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Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602 v2 home page

The browser will then display the WG602 v2 settings home page.

How to Log In to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name

The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 can be configured remotely from Microsoft

Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78

or above. You can connect to the WG602 v2 by using its default NetBIOS name or its default IP

address. The instructions for connecting using the default NetBIOS name are below. The

instructions for connecting using the default IP address follow this section.

1.

Determine the NetBIOS name of your access point.

To find the NetBIOS name, refer to the labels on the bottom of your access point. The access

point NetBIOS name is formed from the word “NETGEAR” and last 6 digits of the access

point’s MAC address on the label on the bottom of the unit. It is formatted like

“NETGEAR123456” with no spaces or delimiters.

Note:

If the computer you are using to connect to the WG602 v2 is on a different subnet, you

will not be able to connect via its NetBIOS name unless there is a WINS server on your LAN.

If the NetBIOS name login fails, use the procedure for

“How to Log in Using the Default IP

Address of the WG602 v2” on page 3-7

.

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2.

Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

3.

Log in to the WG602 v2 using the NetBIOS name you found on the bottom of the unit.

In this example, you see NETGEAR123456 in the browser address or location box. There is

no space between “

NETGEAR

” and the 6 digits of the access point name.You do not need to

include “www” or “http://.”

Figure 3-6: Example WG602 v2 NetBIOS name in browser address bar

4.

A login window like the one shown below opens:

Figure 3-7: Login window

Enter the default user name of

admin

and the default password of

password

.

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Using the Basic IP Settings Options

The IP Settings page is under the Setup heading of the main menu. Use this page to configure

DHCP, static IP, and the access point NetBIOS name.

Figure 3-8: Basic IP Settings page

•

Access Point Name (NetBIOS)

You can change the access point name after the initial configuration. Enter a new name for the

wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes.

•

The IP Address Source

The wireless access point is shipped preconfigured to use a private IP address on the LAN

side, and to act as a DHCP client. If the wireless access point does not find a DHCP server on

the Ethernet LAN, it defaults to this IP configuration:

–

DHCP Client -

Enable

–

IP Address — 192.168.0.227

–

IP Subnet Mask — 255.255.255.0

–

Gateway — 0.0.0.0

If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those

changes in this page.

Remember to click Apply to save your changes.

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Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings

To configure the wireless settings of your wireless access point, click the Wireless Settings link in

the Setup section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings page appears,

as shown below.

Figure 3-9: Basic Wireless Settings page

The Basic Wireless Settings options are discussed below:

•

Wireless Network Name (SSID).

The SSID is also known as the wireless network name.

Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters; the characters are case sensitive. In a setting

where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a

means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless

network needs to use the SSID. The WG602 v2 default SSID is:

NETGEAR

.

Note

: Different access points within an area can use different channels. To reduce interference,

adjacent access points

should

use different channels.

•

SSID Broadcast.

The default is Enable. If SSID Broadcast is disabled, only devices that have

the correct SSID can connect.

•

Country/Region.

This field identifies the region where the WG602 v2 can be used. It may not

be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one

of those identified in this field. There is no default country region, and the channel is set to 11.

Unless a region is selected, the channel cannot be changed.

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Channel/Frequency.

This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. It should

not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or

setting up the WG602 v2 near another access point. See

“Wireless Channels” on page B-2

for

more information on wireless channels.

–

Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to

choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA

and Canada, 11 channels are available.

–

If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different 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).

–

In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an

access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is

used. This can only happen when the various access points are using the same SSID.

•

Mode.

The default is g and b. You can change the mode to g or b only.

•

Data Rate.

Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The possible data

rates supported are: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 24

Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 54 Mbps, and Best.The default is Best.