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NETGEAR WG602NA

NETGEAR WG602NA
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202-10060-01, September 2004
202-10060-01
September 2004
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
Users Guide for the WG602
v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access
Point

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NETGEAR WG602NA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelWG602NA
CategoryWireless Access Point
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions

Outlines assumptions about reader skills and document conventions.

How to Use this Manual

Explains how to navigate and utilize the manual's features.

How to Print this Manual

Provides instructions on printing manual content via different methods.

Introduction

About the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3

Introduces the product and its role in wireless LAN infrastructure.

Key Features

Highlights the main functionalities and capabilities of the WG602 v3.

System Requirements

Details the necessary hardware and software to install the WG602 v3.

Hardware Description

Explains the front panel hardware features, including LED indicators.

Basic Installation and Configuration

Observing Placement and Range Guidelines

Provides guidance on optimal placement for wireless coverage and performance.

Default Factory Settings

Lists the default configuration settings of the WG602 v3.

Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v3

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the wireless access point.

Understanding WG602 v3 Wireless Security Options

Explains various wireless security options like WEP and WPA.

Management

Viewing General Information

Displays current configuration settings and system status of the access point.

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software

Provides instructions for updating the device's firmware.

Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options

Explains how to restart the device or restore default settings.

Changing the Administrator Password

Guides users on how to change the device's administrator password.

Advanced Configuration

Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings

Explains advanced wireless settings that usually don't need modification.

How to Configure Wireless Bridge Links

Steps to set up wireless bridge connections.

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

Specific instructions for setting up a point-to-point wireless bridge.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common issues with the access point.

No lights are lit on the access point.

Addresses issues where the access point shows no power or activity lights.

I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser.

Provides steps for resolving issues accessing the device's web interface.

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings

Explains how to use the reset button to restore default configurations.

Specifications

Specifications for the WG602 v3

Lists the technical specifications of the WG602 v3 wireless access point.

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview

Provides a general introduction to wireless networking standards and concepts.

WPA Wireless Security

Introduces Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security standards.

How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

Compares WPA security features against WEP.

What are the Key Features of WPA Security?

Lists and discusses the main security features of WPA.

Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics

IP Addresses and the Internet

Explains IP addressing structure and its role on the internet.

Internet Security and Firewalls

Discusses network security and the role of firewalls.

What is a Firewall?

Defines firewalls and their protective functions.

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

Preparing Your Computers for TCPIP Networking

Outlines steps to prepare PCs for network connectivity using TCP/IP.

Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCPIP Networking

Guides on installing and configuring TCP/IP for Windows 98/Me.

DHCP Configuration of TCPIP in Windows XP

Detailed steps for DHCP TCP/IP configuration in Windows XP.

Glossary

DHCP

Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to network devices.

DNS

Translates domain names into IP addresses.

Internet Protocol

Protocol for sending data between computers on the Internet.

MAC address

Unique 48-bit hardware address for network interfaces.

Network Address Translation

Assigns logical IP addresses to nodes on an internal network.

WPA

Wi-Fi Protected Access for data protection and access control.

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