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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
Advanced Configuration
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How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Point-to-Point Bridge
Figure 5-3:
Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging
1.
Verify the following parameters for all access points:
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WG602 v2 Access Points are configured
to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices
•
If using DHCP, all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address
automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings
menu.
•
If MAC access control list security is enabled on the APs, verify that the MAC access
control lists on each AP are complete for the entire network and accurate.
•
All WG602 v2 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, WEP authentication mode, if
any, and encryption in use (WPA is not available in bridge modes).
•
All Point-to-Point APs must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address
table. You can locate the MAC address in the Information page of each WG602 v2.
Note:
The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are
only compatible with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless
Access Points.
LAN
Segment 2
Hub or Switch
LAN
Segment 1
192.168.0.1
Router
AP1
AP2
Wireless PC Card
in a Notebook Computer
Wireless PC Card
in a Notebook Computer
Point-to-Point
Mode
Point-to-Point
Mode
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2.
Configure AP1 in Point-to-Point mode with the MAC address of AP2 and deploy it on LAN
Segment 1. If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients
will also be able to use AP1. If the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not
selected, only computers on Ethernet LAN segment 1 will use AP1 to communicate with AP2.
3.
Configure AP2 in Point-to-Point mode with the MAC address of AP1 and deploy it on LAN
Segment 2. Use the same security and channel settings as AP1. If you check the Enable
Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will also be able to use AP2. If the
Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not selected, only computers on Ethernet
LAN segment 2 will use AP2 to communicate with AP1.
4.
Verify connectivity across the network.
If you enabled wireless client association on both APs, a computer on either AP should be able
to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to
the network.
How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging
Figure 5-4:
Wireless Bridging
1.
Verify the following parameters for all access points:
Note:
The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are
only compatible with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless
Access Points.
AP2
LAN
Segment 1
192.168.0.1
Router
Hub or Switch
LAN
Segment 3
LAN
Segment 2
Hub or Switch
AP3
AP1
Wireless PC Card
in a Notebook Computer
Point-to-Multipoint
Mode
Point-to-Point
Mode
Point-to-Point
Mode
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•
Only one AP is configured in Wireless Multi-Point Bridging mode, and all the others are
in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
•
All Point-to-Point APs must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address
table. You can locate the MAC address in the Information page of each WG602 v2.
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WG602 v2 Access Points are configured
to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices
•
If using DHCP, all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address
automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings
menu.
•
If MAC access control list security is enabled on the APs, verify that the MAC access
control lists on each AP are complete for the entire network and accurate.
•
All WG602 v2 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, WEP authentication mode, if
any, and encryption in use. WPA is not available in bridge modes.
2.
Configure the Operating Mode of the WG602 v2 Access Points.
–
AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of
AP2.
–
Because it is in the central location, configure AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Wireless
Multi-Point Bridging mode. Add the MAC addresses of the adjacent Point-to-Point APs
which are configured to communicating with it.
–
Configure the AP3 on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC
Address of AP2.
3.
Verify connectivity across the LANs.
•
If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will also
be able to use the AP.
•
A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files
and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments.
•
If Access Control Lists are enabled on the APs, only computers in the access control list
will be able to use the AP.
Note:
You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WG602 v2s configured in
Point-to-Point mode for additional wireless LAN segments.
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How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater
Note:
Because Repeater mode communications are half duplex, the throughput decreases with
each subsequent Repeater mode node in a sequence of up to 4 maximum nodes.
Figure 5-5:
Wireless Repeater
1.
Verify the following parameters for all access points:
Note:
WPA is not available in Repeater mode.
•
Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WG602 v2 Access Points are configured
to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices
•
If using DHCP, all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address
automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings
menu.
•
If MAC access control list security is enabled on the APs, verify that the MAC access
control lists on each AP are complete for the entire network and accurate.
2.
Configure AP1 in Repeater mode.
3.
Enter the MAC address of AP2 in the Remote MAC Address boxes of AP1. You can locate the
MAC address in the Information page of the WG602 v2.
4.
Deploy AP1 on LAN Segment 1.
Note:
The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are
only compatible with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless
Access Points.
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5.
Configure AP2 in Repeater mode.
6.
Enter the MAC address of AP1 in the Remote MAC Address boxes of AP2.
7.
Configure the AP2 with the following settings:
•
The same security settings as AP1.
•
On a channel 5 positions offset from AP1. For example., set AP1 to channel 6 and AP2 to
channel 11.
8.
Deploy AP2 without an Ethernet LAN connection.
9.
Verify connectivity across the network.
A computer on either AP should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of
any other computers or servers connected to the network.
Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings
The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. These settings should not be changed
unless you are sure it is necessary.
Table 5-1.
Advanced Wireless Settings Fields
Field
Description
Request to Send
(RTS) Threshold
The packet size that is used to determine whether to use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense
Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for
packet transmission. With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting
station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period. With
the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out an RTS
packet to the receiving station, and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS
(Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data.
Fragmentation
Length
This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size
programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value must be
larger than the RTS Threshold value.
Default: 2346
Beacon Interval
Specifies the data beacon rate between 20 and 3000.

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