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How to Configure a WG602 v3 as a Point-to-Point Bridge

Figure 5-2:

Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging

1.

Configure AP1 in Point-to-Point mode with the MAC address of AP2 and deploy it on LAN

Segment 1. If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients

will also be able to use AP1. If the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not

selected, only computers on Ethernet LAN segment 1 will use AP1 to communicate with AP2.

2.

Configure AP2 in Point-to-Point mode with the MAC address of AP1 and deploy it on LAN

Segment 2. Use the same security and channel settings as AP1. If you check the Enable

Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will also be able to use AP2. If the

Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not selected, only computers on Ethernet

LAN segment 2 will use AP2 to communicate with AP1.

3.

Verify connectivity across the network.

If you enabled wireless client association on both APs, a computer on either AP should be able

to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to

the network.

LAN

Segment 2

Hub or Switch

LAN

Segment 1

192.168.0.1

Router

AP1

AP2

Wireless PC Card

in a Notebook Computer

Wireless PC Card

in a Notebook Computer

Point-to-Point

Mode

Point-to-Point

Mode

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How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging

Figure 5-3:

Wireless Bridging

1.

Configure the Operating Mode of the WG602 v3 Access Points.

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AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of

AP2.

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Because it is in the central location, configure AP2 on LAN Segment 2 in Wireless

Multi-Point Bridging mode. Add the MAC addresses of the adjacent Point-to-Point APs

which are configured to communicating with it.

–

Configure the AP3 on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC

Address of AP2.

2.

Verify the following parameters for all access points:

•

Verify that the LAN network configuration the WG602 v3 Access Points are configured to

operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices

•

Only one AP is configured in Wireless Multi-Point Bridging mode, and all the others are

in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

•

All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the

same network.

AP2

LAN

Segment 1

192.168.0.1

Router

Hub or Switch

LAN

Segment 3

LAN

Segment 2

Hub or Switch

AP3

AP1

Wireless PC Card

in a Notebook Computer

Point-to-Multipoint

Mode

Point-to-Point

Mode

Point-to-Point

Mode

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If using DHCP, all WG602 v3 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address

automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings

menu.

•

All WG602 v3 Access Points use the same SSID, Channel, WEP authentication mode, if

any, and encryption in use (WPA is not available in bridge modes).

•

All Point-to-Point APs must have AP2’s MAC address in its Remote AP MAC address

table.

•

If MAC access control list security is enabled on the APs, verify that the MAC access

control lists on each AP are complete and accurate.

3.

Verify connectivity across the LANs.

•

If you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will also

be able to use the AP.

•

A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files

and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments.

•

If Access Control Lists are enabled on the APs, only computers in the access control list

will be able to use the AP.

Note:

You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional WG602 v3s configured in

Point-to-Point mode for additional wireless LAN segments.

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Troubleshooting

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Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point

WG602 v3. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve

the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.

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Is the WG602 v3 on?

•

Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?

Go to

“Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3” on page 3-4

.

•

I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.

Go to

“Changing the Administrator Password” on page 4-6

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Troubleshooting

If you have trouble setting up your WG602 v3, check the tips below.

No lights are lit on the access point.

The access point has no power.

•

Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point and plugged in to a working power

outlet or power strip.

•

Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access

point.

The Ethernet LAN light is not lit.

There is a hardware connection problem.

Note:

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