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Reference Manual for the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
Access Point WG602v3
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
202-10060-02
February 2005
202-10060-02, February 2005

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10060-02 February 2005 202-10060-02, February 2005...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to www.netgear.com. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you can register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service.
  • Page 3 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 4: Canadian Department Of Communications Compliance Statement

    Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus (NETGEAR WG602v3 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: Table Of Contents

    Understanding WG602v3 Wireless Security Options ...3-3 Installing the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point ...3-4 Two Ways to Log In to the WG602v3 ...3-6 How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602v3 ...3-7 Contents 202-10060-02, February 2005...
  • Page 6 How to Log In to the WG602v3 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name ...3-9 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 ...3-15 How to Configure WEP Wireless Security ...3-16...
  • Page 7 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 Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the WG602v3 ... A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ... B-1 Infrastructure Mode ...
  • Page 8 IP Addresses and the Internet ... B-2 Netmask ... B-4 Subnet Addressing ... B-4 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 ...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the WG602v3 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope...

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, at a time • button that displays the table of contents and an link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual.

  • Page 11: How To Print This Manual

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML View.
  • Page 12 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 About This Manual 202-10060-02, February 2005...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    About the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point The NETGEAR WG602v3 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 14: Key Features

    • DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The WG602v3 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server. • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the WG602v3 to easily fit into your existing Windows network.

  • Page 15: Autosensing Ethernet Connections With Auto Uplink

    Roaming among access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WG602v3 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 16: System Requirements

    You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WG602v3 if you need to return it for repair. 202-10060-02, February 2005...

  • Page 17: Hardware Description

    To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. Hardware Description The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are described below. WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WG602v3 Access Point provides three status LEDs.

  • Page 18: Wg602V3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel

    WG602v3 when pushed once or restores to the factory default settings when pushed and held for 10 seconds. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WG602v3 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Detachable Antenna The WG602v3 provides a detachable antenna.

  • Page 19: Basic Installation And Configuration

    Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

  • Page 20: Default Factory Settings

    The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WG602v3, the default factory settings will be set as shown below. To restore these defaults, see “WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel” on page...

  • Page 21: Understanding Wg602V3 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 WG602v3. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 22: Installing The Netgear Wg602V3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point

    WG602 ET UP THE Tip: Before mounting the WG602v3 in a high location, first set up and test the WG602v3 to verify wireless network connectivity. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. If this PC is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
  • Page 23 The WG602v3 is set by default to be a DHCP client. So, if the WG602v3 has not yet been installed, and there is no DHCP server on the network, you can log in to the WG602v3 using its default IP address.

  • Page 24: Two Ways To Log In To The Wg602V3

    Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WG602v3 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings.

  • Page 25: How To Log In Using The Default Ip Address Of The Wg602V3

    192.168.0.227 is the default IP address of your access point. However, the WG602v3 is also set, by default, to be a DHCP client. So, if the WG602v3 has not yet been installed, and there is no DHCP server on the network, you can log in to the WG602v3 using its default IP address.
  • Page 26 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Figure 3-5: Login result: WG602v3 home page The browser will then display the WG602v3 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.

  • Page 27: How To Log In To The Wg602V3 Using Its Default Netbios Name

    Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or above. You can connect to the WG602v3 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.

  • Page 28: Using The Basic Ip Settings Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 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. Using the Basic IP Settings Options The IP Settings page is under the Setup heading of the main menu.

  • Page 29: Understanding The Basic Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 • 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: –...
  • Page 30 SSID can connect. • Country/Region. This field identifies the region where the WG602v3 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.

  • Page 31: Understanding Wireless Security Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Understanding Wireless Security Options To configure the wireless security options of your wireless access point, click the Security Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Security Settings page appears, as shown below.
  • Page 32 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 • Data Encryption: Select the desired option. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above. The default is None. The supported options are: – None – No encryption is used. This is the default.

  • Page 33: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 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.

  • Page 34: How To Configure Wep Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WG602v3. Store this information in a safe place. How to Configure WEP Wireless Security Note: If you use a wireless PC to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply.

  • Page 35: How To Configure Wpa-Psk Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 • Automatic — enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.

