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... Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Tested to Comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is in a residential installation. This device may cause harmful interference to radio or television...the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for help. This device complies with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used in this device must not...
... Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Tested to Comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is in a residential installation. This device may cause harmful interference to radio or television...the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for help. This device complies with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used in this device must not...
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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...
... 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...
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... 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 Default Settings ...802.1x 5-1 How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange Option 5-2 Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings 5-8 Configuring Wireless Operating Modes 5-10 How to Configure a ME103 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-10 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging 5-11 Antenna Installation ...5-13 Blank Configuration Worksheet 5-14 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point...
... 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 Default Settings ...802.1x 5-1 How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange Option 5-2 Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings 5-8 Configuring Wireless Operating Modes 5-10 How to Configure a ME103 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-10 How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging 5-11 Antenna Installation ...5-13 Blank Configuration Worksheet 5-14 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access point...
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... Switching B-12 Cable Quality ...B-13 Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP ...Settings C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking C-6 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP...
... Switching B-12 Cable Quality ...B-13 Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP ...Settings C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking C-6 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP...
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... can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. The ME103 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of a wireless LAN infrastructure. The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Introduction 2-1 August 2003 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point.
... can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. The ME103 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of a wireless LAN infrastructure. The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Introduction 2-1 August 2003 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point.
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... either type of cable to a standard Ethernet network. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The following NETGEAR products work with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The...
... either type of cable to a standard Ethernet network. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The following NETGEAR products work with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The...
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... 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 register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b-compliant devices...
... 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 register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b-compliant devices...
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... Wireless link activity. 2-6 Introduction August 2003 Note: This LED may blink for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The ME103 Access Point provides three status LEDs. 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN MODEL ME103 Figure 2-1: ME103 ...Wireless LAN Off Green On Green Blink DESCRIPTION Power Indicator No power. Indicates data traffic on steady. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. If this LED does not come on . Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed...
... Wireless link activity. 2-6 Introduction August 2003 Note: This LED may blink for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The ME103 Access Point provides three status LEDs. 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN MODEL ME103 Figure 2-1: ME103 ...Wireless LAN Off Green On Green Blink DESCRIPTION Power Indicator No power. Indicates data traffic on steady. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. If this LED does not come on . Power is on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed...
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... secondary. Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to the ME103 power adapter. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Restore to Factory ...range capabilities of the ME103. See "Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 5-8 and "Antenna Installation" on the right is the primary, and the 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...
... secondary. Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to the ME103 power adapter. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Restore to Factory ...range capabilities of the ME103. See "Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 5-8 and "Antenna Installation" on the right is the primary, and the 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...
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... configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your network from unauthorized access. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 August 2003 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN...
... configuration will enable computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your network from unauthorized access. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 August 2003 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN...
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Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 August 2003 The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can consume more battery power on both your ME103. Also, WEP encryption can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to establish. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, "Specifications". This adapter sends...
Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 August 2003 The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can consume more battery power on both your ME103. Also, WEP encryption can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to establish. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, "Specifications". This adapter sends...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... (SSID). Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-4 August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can use the security features of your wireless equipment. IEEE 802.1x provides very strong security. Although it can be received well beyond...
... (SSID). Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-4 August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can use the security features of your wireless equipment. IEEE 802.1x provides very strong security. Although it can be received well beyond...
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... Mask. The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to the ME103 and verify the following: - 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 have met all of the system requirements, shown on page 2-5. 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the ME103 in a high location, first set up...
... Mask. The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to the ME103 and verify the following: - 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 have met all of the system requirements, shown on page 2-5. 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the ME103 in a high location, first set up...
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... the IP Settings for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Configure the wireless interface for the password, both in lower case letters. - Tip: If you plan to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual for LAN access. - Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003...
... the IP Settings for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Configure the wireless interface for the password, both in lower case letters. - Tip: If you plan to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual for LAN access. - Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003...
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...802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the ME103 (SSID, WEP, MAC ACL, 802.1x, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to a power outlet. Note: If you will need to connect, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." 3-7 Basic Installation... Wireless LAN lights and should light up . Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to browse the Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ...
...802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the ME103 (SSID, WEP, MAC ACL, 802.1x, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to a power outlet. Note: If you will need to connect, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." 3-7 Basic Installation... Wireless LAN lights and should light up . Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to browse the Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ...
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... opens: Figure 3-5: Login window Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 Log in to the ME103 using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. There is a WINS server on the bottom of the access point's MAC address. A login window like... 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 name unless there is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point....
... opens: Figure 3-5: Login window Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 Log in to the ME103 using the NetBIOS name you see NETGEAR123456 in browser address bar 4. There is a WINS server on the bottom of the access point's MAC address. A login window like... 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 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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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 password. Otherwise, you are using its default address.... Note: The computer you should automatically find the ME103 Access Point and display the home page, as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Once you can log in "Login result: ME103 home page" on the network, you have entered your access point name, your browser. 4. Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 3-10 Open a Web browser...
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 password. Otherwise, you are using its default address.... Note: The computer you should automatically find the ME103 Access Point and display the home page, as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Once you can log in "Login result: ME103 home page" on the network, you have entered your access point name, your browser. 4. Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 3-10 Open a Web browser...
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... the wireless features of the wireless access point in this field. It should not 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 your wireless access point, click the Wireless Settings ... one access point can be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you to reduce interference. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are discussed below . If using the same SSID. 3-11 August 2003 Basic Installation and Configuration Access points use ...
... the wireless features of the wireless access point in this field. It should not 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 your wireless access point, click the Wireless Settings ... one access point can be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you to reduce interference. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are discussed below . If using the same SSID. 3-11 August 2003 Basic Installation and Configuration Access points use ...