NETGEAR WG602V4 manual Verifying Wireless Connectivity, Deploying the Wireless AP

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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.

Deploying the Wireless AP

By default, the WG602v4 is set with the DHCP client enabled so that your router will assign it a dynamic IP address. There are two methods to connect to the WG602v4 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address.

•If your wireless access point is to be deployed on a local network, you can enter the NetBIOS wireless access point name into your Web browser (see “NetBIOS Name Login” on

page 2-10). The default wireless access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address. The MAC address is printed on the bottom label of the WG602v4. (Using the NetBIOS naming convention to access your wireless access point across several network segments is known to be unreliable.)

•Reserve an IP address (based on the WG602v4’s MAC address) on your router or DHCP server. That way, if your wireless access point is deployed across several segments, you can configure it with a static IP address which you can always use to log in to make future configuration changes.

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 wireless 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.

To deploy your wireless access point:

1.Disconnect the WG602v4 and position it where you will deploy it. The best location is elevated at the center of your wireless coverage area.

2.Lift the antenna side so that it is vertical.

3.Connect an Ethernet cable from your Wireless AP to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub.

4.Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter into a power outlet. The power, LAN, and wireless lights and should light up.

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Installation and Configuration

v1.0, June 2007

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Placement and Range Guidelines Technical SupportFCC Statement FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesIndustry Canada Compliance Statement Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Contents Chapter Management Appendix B Related Documents Index Page About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and FormatsHow to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualRevision History Page Chapter Introduction About the Netgear WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointSupport for Standards Key Features Access Point Mode802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking Wireless Multimedia WMM SupportAutosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink Compatible and Related Netgear ProductsWhat’s In the Box? Hardware DescriptionWG602v4 Wireless Access Point Front Panel Front Panel LED DescriptionWG602v4 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Chapter Installation and Configuration Placement and Range GuidelinesBasic Setup and Installation System RequirementsInstalling the WG602v4 Selecting Basic IP Settings OptionsV1.0, June V1.0, June V1.0, June V1.0, June Verifying Wireless Connectivity Deploying the Wireless APIP Address Login Logging Into the WG602v4NetBIOS Name Login NETGEAR123456 Wireless Security Options Range Up to 300 Foot RadiusConfiguring Wireless Security WEP Security Encryption Key Wireless Settings Information Form If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is UsedConfiguring WEP Wireless Security Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless SecurityRestricting Wireless Access by MAC Address V1.0, June V1.0, June V1.0, June Chapter Management Viewing General InformationViewing a List of Attached Devices General Information FieldsUpgrading the Wireless Access Point Software To view the Station ListRebooting and Resetting Factory Defaults Rebooting the Wireless AP Restoring Factory Default SettingsChanging the Administrator Password Configuring Access Point Modes Chapter Advanced ConfigurationConfiguring a WG602v4 as a Point-to-Point Bridge Advanced Configuration AP1 AP2 SegmentConfiguring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging V1.0, June AP2 AP3 Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association Click Apply to save your changes Wireless PC Associated with AP1 Client Mode Configuration Check the Client Mode radio boxV1.0, June V1.0, June Site Survey Fields Field DescriptionAdvanced Wireless Settings WG602v4 AP Mode WG602v4 inInternet Client ModeMake any changes and click Apply to save your settings V1.0, June Chapter Troubleshooting TroubleshootingNo lights are lit on the access point Ethernet LAN light is not litWireless LAN activity light is not lit Cannot configure the wireless access point from a browserUsing the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout errorV1.0, June Default Configuration Settings Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration SettingsTechnical Specifications Table A-2. Technical SpecificationsVcci V1.0, June Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkV1.0, June Index NumericsIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4
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