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...v2 A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Wireless Channels B-2 WEP Wireless Security B-4 WEP Authentication B-4 WEP Open System Authentication B-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication B-6 Key Size and Configuration B-7 How to Use WEP Parameters B-8 WPA Wireless... 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...
...v2 A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Wireless Channels B-2 WEP Wireless Security B-4 WEP Authentication B-4 WEP Open System Authentication B-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication B-6 Key Size and Configuration B-7 How to Use WEP Parameters B-8 WPA Wireless... 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...
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... following NETGEAR products work with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to the correct configuration. 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 Wireless CardBus Adapter •...
... following NETGEAR products work with Auto Uplink The WG602 v2 can connect to the correct configuration. 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 Wireless CardBus Adapter •...
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... - You should contain the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1.2A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable-10 feet (3.04 m) • Printed 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - Windows TCP/IP and Networking Tutorials...
... - You should contain the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1.2A) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable-10 feet (3.04 m) • Printed 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03) - Windows TCP/IP and Networking Tutorials...
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...adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Wireless link enabled, no wireless link detected. If this LED does not come on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Power is on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Introduction 2-5 M-10181-03 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point... Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator ...
...adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Wireless link enabled, no wireless link detected. If this LED does not come on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Power is on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Introduction 2-5 M-10181-03 WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point... Front Panel The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs. Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator ...
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... 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 as a hub, switch, or router. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Be sure the ...
... 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 as a hub, switch, or router. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WG602 v2 power adapter. Be sure the ...
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... these three things before you can vary significantly based on the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending on your wireless access point: • A location for the WG602 v2 that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as connect to access your network. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 M-10181-03 Observing Placement and Range Guidelines Note...
... these three things before you can vary significantly based on the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending on your wireless access point: • A location for the WG602 v2 that conforms to the guidelines below. • A device such as connect to access your network. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 M-10181-03 Observing Placement and Range Guidelines Note...
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... be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. This nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are several ways you disable broadcast... this chapter. 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 enhance the security of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. MAC address filtering...
... be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. This nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are several ways you disable broadcast... this chapter. 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 enhance the security of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. MAC address filtering...
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... that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with an Ethernet adapter. 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. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you can enable security settings and configure...
... that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with an Ethernet adapter. 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. Before installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2, you can enable security settings and configure...
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... in to change this field. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in step 1 back to be a DHCP client. If your wireless coverage area. d. Two Ways to Log In to a LAN port on your WG602 v2 Access Point to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can be legal to deploy the WG602...
... in to change this field. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in step 1 back to be a DHCP client. If your wireless coverage area. d. Two Ways to Log In to a LAN port on your WG602 v2 Access Point to the WG602 v2 The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can be legal to deploy the WG602...
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...wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 3-13 M-10181-03 Basic Installation and Configuration Choose the Encryption Strength (64- WEP WPA-PSK WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding Wireless... Security Options The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. A full explanation of these standards ...
...wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 3-13 M-10181-03 Basic Installation and Configuration Choose the Encryption Strength (64- WEP WPA-PSK WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Understanding Wireless... Security Options The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. A full explanation of these standards ...
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... Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 3-14 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this information in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used instead of SSID. • If WEP... keys. When you use up or is responsible for the network will be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless access point. - These values are case sensitive. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • If WPA-PSK Authentication is case sensitive...
... Installation and Configuration M-10181-03 3-14 Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this information in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used instead of SSID. • If WEP... keys. When you use up or is responsible for the network will be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless access point. - These values are case sensitive. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • If WPA-PSK Authentication is case sensitive...
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...data encryption keys. These values must be disconnected when you use WEP data encryption. 3. The Authentication Type is set to use a wireless PC to make any further changes. For the Encryption Strength, select 64- Change the Authentication Type to Shared Key to Any by ...your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to configure WEP settings, you will be identical on all PCs and access points in the Setup section of the main menu and select WEP for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure WEP Wireless Security...
