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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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... 15 of at least 20 cm (8 in) from the antenna of this user guide. 3 M-10181-03 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Tested to radio communications. To comply with other antenna or radio transmitter. Installers and end-users must be determined by turning the equipment off and...
... 15 of at least 20 cm (8 in) from the antenna of this user guide. 3 M-10181-03 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Tested to radio communications. To comply with other antenna or radio transmitter. Installers and end-users must be determined by turning the equipment off and...
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.... Regulatory Compliance Information This device is certified 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 this product to be used indoors in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain...
.... Regulatory Compliance Information This device is certified 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 this product to be used indoors in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain...
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... with the requirements set out 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 ! The equipment was performed according to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC...
... with the requirements set out 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 ! The equipment was performed according to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC...
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... 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 ...2-6 Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults...
... 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 ...2-6 Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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...or special interest. User input. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Named keys in square brackets. Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis.... This manual is used to highlight information of this document. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written according to...
...or special interest. User input. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Named keys in square brackets. Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis.... This manual is used to highlight information of this document. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written according to...
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... Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. The PDF button links to a PDF version of pages. 3. 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, you do not have a version...
... Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. The PDF button links to a PDF version of pages. 3. 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, you do not have a version...
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... showing the PDF version of Steps in the upper left of the window. - Click the print icon in the HTML View. 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 printer--you do not...
... showing the PDF version of Steps in the upper left of the window. - Click the print icon in the HTML View. 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 printer--you do not...
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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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Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. The WG602 v2 provides wireless connectivity to compensate for distance or electromagnetic noise interference. Support for up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of a wireless LAN infrastructure. The WG602 v2 Access Point complies with about a 300 foot radius. Both 64-bit and 128-bit keys...
Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. The WG602 v2 provides wireless connectivity to compensate for distance or electromagnetic noise interference. Support for up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of a wireless LAN infrastructure. The WG602 v2 Access Point complies with about a 300 foot radius. Both 64-bit and 128-bit keys...
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.... If the default settings 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 SSID is stored in a flash memory and can...
.... If the default settings 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 SSID is stored in a flash memory and can...
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... http://www.wi-fi.net). 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 power source Introduction 2-3 M-10181-03 The following NETGEAR products work with the WG602 v2 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter • WAB501...
... http://www.wi-fi.net). 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 power source Introduction 2-3 M-10181-03 The following NETGEAR products work with the WG602 v2 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter • WAB501...
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... repair. You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 Windows TCP/IP...54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - Animated Install Assistant - 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 WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the telephone number of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2...
... repair. You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 Windows TCP/IP...54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - Animated Install Assistant - 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 WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the telephone number of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2...
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If this LED does not come on . Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless link enabled, 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. Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Indicates data traffic...
If this LED does not come on . Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless link enabled, 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. Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Indicates data traffic...
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...sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button The reset and restore to defaults button ...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 through a device...
...sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button The reset and restore to defaults button ...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 through a device...
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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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... a connection through your LAN. 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 access your network. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on the physical placement of several hundred feet or more computers with 802.11b...
... a connection through your LAN. 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 access your network. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on the physical placement of several hundred feet or more computers with 802.11b...
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... and placement. 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 which your PCs ...admin password NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits 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 11 Disabled Auto Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 M-10181-03 ...
... and placement. 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 which your PCs ...admin password NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits 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 11 Disabled Auto Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 M-10181-03 ...