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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
ME103 Reference Manual
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... from the antenna of at least 1 cm from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Tested to Comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3ME103 Warning!
... from the antenna of at least 1 cm from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Tested to Comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3ME103 Warning!
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... for the system according to 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 EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). 4 August 2003 FCC requires this device in 2.4 GHz the... interference to the Canadian regulations. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point is declared by the application of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
... for the system according to 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 EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). 4 August 2003 FCC requires this device in 2.4 GHz the... interference to the Canadian regulations. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point is declared by the application of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
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... to comply with the requirements set out in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The test was performed according to the following equipment: ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 0470 ! The equipment was carried out on the Approximation of the Laws of Conformity For the following European standards: • EN 301489-1 V1.2.1 (2000-08...
... to comply with the requirements set out in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The test was performed according to the following equipment: ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 0470 ! The equipment was carried out on the Approximation of the Laws of Conformity For the following European standards: • EN 301489-1 V1.2.1 (2000-08...
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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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... 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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... This Manual 1-v August 2003 Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the Netgear website. 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...
... This Manual 1-v August 2003 Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the Netgear website. 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...
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... special interest. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. The notation [Enter] is used for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1.
... special interest. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. The notation [Enter] is used for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1.
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... PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of the full manual. - Toolbar buttons. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to Netgear support. - The Show in Contents button locates the currently displayed topic in your printer--you must be set to view the Contents, ... The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. Use the right pane to view the contents of favorite pages in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML ...
... PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of the full manual. - Toolbar buttons. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to Netgear support. - The Show in Contents button locates the currently displayed topic in your printer--you must be set to view the Contents, ... The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. Use the right pane to view the contents of favorite pages in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML ...
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... range of the chapter you were viewing. - Use the Print button on a single sheet of any page 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...
... range of the chapter you were viewing. - Use the Print button on a single sheet of any page 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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... compensate for installation are rated between 30-70 users simultaneously. 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. Most access points are presented in a range of several hundred feet. As a result...
... compensate for installation are rated between 30-70 users simultaneously. 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. Most access points are presented in a range of several hundred feet. As a result...
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... other . Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is easy-to easily fit into your DHPC server. • NAT & WINS Support. Operates as a standard 802.11b or 802.11x Access Point. - WEP should be set to Point-to protect this ME103 is the "Master" for Wireless LANs. • 802.1x Support. Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid functionality, including these...
... other . Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is easy-to easily fit into your DHPC server. • NAT & WINS Support. Operates as a standard 802.11b or 802.11x Access Point. - WEP should be set to Point-to protect this ME103 is the "Master" for Wireless LANs. • 802.1x Support. Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid functionality, including these...
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. 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 other devices. Additionally, the ME103 supports the following wireless features: • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA...
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. 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 other devices. Additionally, the ME103 supports the following wireless features: • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA...
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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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... it for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ( ) -- To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to the Support Information Card 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...
... it for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ( ) -- To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to the Support Information Card 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...
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...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 Wireless...Indicates data traffic on steady. Indicates data traffic on . Wireless link enabled, no activity. Power is on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. If ...
...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 Wireless...Indicates data traffic on steady. Indicates data traffic on . Wireless link enabled, no activity. Power is on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. If ...
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... 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 Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to...
... 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 Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to...
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... This distance can connect over 802.11b wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. The ME103 Access Point provides highly effective security features ...wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending on your LAN. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point for wireless...
... This distance can connect over 802.11b wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more computers with properly configured 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters. The ME103 Access Point provides highly effective security features ...wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending on your LAN. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point for wireless...
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... the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. Cabling Requirements The ME103 Access Point connects to your wireless access point: • Near the center of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from an AC outlet. To overcome this, consider using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection...
... the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. Cabling Requirements The ME103 Access Point connects to your wireless access point: • Near the center of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from an AC outlet. To overcome this, consider using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection...
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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...