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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

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2-1

Support for Standards

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2-1

Key Features

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2-2

802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking

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2-2

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink

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2-3

Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

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2-3

System Requirements

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2-3

What’s In the Box?

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2-4

Hardware Description

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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

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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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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

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3-13

Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

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3-14

How to Configure WEP Wireless Security

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3-15

How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security

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3-16

How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address

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3-17

Chapter 4

Management

Viewing General Information

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4-1

Viewing a List of Attached Devices

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4-3

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software

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4-3

Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options

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4-5

Restoring the WG602 v2 to the Factory Default Settings

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4-5

Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults

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4-5

Changing the Administrator Password

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4-6

Chapter 5

Advanced Configuration

Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links

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5-1

How to Select the Wireless Bridging Access Point Mode

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5-2

How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Point-to-Point Bridge

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5-3

How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging

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5-4

How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater

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5-6

Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings

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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.

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6-1

The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit.

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6-2

I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser.

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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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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)

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B-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

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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

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B-5

WEP Shared Key Authentication

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B-6

Key Size and Configuration

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B-7

How to Use WEP Parameters

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B-8

WPA Wireless Security

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B-8

How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

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B-9

How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?

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B-10

What are the Key Features of WPA Security?

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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

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B-14

Is WPA Perfect?

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B-16

Product Support for WPA

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B-16

Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients

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B-16

Changes to Wireless Access Points

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B-16

Changes to Wireless Network Adapters

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B-17

Changes to Wireless Client Programs

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B-18

Appendix C

Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics

Basic Router Concepts

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B-1

What is a Router?

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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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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

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B-8

Domain Name Server

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B-9

Routing Protocols

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B-9

RIP

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B-9

MAC Addresses and ARP

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B-10

Internet Security and Firewalls

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B-10

What is a Firewall?

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B-11

Stateful Packet Inspection

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B-11

Denial of Service Attack

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B-11

Ethernet Cabling

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B-11

Category 5 Cable Quality

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B-12

Inside Twisted Pair Cables

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B-13

Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching

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B-14

Appendix D

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking

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C-1

Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking

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C-2

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components

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C-2

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings

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C-3

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 98 and Me

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C-4

Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method

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C-5

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows 98 or Me

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C-5

Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking

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C-6

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components

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C-6

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP

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C-7

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000

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C-9

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000

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C-11

Glossary

Numeric

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D-1

A

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D-2

B

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C

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D-3

D

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