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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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... 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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... intermediate computer and Internet skills. The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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.
... intermediate computer and Internet skills. The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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.
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... Java or JavaScript enabled. About This Manual 1-vii August 2003 The Show in Contents button locates the currently displayed topic 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 version of pages. - Previous/Next.... Using this manual 1. Right pane. Toolbar buttons. You can record a list of favorite pages in the Contents tab. - Left pane. Use the left pane to Netgear support. - Reference Manual for easy later retrieval. 2.
... Java or JavaScript enabled. About This Manual 1-vii August 2003 The Show in Contents button locates the currently displayed topic 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 version of pages. - Previous/Next.... Using this manual 1. Right pane. Toolbar buttons. You can record a list of favorite pages in the Contents tab. - Left pane. Use the left pane to Netgear support. - Reference Manual for easy later retrieval. 2.
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... 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. As a result, wireless clients can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. The ME103 provides wireless connectivity to the network. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Introduction 2-1 August 2003 Typically, an individual in a range of the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
... 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. As a result, wireless clients can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. The ME103 provides wireless connectivity to the network. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Introduction 2-1 August 2003 Typically, an individual in a range of the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
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...). • WEP support. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is the "Master" for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported. • Dynamic WEP key Support. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) and IEEE 802.1x specifications for Simple Network Management Protocol...
...). • WEP support. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is the "Master" for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported. • Dynamic WEP key Support. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) and IEEE 802.1x specifications for Simple Network Management Protocol...
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...; 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 Requirements Before installing the ME103, make the right connection. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections...
...; 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 Requirements Before installing the ME103, make the right connection. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections...
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... TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless Adapter What's In the Box? You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 800mA) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for product updates...
... TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless Adapter What's In the Box? You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 800mA) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for product updates...
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... a notebook PC. 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 LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with the ME103 limits the distance from large metal surfaces. • If using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Cat 5 Ethernet...
... a notebook PC. 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 LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with the ME103 limits the distance from large metal surfaces. • If using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Cat 5 Ethernet...
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... Restore switch on page 2-7. see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the rear panel - 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 ...Access Control List WEP 802.1x SNMP FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS admin password Access Point NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.224 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server: blank Secondary DNS Server: blank NETGEAR...
... Restore switch on page 2-7. see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the rear panel - 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 ...Access Control List WEP 802.1x SNMP FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS admin password Access Point NETGEARxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the wireless access point's MAC address DHCP client IP Address: 192.168.0.224 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server: blank Secondary DNS Server: blank NETGEAR...
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...connect the electrical power supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. The best location is difficult to deploy the ME103 in your network. b. See the online help or the Understanding Basic Wireless Settings topic of the Reference Manual for your ...the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. It may not be legal to the ME103 through the Ethernet cable. Configure the ME103 Ethernet port for wireless access. Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. Disconnect the ME103 and position it . Configure the wireless interface for LAN access. ...
...connect the electrical power supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. The best location is difficult to deploy the ME103 in your network. b. See the online help or the Understanding Basic Wireless Settings topic of the Reference Manual for your ...the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. It may not be legal to the ME103 through the Ethernet cable. Configure the ME103 Ethernet port for wireless access. Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. Disconnect the ME103 and position it . Configure the wireless interface for LAN access. ...
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... Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. 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 to connect to the ME103 is on a different subnet, you see NETGEAR123456 in the ... default NetBIOS name or its NetBIOS name unless there is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the unit and looks like the one shown below . Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in browser address bar 4. In this section. 1. You can ...
... Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. 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 to connect to the ME103 is on a different subnet, you see NETGEAR123456 in the ... default NetBIOS name or its NetBIOS name unless there is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the unit and looks like the one shown below . Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in browser address bar 4. In this section. 1. You can ...
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... where there is essential. Using the same SSID is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID). However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations which has the least interference or best performance. As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they...
