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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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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. Dual...or economical operation. • Automatic Date and Time Updates. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. Power and wireless activity are easy to a file and restored. • Supports Diversity. It provides connectivity between ...
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. Dual...or economical operation. • Automatic Date and Time Updates. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. Power and wireless activity are easy to a file and restored. • Supports Diversity. It provides connectivity between ...
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... 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. Introduction 2-7 August 2003 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Restore to Factory...
... 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. Introduction 2-7 August 2003 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Restore to Factory...
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You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 2-7. 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. see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the rear panel - 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. 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. see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the rear panel - FEATURE User Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name DHCP IP...
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... network uses static IP addresses, you are unable to a power outlet. e. d. Connect an Ethernet cable from your ME103 Access Point to change this setting. Note: By default, ME103 is set 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...
... network uses static IP addresses, you are unable to a power outlet. e. d. Connect an Ethernet cable from your ME103 Access Point to change this setting. Note: By default, ME103 is set 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...
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... refer to the ME103 using the default IP address follow this example, you will not be able to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point can connect to ...include "www" or "http://." You can be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above. The instructions for connecting using the default NetBIOS name are using to connect to the ME103 is no space between "NETGEAR...
... refer to the ME103 using the default IP address follow this example, you will not be able to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point can connect to ...include "www" or "http://." You can be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above. The instructions for connecting using the default NetBIOS name are using to connect to the ME103 is no space between "NETGEAR...
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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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....168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. 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 your Web browser should automatically find the ME103 Access Point and display the home page, as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Basic Installation...
....168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. 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 your Web browser should automatically find the ME103 Access Point and display the home page, as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Basic Installation...
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... 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 link in the Basic section of the main menu of the wireless access point in this field. Figure 3-8: Basic Wireless Settings menu The Basic Wireless Settings menu options are discussed below . It should not...
... 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 link in the Basic section of the main menu of the wireless access point in this field. Figure 3-8: Basic Wireless Settings menu The Basic Wireless Settings menu options are discussed below . It should not...
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... than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID). As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they will need to "any" or whose SSID is : NETGEAR. - In a setting where there is available in a particular wireless network will automatically change to the access point which have...
... than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID). As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they will need to "any" or whose SSID is : NETGEAR. - In a setting where there is available in a particular wireless network will automatically change to the access point which have...
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... settings. 8. Click Apply to the ME103. 4. Configure and test your changes. Use the default user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever password you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to...
... settings. 8. Click Apply to the ME103. 4. Configure and test your changes. Use the default user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever password you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to...
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... unit or at its default address of password, or whatever LAN address and password you click Apply. The Wireless Adapter Access Setup menu displays. Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 3-16 Figure 3-10: Wireless Card Access List Setup 3. Note: When configuring the ME103 from a wireless PC which is currently configured. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to make...
... unit or at its default address of password, or whatever LAN address and password you click Apply. The Wireless Adapter Access Setup menu displays. Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 3-16 Figure 3-10: Wireless Card Access List Setup 3. Note: When configuring the ME103 from a wireless PC which is currently configured. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to make...
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...NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. The PC should then appear in a text file where each line is a single MAC address. The valid separators are 0 to the access list. Be sure to click Apply to use. Click the Wireless Settings link in your wireless access...default user name of admin and default password of available wireless cards the ME103...Access Control On check box. 5. From the Wireless Settings menu drop-down list, select 64- Log in to the ME103 using the NetBIOS name printed on the wireless adapter. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
...NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. The PC should then appear in a text file where each line is a single MAC address. The valid separators are 0 to the access list. Be sure to click Apply to use. Click the Wireless Settings link in your wireless access...default user name of admin and default password of available wireless cards the ME103...Access Control On check box. 5. From the Wireless Settings menu drop-down list, select 64- Log in to the ME103 using the NetBIOS name printed on the wireless adapter. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
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... shipped preconfigured to use a private IP address on the Ethernet LAN, it defaults to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the ME103 MIBs. 3-19 August 2003 Basic Installation and Configuration These settings are only required...Manual for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes. • Enable EWINS This allows your wirelessly connected PCs 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....
... shipped preconfigured to use a private IP address on the Ethernet LAN, it defaults to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the ME103 MIBs. 3-19 August 2003 Basic Installation and Configuration These settings are only required...Manual for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes. • Enable EWINS This allows your wirelessly connected PCs 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....
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... for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. The IP address of the firmware currently installed. The subnet mask for the wireless access point communication. Authentication Encryption 802.1x WEP or 802.1x authentication setting. Identifies the operating mode of the wireless access point. Reference Manual for the RADIUS server. Note: In 802.1x mode, this wireless access point in a region other than one of the wireless access point's Ethernet...
... for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. The IP address of the firmware currently installed. The subnet mask for the wireless access point communication. Authentication Encryption 802.1x WEP or 802.1x authentication setting. Identifies the operating mode of the wireless access point. Reference Manual for the RADIUS server. Note: In 802.1x mode, this wireless access point in a region other than one of the wireless access point's Ethernet...
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...you may need to factory default settings. Figure 4-6: Settings Backup menu The three options displayed are stored in the wireless access point in the following sections:...wireless access point after upgrading. Click Upload. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Configuration File Management The ME103 Access Point settings are described in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up the menu shown below. When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
...you may need to factory default settings. Figure 4-6: Settings Backup menu The three options displayed are stored in the wireless access point in the following sections:...wireless access point after upgrading. Click Upload. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Configuration File Management The ME103 Access Point settings are described in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up the menu shown below. When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
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.... Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you Power On the ME103. 3. When you have located it, click the Retrieve button to upload the file. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup...
.... Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you Power On the ME103. 3. When you have located it, click the Retrieve button to upload the file. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup...
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Figure 4-7: Set Password menu To change . 4-10 August 2003 Maintenance Change this password to bring up the menu shown below. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change Password to a more secure password. Click Apply to save your change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. You cannot change the administrator login name. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password.
Figure 4-7: Set Password menu To change . 4-10 August 2003 Maintenance Change this password to bring up the menu shown below. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Management heading, click Change Password to a more secure password. Click Apply to save your change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. You cannot change the administrator login name. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password.