NETGEAR WG602 - 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Bedienungsanleitung

M-10181-03

March 2004

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

Phone 1-888-NETGEAR

Reference Manual for the

WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless

Access Point

M-10181-03

NETGEAR, INC.

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Statement of Conditions

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.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:

Radio Frequency Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Exposure Requirements

WARNING! To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used for this device

must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 in) from all persons and must not be

co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. Installers and end-users

must follow the installation instructions provided in this user guide.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

Warning!

To comply with the FCC’s

exposure requirements you must

maintain a distance of at least 1

cm from the antenna of this

device while it is in use. This

device should not be co-located

with other transmitters.

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2

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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this

product to be used indoors in 2.4 GHz the frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful interference to

co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

Regulatory Compliance Information

This device is restricted to indoor use due to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel

Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus (54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2) 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.

This device comples with Class B limits of Industry of Canada. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-139-1 and RSS-210 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices.

The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to

obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your

local Industry Canada office.

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CE Declaration of Conformity

For the following equipment: 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2

is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the

Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC),

Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in

European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed

according to the following European standards:

• EN 301489-1 V1.2.1 (2000-08)

• EN 301 489-17 V1.1.1 (2000-09)

• EN60950 / EN300328

0984 !

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Contents iii

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Contents

Chapter 1

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions ......................................................................................1-1

How to Use this Manual ..................................................................................................1-2

How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3

Chapter 2

Introduction

About the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 ...................................................2-1

Support for Standards ..............................................................................................2-1

Key Features ............................................................................................................2-2

802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................2-2

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-3

Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products .........................................................2-3

System Requirements ....................................................................................................2-3

What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................2-4

Hardware Description .....................................................................................................2-5

WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Front Panel ........................................................2-5

WG602 v2 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel .........................................................2-6

Power Socket ....................................................................................................2-6

Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button ..................................................2-6

RJ-45 Ethernet Port ...........................................................................................2-6

Detachable Antenna ..........................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3

Basic Installation and Configuration

Observing Placement and Range Guidelines .................................................................3-1

Default Factory Settings .................................................................................................3-2

Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options ....................................................3-3

Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 ..............................................3-4

Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2 ............................................................................3-6

How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602 v2 ................................3-7

How to Log In to the WG602 v2 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name ..........................3-8

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Using the Basic IP Settings Options .............................................................................3-10

Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings ..................................................................3-11

Understanding Wireless Security Options ....................................................................3-13

Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings ...........................3-14

How to Configure WEP Wireless Security ....................................................................3-15

How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security ............................................................3-16

How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ......................................................3-17

Chapter 4

Management

Viewing General Information ..........................................................................................4-1

Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................4-3

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software .............................................................4-3

Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options .........................................................4-5

Restoring the WG602 v2 to the Factory Default Settings ........................................4-5

Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults ...............................4-5

Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................4-6

Chapter 5

Advanced Configuration

Configuring Wireless Bridge or Repeater Links ..............................................................5-1

How to Select the Wireless Bridging Access Point Mode ........................................5-2

How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Point-to-Point Bridge ......................................5-3

How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging ......................................................5-4

How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater .........................................................5-6

Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings ..................................................................5-7

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................6-1

No lights are lit on the access point. ........................................................................6-1

The Ethernet LAN light is not lit. ..............................................................................6-1

The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit. .................................................................6-2

I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser. .................................6-2

I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. ...........6-2

When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ..........................................6-3

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........................................6-3

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Appendix A

Specifications

Specifications for the WG602 v2 ................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... B-1

Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. B-1

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ B-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ B-2

Wireless Channels .................................................................................................. B-2

WEP Wireless Security .................................................................................................. B-4

WEP Authentication ................................................................................................ B-4

WEP Open System Authentication ......................................................................... B-5

WEP Shared Key Authentication ............................................................................ B-6

Key Size and Configuration .............................................................................. B-7

How to Use WEP Parameters ................................................................................. B-8

WPA Wireless Security .................................................................................................. B-8

How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ B-9

How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ........................................................ B-10

What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... B-10

WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User

Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS .................................................. B-12

WPA Data Encryption Key Management ........................................................ B-14

Is WPA Perfect? .................................................................................................... B-16

Product Support for WPA ...................................................................................... B-16

Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients ............................... B-16

Changes to Wireless Access Points ............................................................... B-16

Changes to Wireless Network Adapters ......................................................... B-17

Changes to Wireless Client Programs ............................................................ B-18

Appendix C

Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics

Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1

What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1

IP Addresses and the Internet ....................................................................................... B-2

Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4

Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-4

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Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7

Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................. B-7

IP Configuration by DHCP ...................................................................................... B-8

Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9

Routing Protocols .................................................................................................... B-9

RIP .................................................................................................................... B-9

MAC Addresses and ARP .............................................................................. B-10

Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10

What is a Firewall? .................................................................................................B-11

Stateful Packet Inspection ......................................................................................B-11

Denial of Service Attack .........................................................................................B-11

Ethernet Cabling ...........................................................................................................B-11

Category 5 Cable Quality ...................................................................................... B-12

Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-13

Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14

Appendix D

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking .......................................................C-1

Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking ..............................................C-2

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components .......................................C-2

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ........................................C-3

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 98 and Me ..........................................C-4

Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method .....................................................C-5

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows 98 or Me ................................................C-5

Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking .............................................C-6

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components .......................................C-6

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ......................................................C-7

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ..................................................C-9

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 ........................................... C-11

Glossary

Numeric .........................................................................................................................D-1

A ....................................................................................................................................D-2

B ....................................................................................................................................D-2

C ....................................................................................................................................D-3

D ....................................................................................................................................D-3

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