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Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602
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Contents
Chapter Management
Appendix a Specifications
Glossary
Index
Viii Contents
Chapter About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions
How to Use this Manual
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How to Print this Manual
About This Manual
About the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602
Chapter Introduction
Support for Standards
Key Features
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking
System Requirements
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
Compatible and Related Netgear Products
What’s In the Box?
WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel
Hardware Description
Access
Introduction
Chapter Basic Installation and Configuration
Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
Default Factory Settings
Feature Factory Default Settings
Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options
Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602
SET UP the WG602 V2 Access Point
Configure LAN and Wireless Access
Deploy the WG602 V2 Access Point
Two Ways to Log In to the WG602
How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602
How to Log In to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name
Example WG602 v2 NetBIOS name in browser address bar
Using the Basic IP Settings Options
Access Point Name NetBIOS
Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings
Basic Wireless Settings
Basic Installation and Configuration
Understanding Wireless Security Options
Basic Wireless Security Options
If WPA-PSK Authentication is Used
How to Configure WEP Wireless Security
10 WEP Settings
How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security
11 WPA Settings menu
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
12 Access Control options
Basic Installation and Configuration
Basic Installation and Configuration
Chapter Management
Viewing General Information
General Information Fields
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
WG602 v2 Upgrade Firmware
Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options
Restoring the WG602 v2 to the Factory Default Settings
Changing the Administrator Password
Set Password
Chapter Advanced Configuration
Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links
How to Select the Wireless Bridging Access Point Mode
Wireless Bridging
Repeater modes are
Wireless
Advanced Configuration
How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater
Wireless Repeater
Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings Fields
Field Description Dtim Interval
Chapter Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
No lights are lit on the access point
Ethernet LAN light is not lit
Wireless LAN activity light is not lit
Cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error
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Appendix a Specifications
Specifications for the WG602
Specifications
Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview
Infrastructure Mode
Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid
Wireless Channels
Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table B-1
WEP Wireless Security
WEP Authentication
Access point have the same WEP are described below
Authentication Shared Key Steps
Key Size and Configuration
WPA Wireless Security
How to Use WEP Parameters
How Does WPA Compare to WEP?
What are the Key Features of WPA Security?
How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i?
Wireless Networking Basics
Figure B-3 WPA Overview
Figure B-4 802.1x Authentication Sequence
WPA Data Encryption Key Management
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip
Is WPA Perfect?
Product Support for WPA
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters
Changes to Wireless Client Programs
What is a Router?
Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics
Basic Router Concepts
IP Addresses and the Internet
Class E Class E addresses are for experimental use
Netmask
Subnet Addressing
Figure C-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address
Table C-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
Private IP Addresses
IP Configuration by Dhcp
Following figure illustrates a single IP address operation
Domain Name Server
Routing Protocols
Internet Security and Firewalls
MAC Addresses and ARP
What is a Firewall?
Denial of Service Attack
Ethernet Cabling
Stateful Packet Inspection
Table C-1 UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through
Category 5 Cable Quality
Inside Twisted Pair Cables
Figure C-4illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics
Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics
Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
Enabling Dhcp to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 98 and Me
Choose Settings, and then Control Panel
Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows 98 or Me
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
TCP/IP details are presented on Support tab
Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows
Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties
Obtain an IP address automatically is selected
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or
Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Glossary
Numeric
See Access Control List
See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
See Internet Control Message Protocol
Ieee
Internet service provider
Megabits per second
NIC
Set of rules for communication between devices on a network
See Wide Area Network
Wins
Glossary
Index
Numerics
RFC
