Netgear WG602v3 WG602v3 Installation Guide - Page 1

544 MMbbpps sWWireilreeslseAscscAescscPeosinst PWoGin6t0W2 vG2602 v3 Start Here Follow these quick steps to install your WG602. Important: The WG602 v3 firmware is not backward compatible with earlier versions of the WG602. 1 Set Up the WG602 Access Point Tip:Before mounting the WG602 in a high location, first set up and test the WG602 to verify wireless network connectivity. a. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. If this PC is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. b. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. c. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WG602 to the PC (A). A + 12 VDC 1.2A WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point d. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WG602 and verify the following: The power power light goes on. The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on PC. 2 Configure LAN and Wireless Access a. Configure the WG602 Ethernet port for LAN access. • Connect to the WG602 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.227 in the address field. • When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. • Click the IP Settings link and configure the IP Settings according to your network setup. b. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the online help or the Understanding Basic Wireless Settings topic of the Reference Manual on the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Resource CD 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 WG602 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings. 3 Deploy the WG602 Access Point a. Disconnect the WG602 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 so that it is vertical. c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WG602 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. Note: By default, the WG602 is a DHCP client. If there is no DHCP server in the network, the WG602 uses 192.168.0.227 as its IP address. If your network used different addressing, you will need to configure the WG602 accordingly. 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 should light up. 4 Verify Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the WG602 (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. Note: If you cannot connect, see the Troubleshooting Tips on the next page or the Reference Manual on the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Resource CD.