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... conjunction with part 15 of the FCC Rules. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used in this user guide. 3 August 2003 To ensure compliance with the FCC's of exposure requirements you must maintain a distance of the following ...Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Tested to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to...
... conjunction with part 15 of the FCC Rules. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used in this user guide. 3 August 2003 To ensure compliance with the FCC's of exposure requirements you must maintain a distance of the following ...Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Tested to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to...
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...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. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 User input. Named keys in ...text are shown enclosed in square brackets. DOS file and directory names. Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return key. Special Message Formats This guide uses the following typographical conventions...
...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. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 User input. Named keys in ...text are shown enclosed in square brackets. DOS file and directory names. Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return key. Special Message Formats This guide uses the following typographical conventions...
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User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR M-WB02NA-0 March 2003
User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR M-WB02NA-0 March 2003
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...to the following two conditions: 1. However, there is in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. 2. If this user guide. 3 To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used in use. This device complies with the FCC's of exposure ...Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Tested to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. Installers and end-users must not be determined by one or more of...
...to the following two conditions: 1. However, there is in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. 2. If this user guide. 3 To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used in use. This device complies with the FCC's of exposure ...Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Tested to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. Installers and end-users must not be determined by one or more of...
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... the NETGEAR™ ME103 Access Point. Screen text, user-typed command-line entries. The notation [Enter] is used . Audience This reference manual assumes that must be pressed simultaneously are shown enclosed in square brackets. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. User input. About This Guide v Two...
... the NETGEAR™ ME103 Access Point. Screen text, user-typed command-line entries. The notation [Enter] is used . Audience This reference manual assumes that must be pressed simultaneously are shown enclosed in square brackets. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. User input. About This Guide v Two...
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User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point vi About This Guide
User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point vi About This Guide
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... LED indicators. 1-2 Introduction Firmware is included. Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the ME103 to PCs and other devices upon request. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point provides the following features: • Standards Compliant. Dynamic key exchange can be used . DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to...
... LED indicators. 1-2 Introduction Firmware is included. Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the ME103 to PCs and other devices upon request. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point provides the following features: • Standards Compliant. Dynamic key exchange can be used . DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to...
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... 1-3 User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 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 manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance website (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b compatible wireless LAN networks. Compatible NETGEAR products...
... 1-3 User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 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 manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance website (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b compatible wireless LAN networks. Compatible NETGEAR products...
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...User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • 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...installed. • 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless Adapter. Please contact your area. You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. • ...
...User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • 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...installed. • 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless Adapter. Please contact your area. You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. • ...
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... at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The ME103 Access Point provides these status LEDs. 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN MODEL ME103 Figure 1-1: ME103 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On Blink DESCRIPTION Power Indicator No power. Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point To qualify for...
... at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The ME103 Access Point provides these status LEDs. 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN MODEL ME103 Figure 1-1: ME103 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On Blink DESCRIPTION Power Indicator No power. Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point To qualify for...
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... no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Wireless link enabled, no Ethernet link detected. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point LED LAN Off Green On Green Blink Amber 0n Amber Blink DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator...
... no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Wireless link enabled, no Ethernet link detected. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point LED LAN Off Green On Green Blink Amber 0n Amber Blink DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator...
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User's Guide for important information about configuring Introduction 1-7 Please refer to "Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 4-12 and "Antenna Installation" on the right is the primary, and the one on page 4-15 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel RESET ETHERN ET 5-12V D C Figure 1-2: ME103 rear panel Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. The one on the left is the secondary.
User's Guide for important information about configuring Introduction 1-7 Please refer to "Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 4-12 and "Antenna Installation" on the right is the primary, and the one on page 4-15 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel RESET ETHERN ET 5-12V D C Figure 1-2: ME103 rear panel Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. The one on the left is the secondary.
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RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to best take advantage of diversity and range capabilities of the ME103. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point and positioning the antenna to and Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Power Socket This socket connects to the factory default settings. Restore to Factory Default Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the ME103 to the ME103 power adapter 1-8 Introduction
RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to best take advantage of diversity and range capabilities of the ME103. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point and positioning the antenna to and Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Power Socket This socket connects to the factory default settings. Restore to Factory Default Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the ME103 to the ME103 power adapter 1-8 Introduction
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User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Introduction 1-9
User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Introduction 1-9
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...interference. The time it is 5 Channels (e.g. Cabling Requirements The ME103 Access Point connects to your ME103. Also, WEP encryption can take slightly longer to establish. To overcome this, consider using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Cat 5 Ethernet cable ...elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from an AC outlet. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary ...
...interference. The time it is 5 Channels (e.g. Cabling Requirements The ME103 Access Point connects to your ME103. Also, WEP encryption can take slightly longer to establish. To overcome this, consider using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Cat 5 Ethernet cable ...elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from an AC outlet. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary ...
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....168.0.224 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0 NETGEAR 11 Open System Disabled Disabled 2-3 Basic Installation and Configuration User's Guide 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 -
....168.0.224 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0 NETGEAR 11 Open System Disabled Disabled 2-3 Basic Installation and Configuration User's Guide 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 -
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... fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). For this chapter. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. IEEE 802.1x provides very strong security. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your network, but...
... fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). For this chapter. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. IEEE 802.1x provides very strong security. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your network, but...
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... of the system requirements, shown on page 4. 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT a. Tip: If you plan to mount the ME103 on your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all of your Cable/DSL router. d. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Install the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you will need to change this to work correctly, please...
... of the system requirements, shown on page 4. 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT a. Tip: If you plan to mount the ME103 on your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all of your Cable/DSL router. d. User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Install the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you will need to change this to work correctly, please...
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... these settings: Basic Installation and Configuration 2-6 User's Guide 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 A 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 modem Figure 2-2: Connecting the Ethernet cable to a power outlet. The Power Light and Wireless Activity lights should light up. 2 CONFIGURE WIRELESS ACCESS ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC LO CA...
... these settings: Basic Installation and Configuration 2-6 User's Guide 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 A 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 modem Figure 2-2: Connecting the Ethernet cable to a power outlet. The Power Light and Wireless Activity lights should light up. 2 CONFIGURE WIRELESS ACCESS ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC LO CA...
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User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID): NETGEAR • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure • WEP: Disabled or Off To change the ME103 settings, see to Troubleshooting Tips below or to the Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point on your network. Note: If you are unable to connect, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page...
User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Wireless Network Name (SSID): NETGEAR • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure • WEP: Disabled or Off To change the ME103 settings, see to Troubleshooting Tips below or to the Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point on your network. Note: If you are unable to connect, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page...