NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point. To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be collocated with other transmitting structures.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and Regulatory Compliance Information This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors in 2.4 GHz the frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar systems.
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Contents About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ..................................................................vii How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................viii How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................viii Revision History ......................................
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Security ................................................................................2-13 Wireless Settings Information Form .......................................................................2-15 Configuring WEP Wireless Security .......................................................................2-16 Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security ...............................................................
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings ....................................................................................... A-1 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-2 Appendix B Related Documents Index v v1.
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the Wireless AP according to these specifications: Product Version NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Manual Publication Date June 2007 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in “System Requirements” on page 2-2. About the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radioequipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • NetBIOS and WINS Support. Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602v4 to easily fit into your existing Windows network. Key Features The WG602v4 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Access Point Mode – Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11b/g wireless access point. – Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 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 PCI Adapter WG311T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Card WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter WG511T 802.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual WG602v4 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The wireless access point provides three status LEDs. Power Ethernet Wireless Figure 1-1 The following table explains the LED indicators. Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Description LED DESCRIPTION Power Off On Power Indicator No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.” Power is on.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual WG602v4 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Figure 1-2 illustrates the rear layout of the WG602v4Wireless Access Point. Power Socket Reset/Restore Button RJ-45 Ethernet Port Detachable Antenna Figure 1-2 • Power Socket. Power adapter and cord socket for connecting the WG602v4 to an AC outlet. • Reset and Restore Button. Restores the WG602v4 to the factory default settings when pushed and held for 10 seconds.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. The basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to connect to the Internet, and to access printers and files on your LAN. You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point: • A location for the WG602v4 that conforms to the guidelines below.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • • • • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-ofsight access (even if through walls). Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. Away from large metal surfaces. If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Installing the WG602v4 Before installing the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 3. A login window will display. Enter admin for your User Name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. Figure 2-2 4. Click OK. The Information screen will display showing the current default settings and status of the wireless access point. These settings are read only. Figure 2-3 2-4 Installation and Configuration v1.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, you can click the KnowledgeBase link or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless access point. Note: Unless you click Logout, the wireless access point will log you out after 5 minutes of no activity. 5. From the Setup menu on the left panel, select IP Settings. The IP Settings screen will display.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Gateway: 0.0.0.0 If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes on this screen. 6. Click Apply to save any changes. . Note: If you change the default subnet of the LAN IP address, you will be disconnected from the Wireless AP user interface. To reconnect, reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within the new LAN IP subnet.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • Country/Region. Identifies the region where the WG602v4 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the access point in a country/region other than the country/region for your area. If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government agency or check our website for more information on which channels to use. Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the WG602v4 (SSID, MAC ACL, WEP, WPA, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. If you cannot connect, see “Troubleshooting” on page 5-1.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Logging Into the WG602v4 The NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or above, or Mozilla Firefox. You can log in to the WG602v4 in these two ways: • Using the IP Address of the WG602v4 (if DHCP client is disabled) or with a reserved IP address assigned by your router (if DHCP client is enabled).
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 3. When prompted enter the default User Name admin and default Password password into the login window and click OK. Figure 2-7 Once you have entered your User Name and Password, your Web browser should automatically find the Wireless AP and display the home page, as shown in Figure 2-3 on page 2-4.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 3. Enter the NetBIOS name of the WG602v4 into the browser window (you do not need to include “www” or “http://”). NETGEAR123456 Figure 2-8 4. When prompted enter the default User Name admin and default Password password into the login window and click OK. Figure 2-9 Once you have entered your User Name and Password, your Web browser should automatically find the Wireless AP and display the home page, as shown in Figure 2-3 on page 2-4.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The Wireless AP provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) data encryption provides data security. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK – WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network key). See “Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security” on page 2-18 for complete configuration details. • WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK – This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with AES) or WPA2 (with TKIP).
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Wireless Settings Information Form Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. (If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information.) After you record the settings for your wireless network, store this form in a safe place.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Configuring WEP Wireless Security If you use a wireless PC to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to make any further changes. To configure WEP data encryption: 1. From under the Setup menu in the left-hand panel, click Security Settings.The Security Settings screen will display. 2.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings. To configure WPA2-PSK: 1. From under the Setup menu in the left-hand panel, click Security Settings.The Security Settings screen will display.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: 1. From under the Setup menu in the left-hand panel, click Security Settings.The Security Settings screen will display. 2. From the Security Type pull-down menu, select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. By default, the Encryption Type will display TKIP and AES. Figure 2-15 3. In the Password Phrase field, enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters. 4. Click Apply to save your settings.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual To restrict access based on a MAC address: 1. From under the Setup menu in the left-hand panel, click Access Control. The Access Control screen will display. 2. Check the Access Control radio button for the type of access control you want to enable.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list will be allowed if you selected “Block all”; or all addresses will be blocked if you selected “Allow all” Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode. The feature is not supported when in Client Mode. Installation and Configuration 2-21 v1.
