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You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the WG602 v3 via a

wireless link. The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the

WG602 v3 via the Ethernet LAN interface.

The software of the WG602 v3 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as

new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR

Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.IMG) file

before sending it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.

Note:

The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG602 v3 must support HTTP

uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.

1.

Download the new software file from NETGEAR, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it.

Figure 4-3:

WG602 v3 Upgrade Firmware page

2.

From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the

screen above.

3.

Click Browse and locate the image (.IMG) upgrade file.

4.

Click Upgrade.

When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. The upgrade

process typically takes about one minute.

In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading. You can

click the Information link to check the Firmware Version and verify that your access point now has

the new software installed.

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Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options

The Reboot option restarts the access point. From the Management section of the main menu,

select Reboot AP. Select

Yes

, then click

Apply

to reboot the access point.

Restoring the WG602 v3 to the Factory Default Settings

It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to the factory default settings. This

can be done by using the Restore Factory Default function, which restores all factory settings.

After a restore, the password will be

password

, the DHCP client is enabled, the WG602 v3

defaults to the LAN IP address of 192.168.0.227 when there is no DHCP server, and the NetBIOS

name is reset to NETGEAR plus the last 6 digits of the MAC address printed on the label on the

bottom of the unit, for example

NETGEAR123456

.

On the Restore Factory Default Settings screen, select

Yes

, then click

Apply

to restore the factory

default settings.

Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults

To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP

address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see

“WG602 v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel” on page 2-6

). The reset button has two functions:

•

Reboot.

When pressed and released quickly, the wireless access point will reboot (restart).

•

Reset to Factory Defaults.

This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all

settings to the factory default values, when held down longer.

To clear all data and restore the factory default values:

1.

Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in for at least 10

seconds.

2.

Release the Reset button.

The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WG602 v3 is ready for use.

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Changing the Administrator Password

The default password is

password

. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot

change the administrator login name.

From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change

Password to bring up the page shown below.

Figure 4-4:

Set Password page

To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Click

Apply to save your change.

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Chapter 5

Advanced Configuration

This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WG602 v3. These features

can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu.

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 1000.

DTIM Interval

Specifies the Delivery Traffic Indication Message data beacon rate between 1 and 255.

Default: 1

Preamble Type

A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer

range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance.

Default: Mix

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Configuring Wireless Distribution System Links

The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 lets you build large wireless networks. Examples

of wireless bridging configurations are:

•

Point-to-point.

•

Multi-point.

These features are discussed below.

How to Configure Wireless Bridge Links

To configure wireless bridge links, follow these steps:

1.

Click the

Wireless Bridging

link in the Advanced section of the main menu.

Figure 5-1: Wireless Bridging page

2.

Select the radio button for the wireless access point mode you want to configure.

3.

Click

Apply

to save your settings.