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Page 2 - Technical Support; Please register to obtain technical support; . Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty; Trademarks

ii 202-10060-02, February 2005 NETGEAR, INC. Technical Support Please register to obtain technical support . Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty information. To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to www.netgear.com . I...

Page 3 - Radio Frequency Notice; Note; RF Exposure Requirements; NETGEAR NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless

202-10060-02, February 2005 iii 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 an...

Page 4 - Radio Frequency Interference Requirements; Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement; Product and Publication Details

202-10060-02, February 2005 iv 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-cha...

Page 5 - Contents

Contents iii 202-10060-02, February 2005 Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................ 1-1 How to Use This Manual ...........................................................................................

Page 7 - Appendix A

Contents v 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 WG6...

Page 8 - Appendix D

202-10060-02, February 2005 vi Contents IP Addresses and the Internet ....................................................................................... B-2 Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4 Subnet Addr...

Page 9 - Chapter 1; This guide uses the following typographical conventions:; Typographical Conventions; Manual Scope; Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at

About This Manual 1-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and I...

Page 10 - How to Use This Manual

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 1-2 About This Manual 202-10060-02, February 2005 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time • A button...

Page 11 - How to Print this Manual; Printing a Page in the HTML View; Print; Printing a Chapter; PDF of This Chapter; Complete PDF Manual; Tip

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 About This Manual 1-3 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 . Each page in the H...

Page 13 - Chapter 2; “System Requirements” on page 2-4; Support for Standards; The following standards and conventions are supported:

Introduction 2-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in “System Requirements” on page 2-4 . About the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point T...

Page 14 - Key Features

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 2-2 Introduction 202-10060-02, February 2005 • Dynamic WEP key Support. Fixed or Dynamic WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys can be used. • DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon req...

Page 15 - Packet fragmentation and reassembly; Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink; Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products; WAG311 ProSafe 108 Mbps Dual Band PCI Card

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Introduction 2-3 202-10060-02, February 2005 • Packet fragmentation and reassembly • Authentication Algorithms (Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet Autosensi...

Page 16 - System Requirements; Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 2-4 Introduction 202-10060-02, February 2005 System Requirements Before installing the WG602v3, make sure your network meets these requirements: • A hub, switch, or Cable/DSL router with an available 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port • A...

Page 17 - Hardware Description; WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Front Panel; The WG602v3 Access Point provides three status LEDs.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Introduction 2-5 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 WG...

Page 18 - WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel; Power Socket; This socket connects to the WG602v3 power adapter.; Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 2-6 Introduction 202-10060-02, February 2005 WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Figure 2-2: WG602v3 rear panel Power Socket This socket connects to the WG602v3 power adapter. Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button The...

Page 19 - Chapter 3; A location for the WG602v3 that conforms to the guidelines below.; Observing Placement and Range Guidelines; degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WG602v3.

Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 Chapter 3 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 802.1...

Page 20 - For best results, place your wireless access point:; Default Factory Settings; “WG602v3 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel” on page 2-6

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-2 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf...

Page 21 - Understanding WG602v3 Wireless Security Options; Figure 3-1: WG602v3 wireless data security options; Restrict Access Based on MAC Address.; You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that; Wireless Data; Range: Up to 300 Foot Radius

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Basic Installation and Configuration 3-3 202-10060-02, February 2005 Understanding WG602v3 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone wit...

Page 22 - UP; verify wireless network connectivity.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 • Use WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) data encryption provides data security. WPA2-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireles...

Page 23 - The power light goes on.; ONFIGURE; LAN; AND; “How to Log In to the WG602v3

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10060-02, February 2005 d. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG602v3 and verify the following: The power light goes on. The LAN light of the wireless access point...

Page 24 - admin; “Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings” on page 3-11; Two Ways to Log In to the WG602v3

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-6 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 – When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. – Click IP Settings and configure the IP Settings acco...

Page 25 - How to Log in Using the Default IP Address of the WG602v3; “How to Log In to; home page” on page 3-8

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Basic Installation and Configuration 3-7 202-10060-02, February 2005 • Using the NetBIOS name of the WG602v3 is not as reliable as using the IP Address. The procedures for these two ways of logging in to the WG602v3 are presented...

Page 26 - The browser will then display the WG602v3 settings home page.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-8 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 Int...

Page 27 - How to Log In to the WG602v3 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name; Determine the NetBIOS name of your access point.; Figure 3-6: Example WG602v3 NetBIOS name in browser address bar

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9 202-10060-02, February 2005 How to Log In to the WG602v3 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet...

Page 28 - A login window like the one shown below opens:; and the default password of; password; Using the Basic IP Settings Options

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-10 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 4. 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 th...

Page 29 - The IP Address Source; Enable; Spanning Tree Protocol; Remember to click; Apply; to save your changes.; Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings; Figure 3-9: Basic Wireless Settings page

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Basic Installation and Configuration 3-11 202-10060-02, February 2005 • 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 wir...

Page 30 - NETGEAR; should; SSID Broadcast; “Wireless Channels” on page B-7; Data Rate

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-12 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 The Basic Wireless Settings options are discussed below: • Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of ...

