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... of 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 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...
... of 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 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...
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...not lit...6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 I am using EAP-TLS security but get disconnected 6-3 I cannot connect to the ME103 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a ... B-7 Wireless Channels ...B-7 Understanding 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control B-9 Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 IP Configuration...
...not lit...6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 I am using EAP-TLS security but get disconnected 6-3 I cannot connect to the ME103 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a ... B-7 Wireless Channels ...B-7 Understanding 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control B-9 Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 IP Configuration...
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... Cable Quality ...B-13 Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP...
... Cable Quality ...B-13 Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP...
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...; NAT & WINS Support. Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes - You must be used to PCs and other . Select this only if this mode, the ME103 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is the "Master" for a group...
...; NAT & WINS Support. Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Multiple Operating Modes - You must be used to PCs and other . Select this only if this mode, the ME103 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is the "Master" for a group...
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... 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? 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...
... 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? 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...
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... NETGEAR Enabled 11 Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 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 WEP Restricting connectivity based on the rear panel - see "ME103 Wireless Access Point...
... NETGEAR Enabled 11 Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 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 WEP Restricting connectivity based on the rear panel - see "ME103 Wireless Access Point...
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... a PC with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. A R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Figure 3-2: Connecting the ME103 to communicate with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 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...
... a PC with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. A R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Figure 3-2: Connecting the ME103 to communicate with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 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...
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... field. - Connect to its original TCP/IP settings. 3 DEPLOY THE ME103 ACCESS POINT a. POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter which provides power to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of the Reference Manual. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. b. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003...
... field. - Connect to its original TCP/IP settings. 3 DEPLOY THE ME103 ACCESS POINT a. POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter which provides power to operate the wireless access point in a region other than one of the Reference Manual. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. b. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003...
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... should light up . 4 VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY 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 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...
... should light up . 4 VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY 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 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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...IP address follow this example, you see NETGEAR123456 in the browser address or location box. Note: If the computer you are below opens: Figure 3-5: Login window Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 In this section. 1. There is the last 6 digits of the access point's MAC address. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point..."NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point. To find the NetBIOS name, refer to the labels on the bottom of your access point. Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in to connect via its default IP address...
...IP address follow this example, you see NETGEAR123456 in the browser address or location box. Note: If the computer you are below opens: Figure 3-5: Login window Basic Installation and Configuration 3-8 August 2003 In this section. 1. There is the last 6 digits of the access point's MAC address. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point..."NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point. To find the NetBIOS name, refer to the labels on the bottom of your access point. Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in to connect via its default IP address...
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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 255.255.255.0. 2. However, the ME103 is no DHCP server on the network, you are using its default address of ...to Log In to be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of your access point. Otherwise, you have entered your access point name, your browser. 4. Connect to the ME103 should automatically find the ME103 Access Point and display the home page, as Internet ...
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 255.255.255.0. 2. However, the ME103 is no DHCP server on the network, you are using its default address of ...to Log In to be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of your access point. Otherwise, you have entered your access point name, your browser. 4. Connect to the ME103 should automatically find the ME103 Access Point and display the home page, as Internet ...
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... to obtain an IP address by any wireless access adapters must then change the SSID, channel, or security settings, you configure in to the ME103, you click Apply. If they have the same SSID and channel that they do not match, you configured in the main menu of your PCs for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to...
... to obtain an IP address by any wireless access adapters must then change the SSID, channel, or security settings, you configure in to the ME103, you click Apply. If they have the same SSID and channel that they do not match, you configured in the main menu of your PCs for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to...
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..., or whatever LAN address and password you click Apply. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from a wireless PC whose MAC address is currently configured. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on the access control list to make any further changes. 2. Log in the...
..., or whatever LAN address and password you click Apply. You must then access the wireless access point from a wired PC or from a wireless PC whose MAC address is currently configured. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on the access control list to make any further changes. 2. Log in the...
