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... 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 Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i B-10 What are the Key ... B-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for WPA B-16 Supporting a Mixture 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 Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is ...
... 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 Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i B-10 What are the Key ... B-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for WPA B-16 Supporting a Mixture 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 Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is ...
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... Ethernet network. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The following NETGEAR products work with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to the correct configuration. 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 • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802...
... Ethernet network. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The following NETGEAR products work with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to the correct configuration. 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 • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802...
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... 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • A Web browser for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - You can refer to return it for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - 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...
... 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • A Web browser for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - You can refer to return it for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - 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...
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... come on . Wireless link enabled, no activity. Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Power Ethernet Wireless Figure 2-1: WG602...on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. 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 ...
... come on . Wireless link enabled, no activity. Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Power Ethernet Wireless Figure 2-1: WG602...on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. 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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... Manual for 10 seconds. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Be sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button The reset and restore ... 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...
... Manual for 10 seconds. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Be sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button The reset and restore ... 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...
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... with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more . Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for the WG602 v2 ...that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your network from unauthorized...
... with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more . Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for the WG602 v2 ...that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your network from unauthorized...
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...data encryption will block eavesdropping. However, WPA is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Because ...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. For this chapter. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static...
...data encryption will block eavesdropping. However, WPA is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Because ...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. For this chapter. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static...
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... your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG602 v2 and verify the following: The power light goes on the Ethernet network. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you can enable security settings and configure the advanced wireless functions. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Follow the instructions below...
... your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG602 v2 and verify the following: The power light goes on the Ethernet network. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you can enable security settings and configure the advanced wireless functions. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Follow the instructions below...
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..., you used in step 1 back to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can be configured remotely from your WG602 v2 Access Point to browse the Internet, or check for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to a power outlet. Note: By ... adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to be legal to operate the wireless access point in your network. The power, LAN, and wireless lights and should light up. 4 VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings...
..., you used in step 1 back to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can be configured remotely from your WG602 v2 Access Point to browse the Internet, or check for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set to a power outlet. Note: By ... adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to be legal to operate the wireless access point in your network. The power, LAN, and wireless lights and should light up. 4 VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings...
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... in the Password Phrase box. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding Wireless Security Options The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto WPA-Pre-...128-bit data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive. These characters are not case sensitive. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 3-13 M-10181-03 Basic Installation and Configuration Manually enter the key ...
... in the Password Phrase box. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding Wireless Security Options The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto WPA-Pre-...128-bit data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive. These characters are not case sensitive. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 3-13 M-10181-03 Basic Installation and Configuration Manually enter the key ...
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...If you select Shared Key, the other devices in the spaces below . • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless network. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Information to 32 alphanumeric characters. WEP Encryption key size. Whichever method you will not ...When you are configured with the correct Passphrase. If you use up or is Used. Either way, record the settings for the wireless adapters and the wireless access point. - Choose one : Open System, Shared Key, or Auto. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of...
...If you select Shared Key, the other devices in the spaces below . • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless network. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Information to 32 alphanumeric characters. WEP Encryption key size. Whichever method you will not ...When you are configured with the correct Passphrase. If you use up or is Used. Either way, record the settings for the wireless adapters and the wireless access point. - Choose one : Open System, Shared Key, or Auto. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of...
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... Settings page 2. To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: 1. Click the Security Settings link in your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to Any by default. or 128-bit encryption. 4. Change the Authentication Type to Shared Key... must be disconnected when you will be identical on all PCs and access points in the Setup section of the main menu and select WEP for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure WEP Wireless Security Note: If you use WEP data encryption. 3. Reference Manual ...
... Settings page 2. To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: 1. Click the Security Settings link in your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to Any by default. or 128-bit encryption. 4. Change the Authentication Type to Shared Key... must be disconnected when you will be identical on all PCs and access points in the Setup section of the main menu and select WEP for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure WEP Wireless Security Note: If you use WEP data encryption. 3. Reference Manual ...
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... or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Automatic - To configure WPA-PSK, follow these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 5. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. enter a word or group of these steps: 1. Click the ...main menu and select WPA-PSK for a full explanation of each of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. 3. Click Apply to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA.
... or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Automatic - To configure WPA-PSK, follow these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 5. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. enter a word or group of these steps: 1. Click the ...main menu and select WPA-PSK for a full explanation of each of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. 3. Click Apply to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA.
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... the specified stations through the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: If you use a wireless PC to configure WPA settings, you will lose your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to make any further changes. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from...
... the specified stations through the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: If you use a wireless PC to configure WPA settings, you will lose your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to make any further changes. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from...
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... 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Disable • Allow • Block 3. Click Add to add the wireless device to save your wireless access control list settings. For blocking access from the WG602 v2's Station List page into the MAC Address box. To do this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v2. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter...
... 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Disable • Allow • Block 3. Click Add to add the wireless device to save your wireless access control list settings. For blocking access from the WG602 v2's Station List page into the MAC Address box. To do this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v2. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter...
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Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to the WG602 v2. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a browser. Check these items: • The WG602 v2 is properly installed, LAN ..., ensure that there is a WINS server on . There is 255.255.255.0. Check these settings, follow the instructions for "Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2" on . • Be sure the correct cable is powered on your network. • If your PC and the WG602 ...
Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to the WG602 v2. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a browser. Check these items: • The WG602 v2 is properly installed, LAN ..., ensure that there is a WINS server on . There is 255.255.255.0. Check these settings, follow the instructions for "Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2" on . • Be sure the correct cable is powered on your network. • If your PC and the WG602 ...
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... button in your network. • For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the Resource CD for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03). Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • The computer with the wireless adapter may not work . Release the Reset button. Use something with...
... button in your network. • For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the Resource CD for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03). Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • The computer with the wireless adapter may not work . Release the Reset button. Use something with...
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...access points and client wireless adapters on the 802.11 standard alone offer system administrators no effective method to update the keys. For 802.11, WEP encryption is currently in draft form, with ratification due at the end of 2003. Wireless... will implement WPA on EAP specifically, refer to IETF's RFC 2284. NETGEAR will loose their Wi-Fi certification. A major problem with a new ... sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • Data origin authentication...
...access points and client wireless adapters on the 802.11 standard alone offer system administrators no effective method to update the keys. For 802.11, WEP encryption is currently in draft form, with ratification due at the end of 2003. Wireless... will implement WPA on EAP specifically, refer to IETF's RFC 2284. NETGEAR will loose their Wi-Fi certification. A major problem with a new ... sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • Data origin authentication...
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... with an unauthenticated supplicant (i.e., client device) attempting to the stations in the service set. Wireless Networking Basics M-10181-03 B-13 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse, etc.) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The...
... with an unauthenticated supplicant (i.e., client device) attempting to the stations in the service set. Wireless Networking Basics M-10181-03 B-13 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse, etc.) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The...
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... is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • The new WPA ...information element To advertise their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Changes to Wireless Network Adapters Wireless network adapters...
... is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • The new WPA ...information element To advertise their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Changes to Wireless Network Adapters Wireless network adapters...