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... How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 3-16 How to Configure WEP 3-17 Using the Basic IP Settings Options 3-18 Chapter 4 Maintenance Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical Information 4-1 Statistics ...4-3 Activity Log ...4-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-6 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-7 Configuration File Management 4-8 Saving and Retrieving the Configuration 4-9 Restoring the ME103 to the Factory...
... How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 3-16 How to Configure WEP 3-17 Using the Basic IP Settings Options 3-18 Chapter 4 Maintenance Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical Information 4-1 Statistics ...4-3 Activity Log ...4-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-6 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-7 Configuration File Management 4-8 Saving and Retrieving the Configuration 4-9 Restoring the ME103 to the Factory...
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... ME103 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 6-4 Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the ME103 A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless ...Wireless Channels ...B-7 Understanding 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control B-9 Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 IP...
... ME103 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 6-4 Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the ME103 A-1 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless ...Wireless Channels ...B-7 Understanding 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control B-9 Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 IP...
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included, providing for the industrial-strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization. • Radius Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other bridge-mode wireless stations must enter the MAC address (physical address) of bridge-mode wireless stations. Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid functionality, including these...
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included, providing for the industrial-strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization. • Radius Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other bridge-mode wireless stations must enter the MAC address (physical address) of bridge-mode wireless stations. Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid functionality, including these...
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... - Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Default Factory Settings When you first receive your ME103, the default factory settings will be set as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 2-7. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration (if DHCP...
... - Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Default Factory Settings When you first receive your ME103, the default factory settings will be set as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 2-7. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration (if DHCP...
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... is lit when connected to a PC d. Prepare a PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. c. Turn on your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that you have met all of...
... is lit when connected to a PC d. Prepare a PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. c. Turn on your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that you have met all of...
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... connect, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." 3-7 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 d. Connect an Ethernet cable from your ME103 Access Point to a LAN port (B) on your network uses static IP addresses, you are unable to browse the Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC B LO CA L 10/100M 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 IN TER N ET 1 2 VDC O.5 A Router, Switch, or...
... connect, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." 3-7 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 d. Connect an Ethernet cable from your ME103 Access Point to a LAN port (B) on your network uses static IP addresses, you are unable to browse the Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC B LO CA L 10/100M 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 IN TER N ET 1 2 VDC O.5 A Router, Switch, or...
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... and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 There is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point. You can be able to connect via its default IP address. Determine the NetBIOS name of the access point name.You do not need to include "www" or "...Note: If the computer you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point can connect to the ME103 by using its default NetBIOS name or its NetBIOS...
... and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 There is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point. You can be able to connect via its default IP address. Determine the NetBIOS name of the access point name.You do not need to include "www" or "...Note: If the computer you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point can connect to the ME103 by using its default NetBIOS name or its NetBIOS...
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... can log in "Login result: ME103 home page" on page 3-5" which uses a static IP configuration. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default IP Address 1. 192.168.0.224 is the default IP address of 255.255.255.0. 2. However, the ME103 is also set, by entering its default IP address. Basic Installation and Configuration August...
... can log in "Login result: ME103 home page" on page 3-5" which uses a static IP configuration. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default IP Address 1. 192.168.0.224 is the default IP address of 255.255.255.0. 2. However, the ME103 is also set, by entering its default IP address. Basic Installation and Configuration August...
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... password you configured in the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Log in the main menu of the ME103. 3. Select a channel that you set to your needs. 1. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to obtain an IP address by any wireless access adapters must then change the wireless settings of your PC...
... password you configured in the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Log in the main menu of the ME103. 3. Select a channel that you set to your needs. 1. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to obtain an IP address by any wireless access adapters must then change the wireless settings of your PC...
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on the access control list to make any further changes. 2. The Wireless Adapter Access Setup menu displays. Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 3-16 Figure 3-10: Wireless Card Access List Setup 3. Use the default user name of admin and default password of http://192...
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on the access control list to make any further changes. 2. The Wireless Adapter Access Setup menu displays. Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 3-16 Figure 3-10: Wireless Card Access List Setup 3. Use the default user name of admin and default password of http://192...
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... addresses from saved a NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. Click Add to add the wireless device to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps for each additional device you can import a list of the ME103. 3. Click the Wireless Settings....168.0.224 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured Use the default user name of admin and default password of available wireless cards the ME103 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. The valid separators are ...
... addresses from saved a NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. Click Add to add the wireless device to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps for each additional device you can import a list of the ME103. 3. Click the Wireless Settings....168.0.224 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured Use the default user name of admin and default password of available wireless cards the ME103 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. The valid separators are ...
