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... 4 Advanced Configuration Configuring Access Point Modes 4-1 Configuring a WG602v3 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-1 Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 4-4 Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association 4-7 Client Mode Configuration 4-9 Advanced Wireless Settings 4-13 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...5-1 No lights are lit on the access point 5-1 The Ethernet LAN light is not lit 5-1 The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit 5-2 I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser 5-2 I cannot access the Internet or...
... 4 Advanced Configuration Configuring Access Point Modes 4-1 Configuring a WG602v3 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 4-1 Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 4-4 Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association 4-7 Client Mode Configuration 4-9 Advanced Wireless Settings 4-13 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...5-1 No lights are lit on the access point 5-1 The Ethernet LAN light is not lit 5-1 The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit 5-2 I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser 5-2 I cannot access the Internet or...
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... to the remote wireless access point or peer device. • Upgradeable Firmware. Wireless Repeater. WMM is stored in Client Mode.) • Hidden Mode. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. Power, wired and wireless activity are easy to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual •...
... to the remote wireless access point or peer device. • Upgradeable Firmware. Wireless Repeater. WMM is stored in Client Mode.) • Hidden Mode. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. Power, wired and wireless activity are easy to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual •...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Because this is the default. - If selected, choose the appropriate Authentication Type from the pull-down window, select the security WEP/WPA Security Type you must be limited. Open System - Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-13 Configuring Wireless Security To...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Because this is the default. - If selected, choose the appropriate Authentication Type from the pull-down window, select the security WEP/WPA Security Type you must be limited. Open System - Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-13 Configuring Wireless Security To...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - If selected, encryption must also be TKIP and AES; a WPA passphrase (Network key) must be entered. None - Standard WEP encryption, ... Encryption: Select the desired option. Data transmissions are available if using Access Point mode. Only select this Access Point. • WEP Security Encryption Key: - This is None. This is not part of WPA. If selected, you must match the other modes (e.g., Repeater, Bridge or Client) some options may support AES with WPA, but this is the standard...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK - If selected, encryption must also be TKIP and AES; a WPA passphrase (Network key) must be entered. None - Standard WEP encryption, ... Encryption: Select the desired option. Data transmissions are available if using Access Point mode. Only select this Access Point. • WEP Security Encryption Key: - This is None. This is not part of WPA. If selected, you must match the other modes (e.g., Repeater, Bridge or Client) some options may support AES with WPA, but this is the standard...
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... 2-19 In the Password Phrase field, enter a word or group of specified stations through the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: 1. From the Security Type pull-down menu...access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from a wireless PC whose MAC address is on the access control list to save your wireless connection will display TKIP and AES. From under the Setup menu in Client Mode.). Note: When configuring the WG602v3 from a wireless PC which is not in the access...
... 2-19 In the Password Phrase field, enter a word or group of specified stations through the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: 1. From the Security Type pull-down menu...access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from a wireless PC whose MAC address is on the access control list to save your wireless connection will display TKIP and AES. From under the Setup menu in Client Mode.). Note: When configuring the WG602v3 from a wireless PC which is not in the access...
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The feature is not supported when in Client Mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list will be allowed if you selected "Allow all "; Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-21 or all addresses will be blocked if you selected "Block all " Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode.
The feature is not supported when in Client Mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list will be allowed if you selected "Allow all "; Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-21 or all addresses will be blocked if you selected "Block all " Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode.
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... found under the Management menu in the left-hand pane of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. To access the Information screen: 1. The Information screen for the selected mode will display. Click Information on its mode of the browser interface. The information is View Only. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes...
... found under the Management menu in the left-hand pane of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. To access the Information screen: 1. The Information screen for the selected mode will display. Click Information on its mode of the browser interface. The information is View Only. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes...
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... for the wireless access point. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Mode Shows the current operating mode of the wireless access point's Ethernet port. MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. Current IP Settings - Default Gateway The default gateway for the wireless access point. These parameters apply to the Local WG602v3 wireless access point. Wireless Network Name...
... for the wireless access point. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Mode Shows the current operating mode of the wireless access point's Ethernet port. MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. Current IP Settings - Default Gateway The default gateway for the wireless access point. These parameters apply to the Local WG602v3 wireless access point. Wireless Network Name...
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...; Client Mode. Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other Bridge Mode Wireless Station. Communicates with wireless clients • Point-to four bridge-mode wireless access points. • Repeater with a single bridge-mode wireless access point when you build large wireless networks. Standard Access Point mode (default mode). Acts as a standard 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point. In addition, if you check the Enable Wireless Client...