  • Page 36: How To Configure Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Note: If you use a wireless PC to configure WPA 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: How To Configure Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 How to Configure WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note: 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: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. This provides an additional layer of security. Note: When configuring the WG602v3 from a wireless PC whose MAC address is not in the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply.
  • Page 39 Be sure to click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WG602v3. For blocking access from specific devices, follow the procedure above, except select the Block radio button.
  • Page 40 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-22 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005...

  • Page 41: Management

    Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. These features can be found under the Management heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Viewing General Information The Information summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings.
  • Page 42 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 4-1. General Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name The default name can be changed if desired. MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of the wireless access point’s Ethernet port.

  • Page 43: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Station List. Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software Note: When uploading software to the WG602v3 Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the WG602v3 completely inoperable.
  • Page 44 The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the WG602v3 via the Ethernet LAN interface. The software of the WG602v3 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site.

  • Page 45: Rebooting And Resetting Factory Default Options

    LAN IP address of 192.168.0.227 when there is no DHCP server, and the NetBIOS name is reset to NETGEAR plus the last 6 digits of the MAC address printed on the label on the bottom of the unit, for example NETGEAR123456.

  • Page 46: Changing The Administrator Password

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot change the administrator login name. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change Password to bring up the page shown below.

  • Page 47: Advanced Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WG602v3. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu. Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Advanced heading, click Wireless Settings to bring up the page shown below.

  • Page 48: Configuring Wireless Distribution System Links

    A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Auto will automatically handle both long and short preamble. The default is auto. Configuring Wireless Distribution System Links The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you build large wireless networks. Examples of wireless bridging configurations are: •...
  • Page 49 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Figure 5-2: Wireless Bridging page Select the radio button for the wireless access point mode you want to configure. – Access Point: Operate as a standard 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point. In this mode, the WG602 will communicate with wireless clients only.

  • Page 50: How To Configure A Wg602V3 As A Point-To-Point Bridge

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 – Repeater: In this mode, the WG602 will operate as a Repeater only, and send all traffic to the remote AP. If selected, you must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the remote AP.

  • Page 51: How To Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging

    Address of AP2. Verify the following parameters for all access points: • Verify that the LAN network configuration the WG602v3 Access Points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices • Only one AP is configured in Wireless Multi-Point Bridging mode, and all the others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

  • Page 52: How To Configure Wireless Repeating

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 • If using DHCP, all WG602v3 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu.
  • Page 53 All APs must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network. • If using DHCP, all WG602v3 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu.
  • Page 54 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Advanced Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005...

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 WG602v3 to connect, ensure that your PC and the WG602v3 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network.

  • Page 57: 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 WG602v3 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 58 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Troubleshooting 202-10060-02, February 2005...

  • Page 59: Appendix A Specifications

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 This appendix provides the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point technical specifications. Specifications for the WG602v3 Parameter Radio Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2.4-2.5Ghz...
  • Page 60 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Specifications 202-10060-02, February 2005...

  • Page 61: Wireless Networking Basics

    This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WG602v3 Access Point conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b and 802.11g standards for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11b or g wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

  • Page 62: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.

  • Page 63: 802.11 Authentication

    The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point, such as the one built in to the WG602v3: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 64: Shared Key Authentication

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 The access point authenticates the station. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. This process is illustrated below. 802.11 Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP...

  • Page 65: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 This process is illustrated below. 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and...

  • Page 66: Key Size

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key.

  • Page 67: Wep Configuration Options

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same...

  • Page 68: Wpa And Wpa2 Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Table B-2: 802.11b/g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz 2442 MHz 2447 MHz 2452 MHz 2457 MHz 2462 MHz 2467 MHz 2472 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different.

  • Page 69: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    The Wi-Fi Alliance is now performing interoperability certification testing on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products have to support WPA. NETGEAR is implementing WPA and WPA2 on client and access point products. The 802.11i standard was ratified in 2004.

  • Page 70: How Does Wpa Compare To Wpa2 (Ieee 802.11I

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? WPA is forward compatible with the WPA2 security specification. WPA is a subset of WPA2 and used certain pieces of the early 802.11i draft, such as 802.1x and TKIP. The main pieces of WPA2 that are not included in WPA are secure IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode), secure fast handoff (for specialized 802.11 VoIP phones), as well as enhanced encryption protocols, such as AES-CCMP.
  • Page 71 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point.

