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User’s Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
Basic Installation and Configuration
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Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602 v3 home page
The browser will then display the WG602 v3 settings home page.
When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the
Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the
documentation for the wireless access point.
If you do not click Logout, the wireless access point will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity
before it automatically logs you out.
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How to Log In to the WG602 v3 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name
The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3 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 v3 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 v3 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 v3” on page 3-7
.
2.
Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
3.
Log in to the WG602 v3 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 v3 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.
•
Spanning Tree Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocol in enabled by default for the wireless access point. This provides
network traffic optimization in settings with multiple WG602 v3 Access Points.
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 v3 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 v3 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 v3 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.

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