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Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. The majority of these features can be found under the Management menu in the left-hand pane of the browser interface. Viewing General Information The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v4 configuration settings based on its mode of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The information is View Only. To access the Information screen: 1.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Mode Shows the current operating mode of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. Access Point Name The default name can be changed if desired. MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of the wireless access point’s Ethernet port.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual To view the Station List: 1. From under Management on the main menu of the browser interface, click Station List. The Status List screen will display. Figure 3-2 For each device, the table shows the MAC address and whether the device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not. Note that if the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices. 2.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual To upgrade the WG602v4 software: 1. Open a web browser and go the NETGEAR Customer Service Downloads site at: 2. Browse and locate the WG602v4 upgrade file. Then download it and save it to your hard disk, If the file is a .ZIP file, you must unzip the file (decompress it). 3. Login to the WG602v4 using the addressing scheme you have set up. 4. Under Management on the main menu, click Upgrade Firmware. The Upgrade Firmware screen will display.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Rebooting the Wireless AP The Reboot option restarts the wireless access point using its current settings To reboot the wireless access point: 1. From under the Management menu, select Reboot AP. The Reboot AP screen will display. 2. Check the Yes radio box, and then click Apply. The WG602v4 will reboot. Restoring Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. We suggest that you change this password to a more secure password. However, you cannot change the administrator login name. To change the password: 1. From under the Management menu of the browser interface, click Change Password. The Change Password screen will display Figure 3-4 2.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WG602v4 to one of four Access Point Modes or in Client Mode.These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu on the Wireless Settings Wireless Bridging screens. Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you build large wireless networks. Examples of wireless bridging configurations are: • Access Point.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual also be serviced by this wireless access point. The WG602 must validate that the SSID, channel, and WEP configuration of the remote access point and match the settings of this WG602v4. WEP can (and should) be used to protect this communication. For each remote wireless access point MAC address that you add, the WG602v4 must validate that the SSID, channel, and WEP configuration of the each remote access point match the settings of this WG602v4.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 3. Select the Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging radio button to enable point-to-point bridging and enter the MAC address of the Remote Access Point. 4. Check the Enable Wireless Client Association to allow wireless clients access to the wireless access point. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. The Remote Access Point MAC address will display in the Wireless Remote Access Point List.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 3. Verify connectivity across the network. If you enabled wireless client association on both APs, a computer on either AP should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to the network.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual . Figure 4-3 2. Under Advanced on the main menu, click Wireless Bridging. The Wireless Bridging screen will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point. 3. Select the Wireless Multi-Point Bridging radio button to enable multi-point bridging. 4. Enter the MAC address of the first wireless access point and click Add. The AP’s MAC address and connection information will appear in the Wireless Accept Point List.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 5. Check the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box to allow wireless clients access to this wireless access point. 6. Click Apply to save your changes. To delete a remote AP from the list, click Delete adjacent to the AP’s MAC address in the Wireless Remote Access Point List. The following figure illustrates a multi-point bridge setup over three LAN segments.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • That the LAN network configuration of each of the Wireless APs is configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the other LAN devices (routers, hubs and switches). • That only one wireless access point is configured in Multi-Point Bridging mode, and that all the others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • That all APs are be on the same LAN. That is, all the wireless access point LAN IP addresses are in the same network.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual To configure the WG602v4 in wireless repeater mode: 1. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v4 using the addressing scheme you have set up. Figure 4-5 2. Under Advanced on the main menu, click Wireless Bridging. The Wireless Bridging screen will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point. 3. Select the Repeater with Wireless Client Association radio button to enable Repeater Mode. 4.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual The following drawing illustrates two wireless access points daisy-chained together in wireless repeater mode AP1 Wireless PC Associated with AP1 AP2 AP in Repeater Mode with Client associations Router AP in Repeater Mode with Client associations Internet 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 Wireless PC Associated with AP2 PCs Figure 4-6 To configure a LAN segment utilizing the WG602v4 in Repeater Mode: 1.