Page 31 - Understanding Wireless Security Options; Appendix B, “Wireless Networking Basics”; Network Authentication

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Basic Installation and Configuration 3-13 202-10060-02, February 2005 Understanding Wireless Security Options To configure the wireless security options of your wireless access point, click the Security Settings link in the Setup...

Page 32 - – No encryption is used. This is the default.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-14 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 • Data Encryption : Select the desired option. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting above. The default is None. The supported opt...

Page 33 - Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings; or

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Basic Installation and Configuration 3-15 202-10060-02, February 2005 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. ...

Page 34 - How to Configure WEP Wireless Security; To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-16 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 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...

Page 35 - Select which of the four keys will be active.; How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security; Click Apply to save your settings.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Basic Installation and Configuration 3-17 202-10060-02, February 2005 • 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 popul...

Page 36 - How to Configure WPA2-PSK Wireless Security

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-18 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 How to Configure WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note : Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure yo...

Page 38 - How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address; To restrict access based on MAC Addresses, follow these steps:

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 3-20 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address The Access Control page lets you block or allow the network access privilege of the specified stations through t...

Page 41 - Chapter 4; Viewing General Information; Figure 4-1: Wireless Access Point Status screen

Management 4-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 Informa...

Page 42 - This screen shows the following parameters:; General Information Fields

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 4-2 Management 202-10060-02, February 2005 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....

Page 43 - Viewing a List of Attached Devices; Figure 4-2: Information Station List of associated devices; Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Management 4-3 202-10060-02, February 2005 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Station List page contains a table of all IP devices associated with the wireless access point in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Netw...

Page 44 - Figure 4-3: WG602v3 Upgrade Firmware page

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 4-4 Management 202-10060-02, February 2005 You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the WG602v3 via a wireless link. The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the WG602v3...

Page 45 - Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options; Restoring the WG602v3 to the Factory Default Settings

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Management 4-5 202-10060-02, February 2005 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Default Options The Reboot option restarts the access point. From the Management section of the main menu, select Reboot AP. Select Yes , then click Apply...

Page 46 - Changing the Administrator Password; The default password is; . Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 4-6 Management 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 ...

Page 47 - Chapter 5; Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings; Figure 5-1: Advanced Wireless Settings menu; WMM support

Advanced Configuration 5-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 Chapter 5 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 ...

Page 48 - Configuring Wireless Distribution System Links; How to Configure Wireless Bridge Links

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 5-2 Advanced Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 • RTS Threshold : Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) m...

Page 49 - Access Point; WG602 will communicate with wireless clients only.; Wireless Multi-Point Bridging; : In this mode, the WG602 will communicate with up to

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Advanced Configuration 5-3 202-10060-02, February 2005 Figure 5-2: Wireless Bridging page 2. Select the radio button for the wireless access point mode you want to configure. – Access Point : Operate as a standard 802.11g or 802....

Page 50 - Repeater; Click; How to Configure a WG602v3 as a Point-to-Point Bridge; Verify connectivity across the network.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 5-4 Advanced Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 – 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...

Page 51 - How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging; Configure the Operating Mode of the WG602v3 Access Points.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Advanced Configuration 5-5 202-10060-02, February 2005 How to Configure Wireless Multi-Point Bridging Figure 5-4: Wireless Bridging 1. Configure the Operating Mode of the WG602v3 Access Points. • AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-...

Page 52 - Verify connectivity across the LANs.; How to Configure Wireless Repeating

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 5-6 Advanced Configuration 202-10060-02, February 2005 • 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 55 - Chapter 6; “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 4-6; Troubleshooting; No lights are lit on the access point.

Troubleshooting 6-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common prob...

Page 56 - Make sure the connected device is turned on.; The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit.; The access point’s antenna is not working.; I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser.; There is a configuration problem. Check these items:

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 6-2 Troubleshooting 202-10060-02, February 2005 • Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). • Make sure the connected device is turned on. • Be sur...

Page 57 - When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.; Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings; Reset to Factory Defaults.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Troubleshooting 6-3 202-10060-02, February 2005 • The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up properly for ...

Page 59 - Specifications for the WG602v3

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Specifications A-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides the NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point technical specifications. Specifications for the WG602v3 Parameter NETGEAR WG602v3 ...

Page 61 - Appendix B; This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking.; Wireless Networking Overview; Infrastructure Mode

Wireless Networking Basics B-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 Appendix B 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 802.11...

Page 62 - This means the wireless station will try to associate with; Authentication and WEP Data Encryption; Open System; and receive any messages that are not encrypted.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 B-2 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 nod...

Page 63 - Shared Key; Open System Authentication

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Wireless Networking Basics B-3 202-10060-02, February 2005 • Shared Key . With Shared Key authentication, only those PCs that possess the correct authentication key can join the network. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices o...

Page 64 - The access point authenticates the station.; Shared Key Authentication; The station sends an authentication request to the access point.; Open System Steps

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 B-4 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 2. The access point authenticates the station. 3. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. This process is illustrated below. Figure B-1: Open ...

