User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Trademarks
- Statement of Conditions
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
- Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
- CE Declaration of Conformity
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration
- Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
- Default Factory Settings
- Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options
- Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2
- Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2
- Using the Basic IP Settings Options
- Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings
- Understanding Wireless Security Options
- How to Configure WEP Wireless Security
- How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security
- How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
- Chapter 4 Management
- Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- No lights are lit on the access point.
- The Ethernet LAN light is not lit.
- The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit.
- I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser.
- I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.
- When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.
- Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
- Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics
- Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
- Glossary
- Index
User’s Guide for the WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
Introduction 2-5
• A Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the
package, or one like it
• A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source
• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or
Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above
• At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with the TCP/IP protocol installed
• Other 802.11b or 802.11g-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WAB501 Dual Band
Wireless PC Card or the WG511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card
• Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP
What’s In the Box?
The product package 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—5 feet (1.52 m)
• Printed 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide
• Resource CD for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 (SW-10033-01)
– User’s Guide for the WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (WG602 v2) -- this manual
– Windows TCP/IP and Networking Tutorials
– Animated Install Assistant
– Soft copy of the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 Quick Installation Guide
• Support Information card
• Warranty and Registration card
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged
parts. You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support
in your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing
materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG602 v2 if you need to return it for repair.
To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on
the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com.