NETGEAR WG602 manual Introduction, Package Contents, System Requirements

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. The NETGEAR WG602 Wireless Access Point connects to all existing 802.11b wireless networks and supports new clients based on the forthcoming ultra-fast 802.11g standard at 54 Mbps all in the same 2.4 GHz radio frequency range.

Package Contents

This package should contain:

WG602 Wireless Access Point

Power adapter and cord (12VDC, 1.2A)

NETGEAR’s WG602 Resource CD

WG602 User's Guide

Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable—5 feet (1.52 m)

Support information card

Warranty card

WG602 54 Mbps Wireless

Access Point

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 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point 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’s web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.

System Requirements

Before installing the WG602, your system should meet the following requirements:

A Cable/DSL Router with multiple 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Ports or a 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch.

Note: The WG602 will need to be connected to a router, switch, or hub as shown in the picture below.

A Category 5 UTP straight-through Ethernet cable with the RJ-45 connector (included in this package or one similar to it).

An A/C power outlet (100-240 V, 50-60 HZ).

A Web browser for configuration, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator® 4.78 or a later version.

One computer with TCP/IP protocol installed.

Other 802.11b or 802.11g-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WAB501 Dual Band Wireless PC Card or WG511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card.

 

Power adapter

Model WG602 Resource CD,

Category 5

100 Mbps

User's guide, Support

Ethernet cable

information card,

 

Warranty card

Stand

 

+

12 VDC 1.2A

WG602 54 Mbps

Wireless Access Point

Cable/DSL

Router

WG511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card in a Notebook computer

1

Cable or DSL modem

2

 

 

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Contents WG602 System Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction Placement and Range Guidelines WG602 Wireless Access Point Front PanelWG602 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Default Factory SettingsInstall the WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Access PointFeature Default Factory Setttings Wireless Access Point Configure Basic Setup Parameters Setup OptionsLogin to the Access Point Setup IP Settings Configuration DescriptionWireless Settings Configuration Description Security Settings Configuration DescriptionConfiguration Description Access Control ListChange Password Default NoAdvanced Options Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features Protecting Your Wireless NetworkSecurity Configuration Change the Wireless Network Name Ssid Change the Default PasswordSecure the Access Point Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address TroubleshootingConfigure WEP Encryption Problem Cause SolutionDéclaration de conformité CE Mbps Wireless Access PointCE Declaration of Conformity WG602FCE-Konformitätserklärung Statement of ConditionsTechnical Support Support Information