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...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 ... 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 a Router B-1 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet...
...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 ... 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 a Router B-1 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet...
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...as to a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a switch or hub. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. That port will accommodate either type of cable to a standard Ethernet network. ...M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to make sure your network meets these requirements: • A hub, switch, or Cable/DSL router with an available 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port • A Category 5 UTP ...
...as to a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a switch or hub. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. That port will accommodate either type of cable to a standard Ethernet network. ...M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to make sure your network meets these requirements: • A hub, switch, or Cable/DSL router with an available 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port • A Category 5 UTP ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for others outside your area to access your network. This distance can establish a connection through your network from unauthorized access. The operating distance or range of several ...wirelessly connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on the physical placement of the wireless access point. Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your wireless access point: • A location for the WG602 v2 that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as a hub, switch, router...
...This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for others outside your area to access your network. This distance can establish a connection through your network from unauthorized access. The operating distance or range of several ...wirelessly connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on the physical placement of the wireless access point. Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your wireless access point: • A location for the WG602 v2 that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as a hub, switch, router...
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...commonly found in home routers, you can the NetBIOS login described in to a network where there as a DHCP server as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. f. Configure the wireless interface for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a ...web browser version 4.78 or above on page 3-8. 2. Reference Manual for wireless access. Connect to the WG602 v2 by default to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name" on your access point. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login ...
...commonly found in home routers, you can the NetBIOS login described in to a network where there as a DHCP server as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. f. Configure the wireless interface for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a ...web browser version 4.78 or above on page 3-8. 2. Reference Manual for wireless access. Connect to the WG602 v2 by default to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name" on your access point. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login ...
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...network uses static IP addresses, you will deploy it. Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this setting. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 M-10181-03 ... is vertical. 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 needed , you can log in these two ways of your router, switch, or hub. You can now ...
...network uses static IP addresses, you will deploy it. Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can be legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this setting. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 M-10181-03 ... is vertical. 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 needed , you can log in these two ways of your router, switch, or hub. You can now ...
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... range as a Point-to-Point Bridge Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer Router 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 AP1 ETHER N ET Point-to-Point Mode Figure 5-3: Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging AP2 Point-to "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)" in the IP Address Source portion of each AP are only compatible with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. Verify the...
... range as a Point-to-Point Bridge Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer Router 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 AP1 ETHER N ET Point-to-Point Mode Figure 5-3: Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging AP2 Point-to "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)" in the IP Address Source portion of each AP are only compatible with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. Verify the...
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... Hub or Switch LAN Segment 3 Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are only compatible with the MAC address of AP2 and deploy it on either AP should be able to -Point mode with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. Configure AP1 in Point-to-Point mode with the MAC address of any...
... Hub or Switch LAN Segment 3 Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are only compatible with the MAC address of AP2 and deploy it on either AP should be able to -Point mode with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points. 1. Configure AP1 in Point-to-Point mode with the MAC address of any...
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... amber or green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • If you are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure the connected device is turned on your network. • If your PC uses a Fixed ...Troubleshooting M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Make sure the cable connectors are using an IP Address in again. • Make sure the antenna is tightly connected to the WG602 v2. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a...
... amber or green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • If you are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure the connected device is turned on your network. • If your PC uses a Fixed ...Troubleshooting M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Make sure the cable connectors are using an IP Address in again. • Make sure the antenna is tightly connected to the WG602 v2. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a...
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... sends an authentication request to authenticate. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to the access point. 2. The access point authenticates the station. 3. The station associates with Integrated Access Point Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR TEST IN TER N ET LNK W LA...
... sends an authentication request to authenticate. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to the access point. 2. The access point authenticates the station. 3. The station associates with Integrated Access Point Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR TEST IN TER N ET LNK W LA...
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... authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Shared Key Authentication: 1. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WEP Shared Key Authentication This process is illustrated in below. 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request ...sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to connect sends it back to AP Router with Integrated Access Point Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR TEST IN TER N ET LNK W LA N LO CA L MODEL FVM318 100 ACT Enable LNK...
... authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Shared Key Authentication: 1. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WEP Shared Key Authentication This process is illustrated in below. 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request ...sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to connect sends it back to AP Router with Integrated Access Point Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR TEST IN TER N ET LNK W LA N LO CA L MODEL FVM318 100 ACT Enable LNK...
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...this data is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by a router. Using this document, you may be in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported, and types of IP networks, routing, and wireless networking. Because of the slower WAN link, a mechanism must ...be directed to various RFC documents for forwarding network traffic. As you read this information, the router chooses the best path for further information. The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 is...
...this data is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by a router. Using this document, you may be in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported, and types of IP networks, routing, and wireless networking. Because of the slower WAN link, a mechanism must ...be directed to various RFC documents for forwarding network traffic. As you read this information, the router chooses the best path for further information. The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 is...
