NETGEAR WG602v4 - Wireless Access Point User manual

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NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes.
Package Contents
• Wireless Access Point
• Power adapter and cord
• Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable
•Installation Guide (this guide)
•Resource CD, which includes a link to the online Reference Manual.
Connecting the Wireless Access Point
Tip: Before mounting the wireless access point in a high location, first set up and test the
wireless access point to verify wireless network connectivity.
Connect the wireless access point to your computer and modem:
1. Unpack the box and verify the contents.
2. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. If this PC is already part of your network,
record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Configure the PC with a static IP address of
192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to an
Ethernet port in the PC (point A).
4. Securely insert the other end of the
cable into the Ethernet port of the
wireless access point (point B).
Ethernet
Wireless Access Point
B
A
5. Connect the power adapter from the wireless access point to an AC power outlet.
Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the access point. Failure to use the
power adapter included with your product can damage the device and void your warranty.
6. Turn on your computer and verify the LED behavior on the front of the wireless
access point.
Power. The power LED should be lit. If it is not lit, check the connections and
to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off.
Ethernet. The Ethernet (LAN) LED should be lit (amber for a 10 Mbps
connection and green for a 100 Mbps connection). If not, make sure the
Ethernet cable is securely attached at both ends.
WLAN. The wireless LED should be lit.
Configuring LAN and Wireless Access
Configure your wireless access point:
1. Connect to the wireless access point by opening your browser and entering
http://192.168.0.227 in the address field.
A login window will display.
2. When prompted, enter admin for the user
name and password for the password, both
in lower case letters.
The wireless access point main menu will
display.
3. Under Setup on the main menu, select
IP Settings and configure the IP Settings
for your network.
Note: If you change the default subnet of
the LAN IP address, you will be disconnected from the wireless access point. To
reconnect, reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within the new LAN IP
subnet.
4. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu and configure the wireless
access settings. See the online help or the online Reference Manual for full
instructions.
Tip: Before you deploy your wireless access point, reserve an IP address (based on the
wireless access point’s MAC address) on the DHCP server. That way, you can
configure the wireless access point with a static IP address which you can always use
to log in to make future configuration changes.
5. Test wireless connectivity.
Set up a PC with a wireless adapter configured according to the wireless settings you
just set in the wireless access point. Make sure that the PC can connect wirelessly to
the wireless access point.
Deploying theWireless Access Point
Now that you have finished the setup, you are ready to deploy the wireless access point in
your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used during setup back to
its original TCP/IP settings.
1. Disconnect the wireless access point and position it where you will deploy it. The best
location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of
your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.
2. Position the antenna.
• Vertical positioning provides best side-to-side coverage.
• Horizontal positioning provides best top-to-bottom coverage.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your wireless access point to a LAN port on your
router, switch, or hub.
4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in
to a power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and WLAN lights should light up.
5. Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter, verify connectivity by
using an Internet browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer
access on your network.
Note: If you cannot connect, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on the other side of this
document or the online Reference Manual. A link to the Reference Manual is on the
Resource CD.

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Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.
No LEDs are lit on the access point.
The access point has no power.
• 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
wireless access point.
The Ethernet LED is not on.
There is a hardware connection problem.
• 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.
The WLAN LED is not on.
The access point’s antenna is not working.
• If the W LAN LEDstays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then
plug it in again.
• Make sure the antenna is tightly connected to the wireless access point.
• Contact NETGEAR if the WLAN light remains off.
I cannot configure the access point from a browser.
Check these items:
• The wireless access point is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is
powered on. Check that the LAN port and Ethernet port LEDs are green , and verify
that the Ethernet cable is securely connected.
• If you are using the NetBIOS name of the wireless access point to connect, ensure
that your PC and the wireless access point are on the same network segment or that
there is a WINS server on your network.
• If your PC uses a fixed (static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP address in the
range of the wireless access point. The wireless access point default IP address is
192.168.0.227 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
• If the network where you are connecting the wireless access point is using DHCP and
spans several segments, reserve an IP address for the wireless access point before you
deploy it in your network (see the online Reference Manual for more details).
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a
wireless capable computer.
There is a configuration problem. Check these items:
• You might not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP/IP
changes take effect. Restart the computer.
• The computer with the wireless adapter might 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 that network. The usual setting for Windows on the Network Properties
is set to Obtain an IP address automatically.
• The access point’s default values might not work with your network. Check the
access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your
network.
• For full instructions on changing the access point’s default values, see the Reference
Manual (a link to the manual is on the Resource CD).
Technical Support
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before you can use our telephone support service. Registration via our website is strongly
recommended.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. For Warranty and
Regional Customer Support information, see the Resource CD that came with your
product.