  • Page 72: Wpa/Wpa2 Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap And Radius

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA/WPA2 WPA/WPA2 enabled enabled Access Point wireless client with pre-shared key “supplicant” or 802.1x Figure B-3: WPA/WPA2 Overview IEEE 802.1x offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a...
  • Page 73 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA/WPA2 information element to the stations in the service set.

  • Page 74: Wpa/Wpa2 Data Encryption Key Management

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
  • Page 75 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.

  • Page 76: Is Wpa/Wpa2 Perfect

    Product Support for WPA/WPA2 Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 77: Changes To Wireless Access Points

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA/WPA2 information element To advertise their support of WPA/WPA2, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA/WPA2 information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration...

  • Page 78: Changes To Wireless Client Programs

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA driver update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA/WPA2-compatible driver and install the driver.

  • Page 79: Network, Routing, Firewall, And Cabling Basics

    Routers vary in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported, and types of physical WAN connection they support. The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point is a small office router that routes the IP protocol over a single-user broadband connection.

  • Page 80: Ip Addresses And The Internet

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 IP Addresses and the Internet Because TCP/IP networks are interconnected across the world, every machine on the Internet must have a unique address to make sure that transmitted data reaches the correct destination. Blocks of addresses are assigned to organizations by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).
  • Page 81 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Class A Network Class B Network Class C Network Figure C-1: Three Main Address Classes The five address classes are: • Class A Class A addresses can have up to 16,777,214 hosts on a single network. They use an eight-bit network number and a 24-bit node number.

  • Page 82: Netmask

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 This addressing structure allows IP addresses to uniquely identify each physical network and each node on each physical network. For each unique value of the network portion of the address, the base address of the range (host address of all zeros) is known as the network address and is not usually assigned to a host.
  • Page 83 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Subnet addressing allows us to split one IP network address into smaller multiple physical networks known as subnetworks. Some of the node numbers are used as a subnet number instead.
  • Page 84 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 The following table lists the additional subnet mask bits in dotted-decimal notation. To use the table, write down the original class netmask and replace the 0 value octets with the dotted-decimal value of the additional subnet bits.

  • Page 85: Private Ip Addresses

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of the local network address with all ones for the host address. In order for this scheme to work, all devices on the segment must agree on which bits comprise the host address.

  • Page 86: Ip Configuration By Dhcp

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 The following figure illustrates a single IP address operation. Private IP addresses assigned by user 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.3 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.4 192.168.0.5 Figure C-3: Single IP Address Operation Using NAT This scheme offers the additional benefit of firewall-like protection because the internal LAN addresses are not available to the Internet through the translated connection.

  • Page 87: Domain Name Server

    RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for changes to add to the routing table. The WG602v3 Access Point supports both the older RIP-1 and the newer RIP-2 protocols. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. RIP is not required for most home applications.

  • Page 88: Mac Addresses And Arp

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 MAC Addresses and ARP An IP address alone cannot be used to deliver data from one LAN device to another. To send data between LAN devices, you must convert the IP address of the destination device to its media access control address (MAC address).

  • Page 89: What Is A Firewall

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 What is a Firewall? A firewall is a device that protects one network from another, while allowing communication between the two. A firewall incorporates the functions of the NAT router, while adding features for dealing with a hacker intrusion or attack.

  • Page 90: Category 5 Cable Quality

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Table C-1. UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through Wire color Signal Orange/White Transmit (Tx) + Orange Transmit (Tx) - Green/White Receive (Rx) + Blue Blue/White Green Receive (Rx) - Brown/White...

  • Page 91: Inside Twisted Pair Cables

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device.

  • Page 92: Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, And Mdi/Mdix Switching

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Figure C-6: Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End Note: Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug. However, using telephone cable results in excessive collisions, causing the attached port to be partitioned or disconnected from the network.
  • Page 93 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 The WG602v3 Access Point incorporates Auto Uplink technology (also called MDI/MDIX). Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an uplink connection (e.g.
  • Page 94 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 C-16 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005...

  • Page 95: Preparing Your Pcs For Network Access

    Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.

