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... 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...
... 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...
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..., assuring only clients configured with another bridge-mode wireless station. - Connects to easily fit into your existing Windows network. WMM allows wireless traffic to this mode, the WG602v3 only communicates with the correct SSID can be upgraded easily, using only your LAN. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • NetBIOS & WINS Support...
..., assuring only clients configured with another bridge-mode wireless station. - Connects to easily fit into your existing Windows network. WMM allows wireless traffic to this mode, the WG602v3 only communicates with the correct SSID can be upgraded easily, using only your LAN. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • NetBIOS & WINS Support...
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... capable of the 802.11e standard. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of cable to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other...
... capable of the 802.11e standard. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of cable to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other...
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... v1.0, August 2006 Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. You can refer to the Support Information Card for repair. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • MA701 802.11b... 11 Mbps Compact Flash Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WGE101 802.11g Wireless Bridge • WG311 802.11g Wireless...
... v1.0, August 2006 Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. You can refer to the Support Information Card for repair. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • MA701 802.11b... 11 Mbps Compact Flash Card • WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card • WAG511 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PC Card • WGE101 802.11g Wireless Bridge • WG311 802.11g Wireless...
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... of the browser interface. If selected, you have the option of using either "Open" or "Shared" authentication type. (Not available in bridge mode (see "Configuring WEP Wireless Security" on page 2-17 for complete configuration details). - If selected, you want to employ. • WEP - If selected, a ...Type from the pull-down window, select the security WEP/WPA Security Type you must use WEP; Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) data encryption provides data security. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Mix -
... of the browser interface. If selected, you have the option of using either "Open" or "Shared" authentication type. (Not available in bridge mode (see "Configuring WEP Wireless Security" on page 2-17 for complete configuration details). - If selected, you want to employ. • WEP - If selected, a ...Type from the pull-down window, select the security WEP/WPA Security Type you must use WEP; Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) data encryption provides data security. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Mix -
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... characters in length. 2-14 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption. - 128 bits WEP - The other modes (e.g., Repeater, Bridge or Client) some options may support AES with WPA, but this is not part of the 802.11 standards and is a later version of WPA... the desired option. The supported options are: - None - Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128 bit encryption. - In other keys can also enter the keys directly. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK -
... characters in length. 2-14 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption. - 128 bits WEP - The other modes (e.g., Repeater, Bridge or Client) some options may support AES with WPA, but this is not part of the 802.11 standards and is a later version of WPA... the desired option. The supported options are: - None - Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128 bit encryption. - In other keys can also enter the keys directly. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK -
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...Bridge, Repeater or Client. The information is View Only. The Information screen for the selected mode will display. Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of the browser interface. Access Point... Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 To access the Information screen: 1. Click Information on its mode of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. The ...
...Bridge, Repeater or Client. The information is View Only. The Information screen for the selected mode will display. Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of the browser interface. Access Point... Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 To access the Information screen: 1. Click Information on its mode of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. The ...
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... installed. Firmware Version The version of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. Default Gateway The default gateway for the wireless access point. These parameters apply to the Local WG602v3 wireless access point. Access Control Restricts wireless access by MAC address. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. Access Point Name The default name can be legal to . Associated...
... installed. Firmware Version The version of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. Default Gateway The default gateway for the wireless access point. These parameters apply to the Local WG602v3 wireless access point. Access Control Restricts wireless access by MAC address. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. Access Point Name The default name can be legal to . Associated...
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... the settings of this WG602. WEP can be serviced by this wireless access point. Standard Access Point mode (default mode). The WG602 must then reconfigure the device. Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you enter the MAC address (physical address) of wireless bridging configurations are: • Access Point. Configuring a WG602v3 as a "repeater" and forwards all settings will also be found...
... the settings of this WG602. WEP can be serviced by this wireless access point. Standard Access Point mode (default mode). The WG602 must then reconfigure the device. Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you enter the MAC address (physical address) of wireless bridging configurations are: • Access Point. Configuring a WG602v3 as a "repeater" and forwards all settings will also be found...
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... Association to allow wireless clients access to -point bridge: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual For each remote wireless access point MAC address that you have set up. To configure a point-to the wireless access point. 4-2 Advanced Configuration v1.0, August 2006 Select the Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging radio button to enable point-to protect this WG602. WEP can (and should) be used to -point bridging and enter the MAC...
... Association to allow wireless clients access to -point bridge: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual For each remote wireless access point MAC address that you have set up. To configure a point-to the wireless access point. 4-2 Advanced Configuration v1.0, August 2006 Select the Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging radio button to enable point-to protect this WG602. WEP can (and should) be used to -point bridging and enter the MAC...
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...across the network. If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will be able to communicate with AP1. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. If the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not selected, only computers... Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will display in Point-to communicate with AP2. 2. If you enabled wireless client association on both APs, a computer on two LAN segments. . The following figure shows a point-to-point bridge between two wireless access points on...
...across the network. If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will be able to communicate with AP1. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. If the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not selected, only computers... Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will display in Point-to communicate with AP2. 2. If you enabled wireless client association on both APs, a computer on two LAN segments. . The following figure shows a point-to-point bridge between two wireless access points on...
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To configure wireless Multi-point Bridging: 1. Figure 4-3 4-4 v1.0, August 2006 Advanced Configuration Each wireless access point you have set up to four bridge-mode wireless access points by this mode, the WG602 will communicate with up . NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging In this access point. In addition, if you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will be serviced by entering the...
To configure wireless Multi-point Bridging: 1. Figure 4-3 4-4 v1.0, August 2006 Advanced Configuration Each wireless access point you have set up to four bridge-mode wireless access points by this mode, the WG602 will communicate with up . NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging In this access point. In addition, if you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will be serviced by entering the...
