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User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10060-01 September 2004 202-10060-01, September 2004
User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10060-01 September 2004 202-10060-01, September 2004
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... conjunction with the FCC's exposure requirements you must maintain a distance of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 Tested to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. To comply with any interference received, including interference that interference will not...
... conjunction with the FCC's exposure requirements you must maintain a distance of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 Tested to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. To comply with any interference received, including interference that interference will not...
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... potential for harmful interference 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 v3) meets all the requirements of RSS-139-1 and RSS-210 for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. Regulatory Compliance Information This device...
... potential for harmful interference 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 v3) meets all the requirements of RSS-139-1 and RSS-210 for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. Regulatory Compliance Information This device...
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... procedures given 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 v3 0984 ! is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of Conformity For...
... procedures given 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 v3 0984 ! is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of Conformity For...
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... 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 v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-5 WG602 v3 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...
... 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 v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-5 WG602 v3 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...
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...4 Management Viewing General Information 4-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-3 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options 4-5 Restoring the WG602 v3 to the Factory Default Settings 4-5 Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory ...How to Configure Wireless Bridge Links 5-2 How to Configure a WG602 v3 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-3 How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 5-4 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...
...4 Management Viewing General Information 4-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-3 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options 4-5 Restoring the WG602 v3 to the Factory Default Settings 4-5 Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory ...How to Configure Wireless Bridge Links 5-2 How to Configure a WG602 v3 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-3 How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 5-4 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...
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...01, September 2004 Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR Web site. DOS file and directory names. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 202-10060-01 September 2004 Note: Product updates are ...conventions and features of importance or special interest. User's Guide for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 (230-10106-01), and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG602v3.asp. However, tutorial information is written according to intermediate computer and ...
...01, September 2004 Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR Web site. DOS file and directory names. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 202-10060-01 September 2004 Note: Product updates are ...conventions and features of importance or special interest. User's Guide for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 (230-10106-01), and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG602v3.asp. However, tutorial information is written according to intermediate computer and ...
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... send the entire procedure to your printer--you must have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. 3. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 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 full manual. Left pane...
... send the entire procedure to your printer--you must have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. 3. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 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 full manual. Left pane...
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... opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you do not have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. •...
... opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you do not have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. •...
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User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1-4 About This Manual 202-10060-01, September 2004
User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 1-4 About This Manual 202-10060-01, September 2004
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Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3. Minimal prerequisites for installation are rated for up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to PCs and other devices. The WG602 v3 provides wireless connectivity to 32 users ...Standards The following standards and conventions are supported. • WPA-PSK support. About the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 is included. The auto-sensing capability of several hundred feet. Support for distance or electromagnetic noise interference...
Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3. Minimal prerequisites for installation are rated for up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to PCs and other devices. The WG602 v3 provides wireless connectivity to 32 users ...Standards The following standards and conventions are supported. • WPA-PSK support. About the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 is included. The auto-sensing capability of several hundred feet. Support for distance or electromagnetic noise interference...
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... Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easily identified. 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Power and wireless activity are...
... Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easily identified. 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Power and wireless activity are...
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The following NETGEAR products work with Auto Uplink The WG602 v3 can connect to the correct configuration. User's Guide for configuration such as to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as ... it • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the WG602 v3 Access Point: • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card •...
The following NETGEAR products work with Auto Uplink The WG602 v3 can connect to the correct configuration. User's Guide for configuration such as to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as ... it • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the WG602 v3 Access Point: • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card •...
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... damaged parts. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG602 v3 if you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction 202-10060-01, September...
... damaged parts. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG602 v3 if you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction 202-10060-01, September...
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...and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Wireless link enabled, no activity. WG602 v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v3 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Power Ethernet Wireless Figure 2-1: WG602 v3 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On ... Indicator No power. Power is on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Hardware Description The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 front and rear hardware functions are described below. If this LED does not come ...
...and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Wireless link enabled, no activity. WG602 v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v3 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Power Ethernet Wireless Figure 2-1: WG602 v3 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On ... Indicator No power. Power is on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Hardware Description The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 front and rear hardware functions are described below. If this LED does not come ...
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... Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WG602 v3 when pushed once or restores to the factory default settings when pushed and held for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Power Reset & Restore Socket Button RJ-45... Ethernet Detachable Port Antenna Figure 2-2: WG602 v3 rear panel Power Socket This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN...
... Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WG602 v3 when pushed once or restores to the factory default settings when pushed and held for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Power Reset & Restore Socket Button RJ-45... Ethernet Detachable Port Antenna Figure 2-2: WG602 v3 rear panel Power Socket This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN...
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User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Introduction 2-7 202-10060-01, September 2004
User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Introduction 2-7 202-10060-01, September 2004
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... a connection through your wireless access point: • A location for the WG602 v3 that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on the physical placement of the wireless access point. You need to prepare these... wireless adapters also vary depending on your needs. The WG602 v3 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v3. Observing Placement and Range Guidelines Note: Indoors, ...
... a connection through your wireless access point: • A location for the WG602 v3 that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on the physical placement of the wireless access point. You need to prepare these... wireless adapters also vary depending on your needs. The WG602 v3 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v3. Observing Placement and Range Guidelines Note: Indoors, ...
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... IP Configuration if DHCP server is 5 Channels (for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center 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 3-2 202...
... IP Configuration if DHCP server is 5 Channels (for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center 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 3-2 202...
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... network 'discovery' feature of eavesdropping. • Use WPA-PSK. Because this chapter. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block eavesdropping. The WG602 v3 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can enhance the security of your network, but because the keys are covered in detail...
... network 'discovery' feature of eavesdropping. • Use WPA-PSK. Because this chapter. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block eavesdropping. The WG602 v3 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can enhance the security of your network, but because the keys are covered in detail...