...; Client Mode. Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other Bridge Mode Wireless Station. Communicates with wireless clients • Point-to four bridge-mode wireless access points. • Repeater with a single bridge-mode wireless access point when you build large wireless networks. Standard Access Point mode (default mode). Acts as a standard 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point. In addition, if you check the Enable Wireless Client...
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... computers on LAN Segment 2. If the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not selected, only computers on Ethernet LAN segment 2 will also be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to use AP1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. Click Apply to communicate...
... computers on LAN Segment 2. If the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not selected, only computers on Ethernet LAN segment 2 will also be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to use AP1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. Click Apply to communicate...
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..., wireless clients will also be listed in the fields provided. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v3 using the addressing scheme you enter will be serviced by entering the MAC address (physical address) of each of the bridge-mode APs in the Wireless Remote Access Point List. Figure 4-3 4-4 v1.0, August 2006 Advanced Configuration NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference...
..., wireless clients will also be listed in the fields provided. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v3 using the addressing scheme you enter will be serviced by entering the MAC address (physical address) of each of the bridge-mode APs in the Wireless Remote Access Point List. Figure 4-3 4-4 v1.0, August 2006 Advanced Configuration NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference...
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.... 4. Select the Wireless Multi-Point Bridging radio button to this wireless access point. 6. Enter the MAC address of the three Wireless APs as follows: • Configure AP2 on LAN Segment 2. Click Apply to the list for Multi-Point Bridging.) 5. Advanced Configuration 4-5 v1.0, August 2006 Set the Operating Mode of the first wireless access point and click Add. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual...
.... 4. Select the Wireless Multi-Point Bridging radio button to this wireless access point. 6. Enter the MAC address of the three Wireless APs as follows: • Configure AP2 on LAN Segment 2. Click Apply to the list for Multi-Point Bridging.) 5. Advanced Configuration 4-5 v1.0, August 2006 Set the Operating Mode of the first wireless access point and click Add. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual...
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...of AP1 on the same LAN. Enable Wireless Client Association and add the MAC addresses of four WG602v3 APs configured in Point-to-Point mode to connect additional wireless LAN segments. 4-6 Advanced Configuration v1.0, August 2006 That is, all the wireless access point LAN IP addresses are in the same ...or share files and printers with any , and encryption (WPA is not available in bridge modes). • That each AP is complete and accurate. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Because it is in the central location, configure AP1 on the APs...
...of AP1 on the same LAN. Enable Wireless Client Association and add the MAC addresses of four WG602v3 APs configured in Point-to-Point mode to connect additional wireless LAN segments. 4-6 Advanced Configuration v1.0, August 2006 That is, all the wireless access point LAN IP addresses are in the same ...or share files and printers with any , and encryption (WPA is not available in bridge modes). • That each AP is complete and accurate. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Because it is in the central location, configure AP1 on the APs...
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... the remote AP (Infrastructure Mode) or peer device (Ad-Hoc mode): • Infrastructures - In this mode, the WG602v3 communicates on the main menu, click Wireless Bridging. Once Client Mode is Infrastructure. The Wireless Bridging screen will operate as a wireless client bridge that can only connect and send traffic to -peer basis. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Client Mode Configuration In Client Mode, the WG602 will...
... the remote AP (Infrastructure Mode) or peer device (Ad-Hoc mode): • Infrastructures - In this mode, the WG602v3 communicates on the main menu, click Wireless Bridging. Once Client Mode is Infrastructure. The Wireless Bridging screen will operate as a wireless client bridge that can only connect and send traffic to -peer basis. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Client Mode Configuration In Client Mode, the WG602 will...
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... field indicates whether or not the WG602v3 has connected to another AP: 1. The Wireless Settings screen will display with a banner noting that Client Mode has now been enabled as the Access Point Mode. Click Apply and click OK when the Reboot warning message appears. The system will be enabled. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 3. Reconfigure these settings if...
... field indicates whether or not the WG602v3 has connected to another AP: 1. The Wireless Settings screen will display with a banner noting that Client Mode has now been enabled as the Access Point Mode. Click Apply and click OK when the Reboot warning message appears. The system will be enabled. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 3. Reconfigure these settings if...
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... access point or peer device. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • b only - Click Apply to or that the access point or peer is g and b. 7. You can connect to save your connection by clicking Site Survey. The Associated AP should be displayed. The Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the communications. The WG602v3 Client, with a Network Type of wireless network-Access Point...
