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... 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 v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-5 WG602 v3 ... 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 IP Address of the WG602...
... 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 v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-5 WG602 v3 ... 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 IP Address of the WG602...
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... 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 Defaults 4-5 Changing the Administrator Password 4-6 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Understanding...the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 6-3 Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the WG602 v3 A-1 iv Contents 202-10060-01, ...
... 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 Defaults 4-5 Changing the Administrator Password 4-6 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Understanding...the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 6-3 Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the WG602 v3 A-1 iv Contents 202-10060-01, ...
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...placement. The time it is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WG602 v3, the default factory settings will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected... 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 3-2 202-10060-01, September 2004 The recommended Channel...
...placement. The time it is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WG602 v3, the default factory settings will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected... 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 3-2 202-10060-01, September 2004 The recommended Channel...
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... interface for full instructions. 3-5 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-01, September 2004 If WG602 v3 has already been installed or it is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login window - When ... 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above on page 3-9. 2. The WG602 v3 is set by entering its default IP address. 192.168.0.227 is connected to a network where there as a DHCP server as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Click...
... interface for full instructions. 3-5 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-01, September 2004 If WG602 v3 has already been installed or it is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login window - When ... 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above on page 3-9. 2. The WG602 v3 is set by entering its default IP address. 192.168.0.227 is connected to a network where there as a DHCP server as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Click...
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...power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings. 3 DEPLOY THE WG602 V3 ACCESS POINT a. The power, LAN, and wireless lights and should light up...or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v3 is the most reliable. • Using the NetBIOS name of the ...deploy it is set the Regulatory Domain. If you will need to change this field. Note: By default, WG602 v3 is vertical. c. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point ...
...power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings. 3 DEPLOY THE WG602 V3 ACCESS POINT a. The power, LAN, and wireless lights and should light up...or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v3 is the most reliable. • Using the NetBIOS name of the ...deploy it is set the Regulatory Domain. If you will need to change this field. Note: By default, WG602 v3 is vertical. c. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point ...
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.... So, if the WG602 v3 has not yet been installed, and there is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. Connect to the WG602 v3 by default, to be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of password. Otherwise, you can log...: The computer you have entered your access point name, your Web browser should be a DHCP client. Open a Web browser such as shown in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v3 1. 192.168.0.227 is no DHCP server on the network, you should use the...
.... So, if the WG602 v3 has not yet been installed, and there is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. Connect to the WG602 v3 by default, to be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of password. Otherwise, you can log...: The computer you have entered your access point name, your Web browser should be a DHCP client. Open a Web browser such as shown in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v3 1. 192.168.0.227 is no DHCP server on the network, you should use the...
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...remotely from the word "NETGEAR" and last 6 digits of the access point's MAC address on the label on the bottom of the unit. It is on a different subnet, you found on the bottom of the unit. You can be able to connect via its default IP address. In this section...the browser address or location box. Log in to the WG602 v3 using the default IP address follow this example, you are below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-01, September 2004 ...
...remotely from the word "NETGEAR" and last 6 digits of the access point's MAC address on the label on the bottom of the unit. It is on a different subnet, you found on the bottom of the unit. You can be able to connect via its default IP address. In this section...the browser address or location box. Log in to the WG602 v3 using the default IP address follow this example, you are below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-01, September 2004 ...
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... the wireless access point and click Apply to save your network has a requirement to use a private IP address on the Ethernet LAN, it defaults to this page to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can change the access point name after the initial configuration. DHCP Client - Gateway ... client. This provides network traffic optimization in enabled by default for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Using the Basic IP Settings Options The IP Settings page is shipped preconfigured to configure DHCP, static IP, and the access point NetBIOS name. Basic Installation and...
... the wireless access point and click Apply to save your network has a requirement to use a private IP address on the Ethernet LAN, it defaults to this page to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can change the access point name after the initial configuration. DHCP Client - Gateway ... client. This provides network traffic optimization in enabled by default for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Using the Basic IP Settings Options The IP Settings page is shipped preconfigured to configure DHCP, static IP, and the access point NetBIOS name. Basic Installation and...
