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User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 10001 01 November 2002
User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 10001 01 November 2002
WAB102 User Manual
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... The key features of industry-standard WEP encryption: 128-bit for 802.11b devices and up to avoid cross interference with radar systems used in certain European countries. • Supports Transmit Power Control (TPC) for 802.11a devices • MAC Address Filtering provides increased security. • Extensive coverage and available bandwidth with twelve (12) non-overlapping channels in Europe. 2 Introduction One Access point provides both 802.11a (5 GHz) and 802.11b (2.4 GHz) wireless networks...
... The key features of industry-standard WEP encryption: 128-bit for 802.11b devices and up to avoid cross interference with radar systems used in certain European countries. • Supports Transmit Power Control (TPC) for 802.11a devices • MAC Address Filtering provides increased security. • Extensive coverage and available bandwidth with twelve (12) non-overlapping channels in Europe. 2 Introduction One Access point provides both 802.11a (5 GHz) and 802.11b (2.4 GHz) wireless networks...
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... included in a Notebook Computer Router, Switch, or Hub on an Ethernet LAN Introduction Cable or DSL modem 3 User's Guide for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or later version. • At least one like it. • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source. • A Web browser for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point System Requirements Before installing the WAB102, make sure your system meets...
... included in a Notebook Computer Router, Switch, or Hub on an Ethernet LAN Introduction Cable or DSL modem 3 User's Guide for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or later version. • At least one like it. • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source. • A Web browser for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point System Requirements Before installing the WAB102, make sure your system meets...
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... following NETGEAR products work with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point if you to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance website (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The following items: • WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (5Vdc, 3.8A) • WAB102 User's Guide (this guide...
... following NETGEAR products work with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point if you to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance website (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). The following items: • WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (5Vdc, 3.8A) • WAB102 User's Guide (this guide...
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...; Authentication Algorithm (Open System, Shared Key) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the fly • Firmware stored in flash to support antenna diversity • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption accomplished on the same subnet Hardware Description The WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point hardware functions are described below. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless Networking The WAB102 Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks...
...; Authentication Algorithm (Open System, Shared Key) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the fly • Firmware stored in flash to support antenna diversity • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption accomplished on the same subnet Hardware Description The WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point hardware functions are described below. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless Networking The WAB102 Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks...
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... blink for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAB102 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point provides these status LEDs. Link/Activity Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps LAN 10Mbps Ethernet Link detected but no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps LAN Link/Activity No wireless link. User's Guide for a minute before going on steady. Power Ethernet The following table explains the LED indicators: 802.11a 802.11b WLAN...
... blink for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAB102 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point provides these status LEDs. Link/Activity Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps LAN 10Mbps Ethernet Link detected but no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps LAN Link/Activity No wireless link. User's Guide for a minute before going on steady. Power Ethernet The following table explains the LED indicators: 802.11a 802.11b WLAN...
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... as a hub, switch, or router. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAB102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to secure the power cable. Restore to Factory Default Button The Restore to Default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the Power socket restores the WAB102 to the WAB102 power adapter. Introduction 7 User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Power Socket Restore to Factory Default Switch Ethernet Port Power Adapter Cable Holder Power Socket This socket connects to the factory default settings.
... as a hub, switch, or router. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAB102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to secure the power cable. Restore to Factory Default Button The Restore to Default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the Power socket restores the WAB102 to the WAB102 power adapter. Introduction 7 User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Power Socket Restore to Factory Default Switch Ethernet Port Power Adapter Cable Holder Power Socket This socket connects to the factory default settings.
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... your PCs will operate. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point: • A location for the WAB102 that conforms to the placement and range guidelines below. • The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more...
... your PCs will operate. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point: • A location for the WAB102 that conforms to the placement and range guidelines below. • The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • One or more...
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... using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with computers on the Ethernet network. See below to successfully install the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point. 10 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Before installing the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that you to power an access point in a remote location. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Cabling Requirements The WAB102 dual band AP connects...
... using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with computers on the Ethernet network. See below to successfully install the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point. 10 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Before installing the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that you to power an access point in a remote location. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Cabling Requirements The WAB102 dual band AP connects...
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... WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you can then customize your settings and enable encryption if it is elevated, such as follows: SSID: Wireless Network Mode: Infrastructure WEP: Disabled or Off For a full listing of factory defaults, refer to a 10 Base-T or 100 Base-Tx network hub, switch, or router. 3. Connect the power cord of the WAB102 power adapter to use the WAB102 factory default settings as wall mounted or on page 13. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 Connect the power cable. Configure the wireless adapter settings...
... WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you can then customize your settings and enable encryption if it is elevated, such as follows: SSID: Wireless Network Mode: Infrastructure WEP: Disabled or Off For a full listing of factory defaults, refer to a 10 Base-T or 100 Base-Tx network hub, switch, or router. 3. Connect the power cord of the WAB102 power adapter to use the WAB102 factory default settings as wall mounted or on page 13. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 Connect the power cable. Configure the wireless adapter settings...
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... wireless adapter, browse internet or check file access on . The 802.11a or 802.11b Wireless Link light should be lit. Verify the installation was successful. The Ethernet connection light also flashes to indicate data is receiving or transmitting wireless data. 6. If it is a 10 Mbps connection, the light is green. See Chapter 3, "Protecting Your Wireless Network". Want to Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". A slow blink indicates that the access point is looking for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. Refer to customize configuration settings? The Power light...
... wireless adapter, browse internet or check file access on . The 802.11a or 802.11b Wireless Link light should be lit. Verify the installation was successful. The Ethernet connection light also flashes to indicate data is receiving or transmitting wireless data. 6. If it is a 10 Mbps connection, the light is green. See Chapter 3, "Protecting Your Wireless Network". Want to Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". A slow blink indicates that the access point is looking for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. Refer to customize configuration settings? The Power light...
