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NETGEAR WG602v4 Reference Manual

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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
June 2007
202-10279-01

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA June 2007 202-10279-01...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless access point. To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons.
  • Page 4 Satellite and Radar systems. Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus (NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point) meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique del la classe B respect les exigences du Regalement sur le material broilleur du Canada.
  • Page 5 WG602v4 in the European Community. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.
  • Page 6 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    How to Print this Manual ....................viii Revision History ........................ ix Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point .........1-1 Support for Standards ....................1-1 Key Features ......................1-2 802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking ...........1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ..........1-3 Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support ...............1-3...
  • Page 8 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Security ................2-13 Wireless Settings Information Form ...............2-15 Configuring WEP Wireless Security ...............2-16 Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security ...............2-17 Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security .............2-18 Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ...........2-18 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address ............2-19...
  • Page 9 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings ..................A-1 Technical Specifications ....................A-2 Appendix B Related Documents Index v1.0, June 2007...
  • Page 10 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual v1.0, June 2007...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

  • Page 13: Revision History

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. – Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print.
  • Page 14 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual v1.0, June 2007...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    About the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between wired Ethernet networks and radio- equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.

  • Page 16: Key Features

    – Client Mode. In this mode, the WG602v4 operates as a client bridge only, and sends all traffic to the remote wireless access point or peer device. MAC Cloning can also be enabled in Client Mode.

  • Page 17: 802.11B/G Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    Roaming among access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG602v4 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink technology.

  • Page 18: What's In The Box

    You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG602v4 if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com.

  • Page 19: Wg602V4 Wireless Access Point Front Panel

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual WG602v4 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The wireless access point provides three status LEDs. Power Wireless Ethernet Figure 1-1 The following table explains the LED indicators. Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Description...

  • Page 20: Wg602V4 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel

    Power Socket. Power adapter and cord socket for connecting the WG602v4 to an AC outlet. • Reset and Restore Button. Restores the WG602v4 to the factory default settings when pushed and held for 10 seconds. When pushed once, the WG602v4 is reset to the previous settings. •...

  • Page 21: Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. The basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to connect to the Internet, and to access printers and files on your LAN.

  • Page 22: System Requirements

    Basic Setup and Installation The instructions below will show you have to install, set up and test basic wireless connectivity of your WG602v4. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings and configure the advanced wireless functions.

  • Page 23: Installing The Wg602V4

    2. Turn on your computer and configure the PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG602v4 to your PC. 4. Connect the power adapter to the WG602v4 and plug the power adapter into an AC outlet. Verify that •...
  • Page 24 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 3. A login window will display. Enter admin for your User Name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. Figure 2-2 4. Click OK. The Information screen will display showing the current default settings and status of the wireless access point.
  • Page 25 Spanning Tree Protocol. By default Spanning Tree Protocol is enabled. This provides network traffic optimization in configurations with multiple Wireless APs. You may manually configure the IP settings for the WG602v4 by checking the Disable radio box for DHCP Client. The default IP configuration will display: •...
  • Page 26 Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network needs to use the SSID. The default SSID is: NETGEAR. •...
  • Page 27 3. Click Apply to save any changes. Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WG602v4 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings.

  • Page 28: Verifying Wireless Connectivity

    Deploying the Wireless AP By default, the WG602v4 is set with the DHCP client enabled so that your router will assign it a dynamic IP address. There are two methods to connect to the WG602v4 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address.

  • Page 29: Logging Into The Wg602V4

    The NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or above, or Mozilla Firefox. You can log in to the WG602v4 in these two ways: •...

  • Page 30: Netbios Name Login

    The NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or above or Mozilla Firefox. You can connect to the WG602v4 by using its default NetBIOS name or its default IP address.
  • Page 31 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 3. Enter the NetBIOS name of the WG602v4 into the browser window (you do not need to include “www” or “http://”). NETGEAR123456 Figure 2-8 4. When prompted enter the default User Name admin and default Password password into the login window and click OK.

  • Page 32: Wireless Security Options

    Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WG602v4. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed (see “Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address”...

  • Page 33: Configuring Wireless Security

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) data encryption provides data security. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. However, WPA/WPA2 is not available in bridge mode (see “Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security”...
  • Page 34 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • WPA2-PSK – WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network key).

