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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
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..., it 's easy to add new clients or move your purchase of NETGEAR's WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point, which gives you quickly network multiple PCs and notebooks without laying new ...wireless device simultaneously supports both IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b wireless networks and lets you the ultimate in a noisy environment. This access point will automatically adjust to corporate resources, e-mail, and the Internet. Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Model WAB102 802.11a+b Wireless Access Point. About the Wireless Access Point...
..., it 's easy to add new clients or move your purchase of NETGEAR's WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point, which gives you quickly network multiple PCs and notebooks without laying new ...wireless device simultaneously supports both IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b wireless networks and lets you the ultimate in a noisy environment. This access point will automatically adjust to corporate resources, e-mail, and the Internet. Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Model WAB102 802.11a+b Wireless Access Point. About the Wireless Access Point...
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... • Provides the highest available level of the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point are: • Reliable IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b standards-based wireless technology. • Interfaces directly to 10 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and 100 Mbps IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet networks. • Up to ...avoid cross interference with twelve (12) non-overlapping channels in the 5 GHz band (5.15 to 5.35 GHz, 5.725 to 108 Mbps high-speed rate in turbo mode (for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Benefits • Ultimate mobility - User's Guide for models shipped in the...
... • Provides the highest available level of the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point are: • Reliable IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b standards-based wireless technology. • Interfaces directly to 10 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and 100 Mbps IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet networks. • Up to ...avoid cross interference with twelve (12) non-overlapping channels in the 5 GHz band (5.15 to 5.35 GHz, 5.725 to 108 Mbps high-speed rate in turbo mode (for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Benefits • Ultimate mobility - User's Guide for models shipped in the...
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...computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • Other 802.11a or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as a hub or switch. Note: The WAB102 should be connected to a router, switch or hub ...WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Wireless PC Card in this package or 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 these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as the NETGEAR WAB501 Dual Band Wireless...
...computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • Other 802.11a or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as a hub or switch. Note: The WAB102 should be connected to a router, switch or hub ...WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Wireless PC Card in this package or 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 these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as the NETGEAR WAB501 Dual Band Wireless...
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... the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point if you to register on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. Compatible NETGEAR products are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. You can refer to return it for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point What's In the Box? Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of customer support in your area. The following items: • WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point...
... the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point if you to register on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. Compatible NETGEAR products are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. You can refer to return it for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point What's In the Box? Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of customer support in your area. The following items: • WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point...
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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 and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and both 802.11a and 802.11b compatible wireless LAN networks. The WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point supports the following wireless features: • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA...
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 and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and both 802.11a and 802.11b compatible wireless LAN networks. The WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point supports the following wireless features: • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA...
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... transmission. 6 Introduction Note: This LED may 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. Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). Associated with network but no activity Indicates the WAB102 is on. Indicates the WAB102 802.11a wireless data transmission. Associated with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see...
... transmission. 6 Introduction Note: This LED may 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. Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). Associated with network but no activity Indicates the WAB102 is on. Indicates the WAB102 802.11a wireless data transmission. Associated with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see...
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...-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Power Adapter Cable Holder Use the enclosed screw and wire saddle to the WAB102 power adapter. 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 secure...
...-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. Power Adapter Cable Holder Use the enclosed screw and wire saddle to the WAB102 power adapter. 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 secure...
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... appropriate steps to 500 feet for 802.11b devices and up your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity on your LAN. Deploy the security features appropriate to your network from unauthorized access. Chapter 2 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity This chapter describes how to set up to 300 feet for 802.11a devices. The WAB102 dual band AP provides highly effective security...
... appropriate steps to 500 feet for 802.11b devices and up your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity on your LAN. Deploy the security features appropriate to your network from unauthorized access. Chapter 2 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity This chapter describes how to set up to 300 feet for 802.11a devices. The WAB102 dual band AP provides highly effective security...
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... the physical placement of the wireless wireless access point. 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...
... the physical placement of the wireless wireless access point. 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...