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... address with a modem, rather than a router. The WG602 v2 Access Point employs an address-sharing method called Network Address Translation (NAT). For more costly than a single-address account typically used by your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • So that hosts recognize local...
... address with a modem, rather than a router. The WG602 v2 Access Point employs an address-sharing method called Network Address Translation (NAT). For more costly than a single-address account typically used by your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • So that hosts recognize local...
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... by DHCP When an IP-based local area network is a method by which each PC must be accessible to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address Translator (NAT). All incoming inquiries are filtered out by ISP...they should also be configured with a gateway address and one PC (for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The following figure illustrates a single IP address operation. The WG602 v2 Access Point has the capacity to act as gateway and DNS addresses) that it may act as a ... on your system. Private IP addresses assigned by user 192.168.0.2 IP addresses assigned by the router.
... by DHCP When an IP-based local area network is a method by which each PC must be accessible to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address Translator (NAT). All incoming inquiries are filtered out by ISP...they should also be configured with a gateway address and one PC (for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The following figure illustrates a single IP address operation. The WG602 v2 Access Point has the capacity to act as gateway and DNS addresses) that it may act as a ... on your system. Private IP addresses assigned by user 192.168.0.2 IP addresses assigned by the router.
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...another and check for changes to add to the ISP. Domain Name Server Many of the network is RIP. When a PC accesses a resource by a router to IP addresses. RIP One of the protocols used by its descriptive name, it first contacts a DNS server to obtain ... information by simple descriptive names such as www.netgear.com. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. This addressing is not required for most home applications. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The WG602 v2 Access Point also functions as a DHCP client when connecting ...
...another and check for changes to add to the ISP. Domain Name Server Many of the network is RIP. When a PC accesses a resource by a router to IP addresses. RIP One of the protocols used by its descriptive name, it first contacts a DNS server to obtain ... information by simple descriptive names such as www.netgear.com. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. This addressing is not required for most home applications. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The WG602 v2 Access Point also functions as a DHCP client when connecting ...
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... least can be used . The station with the correct IP address responds with the required destination MAC address. For more information about your Internet access. A NAT router provides some protection because by the very nature of the message so that associates the IP address with this IP address responds to another station.... To send data between LAN devices, you must convert the IP address of protection is broadcast onto the network. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point MAC Addresses and ARP An IP address alone cannot be obtained from...
... least can be used . The station with the correct IP address responds with the required destination MAC address. For more information about your Internet access. A NAT router provides some protection because by the very nature of the message so that associates the IP address with this IP address responds to another station.... To send data between LAN devices, you must convert the IP address of protection is broadcast onto the network. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point MAC Addresses and ARP An IP address alone cannot be obtained from...
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...network from the log, the administrator can take action with all network connections. Stateful Packet Inspection Unlike simple Internet sharing routers, a firewall uses a process called stateful packet inspection to ensure secure firewall filtering to pass through UTP Ethernet cable... at the network layer and then analyzed for the firewall to prevent your router or gateway. Ethernet Cabling Although Ethernet networks originally used for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point What is a device that protects one network from operating or communicating by discarding...
...network from the log, the administrator can take action with all network connections. Stateful Packet Inspection Unlike simple Internet sharing routers, a firewall uses a process called stateful packet inspection to ensure secure firewall filtering to pass through UTP Ethernet cable... at the network layer and then analyzed for the firewall to prevent your router or gateway. Ethernet Cabling Although Ethernet networks originally used for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point What is a device that protects one network from operating or communicating by discarding...
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... have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an uplink connection (e.g. Each LOCAL Ethernet port will then configure itself to make the right connection. connecting to a router, switch, or hub). Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The WG602 v2 Access Point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology (also called MDI/MDIX).
... have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an uplink connection (e.g. Each LOCAL Ethernet port will then configure itself to make the right connection. connecting to a router, switch, or hub). Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The WG602 v2 Access Point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology (also called MDI/MDIX).
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... Ethernet adapter. Then, restart your Windows CD; you should match the values below if you are present. Double-click that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 • The subnet mask is ... winipcfg, and then click OK. Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. The IP Configuration window opens, which should see an entry for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, ...
... Ethernet adapter. Then, restart your Windows CD; you should match the values below if you are present. Double-click that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 • The subnet mask is ... winipcfg, and then click OK. Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. The IP Configuration window opens, which should see an entry for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, ...
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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Verifying TCP/IP Properties for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The default ..., and should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC's TCP/IP configuration: 1. Preparing Your PCs for Network Access M-10181-03 D-11 Type cmd and then click OK. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start...
Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Verifying TCP/IP Properties for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The default ..., and should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC's TCP/IP configuration: 1. Preparing Your PCs for Network Access M-10181-03 D-11 Type cmd and then click OK. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start...