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... 1-viii Chapter 2 Introduction About 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...
... 1-viii Chapter 2 Introduction About 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...
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... 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 Default Settings 4-9 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 4-9 Changing the Administrator Password 4-10 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Advanced Security 802.1x Options 5-1 Basic Requirements for 802.1x 5-1 How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange...
... 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 Default Settings 4-9 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 4-9 Changing the Administrator Password 4-10 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Advanced Security 802.1x Options 5-1 Basic Requirements for 802.1x 5-1 How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange...
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... 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 Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Authentication, WEP, and WPA B-2 802.11 Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview...
... 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 Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Authentication, WEP, and WPA B-2 802.11 Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview...
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... provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b compatible wireless LAN networks. Dual removable external antennas support diversity. • Secure and Economical Operation. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easily identified. 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and...
... provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b compatible wireless LAN networks. Dual removable external antennas support diversity. • Secure and Economical Operation. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easily identified. 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and...
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... one on page 5-13 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel RESET ETHERN ET 5-12V D C Figure 2-2: ME103 rear panel Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Introduction 2-7 August 2003 Restore to...
... one on page 5-13 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel RESET ETHERN ET 5-12V D C Figure 2-2: ME103 rear panel Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Introduction 2-7 August 2003 Restore to...
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You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 2-7. see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the rear panel - 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. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name DHCP IP...
You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 2-7. see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the rear panel - 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. FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name DHCP IP...
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... or Internet Explorer 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 Hub Broadband modem Figure 3-3: Connecting the Ethernet cable to change this setting. Note: By default, ME103 is set to a power outlet. If your network uses static...
... or Internet Explorer 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 Hub Broadband modem Figure 3-3: Connecting the Ethernet cable to change this setting. Note: By default, ME103 is set to a power outlet. If your network uses static...
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... its default IP address. The instructions 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 to connect to the ME103 is on a different subnet, you LAN. 2. The access point NetBIOS.... 3. Log in browser address bar 4. Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in to the ME103 using the default NetBIOS name are using its default NetBIOS name or its NetBIOS name unless there is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point.
... its default IP address. The instructions 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 to connect to the ME103 is on a different subnet, you LAN. 2. The access point NetBIOS.... 3. Log in browser address bar 4. Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in to the ME103 using the default NetBIOS name are using its default NetBIOS name or its NetBIOS name unless there is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point.
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password. Figure 3-6: Login result: ME103 home page The Web browser will then display the ME103 home page. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password. Figure 3-6: Login result: ME103 home page The Web browser will then display the ME103 home page. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003
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... "Set up the ME103 Access Point" on page 3-5" which uses a static IP configuration. However, the ME103 is also set, by entering its default IP address. So, if the ME103 has not yet been installed, and there is the default IP address of your browser. 4. Otherwise, you should be a DHCP client. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log...
... "Set up the ME103 Access Point" on page 3-5" which uses a static IP configuration. However, the ME103 is also set, by entering its default IP address. So, if the ME103 has not yet been installed, and there is the default IP address of your browser. 4. Otherwise, you should be a DHCP client. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log...
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... USA and Canada, 11 channels are discussed below . There is no default country domain, and the channel is selected, the channel cannot be used . This can select the channel used . Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding Basic Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of the browser interface. Unless a country domain is set to...
... USA and Canada, 11 channels are discussed below . There is no default country domain, and the channel is selected, the channel cannot be used . This can select the channel used . Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding Basic Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of the browser interface. Unless a country domain is set to...
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... separating the traffic. The ME103 default SSID is recommended that adjacent access points should use different channels. - However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations which has the least interference or best performance. To reduce interference, it is : NETGEAR. - This capability is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID...
... separating the traffic. The ME103 default SSID is recommended that adjacent access points should use different channels. - However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations which has the least interference or best performance. To reduce interference, it is : NETGEAR. - This capability is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID...