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... system requirements for this , consider using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with RJ-45 connectors. You'll be able to successfully install the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point. 10 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Configure the Access Point. In order for installing the WAB102. To overcome this to your LAN...
... system requirements for this , consider using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with RJ-45 connectors. You'll be able to successfully install the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point. 10 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Configure the Access Point. In order for installing the WAB102. To overcome this to your LAN...
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... for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you configure and verify your WAB102's operations first. 2. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the default settings. Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Configure the wireless adapter settings. Connect the power cable. Connect the power cord of the WAB102 power adapter to use the WAB102 factory default settings...
... for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you configure and verify your WAB102's operations first. 2. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the default settings. Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Configure the wireless adapter settings. Connect the power cable. Connect the power cord of the WAB102 power adapter to use the WAB102 factory default settings...
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... light should be on your network. A slow blink indicates that the access point is looking for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. Verify wireless connectivity to "Basic Configuration" on page 14. 12 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapter, browse internet or check file access on . If the connection is a 100 Mbps connection, the light...
... light should be on your network. A slow blink indicates that the access point is looking for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. Verify wireless connectivity to "Basic Configuration" on page 14. 12 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapter, browse internet or check file access on . If the connection is a 100 Mbps connection, the light...
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see "WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 7. After you install the WAB102 dual band AP, you first receive your networking needs - 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...
see "WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 7. After you install the WAB102 dual band AP, you first receive your networking needs - 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...
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... the bottom of your computer. Determine the name of the access point. 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 to this, netgear10d4b5. 2. Once you have entered your access point name, your access point, refer to include "www" or "http://." To find the WAB102 dual band AP and display the home page, as Internet Explorer or...
... the bottom of your computer. Determine the name of the access point. 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 to this, netgear10d4b5. 2. Once you have entered your access point name, your access point, refer to include "www" or "http://." To find the WAB102 dual band AP and display the home page, as Internet Explorer or...
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... be displayed as shown above. User's Guide for the initial configuration. If there is no accessible DHCP server, the WAB102 Access Point 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. Note: Both the user name and password are...
... be displayed as shown above. User's Guide for the initial configuration. If there is no accessible DHCP server, the WAB102 Access Point 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. Note: Both the user name and password are...
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... tables on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. User's Guide for descriptions of these items: • For LAN parameters, see "TCP/IP Configuration Parameters" on page 17. • For 5GHz parameters, see "802.11a Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters" on page 18. • For 2.4GHz parameters, see "802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters" on page 19. Note...
... tables on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. User's Guide for descriptions of these items: • For LAN parameters, see "TCP/IP Configuration Parameters" on page 17. • For 5GHz parameters, see "802.11a Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters" on page 18. • For 2.4GHz parameters, see "802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters" on page 19. Note...
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... station if the DHCP client is enabled. The default Access Point Name 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. Specifies the IP address of the WAB102 MAC address. DHCP Client Default: 0.0.0.0 The access point will get the IP address, subnet mask and...
... station if the DHCP client is enabled. The default Access Point Name 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. Specifies the IP address of the WAB102 MAC address. DHCP Client Default: 0.0.0.0 The access point will get the IP address, subnet mask and...
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..., 149 and 165 in use . When turbo mode is required to match the access point SSID in infrastructure mode, this field defines the service set ID in this field; Note: The Turbo Mode check box will be disabled for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION SSID (Service Set ID) DESCRIPTION Enter a 32-character...
..., 149 and 165 in use . When turbo mode is required to match the access point SSID in infrastructure mode, this field defines the service set ID in this field; Note: The Turbo Mode check box will be disabled for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION SSID (Service Set ID) DESCRIPTION Enter a 32-character...
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... Europe and Australia. Data Rate Default: 6 Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The wireless channel in use . When in infrastructure mode, this field; Default: Best Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 19 User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION SSID (Service Set ID) DESCRIPTION Enter a 32-character (maximum...
... Europe and Australia. Data Rate Default: 6 Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The wireless channel in use . When in infrastructure mode, this field; Default: Best Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 19 User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION SSID (Service Set ID) DESCRIPTION Enter a 32-character (maximum...