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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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...Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point is shielded against the generation of radio interference in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may ...co-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus (ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point) meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Conformity is to the following two ...
...Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point is shielded against the generation of radio interference in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may ...co-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus (ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point) meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Conformity is to the following two ...
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... procedures given in the Council Directive on February 19, 2003 at Sporton International Inc. CE Declaration of the Member States relating to the following equipment: ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 0470 !
... procedures given in the Council Directive on February 19, 2003 at Sporton International Inc. CE Declaration of the Member States relating to the following equipment: ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 0470 !
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... 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 Side Secondary Detachable Antenna 2-7 Restore...
... 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 Side Secondary Detachable Antenna 2-7 Restore...
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... the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point, and on the Resource CD for the ME103 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-1. Scope This manual is provided in the Appendices, on the Netgear website. Reference Manual for multiple personal computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem). The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
... the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point, and on the Resource CD for the ME103 Access Point according to these specifications: Table 1-1. Scope This manual is provided in the Appendices, on the Netgear website. Reference Manual for multiple personal computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem). The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
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... in square brackets. DOS file and directory names. Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return key. The 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...
... in square brackets. DOS file and directory names. Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return key. The 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...
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... to Netgear support. - Use the right pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. Left pane. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to accept cookies. To use the Favorites feature, your browser. 3. The Show in Contents button locates the currently displayed topic in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How...
... to Netgear support. - Use the right pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. Left pane. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to accept cookies. To use the Favorites feature, your browser. 3. The Show in Contents button locates the currently displayed topic in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How...
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... to worry about specifying the correct range of the chapter you were viewing. - Use the PDF button in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • A "How To...
... to worry about specifying the correct range of the chapter you were viewing. - Use the PDF button in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • A "How To...
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... feet. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of another and still maintain seamless connection to another . Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. As a result, wireless clients can support a small group of users in a range of coverage, interacting with about a 300 foot radius. The auto-sensing capability of...
... feet. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of another and still maintain seamless connection to another . Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. As a result, wireless clients can support a small group of users in a range of coverage, interacting with about a 300 foot radius. The auto-sensing capability of...
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...request. In 802.1x mode, fixed or Dynamic WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys can act as a standard 802.11b or 802.11x Access Point. - The ME103 can be set to Point-to this communication. - Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid ...wireless stations. The Wireless Access Point complies with another bridge-mode wireless station. Dynamic key exchange can log in the field provided. Point-to PCs and other bridge-mode wireless station in to -Multi-Point Bridge. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point...
...request. In 802.1x mode, fixed or Dynamic WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys can act as a standard 802.11b or 802.11x Access Point. - The ME103 can be set to Point-to this communication. - Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid ...wireless stations. The Wireless Access Point complies with another bridge-mode wireless station. Dynamic key exchange can log in the field provided. Point-to PCs and other bridge-mode wireless station in to -Multi-Point Bridge. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point...
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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.
... • 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.
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... browser for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections 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...
... browser for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections 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...
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... Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ( ) -- The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless Adapter What's In the Box? You can refer to register on the...
... Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ( ) -- The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless Adapter What's In the Box? You can refer to register on the...
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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 Amber 0n Amber Blink...
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 Amber 0n Amber Blink...
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...antenna to best take advantage of diversity and range capabilities of the ME103. Power Socket This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. See "Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 5-8 and "Antenna Installation" on the right... and the power socket restores the ME103 to the factory default settings. The one on the left 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 Primary and ...
...antenna to best take advantage of diversity and range capabilities of the ME103. Power Socket This socket connects to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. See "Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 5-8 and "Antenna Installation" on the right... and the power socket restores the ME103 to the factory default settings. The one on the left 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 Primary and ...
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... significantly based on the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending on your LAN. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of the wireless access point. 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 others outside your area to...
... significantly based on the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending on your LAN. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of the wireless access point. 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 others outside your area to...
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... 2003 The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. To overcome this, consider using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can consume more battery power on both your PCs...8226; Away from large metal surfaces. • If using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Cat 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with RJ-45 connectors. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which ...
... 2003 The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. To overcome this, consider using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can consume more battery power on both your PCs...8226; Away from large metal surfaces. • If using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Cat 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with RJ-45 connectors. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which ...
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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 Configuration (if DHCP server is unavailable) Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name (SSID 802.11b Radio Frequency Channel...
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 Configuration (if DHCP server is unavailable) Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name (SSID 802.11b Radio Frequency Channel...
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.... 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 network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to dynamically vary the encryption keys. ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN Wireless Data Security Options Range: Up...
.... 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 network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to dynamically vary the encryption keys. ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN Wireless Data Security Options Range: Up...
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... network is lit when connected to work correctly, verify that you should make sure that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to a PC d. 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 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for this PC is...
... network is lit when connected to work correctly, verify that you should make sure that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to a PC d. 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 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for this PC is...