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... of http://192.168.0.224 or at whatever IP address the unit is NETGEAR. Log in the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies see "Wireless Channels" on the bottom of the unit or at its default address of your PCs for wireless connectivity. You must match the SSID you can configure the advanced...
... of http://192.168.0.224 or at whatever IP address the unit is NETGEAR. Log in the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies see "Wireless Channels" on the bottom of the unit or at its default address of your PCs for wireless connectivity. You must match the SSID you can configure the advanced...
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... unit or at its default address of password, or whatever LAN address and password you click Apply. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from a wireless PC whose MAC address is currently configured. 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...
... unit or at its default address of password, or whatever LAN address and password you click Apply. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from a wireless PC whose MAC address is currently configured. 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...
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...ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. How to the access list. Log in the following formats: • 001234aabbcc • 00 12 34 aa bb cc • 00-12-34-aa-bb-cc • 00:12:34:aa:bb:cc Only one MAC address per line is currently configured Use the default user name of admin and default... to click Apply to the list. 7. Click the Wireless Settings link in your wireless access control list settings. or 128-bit encryption. 4. Tip: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from saved a NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. The valid separators are 0 to use....
...ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. How to the access list. Log in the following formats: • 001234aabbcc • 00 12 34 aa bb cc • 00-12-34-aa-bb-cc • 00:12:34:aa:bb:cc Only one MAC address per line is currently configured Use the default user name of admin and default... to click Apply to the list. 7. Click the Wireless Settings link in your wireless access control list settings. or 128-bit encryption. 4. Tip: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from saved a NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. The valid separators are 0 to use....
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...defaults to browse the remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature. Select this menu. If the wireless access point does not find a DHCP server on the LAN side, and to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the ME103... MIBs. 3-19 August 2003 Basic Installation and Configuration Primary DNS - 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. blank...
...defaults to browse the remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature. Select this menu. If the wireless access point does not find a DHCP server on the LAN side, and to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the ME103... MIBs. 3-19 August 2003 Basic Installation and Configuration Primary DNS - 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. blank...
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... parameters apply to the Local ME103 firewall. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is licensed for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. The default is used by the wireless port of those identified in this name is NETGEAR. The current WEP or 802.1x encryption setting. General Information Fields Field Access Point Information Description Access Point Name MAC Address Country Domain...
... parameters apply to the Local ME103 firewall. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is licensed for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. The default is used by the wireless port of those identified in this name is NETGEAR. The current WEP or 802.1x encryption setting. General Information Fields Field Access Point Information Description Access Point Name MAC Address Country Domain...
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... to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading. Figure 4-6: Settings Backup menu The three options displayed are stored in the wireless access point in the following sections: 4-8 August 2003 Maintenance The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. This file can be saved (backed up the menu shown below. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. Click Upload. When...
... to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading. Figure 4-6: Settings Backup menu The three options displayed are stored in the wireless access point in the following sections: 4-8 August 2003 Maintenance The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. This file can be saved (backed up the menu shown below. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. Click Upload. When...
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... or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point's configuration settings. To restore your settings from the wireless access point and prompts you for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The ...Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you Power On the ME103. 3. Using the Reset Button to upload the file. To clear all factory settings. You can also be done by using the Restore function, which restores all data and restore the factory default...
... or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point's configuration settings. To restore your settings from the wireless access point and prompts you for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The ...Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you Power On the ME103. 3. Using the Reset Button to upload the file. To clear all factory settings. You can also be done by using the Restore function, which restores all data and restore the factory default...
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Figure 4-7: Set Password menu To change the administrator login name. You cannot change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change Password to save your change. 4-10 August 2003 Maintenance Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. Click Apply to bring up the menu shown below. Change this password to a more secure password.
Figure 4-7: Set Password menu To change the administrator login name. You cannot change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change Password to save your change. 4-10 August 2003 Maintenance Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. Click Apply to bring up the menu shown below. Change this password to a more secure password.