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... Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model HE102 Wireless Access Point) does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Windows is a registered trademark of their respective holders. If this user guide. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's authority to...
... Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model HE102 Wireless Access Point) does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Windows is a registered trademark of their respective holders. If this user guide. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's authority to...
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... the lower 6 Mbps speed for distance or for growing networks so it's easy to add new clients and/or move your purchase of NETGEAR's HE102 54 Mbps 802.11a Wireless Access Point, which gives you quickly network multiple PCs and notebooks together without laying any new cabling, and gives users the freedom to roam throughout...
... the lower 6 Mbps speed for distance or for growing networks so it's easy to add new clients and/or move your purchase of NETGEAR's HE102 54 Mbps 802.11a Wireless Access Point, which gives you quickly network multiple PCs and notebooks together without laying any new cabling, and gives users the freedom to roam throughout...
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Related NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless LAN Products ♦ HA501 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter ♦ HA301 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter ♦ HR814 802.11a Cable/DSL Router 3 Features The key features of the HE102 Wireless Access Point are: ♦ Reliable IEEE 802.11a standards-based wireless technology. ♦ Interfaces directly to 10Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and IEEE802.3u Fast...
Related NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless LAN Products ♦ HA501 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter ♦ HA301 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter ♦ HR814 802.11a Cable/DSL Router 3 Features The key features of the HE102 Wireless Access Point are: ♦ Reliable IEEE 802.11a standards-based wireless technology. ♦ Interfaces directly to 10Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and IEEE802.3u Fast...
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... exchange data or share printers as supported by Microsoft Networking in this configuration. CHAPTER 2-WIRELESS NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS Wireless Network Configuration Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to ad-hoc networking as needed; There is no access point involved in the various Windows operating systems. Some vendors also refer to -Peer Workgroup) The Institute of Electrical and...
... exchange data or share printers as supported by Microsoft Networking in this configuration. CHAPTER 2-WIRELESS NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS Wireless Network Configuration Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to ad-hoc networking as needed; There is no access point involved in the various Windows operating systems. Some vendors also refer to -Peer Workgroup) The Institute of Electrical and...
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Connecting multiple HE102 Wireless Access Points via an antenna. As long as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. As a result, wireless clients can further extend the wireless network coverage. Please refer to page 6 for more information. ♦ Set all stations to use no WEP ...to-Peer workgroup mode). ♦ Set all stations to use the same network name (or SSID). In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as the stations are within a fixed range or area of another , this configuration,...
Connecting multiple HE102 Wireless Access Points via an antenna. As long as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. As a result, wireless clients can further extend the wireless network coverage. Please refer to page 6 for more information. ♦ Set all stations to use no WEP ...to-Peer workgroup mode). ♦ Set all stations to use the same network name (or SSID). In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as the stations are within a fixed range or area of another , this configuration,...
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... to use the same network name (or SSID). ♦ Set all channels for stations to the SSID as the stations will automatically scan through all wireless access points to use no WEP encryption key or an identical WEP encryption key as the one used by individual... access points. (It is a thirty-two alphanumeric character (maximum) string identifying the wireless local area network. For more information, please refer to page 7. ♦ Set all stations to use the same network name (or ESSID). In...
... to use the same network name (or SSID). ♦ Set all channels for stations to the SSID as the stations will automatically scan through all wireless access points to use no WEP encryption key or an identical WEP encryption key as the one used by individual... access points. (It is a thirty-two alphanumeric character (maximum) string identifying the wireless local area network. For more information, please refer to page 7. ♦ Set all stations to use the same network name (or ESSID). In...
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All nodes in an open system network. Shared Key authentication is utilized when the wireless nodes or access points are configured with access points, multiple BSS can freely roam from one access point domain to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network Authentication and WEP Encryption The...transmitting node and the receiving node share an authentication key to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. A wireless LAN consisting of nodes operating in NETGEAR's 802.11a solutions: the standard based 40-bit WEP data encryption and 128-bit WEP data encryption ...
All nodes in an open system network. Shared Key authentication is utilized when the wireless nodes or access points are configured with access points, multiple BSS can freely roam from one access point domain to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network Authentication and WEP Encryption The...transmitting node and the receiving node share an authentication key to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. A wireless LAN consisting of nodes operating in NETGEAR's 802.11a solutions: the standard based 40-bit WEP data encryption and 128-bit WEP data encryption ...