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... shown below. FEATURE User Name Password Access Point Name AP IP Address AP Subnet Mask SSID for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Default Factory Settings When you may customize any of the AP's MAC address 192.168.0.226 255.255.255.0 Wireless 52 Non-Turbo Mode; 50 Turbo Mode 6 Disabled Open System Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 13 You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 14. see the following section, "Basic Configuration" on the rear...
... shown below. FEATURE User Name Password Access Point Name AP IP Address AP Subnet Mask SSID for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Default Factory Settings When you may customize any of the AP's MAC address 192.168.0.226 255.255.255.0 Wireless 52 Non-Turbo Mode; 50 Turbo Mode 6 Disabled Open System Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 13 You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 14. see the following section, "Basic Configuration" on the rear...
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... bottom of your access point, and press enter. Determine the name of the device. 14 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity You may also access the WAB102 home page by specifying either the IP address or the WAB102 name as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. In browser Address or Location box, type in the name of the access point name. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Basic Configuration The WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point can be similar...
... bottom of your access point, and press enter. Determine the name of the device. 14 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity You may also access the WAB102 home page by specifying either the IP address or the WAB102 name as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. In browser Address or Location box, type in the name of the access point name. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Basic Configuration The WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point can be similar...
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... no accessible DHCP server, the WAB102 Access Point will need to configure the IP address of 255.255.255.0. Enter the default user name admin with a subnet mask of the computer to the Access Point. The TCP/IP LAN Setup window will be within the same subnet for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point For advanced users: To access the built-in this point by choosing Password from the AP Setup menu 3. Click AP Setup to configure the WAB102 Access Point, and proceed to the next section, Log...
... no accessible DHCP server, the WAB102 Access Point will need to configure the IP address of 255.255.255.0. Enter the default user name admin with a subnet mask of the computer to the Access Point. The TCP/IP LAN Setup window will be within the same subnet for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point For advanced users: To access the built-in this point by choosing Password from the AP Setup menu 3. Click AP Setup to configure the WAB102 Access Point, and proceed to the next section, Log...
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... effect. Specify your network with the same wireless settings you are done, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the changes to the tables on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. Click on the Setup link on the WAB102. 16 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity When you configure on the AP Setup menu. 2. Note: Be sure to configure the wireless adapters in your configuration settings. User's Guide for descriptions of these...
... effect. Specify your network with the same wireless settings you are done, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the changes to the tables on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. Click on the Setup link on the WAB102. 16 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity When you configure on the AP Setup menu. 2. Note: Be sure to configure the wireless adapters in your configuration settings. User's Guide for descriptions of these...
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...point. DHCP Client Default: 0.0.0.0 The access point will pass the IP address from the DHCP server if the DHCP is located on the WAB102 back panel for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point TCP/IP Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION Access Point Name DESCRIPTION The unique name represents the access point. Default: Enable If the WAB102 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up to Factory Default button located on the bottom label of the access point. User's Guide for at least 5 seconds. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 17 Subnet mask Default...
...point. DHCP Client Default: 0.0.0.0 The access point will pass the IP address from the DHCP server if the DHCP is located on the WAB102 back panel for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point TCP/IP Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION Access Point Name DESCRIPTION The unique name represents the access point. Default: Enable If the WAB102 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up to Factory Default button located on the bottom label of the access point. User's Guide for at least 5 seconds. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 17 Subnet mask Default...
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...Reboot button for the changes to locate the file. 2. Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade menu options will display the Firmware Upgrade window so that you have downloaded the latest firmware from the NETGEAR support website: http://www.netgear.com. 1. Default: Disable Specifies the MAC address for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Access Control Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION Access Control MAC Address Access Control List DESCRIPTION Specifies the options of MAC Address entries is 100. User's Guide for the station to be included in the Access Control List...
...Reboot button for the changes to locate the file. 2. Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade menu options will display the Firmware Upgrade window so that you have downloaded the latest firmware from the NETGEAR support website: http://www.netgear.com. 1. Default: Disable Specifies the MAC address for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Access Control Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION Access Control MAC Address Access Control List DESCRIPTION Specifies the options of MAC Address entries is 100. User's Guide for the station to be included in the Access Control List...
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... to factory default setting by pressing the switch on the rear panel (see "Power Socket" on the line below. Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings Take the following two, and then writing your customized SSID on page 7). Wireless is the SSID you may be an alphanumeric string of AC is responsible for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Change the Password From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions given...
... to factory default setting by pressing the switch on the rear panel (see "Power Socket" on the line below. Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings Take the following two, and then writing your customized SSID on page 7). Wireless is the SSID you may be an alphanumeric string of AC is responsible for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Change the Password From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions given...
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... access point. Check the access points default configuration described against the configuration of the Wireless Activity lights stays off . There must be a switch, hub, or router between the access point and an Ethernet LAN or Cable/DSL modem. • Make sure the connected device is turned on . Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to a functioning power outlet. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point • Make sure the power adapter is connected...
... access point. Check the access points default configuration described against the configuration of the Wireless Activity lights stays off . There must be a switch, hub, or router between the access point and an Ethernet LAN or Cable/DSL modem. • Make sure the connected device is turned on . Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to a functioning power outlet. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point • Make sure the power adapter is connected...
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... be used for this user guide. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's authority to co-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. 45 Regulatory Compliance Information This device is restricted to indoor use due to reduce the potential for harmful interference to operate the equipment. Installers and end-users must...
... be used for this user guide. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's authority to co-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. 45 Regulatory Compliance Information This device is restricted to indoor use due to reduce the potential for harmful interference to operate the equipment. Installers and end-users must...