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54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
WG602
User's Guide
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Wire 32-bit CardBus WG511 32les -bit s P Card C B C us W ar Gd 511 You can refer to the Support information card for the telephone number of customer support Introduction 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 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. The if you need to return it for repair. NETGEAR WG602 Wireless Access
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Power Socket WG602 Wireless Access Point Front Panel This socket connects to the WG602 power adapter. The WG602 Wireless Access Point provides these status lights: Power, Ethernet, and Wireless. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the WG602. Reset and Restore to Factory Settings Button The Reset and Restore to Factory Settings button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 Power Ethernet Wireless connector and the Power socket reboots the WG602 or restores the WG602 to the factory defa
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After you install the WG602 Access Point, you may customize any of the settings to better Install the WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point meet your networking needs. Turn to Configuring your WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point on Please follow these steps to successfully install the WG602 Wireless Access Point. page 7 for more information. Note: We suggest you first install the WG602 with the default settings. Optionally, you can then customize your settings and enable encryption if it is requ
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6. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Note: There is no space required between “netgear” and the 6 digits of the access point name. 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. Having problems? If you experience any difficulties while trying to install the WG602 Wireless Access Point, please ref
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Login to the Access Point Setup Setup Options To setup your access point, complete the following login steps: IP Settings 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. 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 me
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Note: If the WG602 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up, it will default to the IP Security Settings 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. Wireless Settings Configuration Description Specifies the A
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Access Control List Management Options 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 1. To change the current password, choose the Password option from the AP Setup menu in home page. Click Allow or Block to enable MAC addre
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Upgrade Firmware Restore Factory Default Settings The Firmware Upgrade menu options will display the Firmware Upgrade window so that you You may click on the Restore Factory Default Settings button to revert to default factory settings. may upgrade your latest WG602 firmware. Station List Before upgrading the WG602 firmware, make sure you have downloaded the latest firmware The Station List window displays the assigned ID, MAC address, device name, and the from the NETGEAR support web site: http
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3. Choose your authentication method. Configuration Description To set authentication for WG602 Wireless Access Point, select the Open System or Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to Shared Key Authentication Type by selecting the radio button. All other devices using determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense this band must share this setting. Shared Key operation offers an increase in security over Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the an Op
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• Change the factory default Wireless Network Name (SSID) setting of the WG602. • Authentication: The authentication setting, Open System or Shared Key is unrelated to encryption of transmissions. Choose Shared Key for more security. • Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. Authentication Type (circle one): Open System or Shared Key • Restrict wireless access based on the MAC address to specific wireless adapters of known users. Note: If you select
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Configure WEP Encryption Troubleshooting Follow these steps to configure WEP encryption. Problem Cause Solution 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. I cannot There is a possible • Remove and then reconnect the power to the configure the system problem or WG602 Wireless Access Point. 2. Authentication type may be set as Open System or Shared Key without affecting WG602 using y
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CE Declaration of Conformity Problem Cause Solution The Ethernet light The power light is • The other side of the Ethernet cable is not For the following equipment: doesn’t light up. lit, the Ethernet connected to a hub or switch, or the hub or 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 0768 ! network cable is switch is not powered on. Make sure the cables (Product Name) attached to the are inserted all the way – you should hear a click. Ethernet port, but WG602 • The Ethernet cable is bad. Replace it with t
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Statement of Conditions FCE-Konformitätserklärung 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 Für folgendes Gerät: that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer 0768 ! It is hereby certifi
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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. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy and