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....0.224 or at whatever IP address the unit is a single MAC address. Click Add to add the wireless device to the ME103. Be sure to click Apply to save your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. or 128-bit encryption... list. 7. For example, the MAC address is allowed. Repeat these steps: 1. Tip: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from saved a NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. The valid separators are 0 to 9 and a, b, c, d, e, and f. An invalid character will be ignored. 6. These values must...
....0.224 or at whatever IP address the unit is a single MAC address. Click Add to add the wireless device to the ME103. Be sure to click Apply to save your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 4. or 128-bit encryption... list. 7. For example, the MAC address is allowed. Repeat these steps: 1. Tip: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from saved a NETGEAR ME102 access point access control list. The valid separators are 0 to 9 and a, b, c, d, e, and f. An invalid character will be ignored. 6. These values must...
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... will be disconnected when you use a wireless PC to configure DHCP, static IP, access point NetBIOS name, WINS, and SNMP settings. Note: If you click Apply. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values. • Manual - See "Overview of WEP Parameters" on page B-5 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Automatic - Reference Manual for a full...
... will be disconnected when you use a wireless PC to configure DHCP, static IP, access point NetBIOS name, WINS, and SNMP settings. Note: If you click Apply. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values. • Manual - See "Overview of WEP Parameters" on page B-5 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Automatic - Reference Manual for a full...
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... the management features supported in this menu. Remember to click Apply 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. Gateway - 0.0.0.0 - Secondary DNS - Reference Manual for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes. • Enable EWINS This allows your...
... the management features supported in this menu. Remember to click Apply 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. Gateway - 0.0.0.0 - Secondary DNS - Reference Manual for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes. • Enable EWINS This allows your...
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... which the wireless access point is the default channel setting. See "Wireless Channels" on page B-7 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. The current 802.1x setting. 4-2 Maintenance August 2003 Identifies the operating mode of the wireless access point's Ethernet port. Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of those identified in this name is NETGEAR. Authentication Encryption 802.1x WEP...
... which the wireless access point is the default channel setting. See "Wireless Channels" on page B-7 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Table 4-1. The current 802.1x setting. 4-2 Maintenance August 2003 Identifies the operating mode of the wireless access point's Ethernet port. Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of those identified in this name is NETGEAR. Authentication Encryption 802.1x WEP...
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... associated with the wireless access point or not. To force the wireless access point to communicate with this access point will be aware that if the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is allowed to look for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Viewing a List ...the Station List link to another, providing seamless network connectivity. Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all IP devices associated with the wireless access point in the Station List. 4-6 Maintenance August 2003 Reference Manual for associated devices...
... associated with the wireless access point or not. To force the wireless access point to communicate with this access point will be aware that if the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is allowed to look for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Viewing a List ...the Station List link to another, providing seamless network connectivity. Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all IP devices associated with the wireless access point in the Station List. 4-6 Maintenance August 2003 Reference Manual for associated devices...
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... password, the ME103's DHCP client is enabled, the default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.224, and the NetBIOS name is reset to the name printed on the label on your PC to store the file. After a restore, the wireless access point's password will ..., and the ME103 is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to upload the file. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save your wireless access point's configuration settings. Restoring the ME103 to the Factory...
... password, the ME103's DHCP client is enabled, the default LAN IP address is 192.168.0.224, and the NetBIOS name is reset to the name printed on the label on your PC to store the file. After a restore, the wireless access point's password will ..., and the ME103 is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless access point to upload the file. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save your wireless access point's configuration settings. Restoring the ME103 to the Factory...
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... parameters used in to the RADIUS server using the NetBIOS name printed on page B-9 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point With the above . Use the default user name of admin and password of the unit, or at its IP address or the NetBIOS name. Click the Security Settings link in to display the Advanced Security...
... parameters used in to the RADIUS server using the NetBIOS name printed on page B-9 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point With the above . Use the default user name of admin and password of the unit, or at its IP address or the NetBIOS name. Click the Security Settings link in to display the Advanced Security...