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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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... 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...
... 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...
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... 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces the conventions and features of importance or special interest. DOS file and directory names. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided in text are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2...
... 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces the conventions and features of importance or special interest. DOS file and directory names. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided in text are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2...
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... to a PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of this manual 1. Left pane. 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. 1-2 About This Manual M-10181-03 Use the left pane to navigate, print pages, and...
... to a PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of this manual 1. Left pane. 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. 1-2 About This Manual M-10181-03 Use the left pane to navigate, print pages, and...
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...two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Using this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps in... sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. About This Manual 1-3 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure ...
...two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Using this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps in... sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. About This Manual 1-3 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure ...
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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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...; Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet 2-2 Introduction M-10181-03 Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v2 to easily fit into your existing Windows network. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Power and...
...; Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet 2-2 Introduction M-10181-03 Reference Manual for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v2 to easily fit into your existing Windows network. Support for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Power and...
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... NETGEAR products work 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 LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless ...a switch or hub. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to make sure your network meets these requirements: •...
... NETGEAR products work 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 LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless ...a switch or hub. This feature also eliminates any concerns about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to make sure your network meets these requirements: •...
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... to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • Other 802.11b or 802.11g-compliant devices What's In the Box? Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW...
... to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-4 Introduction M-10181-03 The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • Other 802.11b or 802.11g-compliant devices What's In the Box? Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW...
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...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 Ethernet Wireless Figure 2-1: WG602 v2 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On Ethernet Off Green On Green Blink Amber 0n Amber Blink Wireless...link detected, no activity. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Wireless link enabled, no activity. WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. ...
...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 Ethernet Wireless Figure 2-1: WG602 v2 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On Ethernet Off Green On Green Blink Amber 0n Amber Blink Wireless...link detected, no activity. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Wireless link enabled, no activity. WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. ...
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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. Reset and ... resets the WG602 v2 when 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...
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. Reset and ... resets the WG602 v2 when 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...
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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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...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 The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is unavailable Wireless Mode (Access Point or Bridge) Wireless... access points, it takes to reduce interference. Reference Manual for example, use different radio frequency Channels to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on page 2-6. To restore these defaults, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point ...
...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 The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is unavailable Wireless Mode (Access Point or Bridge) Wireless... access points, it takes to reduce interference. Reference Manual for example, use different radio frequency Channels to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on page 2-6. To restore these defaults, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point ...
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...walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your wireless equipment. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your network, but because the ... than a day of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). 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. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which...
...walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your wireless equipment. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your network, but because the ... than a day of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). 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. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which...
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...the WG602 v2 to verify wireless network connectivity. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. b. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG602 v2 to the PC (A). 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 and working. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you should make sure that you have...
...the WG602 v2 to verify wireless network connectivity. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. b. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG602 v2 to the PC (A). 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 and working. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you should make sure that you have...
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...Manual for wireless access. The WG602 v2 is set by entering its default IP address. 192.168.0.227 is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. Click IP Settings and configure the IP Settings according to the WG602 v2 using its default address of your browser. Configure the wireless... interface for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a DHCP client. Note: This procedure which uses a static ...
...Manual for wireless access. The WG602 v2 is set by entering its default IP address. 192.168.0.227 is the default IP address of http://192.168.0.227 into your access point. Click IP Settings and configure the IP Settings according to the WG602 v2 using its default address of your browser. Configure the wireless... interface for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS The WG602 Wireless Access Point can be a DHCP client. Note: This procedure which uses a static ...
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... you will need to change this field. Note: By default, WG602 v2 is elevated at the center of your wireless coverage area. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in this setting. Connect an Ethernet cable from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or ... you are ready to deploy the WG602 v2 in to the WG602 v2 are presented here. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 is the most reliable. • Using the NetBIOS name...
... you will need to change this field. Note: By default, WG602 v2 is elevated at the center of your wireless coverage area. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in this setting. Connect an Ethernet cable from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or ... you are ready to deploy the WG602 v2 in to the WG602 v2 are presented here. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 M-10181-03 Reference Manual for these two ways: • Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 is the most reliable. • Using the NetBIOS name...
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... in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 1. 192.168.0.227 is no DHCP server on the network, you have entered your access point name, your access point. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-4: Login window Log in use either the NetBIOS login described in "How to... the default IP address of your Web browser should use the default user name of admin and default password of password. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. ...
... in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 1. 192.168.0.227 is no DHCP server on the network, you have entered your access point name, your access point. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-4: Login window Log in use either the NetBIOS login described in "How to... the default IP address of your Web browser should use the default user name of admin and default password of password. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. ...
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...to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can connect to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2" on the bottom of your access point. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 M-10181-03 The instructions for connecting... default IP address follow this section. 1. 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. You can be able to connect via its ...
...to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can connect to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2" on the bottom of your access point. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 M-10181-03 The instructions for connecting... default IP address follow this section. 1. 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. You can be able to connect via its ...
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Log in to include "www" or "http://." There is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2 using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. Figure 3-6: Example WG602 v2 ... one shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the unit. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. In this example, you found on the bottom of password. 3-9 Basic ...
Log in to include "www" or "http://." There is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the access point name.You do not need to the WG602 v2 using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. Figure 3-6: Example WG602 v2 ... one shown below opens: Figure 3-7: Login window Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of the unit. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 2. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. In this example, you found on the bottom of password. 3-9 Basic ...