 power adapter. Detachable Antenna The WG602 v2 provides a detachable antenna. Be sure the antenna is...
... 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 the WG602 v2 power adapter. Detachable Antenna The WG602 v2 provides a detachable antenna. Be sure the antenna is...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Introduction 2-7 M-10181-03
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....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...
....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...
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... the keys in less than a day of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). 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. You can restrict access to the WG602 v2. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment...
... the keys in less than a day of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). 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. You can restrict access to the WG602 v2. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment...
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... Configuration 3-4 M-10181-03 c. Once you have met all of the wireless access point is up and test the WG602 v2 to verify wireless network connectivity. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you can enable security settings and configure the advanced wireless functions. 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 working.
... Configuration 3-4 M-10181-03 c. Once you have met all of the wireless access point is up and test the WG602 v2 to verify wireless network connectivity. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you can enable security settings and configure the advanced wireless functions. 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 working.
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... Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 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 be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator.... So, if the WG602 v2 has not yet been installed, and there is no DHCP server on your network setup. Reference Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. - Connect to the WG602 v2 by default to the WG602 v2 using its default ...
... Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 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 be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator.... So, if the WG602 v2 has not yet been installed, and there is no DHCP server on your network setup. Reference Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. - Connect to the WG602 v2 by default to the WG602 v2 using its default ...
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... Manual for these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 is the most reliable. • Using the NetBIOS name of the WG602 v2 is set the Regulatory Domain. b. Note: By default, WG602 v2 is not as reliable as Netscape or Internet Explorer to operate the wireless access point in... identified in these two ways of logging in to the WG602 v2 are ready to deploy the WG602 v2 in your router, switch, or hub. Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can log in to the WG602 v2 in this setting. Now that it . c. Connect...
... Manual for these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 is the most reliable. • Using the NetBIOS name of the WG602 v2 is set the Regulatory Domain. b. Note: By default, WG602 v2 is not as reliable as Netscape or Internet Explorer to operate the wireless access point in... identified in these two ways of logging in to the WG602 v2 are ready to deploy the WG602 v2 in your router, switch, or hub. Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can log in to the WG602 v2 in this setting. Now that it . c. Connect...
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... uses a static IP configuration. Once you can log in to the WG602 v2 using to connect to the WG602 v2 should use the default user name of admin and default password of password. 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 your Web browser should automatically find the WG602 v2 Access Point and display the home page, as ...
... uses a static IP configuration. Once you can log in to the WG602 v2 using to connect to the WG602 v2 should use the default user name of admin and default password of password. 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 your Web browser should automatically find the WG602 v2 Access Point and display the home page, as ...
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.... Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 M-10181-03 The instructions 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 your access point. The instructions for "How to the labels on your access point. Note: If the computer you will then display the...
.... Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 M-10181-03 The instructions 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 your access point. The instructions for "How to the labels on your access point. Note: If the computer you will then display the...
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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. 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. In this example, you found on...
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. 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. In this example, you found on...