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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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..., Conventions 1-1 How to Use this 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...
..., Conventions 1-1 How to Use this 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...
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Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR Web site. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR, Inc. Manual Specifications Firmware Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date v3.2 M-10181-03 March 2004 Note: Product updates are shown...
Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03), and on the NETGEAR Web site. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR, Inc. Manual Specifications Firmware Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date v3.2 M-10181-03 March 2004 Note: Product updates are shown...
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... later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2. The PDF button links to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. 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 this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send...
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Using this button when a step-by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click PDF button. About This Manual 1-3 M-10181-03 Use the link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. Tip: If your printer supports... you were viewing. - Click "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top right of the browser window. - 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 supports printing two pages on a single sheet...
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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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..., WPA-PSK) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet 2-2 Introduction M-10181-03 It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service...
..., WPA-PSK) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet 2-2 Introduction M-10181-03 It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service...
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...://www.wi-fi.net). Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the WG602 v2 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • WG511 802.11g...
...://www.wi-fi.net). Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the WG602 v2 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • WG511 802.11g...
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... product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 To qualify for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • Other...
... product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 To qualify for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (M-10181-03)-this manual - The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • Other...
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... on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. Power is on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Wireless link 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. Indicates data traffic...
... on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no wireless link detected. Power is on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Wireless link 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. Indicates data traffic...
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Reference Manual for 10 seconds. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Be sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 Reset and Restore to Factory ...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 an Ethernet LAN through a device such...
Reference Manual for 10 seconds. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Be sure the antenna is securely fastened. 2-6 Introduction M-10181-03 Reset and Restore to Factory ...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 an Ethernet LAN through a device such...
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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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.... Reference Manual for example, use different radio frequency Channels to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on page 2-6. The time it is unavailable Wireless Mode (Access Point or Bridge) Wireless Network Name...WG602 v2, the default factory settings will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). • 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...
.... Reference Manual for example, use different radio frequency Channels to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on page 2-6. The time it is unavailable Wireless Mode (Access Point or Bridge) Wireless Network Name...WG602 v2, the default factory settings will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). • 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...
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... in bridge mode. 3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 Deploy the security features appropriate to the WG602 v2. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be limited. Wireless Data Security Options WG602 v2 Range: Up to 300 Foot Radius 1) Open System: Easy but no security 2) MAC...
... in bridge mode. 3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 Deploy the security features appropriate to the WG602 v2. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be limited. Wireless Data Security Options WG602 v2 Range: Up to 300 Foot Radius 1) Open System: Easy but no security 2) MAC...
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... on your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have met all of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Follow the instructions below to set up the WG602 v2 WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point d. b.
... on your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have met all of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Follow the instructions below to set up the WG602 v2 WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point d. b.
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...Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. - The WG602 v2 is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your computer. 1. Click IP Settings and configure the IP Settings according to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name" on page 3-11 for wireless access.... When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a DHCP ...
...Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. - The WG602 v2 is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your computer. 1. Click IP Settings and configure the IP Settings according to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name" on page 3-11 for wireless access.... When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a DHCP ...
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... it is set to browse the Internet, or check for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. c. Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can be legal to change this field. The procedures for these two...If you are ready to the WG602 v2 are presented here. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 M-10181-03 Lift the antenna side so that you have finished the setup steps, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting" on page 6-1. d. Reference Manual for file and printer access on your network.
... it is set to browse the Internet, or check for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. c. Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can be legal to change this field. The procedures for these two...If you are ready to the WG602 v2 are presented here. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 M-10181-03 Lift the antenna side so that you have finished the setup steps, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting" on page 6-1. d. Reference Manual for file and printer access on your network.
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... Login window Log in "Set up the WG602 v2 Access Point" on page 3-4" which uses a static IP configuration. Once you can log in to the WG602 v2 using to connect to the WG602 v2 should be a DHCP client. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Log in Using the Default IP... Address of the WG602 v2 1. 192.168.0.227 is the default IP address of...
... Login window Log in "Set up the WG602 v2 Access Point" on page 3-4" which uses a static IP configuration. Once you can log in to the WG602 v2 using to connect to the WG602 v2 should be a DHCP client. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Log in Using the Default IP... Address of the WG602 v2 1. 192.168.0.227 is the default IP address of...
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... of your LAN. Determine the NetBIOS name of the access point's MAC address on the label on your access point. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602 v2 home page The browser will not be configured remotely from the word "NETGEAR" and last 6 digits of your access point. The access point NetBIOS name is formatted like "NETGEAR123456" with no...
... of your LAN. Determine the NetBIOS name of the access point's MAC address on the label on your access point. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602 v2 home page The browser will not be configured remotely from the word "NETGEAR" and last 6 digits of your access point. The access point NetBIOS name is formatted like "NETGEAR123456" with no...
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...NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of password. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2...bar 4. In this example, you found on the bottom of the unit. Figure 3-6: Example WG602 v2 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Log in to include...
...NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of password. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2...bar 4. In this example, you found on the bottom of the unit. Figure 3-6: Example WG602 v2 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Log in to include...