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... server on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP client. Remember to click Apply to save your changes. • Access Point Name (NetBIOS) Enter a new name for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • The IP Address Source The wireless access point is chosen. Reference Manual for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes. • SNMP Management This allows your...
... server on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP client. Remember to click Apply to save your changes. • Access Point Name (NetBIOS) Enter a new name for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • The IP Address Source The wireless access point is chosen. Reference Manual for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes. • SNMP Management This allows your...
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... to operate this wireless access point in a region other than one of the wireless access point. The IP address of those identified in this name is licensed for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. Reference Manual for use. Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is used as the client Login name for the wireless access point. The version of the wireless access point. See "Wireless Channels" on...
... to operate this wireless access point in a region other than one of the wireless access point. The IP address of those identified in this name is licensed for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. Reference Manual for use. Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is used as the client Login name for the wireless access point. The version of the wireless access point. See "Wireless Channels" on...
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...ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save your settings, click the Save button. To save or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point's configuration settings. When you for use the Default Reset button on your PC to the factory default values. After a restore, the wireless access point... of the unit. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point will be password, the ME103's DHCP client is enabled, the default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.224, and the NetBIOS name is...
...ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save your settings, click the Save button. To save or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point's configuration settings. When you for use the Default Reset button on your PC to the factory default values. After a restore, the wireless access point... of the unit. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point will be password, the ME103's DHCP client is enabled, the default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.224, and the NetBIOS name is...
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... Configuration August 2003 To configure your ME103, print and fill out the blank worksheet found at whatever IP address the unit is filled in with . Log in to configure the ME103 for 802.1x Key Exchange security. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point With the above . How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange Option Follow this section...
... Configuration August 2003 To configure your ME103, print and fill out the blank worksheet found at whatever IP address the unit is filled in with . Log in to configure the ME103 for 802.1x Key Exchange security. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point With the above . How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange Option Follow this section...
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... two minutes, the ping response should change from Windows c. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Figure 5-5: Information Activity Log for starting a 802.1x wireless connection The simplest method is to be sent. b. This command causes a continuous ping to ping the LAN IP address of another computer on the Windows taskbar click the Start button, then click...
... two minutes, the ping response should change from Windows c. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Figure 5-5: Information Activity Log for starting a 802.1x wireless connection The simplest method is to be sent. b. This command causes a continuous ping to ping the LAN IP address of another computer on the Windows taskbar click the Start button, then click...
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... ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • All APs must be in the same network. • If using DHCP, all ME103 Access Points should be set to the ME103 Access Points in its Remote AP MAC address field. 3. Note: You can extend the range of the wireless network with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the Basic IP Settings menu. • All ME103 Access Points...
... ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • All APs must be in the same network. • If using DHCP, all ME103 Access Points should be set to the ME103 Access Points in its Remote AP MAC address field. 3. Note: You can extend the range of the wireless network with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the Basic IP Settings menu. • All ME103 Access Points...
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...to be connected to either Primary or Secondary ME103 RF ports. Blank Configuration Worksheet EAP-TLS Configuration Worksheet EAP-TLS 802.1x Security Settings WEP Encryption Key Length: RADIUS Port: RADIUS Shared Key: Network LAN IP Network Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP (LAN IP Address) 5-14 August 2003 Advanced Configuration If ...the Secondary will boost only the receive signals. The Primary RF port provides transmit and receive. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note that ME103 diversity is provided only in receive mode, not in transmit mode.
...to be connected to either Primary or Secondary ME103 RF ports. Blank Configuration Worksheet EAP-TLS Configuration Worksheet EAP-TLS 802.1x Security Settings WEP Encryption Key Length: RADIUS Port: RADIUS Shared Key: Network LAN IP Network Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP (LAN IP Address) 5-14 August 2003 Advanced Configuration If ...the Secondary will boost only the receive signals. The Primary RF port provides transmit and receive. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note that ME103 diversity is provided only in receive mode, not in transmit mode.
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... with the network. Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in again. • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the ME103. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off ,...IP settings to communicate with the wireless adapter may not work with a wireless capable computer. Reference Manual for that TCP/IP is set up properly for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. The access point's antennae are securely plugged in at the access point...
... with the network. Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in again. • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the ME103. • Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off ,...IP settings to communicate with the wireless adapter may not work with a wireless capable computer. Reference Manual for that TCP/IP is set up properly for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. The access point's antennae are securely plugged in at the access point...
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... are not sure about these settings, follow the instructions for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point I am using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP Addresses. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check whether other PCs work. However, if so, your wireless client can be causing this. If you are correct. When I enter a URL...
... are not sure about these settings, follow the instructions for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point I am using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP Addresses. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check whether other PCs work. However, if so, your wireless client can be causing this. If you are correct. When I enter a URL...