Security Settings
Note: If the WG602 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up, it will default to the IP
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 Settingsbutton 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
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Configuration Description
Authentication Type
Specifies the Authentication type used: Open System or Shared
Key. If “Shared Key” is selected, you need to enable the WEP
and enter at least one shared key.
Default: Open
WEP Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy.
Default: Disable
WEP Encryption Specifies the WEP Encryption Key size: 64 bits (Minimum) or
128 bits (Stronger).
Passphrase Instead of manually entering WEP keys in hex, you can type in
text to generate the four WEP keys automatically.
Default: N/A
If you choose to use passphrase to generate your WEP keys,
you need to click this button to generate the four WEP Keys
in Hex format.
Generate
Specifies the key value in hexadecimal format based on the
WEP Encryption option selected: 64 bits, or128 bits.
Default Key: 1
Key (1-4)
Configuration Description
Wireless Network Name
(SSID)
Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID in this field; the
characters are case sensitive. When in infrastructure mode, this
field defines the service set ID (SSID). The SSID assigned to the
wireless node is required to match the access point SSID in order
for the wireless node to communicate with the access point.
Default: NETGEAR
Channel/Frequency
Shows the current channel and frequency in use. The wireless
channel in use will be between 1 to 11 for US and Canada, 1
to 13 for Europe and Australia.
Default: 11
Data Rate
Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network.
The possible data rates supported are: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 12, 24,
36, 48 and 54 Mbps.
Default: Best
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