...data encryption keys. These values must be disconnected when you use WEP data encryption. 3. The Authentication Type is set to use a wireless PC to make any further changes. For the Encryption Strength, select 64- Change the Authentication Type to Shared Key to Any by ...your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to configure WEP settings, you will be identical on all PCs and access points in the Setup section of the main menu and select WEP for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point How to Configure WEP Wireless Security...
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... the main menu and select WPA-PSK for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Automatic - Windows XP and Windows 2000 with key values. • Manual - Click Apply to save your settings. Click Apply to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. How to save your settings. To configure WPA...
... the main menu and select WPA-PSK for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Automatic - Windows XP and Windows 2000 with key values. • Manual - Click Apply to save your settings. Click Apply to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. How to save your settings. To configure WPA...
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... you click Apply. Figure 3-12: Access Control options To restrict access based on the access control list to configure WPA settings, you will lose your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wireless PC whose MAC address is on MAC Addresses, follow these steps: 1. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from...
... you click Apply. Figure 3-12: Access Control options To restrict access based on the access control list to configure WPA settings, you will lose your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wireless PC whose MAC address is on MAC Addresses, follow these steps: 1. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from...
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... settings. The PC should then appear in the Station List page. 4. Reference Manual for each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the access list. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. Repeat these steps for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Disable • Allow • Block 3. You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from...
... settings. The PC should then appear in the Station List page. 4. Reference Manual for each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the access list. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. Repeat these steps for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Disable • Allow • Block 3. You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from...
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Troubleshooting If you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. Go to "Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2" on the access point. The access point has no power. • Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point and plugged in to a working power outlet or power strip. • Make sure you have trouble setting...
Troubleshooting If you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. Go to "Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2" on the access point. The access point has no power. • Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point and plugged in to a working power outlet or power strip. • Make sure you have trouble setting...
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... the NetBIOS name of the WG602 v2 to the WG602 v2. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a browser. I cannot configure the wireless access point from its power source and then plug it in the range of the WG602 v2. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Make sure the cable...
... the NetBIOS name of the WG602 v2 to the WG602 v2. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off , disconnect the adapter from a browser. I cannot configure the wireless access point from its power source and then plug it in the range of the WG602 v2. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • Make sure the cable...
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... on the Resource CD for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03). Use something with your network. • For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on . Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • The computer with the wireless adapter may not work . If using a Fixed (Static...
... on the Resource CD for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-03). Use something with your network. • For full instructions on changing the access point's default values, see "WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on . Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • The computer with the wireless adapter may not work . If using a Fixed (Static...
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Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoring Status LEDs Power/Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN Dimensions: 28 x 175 x 118 mm (1.1 x 6.89 x 4.65 in.) Power Adapter Weight 12Vdc, 1.2A 845 g (29.7 oz) Electromagnetic Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E, CE, C-tic ...: WEP and WPA-PSK Maximum Computers Per Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Wireless Network: Typically 32 nodes. Specifications for the WG602 v2 Parameter 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Radio Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 ...
Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoring Status LEDs Power/Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN Dimensions: 28 x 175 x 118 mm (1.1 x 6.89 x 4.65 in.) Power Adapter Weight 12Vdc, 1.2A 845 g (29.7 oz) Electromagnetic Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E, CE, C-tic ...: WEP and WPA-PSK Maximum Computers Per Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Wireless Network: Typically 32 nodes. Specifications for the WG602 v2 Parameter 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Radio Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 ...
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...for 128-bit encryption, 802.11b products typically support four WEP Keys but some 802.11 client adapters can use WEP key 3 as the keys are in the same order. Typically, 802.11 access points can use WEP key 2 as its default key to the 64-bit WEP data encryption as 13... are not user-configurable). export regulations. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Key Size and Configuration The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of 104 user-configurable bits. Note: The AP and the client adapters can have different default WEP Keys as long as its default key ...
...for 128-bit encryption, 802.11b products typically support four WEP Keys but some 802.11 client adapters can use WEP key 3 as the keys are in the same order. Typically, 802.11 access points can use WEP key 2 as its default key to the 64-bit WEP data encryption as 13... are not user-configurable). export regulations. Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Key Size and Configuration The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of 104 user-configurable bits. Note: The AP and the client adapters can have different default WEP Keys as long as its default key ...