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... display showing the default settings for Multi-Point Bridging.) 5. Under Advanced on LAN Segment 1 in the Wireless Accept Point List. To delete a remote AP from the list, click Delete adjacent to this wireless access point. 6. The following figure illustrates a multi-point bridge setup over three LAN segments. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 2. Enable Wireless Client Association and add the Remote MAC...
... display showing the default settings for Multi-Point Bridging.) 5. Under Advanced on LAN Segment 1 in the Wireless Accept Point List. To delete a remote AP from the list, click Delete adjacent to this wireless access point. 6. The following figure illustrates a multi-point bridge setup over three LAN segments. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 2. Enable Wireless Client Association and add the Remote MAC...
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.... 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. • If you checked the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box on the APs, verify that all the others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • That all wireless access points are be able to use the AP. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Because it is in the central location, configure...
.... 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. • If you checked the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box on the APs, verify that all the others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • That all wireless access points are be able to use the AP. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Because it is in the central location, configure...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association radio button to the remote wireless access point. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the remote wireless access point and click Add. The AP's MAC address and connection information will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point. 3. To configure the WG602v3 in the Wireless Remote Access Point List. Figure...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association radio button to the remote wireless access point. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the remote wireless access point and click Add. The AP's MAC address and connection information will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point. 3. To configure the WG602v3 in the Wireless Remote Access Point List. Figure...
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... are erased. Once Client Mode is Infrastructure. To enable and configure Client Mode: 1. The Wireless Bridging screen will operate as a wireless client bridge that can only connect and send traffic to -peer basis. Advanced Configuration 4-9 v1.0, August 2006 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Client Mode Configuration In Client Mode, the WG602 will display. However, no...
... are erased. Once Client Mode is Infrastructure. To enable and configure Client Mode: 1. The Wireless Bridging screen will operate as a wireless client bridge that can only connect and send traffic to -peer basis. Advanced Configuration 4-9 v1.0, August 2006 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Client Mode Configuration In Client Mode, the WG602 will display. However, no...
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... If you have not already done so). This field displays the region of the available wireless networks that peer connection. From the Channel/ Frequency pull down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode. From the Country/Region pull-down menu, select your country or region (...be Ad-Hoc. The options are described in Table 4-1 on which channels to use. 6. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Figure 4-9 To connect to another AP or to operate the client bridge in a country/region other than the country/region shown here. The parameters of the remote...
... If you have not already done so). This field displays the region of the available wireless networks that peer connection. From the Channel/ Frequency pull down menu, select the desired wireless operating mode. From the Country/Region pull-down menu, select your country or region (...be Ad-Hoc. The options are described in Table 4-1 on which channels to use. 6. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Figure 4-9 To connect to another AP or to operate the client bridge in a country/region other than the country/region shown here. The parameters of the remote...
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...) of Infrastructure, acts like a wireless bridge between two wired LANs. Identifies the wireless network security type. Supports only 802.11b. Identifies the type of the communications. Identifies the signal strength of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or peer-to or that , as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • b only...
...) of Infrastructure, acts like a wireless bridge between two wired LANs. Identifies the wireless network security type. Supports only 802.11b. Identifies the type of the communications. Identifies the signal strength of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or peer-to or that , as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • b only...
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... In to the WG602 2-9 Logout 2-5 M MAC Address restricting access 2-12 MAC address 3-3 Mix WEP authentication 2-13 Mode 2-7 Multi-Point Bridging about 4-4 example of 4-5 extending 4-6 Multi-point Bridging configuration of 4-4 Multi-point bridging 4-1 N NetBIOS 1-2 NetBIOS name 2-9, 5-2 location of 2-10 login 2-10 NetBIOS naming logging in 2-8 NETGEAR default SSID 2-6 NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point logging in, methods of 2-9 Network Key WPA 2-14 O Obtain...
... In to the WG602 2-9 Logout 2-5 M MAC Address restricting access 2-12 MAC address 3-3 Mix WEP authentication 2-13 Mode 2-7 Multi-Point Bridging about 4-4 example of 4-5 extending 4-6 Multi-point Bridging configuration of 4-4 Multi-point bridging 4-1 N NetBIOS 1-2 NetBIOS name 2-9, 5-2 location of 2-10 login 2-10 NetBIOS naming logging in 2-8 NETGEAR default SSID 2-6 NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point logging in, methods of 2-9 Network Key WPA 2-14 O Obtain...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual WG602v3 installation of 2-3 WINS Support 1-2 Wired Equivalent Privacy 2-12 Wireless Accept Point List 4-5 Wireless Bridging 4-2, 4-5, 4-7, 4-9 Wireless Multimedia 1-2, 1-3, 4-13 Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 4-5 Wireless Network Name 2-6, 3-2 wireless network security methods of enhancing 2-12 Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging 4-2 Wireless Remote Access Point List 4-3, 4-7 Wireless Repeater 4-7 configuration of 4-7 example 4-8 wireless security configuring options 2-13 WMM 1-2, 1-3, 4-13 WPA Network Key 2-14 Passphrase 2-14 WPA2-PSK...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual WG602v3 installation of 2-3 WINS Support 1-2 Wired Equivalent Privacy 2-12 Wireless Accept Point List 4-5 Wireless Bridging 4-2, 4-5, 4-7, 4-9 Wireless Multimedia 1-2, 1-3, 4-13 Wireless Multi-Point Bridging 4-5 Wireless Network Name 2-6, 3-2 wireless network security methods of enhancing 2-12 Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging 4-2 Wireless Remote Access Point List 4-3, 4-7 Wireless Repeater 4-7 configuration of 4-7 example 4-8 wireless security configuring options 2-13 WMM 1-2, 1-3, 4-13 WPA Network Key 2-14 Passphrase 2-14 WPA2-PSK...