Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point

NetBIOS & WINS Support. Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602 v2 to easily fit into your existing Windows network.

Key Features

The WG602 v2 provides solid functionality, including these features:

Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11g access point.

Wireless Bridging. Operates as a point-to-point or multi-point wireless bridge.

Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.

Access Control. The Access Control MAC Address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WG602 v2 to gain access to your LAN.

Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change.

Hidden Mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect.

Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.

LED Indicators. Power and wireless activity are easily identified.

802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking

The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Additionally, the WG602 v2 supports the following wireless features:

Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames)

RTS/CTS handshake

Beacon generation

Packet fragmentation and reassembly

Authentication Algorithms (Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK)

Short or long preamble

Roaming among access points on the same subnet

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Introduction

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NETGEAR WG602 V2 manual Key Features, 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking