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NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point

Start Here

Please refer to the online Reference Manual for instructions on advanced configuration 
options. A link to the 

NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Reference 

Manual

 is on the 

Resource CD

.

Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes.

Tip

: Before mounting the WG602v4 in a high location, first set up and test the WG602v4 

to verify wireless network connectivity.

First, Set Up the WG602v4

1. C

ONNECT

 

THE

 

WIRELESS

 

ACCESS

 

POINT

 

TO

 

YOUR

 

COMPUTER

 

AND

 

MODEM

a.

Unpack the box and verify the contents.

b.

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.

c.

Connect an Ethernet cable from 
the WG602v4 to the PC (point 

A

).

d.

Securely insert the other end of the 
cable into the WG602v4 Ethernet 
port (point 

B

).

e.

Connect the Power Adapter from 
the WG602v4 to an AC power 
outlet.

Note: 

Only connect your wireless access point using the power supply provided 

with the WG602v4.

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A

B

f.

Turn on your computer and verify the LED behavior on the front of the wireless 
access point.

 

Power. 

The power light should be lit. If the power light 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) light on the WG602v4 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 light should be lit. 

2. C

ONFIGURE

 LAN 

AND

 W

IRELESS

 A

CCESS

a.

Configure the WG602v4 Ethernet port for LAN access. Connect to the 
WG602v4 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.227 in the 
address field.

A login window will display.

b.

When prompted, enter 

admin

 for the user 

name and 

password

 for the password, both 

in lower case letters.

The NETGEAR WG602v4 54 Mbps Wire-
less Access Point user interface will display.

c.

Under Setup on the main menu, select IP 
Settings and configure the IP Settings for 
your network.

d.

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.

Note: 

If you change the default subnet of the LAN IP address, you will be 

disconnected from the WG602v4 Access Point user interface. To reconnect, 
reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within the new LAN IP 
subnet.

227

http://192.168.0.227

Tip:

 Before you deploy your wireless access point, reserve an IP address (based 

on the WG602v4’s MAC address) on the DHCP server. That way, you can con-
figure the wireless access point with a static IP address which you can always use 
to log in to make future configuration changes.

3. T

EST

 

WIRELESS

 

CONNECTIVITY

 

Using a PC with a wireless adapter configured according to the wireless settings you 
just set in the WG602v4 to establish a wireless connection to the WG602v4.

Deploy the WG602v4

Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to deploy the WG602v4 in your 
network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original 
TCP/IP settings.

1.

Disconnect the WG602v4 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 WG602v4 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.

Now, Verify Wireless Connectivity

Using a computer with an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter, verify connectivity by 
using a browser such as Netscape® or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or 
check for file and printer access on your network.

Note

: If you cannot connect, see to Troubleshooting Tips in this guide or the online Refer-

ence Manual. (A link to the Reference Manual is on the 

Resource CD

.)

Troubleshooting Tips

Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.

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