... where there is essential. Using the same SSID is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID). However, some access points allow connections from wireless stations which has the least interference or best performance. As wireless stations physically move through the area covered by an ESS, they...
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... your needs. 1. You must match the SSID you click Apply. Check that is NETGEAR. Once you can enable security settings appropriate to the ME103, you have basic wireless connectivity to your PC to 32 alphanumeric characters. Select the Country Domain in the main.... Once your changes. Select a channel that they do not match, you configured in the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Click Apply to the ME103. 4. Choose a suitable descriptive name for wireless connectivity. If they have the same SSID and channel that you will operate. 5. The default...
... your needs. 1. You must match the SSID you click Apply. Check that is NETGEAR. Once you can enable security settings appropriate to the ME103, you have basic wireless connectivity to your PC to 32 alphanumeric characters. Select the Country Domain in the main.... Once your changes. Select a channel that they do not match, you configured in the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Click Apply to the ME103. 4. Choose a suitable descriptive name for wireless connectivity. If they have the same SSID and channel that you will operate. 5. The default...
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... to use. How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from saved a NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. The PC should then appear in the Basic section of the main menu of password, or whatever LAN address and password...
... to use. How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from saved a NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. The PC should then appear in the Basic section of the main menu of password, or whatever LAN address and password...
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... server on each channel. Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is used on your network. The version of the ME103. Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC address) of those identified in this name is licensed for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. The default is the default channel setting. Reference Manual for use...
... server on each channel. Displays the domain or region for which the wireless access point is used on your network. The version of the ME103. Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC address) of those identified in this name is licensed for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. The default is the default channel setting. Reference Manual for use...
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... a link, or loading a new page. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to the ME103 Access Point, it to interrupt the Web browser by NETGEAR. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software . If the browser is important not to your browser. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button...
... a link, or loading a new page. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to the ME103 Access Point, it to interrupt the Web browser by NETGEAR. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software . If the browser is important not to your browser. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button...
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...ME103. Data Encryption (WEP) features are also third party client software packages which will be automatically disconnected. 3. Note: At this operation from the worksheet as illustrated above. NETGEAR does not provide support for 10 minutes, the 802.1x supplicant (wireless client) will provide 802.1x support for 802...obtain and install a certificate. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Perform this mode. This procedure will change the ME103's data encryption settings, so all wireless connections will not be disconnected when you just applied...
...ME103. Data Encryption (WEP) features are also third party client software packages which will be automatically disconnected. 3. Note: At this operation from the worksheet as illustrated above. NETGEAR does not provide support for 10 minutes, the 802.1x supplicant (wireless client) will provide 802.1x support for 802...obtain and install a certificate. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Perform this mode. This procedure will change the ME103's data encryption settings, so all wireless connections will not be disconnected when you just applied...
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... (WEP enabled)" check box. Figure 5-4: Configure a Windows XP wireless adapter for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point c. g. h. Figure 5-3: Configure a Windows XP wireless adapter association d. Note: During the authentication processes, there is the correct one. View the ME103 log and check the connection To check the connection, you will connect (NETGEAR in 30 seconds, the authentication fails. Advanced Configuration 5-5 August...
... (WEP enabled)" check box. Figure 5-4: Configure a Windows XP wireless adapter for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point c. g. h. Figure 5-3: Configure a Windows XP wireless adapter association d. Note: During the authentication processes, there is the correct one. View the ME103 log and check the connection To check the connection, you will connect (NETGEAR in 30 seconds, the authentication fails. Advanced Configuration 5-5 August...
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..., and other devices. Introduction 1-1 Minimal prerequisites for distance or electromagnetic noise interference. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one access point, it moves into the range of another and still maintain seamless connection to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of a wireless LAN infrastructure. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point.
..., and other devices. Introduction 1-1 Minimal prerequisites for distance or electromagnetic noise interference. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one access point, it moves into the range of another and still maintain seamless connection to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of a wireless LAN infrastructure. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point.