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
iv Contents
Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings ..................................................................3-12
Understanding Wireless Security Options ....................................................................3-14
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings ...........................3-15
How to Configure WEP Wireless Security ....................................................................3-16
How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security ............................................................3-17
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ......................................................3-18
Chapter 4
Management
Viewing General Information ..........................................................................................4-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................4-3
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software .............................................................4-3
Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options .........................................................4-4
Restoring the WG602 v2 to the Factory Default Settings ........................................4-5
Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults ...............................4-5
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................4-5
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings ..................................................................5-1
Configuring Wireless Distribution System Links .............................................................5-2
How to Configure WDS Links ...................................................................................5-2
How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater .........................................................5-3
How to Configure Wireless Bridging ........................................................................5-4
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................6-1
No lights are lit on the access point. ........................................................................6-1
The Ethernet LAN light is not lit. ..............................................................................6-1
The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit. .................................................................6-2
I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser. .................................6-2
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. ...........6-2
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ..........................................6-3
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........................................6-3
Appendix A
Specifications
Specifications for the WG602 v2 ................................................................................... A-1