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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 according to your network setup.
e. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the
“Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings” on page 3-11 for full instructions.
Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. It may not be legal to operate the wireless
access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
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.
3DEPLOY THE WG602V3 ACCESS POINT
a. Disconnect the WG602v3 and position it where you will deploy it. The best location is
elevated at the center of your wireless coverage area.
b. Lift the antenna side so that it is vertical.
c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG602v3 Access Point to a LAN port on your
router, switch, or hub.
Note: By default, WG602v3 is set to be a DHCP client. If your network uses static IP
addresses, you will need to change this setting.
d. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a
power outlet. The power, LAN, and wireless lights and should light up.
4VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless
settings needed to connect to the WG602v3 (SSID, MAC ACL, WEP, WPA, etc.), verify
connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet,
or check for file and printer access on your network. If you cannot connect, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 6-1.
Two Ways to Log In to the WG602v3
The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can be configured remotely from
Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser
version 4.78 or above. You can log in to the WG602v3 in these two ways:
• Using the Default IP Address of the WG602v3 is the most reliable.