NETGEAR WG602v4 - Wireless Access Point Manuel utilisateur

June 2007

202-10279-01

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless

Access Point WG602v4

Reference Manual

1.0, June 2007

Technical Support

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registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service.

You will find technical support information at:

www.netgear.com/support/main.asp through the customer service area. If you want to contact technical support

by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your country.

Trademarks

NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of

Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

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.

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:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

Placement and Range Guidelines

Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of 500 feet (152.4 m) for 802.11b

devices. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly, based on the

physical placement of the wireless access point.

For best results, identify a location for your wireless access point according to these guidelines:

• Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, large metal surfaces, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless

phones.

• In an elevated location such as a high shelf that is near the center of the wireless coverage area for all mobile

devices.

NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to

the wireless access point.

To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device must be installed to

ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be collocated with

other transmitting structures.

FCC Statement

FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions. 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 Warning for North America and Australia

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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We Netgear,

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA

Tel: +1 408 907 8000

declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s)

WG602v4 (Model Designation)

NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (Product Name)

complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables

when connecting to computer or peripheral devices)

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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and Regulatory Compliance Information

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 and Radar systems.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus (NETGEAR WG602v4 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.

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.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the

European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the

European Community

Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, _e tento Radiolan je ve shoděse základními po_adavky

a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder

de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch

[German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit

den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der

Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Eesti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ

põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español

[Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los

requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la

Directiva 1999/5/CE.

ÅëëçíéêÞ

[Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ

ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ

1999/5/ΕΚ.

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Please go to http://www.NETGEAR.com and use the search feature to find an updated list of wireless accessories

approved to be used with the WG602v4 in the European Community.

Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point gemäß der im

BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben

einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die

Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.

Français

[French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux

exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti

essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām

prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuviø

[Lithuanian] Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas

1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands

[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de

essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali

u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar

[Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ

követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi

wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Português

[Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e

outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko

[Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi

relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Slovensky

[Slovak] NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky

príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY

oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska

[Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de

väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv

1999/5/EG.

Íslenska

[Icelandic] Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar

kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Norsk

[Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende

krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt

gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point has been suppressed in accordance

with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for

example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please

refer to the notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market

and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WG602v4

Publication Date: June 2007

Product Family: wireless access point

Product Name: NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point

Home or Business Product: Business

Language: English

Publication Part Number: 202-10279-01

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Contents

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ..................................................................vii

How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................viii

How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................viii

Revision History ................................................................................................................ ix

Chapter 1

Introduction

About the NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point .................................1-1

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

Key Features ............................................................................................................1-2

802.11b/g Standards-based Wireless Networking ...................................................1-3

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-3

Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support .......................................................................1-3

Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products .........................................................1-3

What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................1-4

Hardware Description .....................................................................................................1-4

WG602v4 Wireless Access Point Front Panel .........................................................1-5

WG602v4 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel ..........................................................1-6

Chapter 2

Installation and Configuration

Placement and Range Guidelines ..................................................................................2-1

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

Basic Setup and Installation ...........................................................................................2-2

Installing the WG602v4 ............................................................................................2-3

Selecting Basic IP Settings Options .........................................................................2-3

Verifying Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................2-8

Deploying the Wireless AP .......................................................................................2-8

Logging Into the WG602v4 .............................................................................................2-9

IP Address Login ......................................................................................................2-9

NetBIOS Name Login .............................................................................................2-10

Wireless Security Options ............................................................................................2-12

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Configuring Wireless Security ................................................................................2-13

Wireless Settings Information Form .......................................................................2-15

Configuring WEP Wireless Security .......................................................................2-16

Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security ...............................................................2-17

Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security .............................................................2-18

Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ...........................................2-18

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .......................................................2-19

Chapter 3

Management

Viewing General Information ..........................................................................................3-1

Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................3-2

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

Rebooting and Resetting Factory Defaults .....................................................................3-4

Rebooting the Wireless AP ......................................................................................3-5

Restoring Factory Default Settings ..........................................................................3-5

Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults ...............................3-5

Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................3-6

Chapter 4

Advanced Configuration

Configuring Access Point Modes ....................................................................................4-1

Configuring a WG602v4 as a Point-to-Point Bridge .................................................4-1

Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging ................................................................4-4

Configuring Repeater with Wireless Client Association ...........................................4-7

Client Mode Configuration ......................................................................................4-10

Advanced Wireless Settings .........................................................................................4-14

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................5-1

No lights are lit on the access point. ........................................................................5-1

The Ethernet LAN light is not lit. ...............................................................................5-1

The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit. ..................................................................5-2

I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser. .................................5-2

I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. ...........5-2

When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ..........................................5-3

Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........................................5-3

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Appendix A

Default Configuration and Technical Specifications

Default Configuration Settings ....................................................................................... A-1

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-2

Appendix B

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