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... bits are factory set and not user configurable. Though the lower 200 MHz is 64 bits wide. transmitted via the wireless interface. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of 104 configurable bits and the 152-bit WEP data encryption method... 26 32 Example of Hexadecimal Key Content 4C72F08AE1 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B26003715DAC2 Wireless Channel Selection IEEE 802.11a utilizes 300 MHz of 128 configurable bits Similar to the 40-bit WEP data encryption as 64-bit WEP data encryption since the actual encryption key used in HE102 Wireless Access Point. 8
... bits are factory set and not user configurable. Though the lower 200 MHz is 64 bits wide. transmitted via the wireless interface. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of 104 configurable bits and the 152-bit WEP data encryption method... 26 32 Example of Hexadecimal Key Content 4C72F08AE1 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B26003715DAC2 Wireless Channel Selection IEEE 802.11a utilizes 300 MHz of 128 configurable bits Similar to the 40-bit WEP data encryption as 64-bit WEP data encryption since the actual encryption key used in HE102 Wireless Access Point. 8
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... configuration of your Ethernet network using the included Category 5 Ethernet cable. 3. Package Contents This product package should contain: ♦ HE102 54 Mbps 802.11a Wireless Access Point ♦ Power Adapter and Cord (3.3Vdc, 3.7A) ♦ HE102 User's Guide ♦ Category 5 Ethernet Cable - 25 feet ♦ Support Information Card ♦ Warranty and Registration card 11 Configure...
... configuration of your Ethernet network using the included Category 5 Ethernet cable. 3. Package Contents This product package should contain: ♦ HE102 54 Mbps 802.11a Wireless Access Point ♦ Power Adapter and Cord (3.3Vdc, 3.7A) ♦ HE102 User's Guide ♦ Category 5 Ethernet Cable - 25 feet ♦ Support Information Card ♦ Warranty and Registration card 11 Configure...
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... to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. The HE102 Wireless Access Point supports these hardware functions: ♦ Built-in dual antenna assembly to 54 Mbps fast data transfer rate on the fly ♦...
... to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. The HE102 Wireless Access Point supports these hardware functions: ♦ Built-in dual antenna assembly to 54 Mbps fast data transfer rate on the fly ♦...
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Additionally, the HE102 Wireless Access Point supports the following wireless features: ♦ Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames ♦ RTS/CTS handshake ♦ Duplicate detection and Recovery ♦ Beacon generation ♦ Fragmentation and reassembly ♦ Authentication Algorithm (Open System, Shared Key) ♦ Roaming among access points on the same subnet LED Indicators The HE102 Wireless Access Point provides three green status LEDs: Power, Ethernet and Wireless. Power Ethernet Wireless 13
Additionally, the HE102 Wireless Access Point supports the following wireless features: ♦ Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames ♦ RTS/CTS handshake ♦ Duplicate detection and Recovery ♦ Beacon generation ♦ Fragmentation and reassembly ♦ Authentication Algorithm (Open System, Shared Key) ♦ Roaming among access points on the same subnet LED Indicators The HE102 Wireless Access Point provides three green status LEDs: Power, Ethernet and Wireless. Power Ethernet Wireless 13
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... order for the HE102 Wireless Access Point to communicate with computers on the line above. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with the same SSID. Determine the Configuration of your wireless network, as follows. You'll be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that you use The HE102 Wireless Access Point will be configured with a wireless adapter, both must...
... order for the HE102 Wireless Access Point to communicate with computers on the line above. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with the same SSID. Determine the Configuration of your wireless network, as follows. You'll be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that you use The HE102 Wireless Access Point will be configured with a wireless adapter, both must...
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...of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to information theft. It is used by both the HE102 Wireless Access Point and wireless nodes must be the same. Position and mount the HE102 Wireless Access Point. Please refer to page 7 for each ...you need to access and configure the access point from eavesdroppers and hackers, you can enable WEP encryption. The best location is 64 bits. Wireless Access Point Installation Please follow these steps to successfully install the HE102 Wireless Access Point. 1. Note: Any access points configured to adjacent...