  • Page 35: Wireless Settings Information Form

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Wireless Settings Information Form Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. (If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information.) After you record the settings for your wireless...

  • Page 36: Configuring Wep Wireless Security

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Configuring WEP Wireless Security If you use a wireless PC to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to make any further changes.

  • Page 37: Configuring Wpa-Psk Wireless Security

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA.

  • Page 38: Configuring Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.

  • Page 39: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. This provides an additional layer of security. (This feature not available when in Client Mode.). Note: When configuring the WG602v4 from a wireless PC whose MAC address is not in the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control On, your wireless connection will be lost when you click Apply.
  • Page 40 MAC Address box. First, configure each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the WG602v4 so that the PC appears in the Station List table. 4. Click Add to add each wireless device to the access list. Repeat these steps for each additional device to be added.

  • Page 41: Installation And Configuration

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list will be allowed if you selected “Block all”; or all addresses will be blocked if you selected “Allow all” Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode. The feature is not supported when in Client Mode.
  • Page 42 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 2-22 Installation and Configuration v1.0, June 2007...

  • Page 43: Management

    Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. The majority of these features can be found under the Management menu in the left-hand pane of the browser interface.

  • Page 44: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on your network. Wireless Settings – These parameters apply to the target remote WG602v4, VPN gateway, or VPN client. Wireless Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the wireless access point.

  • Page 45: Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Software

    Station List. Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.TRX) file before uploading it to the wireless access point.

  • Page 46: Rebooting And Resetting Factory Defaults

    1. Open a web browser and go the NETGEAR Customer Service Downloads site at: 2. Browse and locate the WG602v4 upgrade file. Then download it and save it to your hard disk, If the file is a .ZIP file, you must unzip the file (decompress it).

  • Page 47: Rebooting The Wireless Ap

    Restore Factory Default function, which restores all factory settings. After a restore, all or the WG602v4’s settings will revert to the default settings; for example, User Name will be admin, the Password will be password, the DHCP client will be enabled. and the NetBIOS name is reset to NETGEAR plus the last 6 digits of the MAC address.

  • Page 48: Changing The Administrator Password

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. We suggest that you change this password to a more secure password. However, you cannot change the administrator login name. To change the password: 1.

  • Page 49: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WG602v4 to one of four Access Point Modes or in Client Mode.These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu on the Wireless Settings Wireless Bridging screens.
  • Page 50 WG602v4. WEP can (and should) be used to protect this traffic. To configure a point-to-point bridge: 1. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v4 using the addressing scheme you have set up. Figure 4-1 2. Under Advanced on the main menu, click Wireless Bridging. The Wireless Bridging screen will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point.
  • Page 51 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 3. Select the Wireless Point-to-Point Bridging radio button to enable point-to-point bridging and enter the MAC address of the Remote Access Point. 4. Check the Enable Wireless Client Association to allow wireless clients access to the wireless access point.

  • Page 52: Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging

    Each wireless access point you enter will be listed in the Wireless Remote Access Point List. To configure wireless Multi-point Bridging: 1. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v4 using the addressing scheme you have set up Advanced Configuration v1.0, June 2007...
  • Page 53 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Figure 4-3 2. Under Advanced on the main menu, click Wireless Bridging. The Wireless Bridging screen will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point. 3. Select the Wireless Multi-Point Bridging radio button to enable multi-point bridging.
  • Page 54 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 5. Check the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box to allow wireless clients access to this wireless access point. 6. Click Apply to save your changes. To delete a remote AP from the list, click Delete adjacent to the AP’s MAC address in the Wireless Remote Access Point List.

  • Page 55: Configuring Repeater With Wireless Client Association

    Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association In this mode, the WG602v4 will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to the remote wireless access point. You must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the remote wireless access point.
  • Page 56 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual To configure the WG602v4 in wireless repeater mode: 1. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v4 using the addressing scheme you have set up. Figure 4-5 2. Under Advanced on the main menu, click Wireless Bridging. The Wireless Bridging screen will display showing the default settings for the wireless access point.
  • Page 57 Segment 1 Associated with AP2 Figure 4-6 To configure a LAN segment utilizing the WG602v4 in Repeater Mode: 1. Configure the Operating Mode of the Wireless APs. • Configure AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of the “downstream”...

