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- Works with both IEEE 802.11b + 802.11g (both 2.4 GHz)
- Speeds of up to 54 Mbps
- Office roaming for notebook PC users
- Shared broadband Internet access and resources
- 128-bit WEP encryption
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NETGEAR's future-ready WG602 Wireless Access Point connects to all IEEE 802.11b wireless networks. And it lets you add new clients based on the forthcoming, screaming-fast IEEE 802.11g* standard at 54 Mbps, while it maintains support for your existing 802.11b network-taking care of today's needs as well as tomorrow's. With its high-speed data transmissions of up to 54 Mbps, you accomplish a lot of work in a short amount of time. Network users can share a broadband Internet connection, access e-mail, download large files, videoconference, and distribute and play digital images, videos, and MP3 files. Easy to set up and use, NETGEAR's intuitive Install Assistant makes driver installation a cinch. And with up to 128-bit WEP encryption, you can rest assured that your wireless network communications are private. Up to 5x Faster and Backward Compatible with 802.11b Wireless Networks NETGEAR's future-ready WG602 Wireless Access Point connects to all IEEE 802.11b wireless networks. And it lets you add new clients at the screaming-fast IEEE 802.11g standard at 54 Mbps, while it maintains support for your existing 802.11b network–taking care of today's needs as well as tomorrow's. With its high-speed data transmissions of up to 54 Mbps, you accomplish a lot of work in a short amount of time. Network users can share a broadband Internet connection, access e-mail, download large files, videoconference, and distribute and play digital images, videos, and MP3 files. Easy to set up and use, NETGEAR's intuitive Install Assistant makes driver installation a cinch. And with up to 128-bit WEP encryption, you can rest assured that your wireless network communications are private.
High-Speed Simultaneously supports both IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standard devices and networks. This dual mode capability protects your 802.11b wireless investment and, at the same time, has you ready for the up to five times faster 802.11g. Provides connectivity to a wired or wireless network for expanded bandwidth. Higher speeds expedite large file downloads and facilitate videoconferencing and the distribution and playing of high-quality multimedia content.
Secure Provides the highest available level of industry-standard WEP encryption: 128-bit for both 802.11b and 802.11g devices. MAC address authentication offers enhanced security by ensuring only authorized users can access the network. Will support 802.1x and WPA with a future firmware upgrade.
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
If you want to use this product in repeater mode to extend the range of a wireless network, you need a second WG602 access point connected to your router. It won't work with any other Netgear product. This limitation is not described on the product packaging, the Netgear website, or the Amazon website - I only found out by making a tech support call. The product itself is otherwise fine.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
This is an excellent system providing all the capability you could ask for in a small-office-home-office wireless network access device.
It has a utility that runs over standard HTTP, so you can access all the administration and management services via your browser. It contains all the capabilities required to generate 64- and 128-bit WEP keys from pass-phrases and you can lock down your wireless application so that only certain �known� devices can access it wirelessly (i.e., it can be MAC address locked). It has all the security devices that you could possible want.
If you want to use this for a medium-sized house or office, then you will almost definitely want to purchase a more suitable antenna. It comes with a 2dB antenna with a �reverse-SMA� plug so you can easily plug up antennae with greater power. I have used a couple of these devices, one serving an office of about 6000sqft. With this device the reception was a little inadequate with the default antenna, but remarkably good throughout the office with an 8dB omni-directional purchased separately. Here, 54Mbps is achievable throughout.
With the Netgear�s dual capability, older devices with built in wireless cards (such as tablets, laptops and PDAs) can connect with ease at 11Mbps using 802.11b. The Netgear access point can also provide and entry point for a multitude of other services including wireless VoIP (voice-over-IP).
A good benchmark for the other manufacturers to complete against.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Having already bought three WG602 (v2), I opted to buy a fourth with the intention of increasing coverage and signal strength. The item arrived promptly with Amazon's free delivery and at a better price than anyone else. Thanks Amazon!
A few notes.. Aesthetically the v2 and v3 are almost the same - but not quite: the v3 is white (not silver) and has NO mounting holes (despite what the September 2004 installation guide says). It does however come with two supports to allow the unit to sit as a 'tower' as opposed to the default 'desktop'.
Firmware was immediately available and flashed perfectly well.
After some testing, I'm not convinced the v3 unit likes operating on the same network as three v2s (interference is an issue, but not a problem). Several times whilst configuring the v3 I've been locked out of the three v2s - I can authenticate but the web interface remains blank (this isn't a connectivity issue as it happens regardless of wired/less routes).
Given the option, I'd rather have bought another v2 but if this is your first and only access point - you probably won't have any issues at all.
Netgear's technical support number has changed from the free number on the back but you can call 01344 397021 and ask to be transfered to technical.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Published 19 months ago by Paul K
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Published 19 months ago by M. Bursell
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Excellent plugged in and set the security & worked a treat. Excellent signal and this was being used in a large house. Read more
Published 19 months ago by DK
Good if you want what it does automatically
This is very simple to use, connect the wire to the modem and the radio works.
However, I wanted a wireless bridge. This means setting up a different mode. Read more
However, I wanted a wireless bridge. This means setting up a different mode. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by Terry Westoby
Good, solid and reliable
This product was easy to set-up and has run faultlessly since installation. It has allowed me to cancel one of my two ADSL accounts and so has paid for itself already. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Mr. S. Hooper
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Using Cisco equipement at work I have always used Linksys at home, but due to some poor experiences with the all in one BT Home HUB, enough was enough and looking I went. Read more
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Excellent and reliable
Best to get single purpose products in this area where even Linksys multi function firmware is unrelaible. Netgear seems best of th ebucnh and I have tried several. Read more
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