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...Information Description Access Point Name MAC Address Region Firmware Version Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name (SSID) Channel Encryption Type Access Control The default name can be legal to the Local WG602 v3 wireless access...or VPN client. The current encryption setting. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is NETGEAR. The default gateway for the wireless access point. Disabled by default. Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of those identified in a region other than ...
...Information Description Access Point Name MAC Address Region Firmware Version Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Client Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name (SSID) Channel Encryption Type Access Control The default name can be legal to the Local WG602 v3 wireless access...or VPN client. The current encryption setting. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is NETGEAR. The default gateway for the wireless access point. Disabled by default. Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of those identified in a region other than ...
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...restore, the password will reboot (restart). • Reset to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see "WG602 v3 Wireless... access point will be done by using the Restore Factory Default function, which restores all data and restore the factory default values: 1. To clear all factory settings. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to NETGEAR plus the last 6 digits of the main menu, select...
...restore, the password will reboot (restart). • Reset to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see "WG602 v3 Wireless... access point will be done by using the Restore Factory Default function, which restores all data and restore the factory default values: 1. To clear all factory settings. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to NETGEAR plus the last 6 digits of the main menu, select...
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See the Reference Manual for a full explanation of cable types. The WG602 v3 default IP Address is 192.168.0.227 and the default Subnet Mask is not lit. If you are not sure about these items: • You may use a cross-over cable. I cannot configure ... restarted the computer with a wireless capable computer. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to the WG602 v3. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a browser. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Check these settings, follow the...
See the Reference Manual for a full explanation of cable types. The WG602 v3 default IP Address is 192.168.0.227 and the default Subnet Mask is not lit. If you are not sure about these items: • You may use a cross-over cable. I cannot configure ... restarted the computer with a wireless capable computer. I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with the wireless adapter to the WG602 v3. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a browser. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Check these settings, follow the...
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...8226; Check whether other devices in for Windows Network Properties is "Obtain an IP address automatically." • The access point's default values may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see the Reference Manual on . Connect to make sure...01). Using the Reset Button to communicate with your PCs TCP/IP settings are configured correctly, but still not working correctly. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP Addresses. • If the PCs are correct. The usual ...
...8226; Check whether other devices in for Windows Network Properties is "Obtain an IP address automatically." • The access point's default values may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see the Reference Manual on . Connect to make sure...01). Using the Reset Button to communicate with your PCs TCP/IP settings are configured correctly, but still not working correctly. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP Addresses. • If the PCs are correct. The usual ...
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... as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you need for Network Access D-1 202-10060-01, September 2004 Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for TCP/IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). If a Network Interface Card (NIC...
... as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you need for Network Access D-1 202-10060-01, September 2004 Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for TCP/IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). If a Network Interface Card (NIC...
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...Control Panel. 2. Select "I want to the end of Windows on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe: 1. Proceed to connect through a Local Area Network" and click Next. 4. Verifying .... • Click OK to select it to continue. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point By default, the IP Address tab is open on your PC is selected. If not selected, click in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next. 6. ...
...Control Panel. 2. Select "I want to the end of Windows on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe: 1. Proceed to connect through a Local Area Network" and click Next. 4. Verifying .... • Click OK to select it to continue. User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point By default, the IP Address tab is open on your PC is selected. If not selected, click in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next. 6. ...
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...box, select your PC. Verify that 'Client for Microsoft Networks' and 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' are using the default TCP/IP settings 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 255....255.255.0 • The default gateway is present in your settings, which lists (among other ...
...box, select your PC. Verify that 'Client for Microsoft Networks' and 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' are using the default TCP/IP settings 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 255....255.255.0 • The default gateway is present in your settings, which lists (among other ...
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...the WG602 v3 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 gateway is 192.168.0.1 4. Type cmd and then ...button, and then click Run. Type ipconfig /all. Your IP Configuration information will be listed, 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. The Run window opens. 2. Preparing Your ...
...the WG602 v3 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 gateway is 192.168.0.1 4. Type cmd and then ...button, and then click Run. Type ipconfig /all. Your IP Configuration information will be listed, 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. The Run window opens. 2. Preparing Your ...