54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 User's Guide
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. The NETGEAR WG602 Wireless Access Point connects to all existing 802.11b wireless networks and supports new clients based on the forthcoming ultra-fast 802.11g standard at 54 Mbps all in the same 2.4 GHz radio frequency range. You can refer to the Support information card for the telephone number of customer support in your area.
WG602 Wireless Access Point Front Panel Power Socket The WG602 Wireless Access Point provides these status lights: Power, Ethernet, and Wireless. This socket connects to the WG602 power adapter. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the WG602.
After you install the WG602 Access Point, you may customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs. Turn to Configuring your WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point on page 7 for more information. Feature Default Factory Setttings User Name admin Password password Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the AP's MAC address AP IP Address 192.168.0.227 of DHCP is disabled AP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.
6. Note: There is no space required between “netgear” and the 6 digits of the access point name. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g compliant wireless adapter, browse internet or check file access on your network. If everything is functioning properly, then you have successfully installed the WG602 Wireless Access Point.
Login to the Access Point Setup Setup Options To setup your access point, complete the following login steps: 1. Click the Setup options on the WG602 Information page. 2. The Enter Network Password window will be displayed, as shown above. Enter the default user name “admin” with the default password password. IP Settings Note: Both the user name and password are case sensitive. You may change the password at any time after this point by choosing the Change Password option from the Management menu.
Note: If the WG602 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up, it will default to the IP address of 192.168.0.227. If you are not sure of the IP address of the WG602, restore the default IP address by pressing the Restore to Factory Settings button located on the WG602 back panel for at least five seconds. The WG602 will pass the IP address from the DHCP server to the associated station if the DHCP client is enabled.
Management Options Access Control List Change Password The optional Access Control window lets you block or allow the network access privilege of the specified stations through the WG602 Wireless Access Point. This provides an additional layer of security. Follow these steps: 1. Choose the Access Control option from the AP Setup menu in the WG602 Web Server home page. Click Allow or Block to enable MAC address filtering. Click Disable to disable Access Control feature. 2.
Upgrade Firmware Restore Factory Default Settings The Firmware Upgrade menu options will display the Firmware Upgrade window so that you may upgrade your latest WG602 firmware. You may click on the Restore Factory Default Settings button to revert to default factory settings. Before upgrading the WG602 firmware, make sure you have downloaded the latest firmware from the NETGEAR support web site: http://www.netgear.com/support.
Configuration Description RTS Threshold Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period.
• Change the factory default Wireless Network Name (SSID) setting of the WG602. • • Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. Authentication: The authentication setting, Open System or Shared Key is unrelated to encryption of transmissions. Choose Shared Key for more security. • Restrict wireless access based on the MAC address to specific wireless adapters of known users.
Configure WEP Encryption Troubleshooting Follow these steps to configure WEP encryption. 1. From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions provided in Configuring your WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point on page 7 to go to the Security window. 2. Authentication type may be set as Open System or Shared Key without affecting encryption. Use Shared Key for added security. 3. Set the keys as you choose after reading Security Configuration on page 17.
Problem Cause Solution CE Declaration of Conformity The Ethernet light The power light is • doesn’t light up. lit, the Ethernet network cable is attached to the Ethernet port, but • the Ethernet light isn’t lit. There is a possible hardware • connection problem. The other side of the Ethernet cable is not connected to a hub or switch, or the hub or switch is not powered on. Make sure the cables are inserted all the way – you should hear a click. For the following equipment: The Ethernet cable is bad.
FCE-Konformitätserklärung Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) See Support information card for other countries. E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2003 NETGEAR, Inc.