  • Page 96: Configuring Windows 98 And Me For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter or an WG602v3, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks. Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks.

  • Page 97: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 If you need to add TCP/IP: Click the Add button. Select Protocol, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. If you need to add the Client for Microsoft Networks: Click the Add button.

  • Page 98: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 98 And Me

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 98 and Me In Windows 98 and Me systems, locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop, position your mouse pointer over it and right-click your mouse button.

  • Page 99: Selecting The Windows Internet Access Method

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it.

  • Page 100: Configuring Windows 2000 Or Xp For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 101: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows.
  • Page 102 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window.

  • Page 103: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP.
  • Page 104 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by...

  • Page 105: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp Or 2000

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration: On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run window opens.
  • Page 106 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 D-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access 202-10060-02, February 2005...

  • Page 107: Glossary

    Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 802.11 Standard 802.11, or IEEE 802.11, is a type of radio technology used for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It is a standard that has been developed by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), http://standards.ieee.org .
  • Page 108 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 The purpose of 11d is to add features and restrictions to allow WLANs to operate within the rules of these countries. Equipment manufacturers do not want to produce a wide variety of country-specific products and users that travel do not want a bag full of country-specific WLAN PC cards.
  • Page 109 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Access Point (AP) A wireless LAN transceiver or "base station" that can connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices. Access points can also bridge to each other.
  • Page 110 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 for cables or wires. Bluetooth is a frequency-hopping technology in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum, with a range of 30 feet and up to 11Mbps raw data throughput. Bridge A product that connects a local area network (LAN) to another local area network that uses the same protocol (for example, wireless, Ethernet or token ring).
  • Page 111 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 CSMA-CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Action/Collision Detection) A method of managing traffic and reducing noise on an Ethernet network. A network device transmits data after detecting that a channel is available. However, if two devices transmit data simultaneously, the sending devices detect a collision and retransmit after a random time delay.
  • Page 112 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 ESSID (more commonly referred to as SSID – Short Set Identifier) The identifying name of an 802.11 wireless network. When you specify your correct ESSID in your client setup you ensure that you connect to your wireless network rather than another network in range. (See SSID.) The ESSID can be called by different terms, such as Network Name, Preferred Network, SSID or...
  • Page 113 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) A membership organization ( www.ieee.org ) that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. It has more than 300,000 members and is involved with setting standards for computers and communications.
  • Page 114 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 MAC (Media Access Control) Every wireless 802.11 device has its own specific MAC address hard-coded into it. This unique identifier can be used to provide security for wireless networks. When a network uses a MAC table, only the 802.11 radios that have had their MAC addresses added to that network's MAC table will be able to get onto the network.
  • Page 115 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 NIC (Network Interface Card) A type of PC adapter card that either works without wires (Wi-Fi) or attaches to a network cable to provide two-way communication between the computer and network devices such as a hub or switch. Most office wired NICs operate at 10 Mbps (Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) or 10/100 Mbps dual speed.
  • Page 116 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Range The distance away from your access point that your wireless network can reach. Most Wi-Fi systems will provide a range of a hundred feet or more. Depending on the environment and the type of antenna used,...
  • Page 117 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Site survey The process whereby a wireless network installer inspects a location prior to putting in a wireless network. Site surveys are used to identify the radio- and client-use properties of a facility so that access points can be optimally placed.
  • Page 118 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 TCP/IP The underlying technology behind the Internet and communications between computers in a network. The first part, TCP, is the transport part, which matches the size of the messages on either end and guarantees that the correct message has been received.
  • Page 119 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 As a recent development, the debate over the legality of warchalking is still going on. The practice stems from the U.S. Depression-era culture of wandering hobos who would make marks outside of homes to indicate to other wanderers whether the home was receptive to drifters or was inhospitable.
  • Page 120 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 does not offer. With this feature, WPA provides roughly comparable security to VPN tunneling with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use. This is similar to 802.1x support and requires a RADIUS server in order to implement.
  • Page 121 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 secure transmission and authentication is particularly important to users unknown to each other. The authentication capability defined in the specification enables a secure access control mechanism for the service providers and for mobile users not utilizing VPN connections.
  • Page 122 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Glossary 202-10060-02, February 2005...

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