Page 65 - Overview of WEP Parameters; Use WEP for Encryption:; Shared Key Steps

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Wireless Networking Basics B-5 202-10060-02, February 2005 This process is illustrated below. Figure B-2: Shared key authentication Overview of WEP Parameters Before enabling WEP on an 802.11 network, you must first consider what...

Page 66 - Key Size; Encryption Key Sizes

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 B-6 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 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) inp...

Page 67 - WEP Configuration Options; Wireless Channels; Channel

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Wireless Networking Basics B-7 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 mobil...

Page 68 - WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 B-8 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. For example, Channels 1 to 11 are supported in the U.S. and Canada, an...

Page 69 - WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits:; How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Wireless Networking Basics B-9 202-10060-02, February 2005 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • Data origin authentication • Data integrity protection The Wi-Fi Alliance is ...

Page 70 - What are the Key Features of WPA and WPA2 Security?; WPA and WPA2 Authentication

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 B-10 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 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...

Page 72 - Wired Network with Optional; Wireless LAN; Login

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 B-12 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Figure B-3: WPA/WPA2 Overview IEEE 802.1x offers an effective framework for authe...

Page 73 - The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Wireless Networking Basics B-13 202-10060-02, February 2005 Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA/WPA2 information element to the stations in the service set. Information elements include ...

Page 74 - WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 B-14 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 3. 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 packet...

Page 75 - Michael

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Wireless Networking Basics B-15 202-10060-02, February 2005 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity ch...

Page 76 - Product Support for WPA/WPA2; WPA/WPA2 requires software changes to the following:

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 B-16 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect? WPA/WPA2 is not without its vulnerabilities. Specifically, it is susceptible to denial of service (DoS) attacks. If the access point receives two da...

Page 77 - Changes to Wireless Access Points

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Wireless Networking Basics B-17 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 t...

Page 78 - Changes to Wireless Client Programs; : The Microsoft WPA2 client is still in beta.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 B-18 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 ...

Page 79 - Appendix C; and are mirrored and indexed at; Basic Router Concepts

Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics This chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and wireless networking. As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for fur...

Page 80 - IP Addresses and the Internet

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 C-2 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 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...

Page 83 - Figure C-2: Example of Subnetting a Class B Address

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-5 202-10060-02, February 2005 Subnet addressing allows us to split one IP network address into smaller multiple physical networks known as subnetworks. Some of the node numbers are...

Page 84 - Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet; Netmask Formats

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 C-6 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 The following table lists the additional subnet mask bits in dotted-decimal notation. To use the table, write down the original class netmask and repl...

Page 85 - So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets; Private IP Addresses; Address Allocation for Private Internets,; Single IP Address Operation Using NAT

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-7 202-10060-02, February 2005 • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of the local net...

Page 86 - The following figure illustrates a single IP address operation.; Figure C-3: Single IP Address Operation Using NAT; The IP Network Address; IP Configuration by DHCP

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 C-8 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 The following figure illustrates a single IP address operation. Figure C-3: Single IP Address Operation Using NAT This scheme offers the additional be...

Page 87 - Two protocols routers use extensively are:; RIP

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-9 202-10060-02, February 2005 The router functions as a DHCP client when connecting to the ISP. The firewall can automatically obtain an IP address, subnet mask, DNS server address...

Page 88 - MAC Addresses and ARP; Address; Internet Security and Firewalls

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 C-10 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 c...

Page 89 - Ethernet Cabling

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-11 202-10060-02, February 2005 What is a Firewall? A firewall is a device that protects one network from another, while allowing communication between the two. A firewall incorpora...

Page 90 - Category 5 Cable Quality; UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 C-12 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 . Category 5 Cable Quality Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (ft.) or...

Page 91 - Inside Twisted Pair Cables; illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable.

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-13 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 ...

Page 92 - Figure C-6: Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 C-14 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics 202-10060-02, February 2005 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, u...

Page 93 - The WG602v3 Access Point incorporates Auto Uplink

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-15 202-10060-02, February 2005 The WG602v3 Access Point incorporates Auto Uplink TM technology (also called MDI/MDIX). Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the...

Page 95 - Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access D-1 202-10060-02, February 2005 Appendix D 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 netwo...

Page 96 - Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking; Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components; To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 D-2 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access 202-10060-02, February 2005 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to install and configure TCP/IP on your PC. Before star...

Page 97 - Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access D-3 202-10060-02, February 2005 If you need to add TCP/IP: a. Click the Add button. b. Select Protocol, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. If you ne...

Page 98 - DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 98 and Me

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 D-4 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access 202-10060-02, February 2005 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...

Page 99 - Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method; IP Address

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access D-5 202-10060-02, February 2005 Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-clic...

Page 100 - Type; winipcfg; Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 D-6 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access 202-10060-02, February 2005 2. Type winipcfg , and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3...

Page 101 - DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access D-7 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 configu...

Page 102 - Properties button

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 D-8 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access 202-10060-02, February 2005 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Admini...

Page 103 - DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access D-9 202-10060-02, February 2005 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 After you install a network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is configured and set to DHCP without your having to con...

Page 105 - Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access D-11 202-10060-02, February 2005 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click ...

Page 107 - Glossary

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Glossary 1 202-10060-02, February 2005 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 ne...