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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
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Hardware Description
The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 front and rear hardware functions are described
below.
WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel
The WG602 v2 Access Point provides three status LEDs.
Figure 2-1: WG602 v2 front panel
The following table explains the LED indicators:
LED
DESCRIPTION
Power
Off
On
Power Indicator
No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly
installed, see
Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting
.”
Power is on.
Ethernet
Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator
Off
Green On
Indicates no Ethernet link detected.
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity.
Green Blink
Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN.
Amber 0n
10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity.
Amber Blink
Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN.
Wireless
Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator
Off
Green On
Indicates no wireless link detected.
Wireless link enabled, no activity.
Green Blink
Wireless link activity.
Power
Ethernet
Wireless
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WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel
Figure 2-2: WG602 v2 rear panel
Power Socket
This socket connects to the WG602 v2 power adapter.
Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button
The reset and restore to defaults button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the
power socket resets the WG602 v2 when pushed once or restores to the factory default settings
when pushed and held for 10 seconds.
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Use the WG602 v2 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as
a hub, switch, or router.
Detachable Antenna
The WG602 v2 provides a detachable antenna. Be sure the antenna is securely fastened.
Power
Socket
RJ-45 Ethernet
Port
Reset & Restore
Button
Detachable
Antenna
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Basic Installation and Configuration
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Chapter 3
Basic Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 for wireless
connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or
802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files
on your LAN.
You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless
access point:
•
A location for the WG602 v2 that conforms to the guidelines below.
•
A device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway.
•
One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters.
Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and
notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration
choices.
Note:
Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at ranges of several
hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for others outside your area to access your
network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from
unauthorized access. The WG602 v2 Access Point provides highly effective security
features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features
appropriate to your needs.
Note:
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG602 v2.
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For best results, place your wireless access point:
•
Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
•
In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have
line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
•
Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.
•
Away from large metal surfaces.
•
If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different
radio frequency
Channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access
points is 5 Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement.
Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your WG602 v2, the default factory settings will be set as shown below. To
restore these defaults, see
“WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel” on page 2-6
.
FEATURE
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
User Name (case sensitive)
admin
Password (case sensitive)
password
Access Point Name
NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of
the wireless access point's MAC address
DHCP
DHCP client
IP Configuration
if DHCP server is unavailable
IP Address: 192.168.0.227
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0
Wireless Mode (Access Point or Bridge)
Access Point
Wireless Network Name (SSID)
NETGEAR
Broadcast Network Name
Enabled
802.11g/b
Radio Frequency Channel
11
WEP/WPA
Disabled
Authentication Type
Auto

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