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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR August 2003 August 2003
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR August 2003 August 2003
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...the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-4 System Requirements ...2-5 What's In the Box? ...2-5 Hardware Description ...2-5 ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-6 ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel 2-7 Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna 2-7 Restore to Factory Defaults Button 2-7 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2-7 Power Socket ...2-7 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Observing...
...the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-4 System Requirements ...2-5 What's In the Box? ...2-5 Hardware Description ...2-5 ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-6 ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel 2-7 Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna 2-7 Restore to Factory Defaults Button 2-7 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2-7 Power Socket ...2-7 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Observing...
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The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-1. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for multiple personal computers to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Specifications Product Version Product Final Assembly Number Firmware Version Number Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Version 3.0 Release 16 August 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/docs...
The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-1. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for multiple personal computers to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Specifications Product Version Product Final Assembly Number Firmware Version Number Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Version 3.0 Release 16 August 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/docs...
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... in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. To view the HTML version of the manual. The PDF button links to Netgear support. - The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. Right pane. The E-mail button enables you do not have a version 4 or later browser with Java or JavaScript enabled. Using this manual 1. Use the right pane to a PDF file containing...
... in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. To view the HTML version of the manual. The PDF button links to Netgear support. - The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. Right pane. The E-mail button enables you do not have a version 4 or later browser with Java or JavaScript enabled. Using this manual 1. Use the right pane to a PDF file containing...
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... NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Connecting multiple ME103 Access Points via an antenna. It provides connectivity between 30-70 users simultaneously. The ME103 provides wireless connectivity to compensate for installation are rated between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Most access points are presented in -building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via a wired Ethernet backbone can support a small group of users...
... NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Connecting multiple ME103 Access Points via an antenna. It provides connectivity between 30-70 users simultaneously. The ME103 provides wireless connectivity to compensate for installation are rated between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Most access points are presented in -building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via a wired Ethernet backbone can support a small group of users...
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... set to Point-to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Support for WEP is included. Point-to PCs and other devices upon request. Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the ME103 to this ME103's MAC address. Dynamic key exchange can log in the field provided. They then send all traffic to easily fit into your existing Radius server (as a standard 802.11b or 802.11x Access Point. - Wireless Access Point. The other bridge-mode wireless stations must enter...
... set to Point-to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Support for WEP is included. Point-to PCs and other devices upon request. Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the ME103 to this ME103's MAC address. Dynamic key exchange can log in the field provided. They then send all traffic to easily fit into your existing Radius server (as a standard 802.11b or 802.11x Access Point. - Wireless Access Point. The other bridge-mode wireless stations must enter...
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... port will then configure itself to a switch or hub. The following NETGEAR products work with the ME103 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • WG511 802.11g Wireless CardBus Adapter • MA111 801.11b Wireless Bridge • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter • ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point • MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter • MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card System Requirements Before installing the ME103, make the right connection...
... port will then configure itself to a switch or hub. The following NETGEAR products work with the ME103 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • WG511 802.11g Wireless CardBus Adapter • MA111 801.11b Wireless Bridge • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter • ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point • MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter • MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card System Requirements Before installing the ME103, make the right connection...
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... parts. You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 800mA) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • At least one computer with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the ME103 if you to the Support Information Card for repair. this manual...
... parts. You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 800mA) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • At least one computer with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the ME103 if you to the Support Information Card for repair. this manual...
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The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to your security settings and placement. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on both your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with your PCs will operate. • In an elevated location such as PCs, microwaves, and...
The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to your security settings and placement. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on both your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with your PCs will operate. • In an elevated location such as PCs, microwaves, and...
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... SETTINGS admin password Access Point NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.224 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server: blank Secondary DNS Server: blank NETGEAR Enabled 11 Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration (if DHCP server is unavailable) Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name (SSID 802.11b Radio...
... SETTINGS admin password Access Point NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.224 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server: blank Secondary DNS Server: blank NETGEAR Enabled 11 Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration (if DHCP server is unavailable) Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name (SSID 802.11b Radio...
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... network. Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the Advanced Configuration chapter of those identified in the address field. - The best location is difficult to the ME103 by opening your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of your browser and entering http://192.168.0.224 in this field. Reference Manual for LAN access. - Configure the ME103 Ethernet port for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Connect to connect the electrical power supply...
... network. Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the Advanced Configuration chapter of those identified in the address field. - The best location is difficult to the ME103 by opening your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of your browser and entering http://192.168.0.224 in this field. Reference Manual for LAN access. - Configure the ME103 Ethernet port for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Connect to connect the electrical power supply...
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... you are below opens: Figure 3-5: Login window Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 Log in to include "www" or "http://." In this section. 1. The instructions for connecting using the default NetBIOS name are using to connect to the ME103 is on a different subnet, you will not be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above. The access point NetBIOS name is...
... you are below opens: Figure 3-5: Login window Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 Log in to include "www" or "http://." In this section. 1. The instructions for connecting using the default NetBIOS name are using to connect to the ME103 is on a different subnet, you will not be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above. The access point NetBIOS name is...
