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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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... How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual 1-vii How to Print this Manual 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...
... How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual 1-vii How to Print this Manual 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...
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.../support/main.asp. About This Manual 1-v August 2003 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 your purchase of the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR, Inc. Documentation updates are available...
.../support/main.asp. About This Manual 1-v August 2003 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 your purchase of the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR, Inc. Documentation updates are available...
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... notation [Enter] is used for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 DOS file and directory names.... Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return key. User input. Special...
... notation [Enter] is used for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 DOS file and directory names.... Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return key. User input. Special...
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...- You can record a list of favorite pages in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to worry about specifying the correct range of the manual, you must be set to accept cookies. Also, each page of the manual includes a "PDF of this button when a step-by-step...Favorites tabs. Using this manual 1. Use the right pane to a PDF version of the manual. The PDF button links to view the contents of the full manual. - The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to Netgear support. - The E-mail...
...- You can record a list of favorite pages in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to worry about specifying the correct range of the manual, you must be set to accept cookies. Also, each page of the manual includes a "PDF of this button when a step-by-step...Favorites tabs. Using this manual 1. Use the right pane to a PDF version of the manual. The PDF button links to view the contents of the full manual. - The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to Netgear support. - The E-mail...
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... printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure to your printer...button on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-viii August 2003 About This Manual Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this...
... printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure to your printer...button on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-viii August 2003 About This Manual Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this...
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... mode is included, providing for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included. The ME103 can be used . The other bridge-mode wireless stations must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in to PCs and other . Reference Manual for the industrial-strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization. •...
... mode is included, providing for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included. The ME103 can be used . The other bridge-mode wireless stations must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in to PCs and other . Reference Manual for the industrial-strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization. •...
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... • Beacon generation • Packet fragmentation and reassembly • Authentication Algorithms (Open System, Shared Key, 802.1x) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet Introduction 2-3 August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with Auto Uplink Interface. The...
... • Beacon generation • Packet fragmentation and reassembly • Authentication Algorithms (Open System, Shared Key, 802.1x) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet Introduction 2-3 August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with Auto Uplink Interface. The...
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...to a standard Ethernet network. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections 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 configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above 2-4 Introduction August 2003 The following NETGEAR...
...to a standard Ethernet network. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections 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 configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above 2-4 Introduction August 2003 The following NETGEAR...
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... ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ( ) -- Hardware Description The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. 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 register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR...
... ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ( ) -- Hardware Description The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. 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 register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR...
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... activity. 2-6 Introduction August 2003 Reference Manual for a minute before going on steady. 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 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On Blink LAN Off Green On Green Blink...
... activity. 2-6 Introduction August 2003 Reference Manual for a minute before going on steady. 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 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On Blink LAN Off Green On Green Blink...
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Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to best take advantage of diversity and range capabilities of the ME103. The one on the left is the secondary. See "Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 5-8 and "Antenna ... 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...
Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to best take advantage of diversity and range capabilities of the ME103. The one on the left is the secondary. See "Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 5-8 and "Antenna ... 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...
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... ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on a notebook PC. Also, WEP encryption can take slightly longer to establish. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 August 2003 For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the ME103. Reference Manual...
... ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on a notebook PC. Also, WEP encryption can take slightly longer to establish. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 August 2003 For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the ME103. Reference Manual...
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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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... determined eavesdropper. • Implement 802.1x. This nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. 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 be received well beyond your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. IEEE 802.1x provides very strong...
... determined eavesdropper. • Implement 802.1x. This nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. 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 be received well beyond your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. IEEE 802.1x provides very strong...
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... that you should make sure that computers with computers on the Ethernet network. 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 and working.
... that you should make sure that computers with computers on the Ethernet network. 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 and working.
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... the password, both in the address field. - It may not be legal to connect the electrical power supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003 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. POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter which provides power to the...
... the password, both in the address field. - It may not be legal to connect the electrical power supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003 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. POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter which provides power to the...
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... Using a computer with an 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 LAN port (B) on your ME103 Access Point 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...
... Using a computer with an 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 LAN port (B) on your ME103 Access Point 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...
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...NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the access point name.You do not need to the ME103 using the NetBIOS name you found on the bottom of the unit. Log in to include "www" or "http://." Note: If the computer you are below opens: Figure 3-5: Login window Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 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...
...NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the access point name.You do not need to the ME103 using the NetBIOS name you found on the bottom of the unit. Log in to include "www" or "http://." Note: If the computer you are below opens: Figure 3-5: Login window Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 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...
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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