...of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to information theft. It is used by both the HE102 Wireless Access Point and wireless nodes must be the same. Position and mount the HE102 Wireless Access Point. Please refer to page 7 for each ...you need to access and configure the access point from eavesdroppers and hackers, you can enable WEP encryption. The best location is 64 bits. Wireless Access Point Installation Please follow these steps to successfully install the HE102 Wireless Access Point. 1. Note: Any access points configured to adjacent...
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... light to indicate that data has been sent and received by the access point. Connect the power cord of the HE102 Wireless Access Point power adapter to a 10 Base-T network hub, switch or router. 3. Note: Use only the power adapter supplied with the HE102 Wireless Access Point, otherwise the HE102 may use the included category 5 UTP Ethernet cable to connect the...
... light to indicate that data has been sent and received by the access point. Connect the power cord of the HE102 Wireless Access Point power adapter to a 10 Base-T network hub, switch or router. 3. Note: Use only the power adapter supplied with the HE102 Wireless Access Point, otherwise the HE102 may use the included category 5 UTP Ethernet cable to connect the...
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... last 6 digits of the MAC address of the HE102. The access point name should be configured remotely from either Microsoft I.E or the Netscape web browser on the bottom of your access point in the Address or Location box. Your computer will appear: 18 CHAPTER 4-ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION The HE102 Wireless Access Point can be similar to the labels on your computer...
... last 6 digits of the MAC address of the HE102. The access point name should be configured remotely from either Microsoft I.E or the Netscape web browser on the bottom of your access point in the Address or Location box. Your computer will appear: 18 CHAPTER 4-ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION The HE102 Wireless Access Point can be similar to the labels on your computer...
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To change the current password, choose the Password option from the AP Setup menu in the HE102 Web Server home page. Password 1. Change your password. The default password is "1234." 2. Click Apply and then Reboot AP for the new password to the IP address of 192.168.0.225. Note: If the HE102 Wireless Access Point cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up, it will default to take effect. 23
To change the current password, choose the Password option from the AP Setup menu in the HE102 Web Server home page. Password 1. Change your password. The default password is "1234." 2. Click Apply and then Reboot AP for the new password to the IP address of 192.168.0.225. Note: If the HE102 Wireless Access Point cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up, it will default to take effect. 23
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... address for the station to communicate. Default: Allow 25 CONFIGURATION Access Control MAC Address Access Control DESCRIPTION Specifies the state of each station, Allow or Deny. Access Control The Access Control window lets you control the network access privilege of the stations through the HE102 Wireless Access Point. Choose the Access Control option from the AP Setup menu in the...
... address for the station to communicate. Default: Allow 25 CONFIGURATION Access Control MAC Address Access Control DESCRIPTION Specifies the state of each station, Allow or Deny. Access Control The Access Control window lets you control the network access privilege of the stations through the HE102 Wireless Access Point. Choose the Access Control option from the AP Setup menu in the...
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... switch, or the hub or Ethernet port, but the Ethernet switch is not powered on the access point The Ethernet light doesn't light up I cannot configure the HE102 using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your computer and the HE102 name. Wireless Access Point are lit on . light isn't lit. Use the cable that came with the...
... switch, or the hub or Ethernet port, but the Ethernet switch is not powered on the access point The Ethernet light doesn't light up I cannot configure the HE102 using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your computer and the HE102 name. Wireless Access Point are lit on . light isn't lit. Use the cable that came with the...
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...bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit or 152-bit WEP data encryption Web based configuration and status monitoring Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.11a 3.3Vdc, 3.7A W: 7....MODEL Radio Data Rate Frequency Operating Range Encryption Network management Maximum Clients Standards Power Adapter Dimensions Weight Status LEDs Electromagnetic Compliance Environmental Specifications Warranty HE102 802.11A WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Normal Mode: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel Turbo Mode: 12, 18, 24, ...
...bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit or 152-bit WEP data encryption Web based configuration and status monitoring Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.11a 3.3Vdc, 3.7A W: 7....MODEL Radio Data Rate Frequency Operating Range Encryption Network management Maximum Clients Standards Power Adapter Dimensions Weight Status LEDs Electromagnetic Compliance Environmental Specifications Warranty HE102 802.11A WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Normal Mode: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel Turbo Mode: 12, 18, 24, ...