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Viewing General Information

The Information screen summarizes of the current WG602v4 configuration settings based on its mode of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The information is View Only.

To access the Information screen:

  1. Click Information on the main menu of the browser interface. The Information screen for the selected mode will display.

    Figure 3-1

This screen displays the following parameters:

Table 3-1. General Information Fields
Field
Description
Access Point Information
 
Access Point Mode
Shows the current operating mode of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client.
Access Point Name
The default name can be changed if desired.
MAC Address
Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of the wireless access point's Ethernet port.
Region
Displays the country or region for which the wireless access point is licensed for use. It may not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Firmware Version
The version of the firmware currently installed.
Current IP Settings - These parameters apply to the Local WG602v4 wireless access point.
 
IP Address
The IP address of the wireless access point.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask for the wireless access point.
Default Gateway
The default gateway for the wireless access point.
DHCP Client
Enabled by default. Enabled (DHCP client) indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a DHCP server on your network.
Wireless Settings - These parameters apply to the target remote WG602v4, VPN gateway, or VPN client.
 
Wireless Network Name (SSID)
Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the wireless access point. The default is NETGEAR.
Associated AP (Client mode only)
The MAC address of a remote AP or peer that this wireless access point is connected to.
Channel
Identifies the channel the wireless port is using.
Encryption Type
The current encryption setting.
Access Control
Restricts wireless access by MAC address. Disabled by default.


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