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... one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID). As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they will need to use the SSID. Reference Manual for separating the traffic. Understanding Basic Wireless Security Options The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. Figure 3-9: Basic Wireless Security options Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 3-12 Any device you...
... one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID). As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they will need to use the SSID. Reference Manual for separating the traffic. Understanding Basic Wireless Security Options The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. Figure 3-9: Basic Wireless Security options Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 3-12 Any device you...
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... ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Select a channel that you can enable security settings appropriate to have a wireless link and are configuring the ME103 from the ME103. Once you have basic wireless connectivity to the ME103, you configured in to change the wireless settings of password, or whatever password you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. In the SSID box, enter a value of your PCs to your wireless connection when you click Apply. The default SSID is not being used by DHCP...
... ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Select a channel that you can enable security settings appropriate to have a wireless link and are configuring the ME103 from the ME103. Once you have basic wireless connectivity to the ME103, you configured in to change the wireless settings of password, or whatever password you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. In the SSID box, enter a value of your PCs to your wireless connection when you click Apply. The default SSID is not being used by DHCP...
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... the list. 7. Click Add to add the wireless device to save your network. 3-17 August 2003 Basic Installation and Configuration Be sure to click Apply to the access list. An invalid character will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the ME103. How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. To do this list will cause the line to be typed in your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices...
... the list. 7. Click Add to add the wireless device to save your network. 3-17 August 2003 Basic Installation and Configuration Be sure to click Apply to the access list. An invalid character will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the ME103. How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. To do this list will cause the line to be typed in your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices...
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... Access Point Information Description Access Point Name MAC Address Country Domain Firmware Version Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Source Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name (SSID) Channel Operating Mode Security Settings The default name may not be changed if desired. The version of the wireless access point. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is used on your network. These parameters apply to the Local ME103 firewall. Authentication Encryption 802.1x WEP or 802.1x authentication setting. Note: In 802.1x mode...
... Access Point Information Description Access Point Name MAC Address Country Domain Firmware Version Current IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Source Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name (SSID) Channel Operating Mode Security Settings The default name may not be changed if desired. The version of the wireless access point. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is used on your network. These parameters apply to the Local ME103 firewall. Authentication Encryption 802.1x WEP or 802.1x authentication setting. Note: In 802.1x mode...
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... wireless link. Maintenance 4-7 August 2003 Figure 4-5: ME103 Upgrade menu 2. The upgrade file can be sent using your hard disk, and unzip it to display the screen above . 1. Download the new software file from a workstation connected to the ME103 Access Point, it to interrupt the Web browser by NETGEAR. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to your browser. You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from NETGEAR, save it . Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software...
... wireless link. Maintenance 4-7 August 2003 Figure 4-5: ME103 Upgrade menu 2. The upgrade file can be sent using your hard disk, and unzip it to display the screen above . 1. Download the new software file from a workstation connected to the ME103 Access Point, it to interrupt the Web browser by NETGEAR. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to your browser. You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from NETGEAR, save it . Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software...
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... the Ethernet LAN, obtain and install a certificate. b. Fill in this procedure from a LAN connected computer rather than over a wireless link. Data Encryption (WEP) features are also third party client software packages which will not be available until after the certificate is 10 minutes. Configure the PCs on the ME103 is already recorded by the client Windows operating system. A wireless connection through the ME103 will provide 802.1x support for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
... the Ethernet LAN, obtain and install a certificate. b. Fill in this procedure from a LAN connected computer rather than over a wireless link. Data Encryption (WEP) features are also third party client software packages which will not be available until after the certificate is 10 minutes. Configure the PCs on the ME103 is already recorded by the client Windows operating system. A wireless connection through the ME103 will provide 802.1x support for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
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... client does not respond with the proper data to the other side in the screen above), and click the Configure button to start the authentication again. 4. If this network" check box. View the ME103 log and check the connection To check the connection, you can initiate a request from your wireless adapter. Advanced Configuration 5-5 August 2003 Figure 5-4: Configure a Windows XP wireless adapter for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point c. Click OK to apply the settings...
... client does not respond with the proper data to the other side in the screen above), and click the Configure button to start the authentication again. 4. If this network" check box. View the ME103 log and check the connection To check the connection, you can initiate a request from your wireless adapter. Advanced Configuration 5-5 August 2003 Figure 5-4: Configure a Windows XP wireless adapter for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point c. Click OK to apply the settings...
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... the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via a wired Ethernet backbone can support a small group of the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point allows packet transmission at up to 11Mbps, or at reduced speeds to the network. The auto-sensing capability of users in "System Requirements" on page 1-4. About the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of...
... the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via a wired Ethernet backbone can support a small group of the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point allows packet transmission at up to 11Mbps, or at reduced speeds to the network. The auto-sensing capability of users in "System Requirements" on page 1-4. About the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of...