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
Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6
2CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS
a. Configure the WG602 v2 Ethernet port for LAN access.
– Connect to the WG602 v2 by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.227 into your
browser.
– A login window like the one shown below opens:
Figure 3-3: Login window
– When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both
in lower case letters.
– Click IP Settings and configure the IP Settings according to your network setup.
b. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the
“Understanding Basic Wireless Settings” on page 3-11 for full instructions.
Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. It may not be legal to operate the wireless
access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WG602 v2 in your
network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original
TCP/IP settings.
3DEPLOY THE WG602 V2 ACCESS POINT
a. Disconnect the WG602 v2 and position it where you will deploy it. The best location is
elevated at the center of your wireless coverage area.
Tip: If you plan to locate the WG602 v2 in a location where it is difficult to connect the
electrical power supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. POE101 Power Over Ethernet
Adapter which provides power to the WG602 v2 through the Ethernet cable.