Netgear WG602v2 User's Guide

M-10181-03M-10181-03March 2004NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAPhone 1-888-NETGEARReference Manual for the WG602 v2 54

M-10181-03vi ContentsPrivate IP Addresses ... B-7Single IP

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointD-4 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessM-10181-03DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Wind

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-5M-10181-03Selecting the Windows Internet Acces

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointD-6 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessM-10181-032. Type winipcfg, and then click OK.

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-7M-10181-03DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Wind

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointD-8 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessM-10181-03Now you should be at the Local Area

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-9M-10181-03DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Wind

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointD-10 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessM-10181-03The Local Area Connection Propertie

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-11M-10181-03Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Win

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointD-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessM-10181-03

M-10181-03Glossary1GlossaryUse the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.Numeric802.1x802.1x defines port-based, netw

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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point2 GlossaryM-10181-03AAccess Control ListAn ACL is a database that an Operating System u

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointGlossary3M-10181-03CClass of ServiceA term to describe treating different types of traf

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point4 GlossaryM-10181-03Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is a protocol for assigni

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointGlossary5M-10181-03IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. This America

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point6 GlossaryM-10181-03Networking Layer. The most widely used version of IP today is IP ve

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointGlossary7M-10181-03MAC addressThe Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardw

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point8 GlossaryM-10181-03Network Address TranslationSometimes referred to as Transparent Pro

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointGlossary9M-10181-03Protocol A set of rules for communication between devices on a netwo

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point10 GlossaryM-10181-03be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configurat

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointGlossary11M-10181-03WEB Proxy ServerA Web proxy server is a specialized HTTP server tha

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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point12 GlossaryM-10181-03

Index 1Numerics802.11b B-1AAddress Resolution Protocol B-10ad-hoc mode B-2associated devices 4-3Auto MDI/MDI-X B-15Auto Uplink 2-3, B-15BBasic I

2 IndexPPassphrase 3-13, 3-14, 3-16Placement 3-1port forwarding behind NAT B-8protocolsAddress Resolution B-10DHCP B-8RRange 3-1range 3-1Region

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointAbout This Manual 1-1M-10181-03Chapter 1About This ManualThis chapter introduces the co

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point1-2 About This ManualM-10181-03How to Use this ManualThe HTML version of this manual in

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointAbout This Manual 1-3M-10181-03How to Print this ManualTo print this manual you man cho

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point1-4 About This ManualM-10181-03

Introduction 2-1M-10181-03Chapter 2IntroductionThis chapter introduces the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. Minimal prerequisites for i

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point2-2 IntroductionM-10181-03• NetBIOS & WINS Support. Support for both NetBIOS broadc

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointIntroduction 2-3M-10181-03Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto UplinkThe WG602 v2

2M-10181-03NETGEAR, INC.Technical SupportPlease register to obtain technical support. Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty information.To

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point2-4 IntroductionM-10181-03• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointIntroduction 2-5M-10181-03Hardware DescriptionThe 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point2-6 IntroductionM-10181-03WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear PanelFigure 2-2: WG602 v2

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointIntroduction 2-7M-10181-03

Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1M-10181-03Chapter 3Basic Installation and ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to set up your 54 Mbps Wirel

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-2M-10181-03For best results, place your wireless

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point3-3 Basic Installation and ConfigurationM-10181-03Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Secur

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-4M-10181-03Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Acces

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point3-5 Basic Installation and ConfigurationM-10181-032CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS Th

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-6M-10181-03Note: You must set the Regulatory Dom

M-10181-033Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency NoticeThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point3-7 Basic Installation and ConfigurationM-10181-03How to Log in Using the Default IP Ad

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-8M-10181-03Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602 v2 ho

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point3-9 Basic Installation and ConfigurationM-10181-032.Open a Web browser such as Internet

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-10M-10181-03Using the Basic IP Settings OptionsT

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point3-11 Basic Installation and ConfigurationM-10181-03Understanding the Basic Wireless Set

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-12M-10181-03• Channel/Frequency. This field iden

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point3-13 Basic Installation and ConfigurationM-10181-03Understanding Wireless Security Opti

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-14M-10181-03Information to Gather Before Changin

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point3-15 Basic Installation and ConfigurationM-10181-03How to Configure WEP Wireless Securi

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-16M-10181-03• Automatic — enter a word or group

M-10181-034Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. FCC

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point3-17 Basic Installation and ConfigurationM-10181-03How to Restrict Wireless Access by M

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-18M-10181-03• Disable• Allow•Block3. Then, enter

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point3-19 Basic Installation and ConfigurationM-10181-03

Management 4-1M-10181-03Chapter 4ManagementThis chapter describes how to use the management features of your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2. T