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Client Mode Configuration In Client Mode, the WG602v4 will operate as a Client bridge only and send traffic to the remote AP (Infrastructure Mode) or peer device (Ad-Hoc mode): • Infrastructures – In this mode, the WG602v4 operates as a wireless client bridge that can only connect and send traffic to an access point. • Ad-Hoc – In this mode, the WG602v4 communicates on a peer-to-peer basis.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • DHCP Client is disabled by default, with the default IP Address and IP Subnet Mask enabled. Reconfigure these settings, if appropriate. • MAC Cloning is disabled by default. To enable MAC cloning, check the enable radio box and enter the MAC Clone Address in the fields provided. 4. Click Apply and click OK when the Reboot warning message appears.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Figure 4-9 To connect to another AP or to a client running in Ad-Hoc Mode: 2. Click Site Survey. The Site Survey table will display a list of the available wireless networks that you can connect to. Both remote APs and Ad-Hoc devices will display. The parameters of the Site Survey table are described in Table 4-1 on page 4-13. 3. Select a different connection by checking the radio box in the ID column next to the SSID in the Site Survey table.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • b only – Supports only 802.11b. The default is g and b. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. Verify your connection by clicking Site Survey. The ID radio button of your wireless connection should be enabled. You can also click Information. The Associated AP should show the MAC address of the remote AP. If no connection has been made, a “no association” message will display. . Table 4-1.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Infrastructure Mode WG602v4 in AP Mode Internet WG602v4 in Client Mode Router 192.168.0.1 Switch Switch PC1 Printer Server Printer PC Figure 4-10 Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. These settings should not be changed unless you are sure it is necessary. • WMM support: WMM (Wireless Multimedia) is a subset of the 802.11e standard.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • Fragmentation Length: This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value. The default is 2346. • Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval specifies the interval time (between 20ms and 1000ms) for each beacon transmission. The default is 100.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the WG602v4 on? • Have I connected the wireless access point correctly? Go to “Basic Setup and Installation” on page 2-2. • I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure the connected device is turned on. • Be sure the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. If the network device has Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you may use a cross-over cable. See the Reference Manual for a full explanation of cable types.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up properly for that network. The usual setting for Windows Network Properties is “Obtain an IP address automatically.” • The access point’s default values may not work with your network.
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Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. • To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the TEST LED blinks rapidly). Your device will return to the factory configuration settings shown in Table A-1 below.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Autoa Country/Region United States (in North America; otherwise, varies by region) RF Channel 11 until the region is selected Operating Mode 802.11b/802.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Table A-2. Technical Specifications (continued) Parameter NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Wireless Security: WEP and WPA-PSK Maximum Computers Per Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Wireless Network: Typically 32 nodes. Network Management Web-based configuration and status monitoring Status LEDs Power/Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN Dimensions: 28 x 175 x 118 mm (1.1 x 6.89 x 4.65 in.
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Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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Index Numerics C 128 bits, WEP 2-14 Change Password 3-6 192.168.0.227 default IP Address 2-5 default logon 2-3 Channel/Frequency selection of 2-7 255.255.255.0 default subnet mask 2-6 64 bits, WEP 2-14 channels spacing 2-2 use of 2-2 Access Point mode 4-1 Client Mode 4-1, 4-10 about 4-10 Advanced Settings 4-15 configuration of 4-10 example of 4-13 wireless settings 4-11 Access Point Name default 2-5 Client mode Associated AP 3-2 Ad-Hoc 4-10 configuration erasing 3-5 802.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual default subnet mask 2-6 default User Name 2-4, 2-10 DHCP client enabled, logging in 2-8 DTIM Interval 4-15 dynamic IP addresses enabling 2-8 E Enable Wireless Client Association 4-3, 4-6 Encryption Key WEP 2-14 M MAC Address restricting access 2-12 MAC address 3-3 MAC Cloning 4-11 Mix WEP authentication 2-13 Mode 2-7 Multi-Point Bridging about 4-4 example of 4-6 extending 4-7 Ethernet 1-2, 1-3 Multi-point Bridging configuration of 4-4 F Mu
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual WPA, used with 2-14 Set Password 3-6 Password default 2-4 Shared Key WEP Authentication 2-13 password changing 3-6 Site Survey Fields 4-13 Placement 2-1 Point-to-Point Bridging about 4-1 SSID 2-6, 3-2 attached devices 3-2 client mode, selection of 4-12 default name 2-6 Point-to-point bridging 4-1 SSID Broadcast 2-6 point-to-point bridging configuring 4-2 example of 4-3 SSID, broadcast of turning off 2-12 Preamble Type 4-15 static IP
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual WEP authentication Mix, default 2-13 WG602v4 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, 4-8, 4-10 Wireless Multimedia 1-2, 1-3, 4-14 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 4-3 Wireless Remote Access Point List 4-3, 4-8 Wireless Repeater 4-7 configuration
