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Trademarks
Statement of Conditions
202-10060-01, September 2004
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3
202-10060-01, September 2004
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
202-10060-01, September 2004
CE Declaration of Conformity
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Contents
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Chapter 1 About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions
How to Use this Manual
How to Print this Manual
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Chapter 2 Introduction
About the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3
Support for Standards
Key Features
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
System Requirements
Whats In the Box?
Introduction 2-5
Hardware Description
Power Ethernet Wireless
The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 front and rear hardware functions are described below.
WG602 v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel
The WG602 v3 Access Point provides three status LEDs.
WG602 v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel
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Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration
Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
Default Factory Settings
Understanding WG602 v3 Wireless Security Options
Wireless Data Security Options Range: Up to 300 Foot Radius
Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3
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Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v3
How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v3
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How to Log In to the WG602 v3 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name
Using the Basic IP Settings Options
Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings
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3-13 Basic Installation and Configuration
Understanding Wireless Security Options
Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Security Options
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
How to Configure WEP Wireless Security
How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
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4-2 Management
Table 4-1. General Information Fields
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software
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Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options
Restoring the WG602 v3 to the Factory Default Settings
Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults
Changing the Administrator Password
Advanced Configuration 5-1
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings
Table 5-1. Advanced Wireless Settings Fields
Configuring Wireless Distribution System Links
How to Configure Wireless Bridge Links
How to Configure a WG602 v3 as a Point-to-Point Bridge
How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
No lights are lit on the access point.
I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser.
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
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Appendix A Specifications
This appendix provides the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 technical specifications.
Specifications for the WG602 v3
Dimensions: 28 x 175 x 118 mm (1.1 x 6.89 x 4.65 in.)
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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
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WEP Wireless Security
WEP Authentication
Wireless Networking Basics B-5
WEP Open System Authentication
This process is illustrated in below.
Figure B-1: 802.11 open system authentication
The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication:
802.11Authentication Open System Steps
WEP Shared Key Authentication
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How to Use WEP Parameters
WPA Wireless Security
How Does WPA Compare to WEP?
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?
What are the Key Features of WPA Security?
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Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control
Wireless LAN
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Is WPA Perfect?
Product Support for WPA
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Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics
Basic Router Concepts
What is a Router?
IP Addresses and the Internet
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Netmask
Subnet Addressing
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Private IP Addresses
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
IP Configuration by DHCP
Domain Name Server
Routing Protocols
Internet Security and Firewalls
What is a Firewall?
Stateful Packet Inspection
Denial of Service Attack
Ethernet Cabling
Category 5 Cable Quality
Inside Twisted Pair Cables
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
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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
Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows 98 or Me
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
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Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000
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Glossary
Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.
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