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point4-2 ManagementM-10181-03Table 4-1. General Information FieldsField DescriptionAccess P

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointManagement 4-3M-10181-03Viewing a List of Attached DevicesThe Station List page contain

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point4-4 ManagementM-10181-03You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation conn

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointManagement 4-5M-10181-03Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default OptionsThe Reboot optio

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point4-6 ManagementM-10181-03Changing the Administrator PasswordThe default password is pass

Advanced Configuration 5-1M-10181-03Chapter 5Advanced ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WG602 v2. The

M-10181-035CE Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2is herewith confirmed to comply with the re

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point5-2 Advanced ConfigurationM-10181-03• Point-to-point bridging.• Multi-point bridging.Th

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointAdvanced Configuration 5-3M-10181-03How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Point-to-Point Bri

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point5-4 Advanced ConfigurationM-10181-032.Configure AP1 in Point-to-Point mode with the MAC

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointAdvanced Configuration 5-5M-10181-03• Only one AP is configured in Wireless Multi-Point

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point5-6 Advanced ConfigurationM-10181-03How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a RepeaterNote: Beca

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointAdvanced Configuration 5-7M-10181-035.Configure AP2 in Repeater mode.6. Enter the MAC a

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point5-8 Advanced ConfigurationM-10181-03DTIM Interval Specifies the Delivery Traffic Indica

Troubleshooting 6-1M-10181-03Chapter 6TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point6-2 TroubleshootingM-10181-03• Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in a

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointTroubleshooting 6-3M-10181-03• The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the

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Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point6-4 TroubleshootingM-10181-03

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointSpecifications A-1M-10181-03Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix provides the 54 Mbps

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointA-2 SpecificationsM-10181-03

Wireless Networking Basics B-1M-10181-03Appendix BWireless Networking BasicsThis chapter provides an overview of wireless networking and security.Wire

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointB-2 Wireless Networking BasicsM-10181-03Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)In an ad ho

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-3M-10181-03The radio frequency channels used are listed in

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointB-4 Wireless Networking BasicsM-10181-03WEP Wireless SecurityThe absence of a physical

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-5M-10181-03• Shared Key Authentication requires that the s

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointB-6 Wireless Networking BasicsM-10181-03WEP Shared Key AuthenticationThis process is il

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-7M-10181-03Key Size and ConfigurationThe IEEE 802.11 stand

Contents iiiM-10181-03ContentsChapter 1 About This ManualAudience, Scope, Conventions ...

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointB-8 Wireless Networking BasicsM-10181-03How to Use WEP ParametersWired Equivalent Priva

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-9M-10181-03• Enhanced data privacy• Robust key management•

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointB-10 Wireless Networking BasicsM-10181-03How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA will

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-11M-10181-03The primary information conveyed in the Beacon

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointB-12 Wireless Networking BasicsM-10181-03WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Aut

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-13M-10181-03Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication SequenceThe

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointB-14 Wireless Networking BasicsM-10181-033.The client sends an EAP-response packet cont

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-15M-10181-03Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)WPA uses

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointB-16 Wireless Networking BasicsM-10181-03Is WPA Perfect?WPA is not without its vulnerab

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-17M-10181-03• The new WPA information element To advertise

M-10181-03iv ContentsUsing the Basic IP Settings Options ...3-10Understandin

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointB-18 Wireless Networking BasicsM-10181-03Changes to Wireless Client ProgramsWireless cl

Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-1M-10181-03Appendix CNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsThis chapter provides an overview

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointC-2 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsM-10181-03IP Addresses and the Intern

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-3M-10181-03Figure C-1: Three Main Add

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointC-4 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsM-10181-03This addressing structure a

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-5M-10181-03Subnet addressing allows us

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointC-6 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsM-10181-03The following table lists t

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-7M-10181-03• So that hosts recognize l

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointC-8 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsM-10181-03The following figure illust

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-9M-10181-03The WG602 v2 Access Point a

Contents vM-10181-03Appendix A SpecificationsSpecifications for the WG602 v2 ...

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointC-10 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsM-10181-03MAC Addresses and ARPAn IP

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-11M-10181-03What is a Firewall?A firew

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointC-12 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsM-10181-03.Category 5 Cable QualityC

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-13M-10181-03Inside Twisted Pair Cables

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointC-14 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsM-10181-03Figure C-6: Category 5 UT

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-15M-10181-03The WG602 v2 Access Point

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointC-16 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsM-10181-03

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access D-1M-10181-03Appendix DPreparing Your PCs for Network AccessThis appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to c

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointD-2 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessM-10181-03Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TC

Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-3M-10181-03If you need to add TCP/IP:a. Click t