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Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions
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1-1
How to Use this Manual
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1-2
How to Print this Manual
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1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2
...................................................
2-1
Support for Standards
..............................................................................................
2-1
Key Features
............................................................................................................
2-2
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking
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2-2
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
...............................................
2-3
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
.........................................................
2-3
System Requirements
....................................................................................................
2-3
What’s In the Box?
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2-4
Hardware Description
.....................................................................................................
2-5
WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel
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2-5
WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel
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2-6
Power Socket
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2-6
Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button
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2-6
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
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2-6
Detachable Antenna
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2-6
Chapter 3
Basic Installation and Configuration
Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
.................................................................
3-1
Default Factory Settings
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3-2
Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options
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3-3
Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2
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3-4
Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2
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3-6
How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2
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3-7
How to Log In to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name
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3-8
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Using the Basic IP Settings Options
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3-10
Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings
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3-11
Understanding Wireless Security Options
....................................................................
3-13
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
...........................
3-14
How to Configure WEP Wireless Security
....................................................................
3-15
How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security
............................................................
3-16
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
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3-17
Chapter 4
Management
Viewing General Information
..........................................................................................
4-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
.................................................................................
4-3
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software
.............................................................
4-3
Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options
.........................................................
4-5
Restoring the WG602 v2 to the Factory Default Settings
........................................
4-5
Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults
...............................
4-5
Changing the Administrator Password
...........................................................................
4-6
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links
..............................................................
5-1
How to Select the Wireless Bridging Access Point Mode
........................................
5-2
How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Point-to-Point Bridge
......................................
5-3
How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging
......................................................
5-4
How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater
.........................................................
5-6
Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings
..................................................................
5-7
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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6-1
No lights are lit on the access point.
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6-1
The Ethernet LAN light is not lit.
..............................................................................
6-1
The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit.
.................................................................
6-2
I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser.
.................................
6-2
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.
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6-2
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.
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6-3
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
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6-3
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Specifications
Specifications for the WG602 v2
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A-1
Appendix B
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview
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B-1
Infrastructure Mode
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B-1
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)
................................................................
B-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)
................................
B-2
Wireless Channels
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B-2
WEP Wireless Security
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B-4
WEP Authentication
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B-4
WEP Open System Authentication
.........................................................................
B-5
WEP Shared Key Authentication
............................................................................
B-6
Key Size and Configuration
..............................................................................
B-7
How to Use WEP Parameters
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B-8
WPA Wireless Security
..................................................................................................
B-8
How Does WPA Compare to WEP?
........................................................................
B-9
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?
........................................................
B-10
What are the Key Features of WPA Security?
......................................................
B-10
WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User
Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS
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B-12
WPA Data Encryption Key Management
........................................................
B-14
Is WPA Perfect?
....................................................................................................
B-16
Product Support for WPA
......................................................................................
B-16
Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients
...............................
B-16
Changes to Wireless Access Points
...............................................................
B-16
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters
.........................................................
B-17
Changes to Wireless Client Programs
............................................................
B-18
Appendix C
Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics
Basic Router Concepts
..................................................................................................
B-1
What is a Router?
...................................................................................................
B-1
IP Addresses and the Internet
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B-2
Netmask
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B-4
Subnet Addressing
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B-4
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Private IP Addresses
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B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
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B-7
IP Configuration by DHCP
......................................................................................
B-8
Domain Name Server
..............................................................................................
B-9
Routing Protocols
....................................................................................................
B-9
RIP
....................................................................................................................
B-9
MAC Addresses and ARP
..............................................................................
B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls
....................................................................................
B-10
What is a Firewall?
.................................................................................................
B-11
Stateful Packet Inspection
......................................................................................
B-11
Denial of Service Attack
.........................................................................................
B-11
Ethernet Cabling
...........................................................................................................
B-11
Category 5 Cable Quality
......................................................................................
B-12
Inside Twisted Pair Cables
....................................................................................
B-13
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
............................
B-14
Appendix D
Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
.......................................................
C-1
Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking
..............................................
C-2
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
.......................................
C-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
........................................
C-3
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 98 and Me
..........................................
C-4
Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method
.....................................................
C-5
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows 98 or Me
................................................
C-5
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
.............................................
C-6
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
.......................................
C-6
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
......................................................
C-7
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
..................................................
C-9
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000
...........................................
C-11
Glossary
Numeric
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D-1
A
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D-2
B
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D-2
C
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D-3
D
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D-3

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