I am to configure the device as an end point. The problem is when I go to attach to a network it wants me to specify the country. Well the country setting is grayed out, and I can't connect without it being populated. Is there a patch to fix this?

I'm running IE8, I set the WAP up as a wireless cleint, do a site survey, when I try to connect to the network under wireless settings, the country/region settings are grayed out.

if you are joining other existing network using below then I don't think you have option to change. if you as an access point then under wireless setting it will let youhttp://interface.netgear-forum.com/WG602v4/wds.html

No, I put it in Client Mode. I want it to act like a very good network card. When I do the site survey and try to join the network it will not allow me to specify a country.

BadWap wrote:No, I put it in Client Mode. I want it to act like a very good network card. When I do the site survey and try to join the network it will not allow me to specify a country.because you going the existing network so there is no reason to pick reason. only uses access point which broadcast the signal from the WG602

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Penry
Aspirant
Jan 03, 2012
It's not EOL, it's manufacture refurbished, and only purchased just before xmas. (with 1 month netgear support included as it was manufacture refurbished).

I'd consider the unit NFFP ("Not Fit For Purpose") - in the UK if something is sold which is incapable of performing the task for which it is stated by the manufacturer it performs, (in this case the client bridge functionality it was purchased to do), it's considered "not fit for purpose", and the manufacturer is liable.

Thanks for the suggestions. It's intended use is to link a PVR to the interwebs, to enable video streaming (and extended EPG updates i expect) , so a substantial AP isn't needed. I was thinking something of a comparable priced unit £20 (that's circa 30$) - I'll probably point him towards a Buffalo, as i've configured a number of them as client bridges in the past.
jmizoguchi
Virtuoso
Jan 03, 2012
refurb are not my choice for networking devices from netgear. There are handle still third party and good thing that UK has strong back up for consumer were in US is not... :)
BadWap
Aspirant
Jan 10, 2012
Yeah my unit is refurbished. I contacted the reseller and they refunded my money and told me to throw it in the trash. I'm sticking with Linksys from here on out, they offer support for their products.

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