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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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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 Tested to Comply with the FCC's exposure requirements you must maintain a distance of at least 20 cm (8 in) from all persons and must ...
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 Tested to Comply with the FCC's exposure requirements you must maintain a distance of at least 20 cm (8 in) from all persons and must ...
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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 the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not...
... 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 the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not...
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... the requirements set out in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was performed according to the following equipment: 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 0984 ! The test was passed. CE Declaration of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23...
... the requirements set out in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was performed according to the following equipment: 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 0984 ! The test was passed. CE Declaration of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23...
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... 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... and Range Guidelines 3-1 Default Factory Settings 3-2 Understanding WG602 v3 Wireless Security Options 3-3 Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 3-4 Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v3 3-6 How to Log in Using the Default ...
... 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... and Range Guidelines 3-1 Default Factory Settings 3-2 Understanding WG602 v3 Wireless Security Options 3-3 Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 3-4 Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v3 3-6 How to Log in Using the Default ...
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...5-2 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 LAN activity light is not... lit 6-2 I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser 6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a ...
...5-2 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 LAN activity light is not... lit 6-2 I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser 6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a ...
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... Encryption Key Management 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...
... Encryption Key Management 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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... bold [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. User input. 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 shown enclosed in the Appendices, on the Resource CD for the...: Table 1-1. 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. Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that...
... bold [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. User input. 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 shown enclosed in the Appendices, on the Resource CD for the...: Table 1-1. 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. Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that...
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.... 1-2 About This Manual 202-10060-01, September 2004 Toolbar buttons. Also, each page of this manual 1. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to navigate, print pages, and more. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to Use this Manual The HTML version of this button when...
.... 1-2 About This Manual 202-10060-01, September 2004 Toolbar buttons. Also, each page of this manual 1. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to navigate, print pages, and more. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to Use this Manual The HTML version of this button when...
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... 1-3 202-10060-01, September 2004 Use the PDF button in the upper left of the window. - User's Guide for the WG602 v3 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...
... 1-3 202-10060-01, September 2004 Use the PDF button in the upper left of the window. - User's Guide for the WG602 v3 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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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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...DHCP Client Support. Typically, an in "System Requirements" on a pre-shared key. • Dynamic WEP key Support. Most access points are supported: • Standards Compliant. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems,...• WEP support. Support for distance or electromagnetic noise interference. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3. The WG602 v3 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or ...
...DHCP Client Support. Typically, an in "System Requirements" on a pre-shared key. • Dynamic WEP key Support. Most access points are supported: • Standards Compliant. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems,...• WEP support. Support for distance or electromagnetic noise interference. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3. The WG602 v3 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or ...
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...Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v3 to -point or multi-point wireless bridge. • Upgradeable Firmware. Operates as a point-to easily fit into your existing Windows network. Operates as a standard 802.11g access point. • Wireless Bridging. The SSID is stored in .... 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 ...
...Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v3 to -point or multi-point wireless bridge. • Upgradeable Firmware. Operates as a point-to easily fit into your existing Windows network. Operates as a standard 802.11g access point. • Wireless Bridging. The SSID is stored in .... 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 ...
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...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 • WG511 ...then configure itself to the correct configuration. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. User's Guide for configuration such as to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The LAN interface is autosensing and...
...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 • WG511 ...then configure itself to the correct configuration. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. User's Guide for configuration such as to a switch or hub. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The LAN interface is autosensing and...
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... registrations, we encourage you need to return it for repair. Animated Install Assistant - 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 2004 Soft copy of customer support in your area. User's Guide for the telephone number of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 Quick Installation Guide • ...
... registrations, we encourage you need to return it for repair. Animated Install Assistant - 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 2004 Soft copy of customer support in your area. User's Guide for the telephone number of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 Quick Installation Guide • ...
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...No power. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. WG602 v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v3 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Wireless link enabled, no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. If this ...LED does not come on . 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. Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly...
...No power. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. WG602 v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v3 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Wireless link enabled, no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. If this ...LED does not come on . 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. Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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.... This basic configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. 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 ... 2004 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 for wireless connectivity to access your network. You need to prepare these guidelines can result in this chapter. Observing Placement and Range Guidelines...
.... This basic configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. 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 ... 2004 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 for wireless connectivity to access your network. You need to prepare these guidelines can result in this chapter. Observing Placement and Range Guidelines...
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... will be set as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources 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 3-2 202-10060-01, September 2004 The time it is 5 Channels...
... will be set as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources 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 3-2 202-10060-01, September 2004 The time it is 5 Channels...