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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

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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.