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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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... How to Use the HTML Version of 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...
... How to Use the HTML Version of 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...
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... 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 the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/docs. web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point, and on your purchase of the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point.
... 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 the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/docs. web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. The ME103 provides connection for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point, and on your purchase of the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point.
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... [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 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 Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return key.
... [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 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 Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return key.
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... 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 this button when a step-by e-mail to Netgear support. - Use the right pane to view the contents of...
... 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 this button when a step-by e-mail to Netgear support. - Use the right pane to view the contents of...
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... on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-viii August 2003 About This Manual Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic. Use the... single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • The Full Manual. 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" ...
... on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-viii August 2003 About This Manual Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic. Use the... single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • The Full Manual. 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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... (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in to protect this mode, the ME103 only communicates with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) and IEEE 802.1x specifications for Wireless LANs. • 802.1x Support. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included, providing for the industrial-strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization. • Radius...
... (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in to protect this mode, the ME103 only communicates with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) and IEEE 802.1x specifications for Wireless LANs. • 802.1x Support. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included, providing for the industrial-strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization. • Radius...
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... The SSID is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the ME103 to gain access to change. • Hidden Mode. Configuration settings can be upgraded easily, using only...
... The SSID is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the ME103 to gain access to change. • Hidden Mode. Configuration settings can be upgraded easily, using only...
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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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...: • 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 repair. The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless Adapter...
...: • 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 repair. The product package should keep the Support Information card, along with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless Adapter...
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.... Reference Manual for a minute before going on steady. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Wireless link enabled, no Ethernet link detected. Wireless link activity...4, Troubleshooting. Note: This LED may blink for the 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:...
.... Reference Manual for a minute before going on steady. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no activity. Wireless link enabled, no Ethernet link detected. Wireless link activity...4, Troubleshooting. Note: This LED may blink for the 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:...
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...Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the ME103 to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Introduction 2-7 August 2003 Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to...ME103. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Power Socket This socket connects to the ME103 power adapter. 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...
...Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket restores the ME103 to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Introduction 2-7 August 2003 Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to...ME103. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the ME103 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Power Socket This socket connects to the ME103 power adapter. 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...
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...(for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on a notebook PC. Note: The power adapter and cord shipped with RJ-45 connectors. To overcome this, consider using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can ...slightly longer to establish. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 August 2003 Reference Manual for example, use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs ...
...(for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on a notebook PC. Note: The power adapter and cord shipped with RJ-45 connectors. To overcome this, consider using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can ...slightly longer to establish. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-2 August 2003 Reference Manual for example, use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in which your PCs ...
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...) Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name (SSID 802.11b Radio Frequency Channel WEP Restricting connectivity based on page 2-7. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch 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 set as...
...) Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name (SSID 802.11b Radio Frequency Channel WEP Restricting connectivity based on page 2-7. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch 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 set as...
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... snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. IEEE 802.1x provides very strong security. Reference Manual 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 wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN Wireless Data Security Options Range: Up...
... snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. IEEE 802.1x provides very strong security. Reference Manual 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 wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN Wireless Data Security Options Range: Up...
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... ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Figure 3-2: Connecting the ME103 to the PC (A). Configure the PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for this PC is already part of your computer, connect the power adapter to the ME103 and verify the following: - Turn on . - Reference Manual 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...
... ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Figure 3-2: Connecting the ME103 to the PC (A). Configure the PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for this PC is already part of your computer, connect the power adapter to the ME103 and verify the following: - Turn on . - Reference Manual 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...
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.... Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003 Configure the ME103 Ethernet port for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. The best location is difficult to the ME103 by opening your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of those identified... Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual for your network. Connect to connect the electrical power supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for wireless access. Note: You must set the Regulatory...
.... Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003 Configure the ME103 Ethernet port for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. The best location is difficult to the ME103 by opening your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of those identified... Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual for your network. Connect to connect the electrical power supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for wireless access. Note: You must set the Regulatory...
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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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... name is on the label on the bottom of your access point. In this section. 1. There is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the unit. You can be able to connect via its default IP address. To find...Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. 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 its default NetBIOS name or its NetBIOS ...
... name is on the label on the bottom of your access point. In this section. 1. There is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of the unit. You can be able to connect via its default IP address. To find...Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. 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 its default NetBIOS name or its NetBIOS ...
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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 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password.