  • Page 58: Client Mode Configuration

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Client Mode Configuration In Client Mode, the WG602v4 will operate as a Client bridge only and send traffic to the remote AP (Infrastructure Mode) or peer device (Ad-Hoc mode): • Infrastructures – In this mode, the WG602v4 operates as a wireless client bridge that can only connect and send traffic to an access point.
  • Page 59 Access Point Mode. Figure 4-8 The Associated AP field indicates whether or not the WG602v4 has connected to a remote AP by displaying the MAC address of the connected access point. To modify the Client Mode Wireless Settings or to connect to another AP: 1.
  • Page 60 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Figure 4-9 To connect to another AP or to a client running in Ad-Hoc Mode: 2. Click Site Survey. The Site Survey table will display a list of the available wireless networks that you can connect to.
  • Page 61 The scenario below illustrates WG602v4 in Client Mode where multiple devices are connected behind the wired Ethernet side (PC1 and Printer). The WG602v4 Client, with a Network Type of Infrastructure, acts like a wireless bridge between two wired LANs. The WG602v4, in AP mode on the other LAN, provides access to the Internet.

  • Page 62: Advanced Wireless Settings

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Infrastructure Mode WG602v4 in AP Mode Internet WG602v4 in Client Mode Router 192.168.0.1 Switch Switch Printer Printer Server Figure 4-10 Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. These settings should not be changed unless you are sure it is necessary.
  • Page 63 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual • 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. The default is 2346.
  • Page 64 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual 4-16 Advanced Configuration v1.0, June 2007...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 66: The Wireless Lan Activity Light Is Not Lit

    LAN port LED is amber or green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • If you are using the NetBIOS name of the WG602v4 to connect, ensure that your PC and the WG602v4 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network.

  • Page 67: When I Enter A Url Or Ip Address I Get A Timeout Error

    Addresses. • If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, ensure that the WG602v4 is connected and turned on. Connect to it and check its settings. If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.
  • Page 68 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Troubleshooting v1.0, June 2007...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    User Name (case sensitive) admin Login Password (case sensitive) password Access Point Name NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the WG602v4 MAC address Ethernet Connection Ethernet MAC Address See bottom label. Port Speed 10/100 Local Network (LAN) Lan IP 192.168.0.227...

  • Page 70: Technical Specifications

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Auto Country/Region United States (in North America; otherwise, varies by...
  • Page 71 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Table A-2. Technical Specifications (continued) Parameter NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Wireless Security: WEP and WPA-PSK Maximum Computers Per Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node.
  • Page 72 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Default Configuration and Technical Specifications v1.0, June 2007...
  • Page 73 Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 74 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual Related Documents v1.0, June 2007...
  • Page 75 Index Numerics 128 bits, WEP 2-14 Change Password 3-6 192.168.0.227 Channel/Frequency default IP Address 2-5 selection of 2-7 default logon 2-3 channels 255.255.255.0 spacing 2-2 default subnet mask 2-6 use of 2-2 64 bits, WEP 2-14 Client Mode 4-1, 4-10 about 4-10 802.11e standard 1-3, 4-14 Advanced Settings 4-15...
  • Page 76 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual default subnet mask 2-6 default User Name 2-4, 2-10 MAC Address DHCP client restricting access 2-12 enabled, logging in 2-8 MAC address 3-3 DTIM Interval 4-15 MAC Cloning 4-11 dynamic IP addresses...
  • Page 77 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual WPA, used with 2-14 Set Password 3-6 Password Shared Key default 2-4 WEP Authentication 2-13 password Site Survey Fields 4-13 changing 3-6 software upgrade 3-3 Placement 2-1 SSID 2-6, 3-2 placement guidelines 2-1...
  • Page 78 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v4 Reference Manual WEP authentication Mix, default 2-13 WG602v4 installation of 2-3 WINS Support 1-2 Wired Equivalent Privacy 2-12 Wireless Accept Point List 4-5 Wireless Bridging 4-2, 4-5, 4-8, 4-10 Wireless Multimedia 1-2, 1-3, 4-14...

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