... access point or peer device. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • b only - Click Apply to or that the access point or peer is g and b. 7. You can connect to save your connection by clicking Site Survey. The Associated AP should be displayed. The Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the communications. The WG602v3 Client, with a Network Type of wireless network-Access Point...
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... Router 192.168.0.1 PC1 Printer Figure 4-10 Server PC Printer Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. The default is a subset of data. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Switch Infrastructure Mode WG602v3 in Client Mode WG602v3 in Client mode.) • RTS Threshold: Request to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. For WMM to Send Threshold. These...
... Router 192.168.0.1 PC1 Printer Figure 4-10 Server PC Printer Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. The default is a subset of data. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Switch Infrastructure Mode WG602v3 in Client Mode WG602v3 in Client mode.) • RTS Threshold: Request to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. For WMM to Send Threshold. These...
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...settings. 4-14 v1.0, August 2006 Advanced Configuration Auto will display. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Advanced menu, click Wireless Settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Fragmentation Length: This is auto. The default is 1. • Preamble Type: A long transmit preamble may provide a more... beacon transmission. The default is 2346. • Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval specifies the interval time (between 1 and 255. AP Mode Client Mode Figure 4-11 2. To access the advanced wireless settings: 1.
...settings. 4-14 v1.0, August 2006 Advanced Configuration Auto will display. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Advanced menu, click Wireless Settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Fragmentation Length: This is auto. The default is 1. • Preamble Type: A long transmit preamble may provide a more... beacon transmission. The default is 2346. • Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval specifies the interval time (between 1 and 255. AP Mode Client Mode Figure 4-11 2. To access the advanced wireless settings: 1.
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... WEP 2-14 802.11e standard 1-3, 4-13 A Access Point mode 4-1 Access Point Name default 2-5 Ad-Hoc 4-9 Advanced Settings AP Mode 4-14 Client Mode 4-14 AES 2-14 AP Mode Advanced Settings 4-14 Associated AP 4-12 Client Mode 3-2 attached devices SSID 3-2 Authentication Algorithms 1-3 Auto Uplink...Password 3-6 Channel/Frequency selection of 2-7 channels spacing 2-2 use of 2-2 Client Mode 4-1, 4-10 about 4-9 Advanced Settings 4-14 configuration of 4-9 example of 4-12 wireless settings 4-10 Client mode Associated AP 3-2 configuration erasing 3-5 conventions typography 2-vii Country/Region specifying ...
... WEP 2-14 802.11e standard 1-3, 4-13 A Access Point mode 4-1 Access Point Name default 2-5 Ad-Hoc 4-9 Advanced Settings AP Mode 4-14 Client Mode 4-14 AES 2-14 AP Mode Advanced Settings 4-14 Associated AP 4-12 Client Mode 3-2 attached devices SSID 3-2 Authentication Algorithms 1-3 Auto Uplink...Password 3-6 Channel/Frequency selection of 2-7 channels spacing 2-2 use of 2-2 Client Mode 4-1, 4-10 about 4-9 Advanced Settings 4-14 configuration of 4-9 example of 4-12 wireless settings 4-10 Client mode Associated AP 3-2 configuration erasing 3-5 conventions typography 2-vii Country/Region specifying ...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Password default 2-4 password changing 3-6 Placement 2-1 placement guidelines 2-1 Point-to-Point Bridging about 4-1 Point-to-point bridging 4-1 point-to-point bridging configuring 4-2 example of 4-3 Preamble Type 4-14 R Range 2-1 range guidelines 2-1 Reboot 5-3 reboot 3-5 rebooting 3-4 Repeater with Wireless Client... Key WEP Authentication 2-13 Site Survey Fields 4-12 software upgrade 3-3 SSID 2-6, 3-2 attached devices 3-2 client mode, selection of 4-11 default name 2-6 SSID Broadcast 2-6 SSID, broadcast of turning off 2-12 Static ...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Password default 2-4 password changing 3-6 Placement 2-1 placement guidelines 2-1 Point-to-Point Bridging about 4-1 Point-to-point bridging 4-1 point-to-point bridging configuring 4-2 example of 4-3 Preamble Type 4-14 R Range 2-1 range guidelines 2-1 Reboot 5-3 reboot 3-5 rebooting 3-4 Repeater with Wireless Client... Key WEP Authentication 2-13 Site Survey Fields 4-12 software upgrade 3-3 SSID 2-6, 3-2 attached devices 3-2 client mode, selection of 4-11 default name 2-6 SSID Broadcast 2-6 SSID, broadcast of turning off 2-12 Static ...