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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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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the Wireless Access Point 1 System Requirements 3 What's In the Box 4 Hardware Description 5 Chapter 2 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity What You Will Need Before You Begin 9 Installation Overview 10 Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point 10 Basic Configuration 14 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Network Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features 34 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning 41 i
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the Wireless Access Point 1 System Requirements 3 What's In the Box 4 Hardware Description 5 Chapter 2 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity What You Will Need Before You Begin 9 Installation Overview 10 Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point 10 Basic Configuration 14 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Network Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features 34 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning 41 i
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... 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 cables, and gives users the freedom to roam throughout the workplace and stay connected to 108 Mbps in capacity and flexibility for maximum throughput. This high-speed wireless device simultaneously supports both IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b wireless networks...
... 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 cables, and gives users the freedom to roam throughout the workplace and stay connected to 108 Mbps in capacity and flexibility for maximum throughput. This high-speed wireless device simultaneously supports both IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b wireless networks...
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... provides increased security. • Extensive coverage and available bandwidth with radar systems used in certain European countries. • Supports Transmit Power Control (TPC) for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Benefits • Ultimate mobility - User's Guide for use in Europe. 2 Introduction Up to 54 Mbps, and up to operate at an optimal data transfer rate...
... provides increased security. • Extensive coverage and available bandwidth with radar systems used in certain European countries. • Supports Transmit Power Control (TPC) for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Benefits • Ultimate mobility - User's Guide for use in Europe. 2 Introduction Up to 54 Mbps, and up to operate at an optimal data transfer rate...
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...5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • Other 802.11a or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WAB501 Dual Band Wireless Adapter. WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Wireless PC Card in this package or one computer with RJ-45 connector included in a ...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 a...
...5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • Other 802.11a or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WAB501 Dual Band Wireless Adapter. WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Wireless PC Card in this package or one computer with RJ-45 connector included in a ...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 a...
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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 • Power adapter and cord (5Vdc, 3.8A) • WAB102 User's Guide (this guide) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet ...). To qualify for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point What's In the Box? You should contain the 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...
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 • Power adapter and cord (5Vdc, 3.8A) • WAB102 User's Guide (this guide) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet ...). To qualify for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point What's In the Box? You should contain the 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...
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... • 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 and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Introduction 5 Additionally, the...
... • 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 and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Introduction 5 Additionally, the...
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Power is 802.11b wireless data transmission. 6 Introduction Indicates the WAB102 802.11a wireless data transmission. Link/Activity No wireless link. 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. If this LED does not come on the 100Mbps LAN 10Mbps Ethernet Link detected but no activity Indicates data traffic on ...
Power is 802.11b wireless data transmission. 6 Introduction Indicates the WAB102 802.11a wireless data transmission. Link/Activity No wireless link. 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. If this LED does not come on the 100Mbps LAN 10Mbps Ethernet Link detected but no activity Indicates data traffic on ...
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... through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Introduction 7 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...
... through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Introduction 7 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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... set up to 300 feet for 802.11a devices. This distance can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of WAB102 configuration, see "Installation Overview" on page 10. • For a summary of up to 500 feet for 802.11b devices and up your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for others outside your area to access your network from unauthorized...
... set up to 300 feet for 802.11a devices. This distance can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of WAB102 configuration, see "Installation Overview" on page 10. • For a summary of up to 500 feet for 802.11b devices and up your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for others outside your area to access your network from unauthorized...
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... phones. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 9 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...
... phones. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 9 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. Note: The power adapter and cord shipped with computers on the Ethernet network. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Cabling Requirements The WAB102 dual band AP connects to your LAN via twisted...
... 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. Note: The power adapter and cord shipped with computers on the Ethernet network. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Cabling Requirements The WAB102 dual band AP connects to your LAN via twisted...
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... sight of all the mobile devices. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you are planning to mount your WAB102 on the rear panel of the access point. Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Connect the power cord of the WAB102 power adapter to the 5V DC power socket on a wall...
... sight of all the mobile devices. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you are planning to mount your WAB102 on the rear panel of the access point. Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Connect the power cord of the WAB102 power adapter to the 5V DC power socket on a wall...
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... your network. If it is a 10 Mbps connection, the light is functioning properly, then you have successfully installed the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. See Chapter 3, "Protecting Your Wireless Network". If everything is amber. A fast blink indicates that the access point is looking for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. The Ethernet Link light should be on page 14. 12 Setting Up Basic...
... your network. If it is a 10 Mbps connection, the light is functioning properly, then you have successfully installed the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. See Chapter 3, "Protecting Your Wireless Network". If everything is amber. A fast blink indicates that the access point is looking for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. The Ethernet Link light should be on page 14. 12 Setting Up Basic...
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... these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 14. 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...
... these defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 14. 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...
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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. Note: For up-to-date details on your computer. Determine the name of the access point name. Open a web browser such as shown above on WAB102 configuration visit www.netgear.com. 1. Once you have entered your access point name, your web browser should...
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. Note: For up-to-date details on your computer. Determine the name of the access point name. Open a web browser such as shown above on WAB102 configuration visit www.netgear.com. 1. Once you have entered your access point name, your web browser should...
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... the next section, Log In to Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 4. 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. You will default to configure the IP address of 255.255.255.0.
... the next section, Log In to Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 4. 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. You will default to configure the IP address of 255.255.255.0.
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.... • 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 the WAB102. 16 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: Be sure to the tables on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. Please refer to configure the wireless adapters in your configuration settings. Click...
.... • 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 the WAB102. 16 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: Be sure to the tables on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. Please refer to configure the wireless adapters in your configuration settings. Click...
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... a DHCP server upon powering up to the associated station if the DHCP client 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. DHCP Client Default: 0.0.0.0 The access point will default to Factory Default button located on the bottom label of the...
... a DHCP server upon powering up to the associated station if the DHCP client 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. DHCP Client Default: 0.0.0.0 The access point will default to Factory Default button located on the bottom label of the...
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... models shipped to 108 Mbps. It can go up to United States, Canada, and Australia. When turbo mode is required to match the access point SSID in order 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 (maximum) service set ID in infrastructure mode, this field; Data...
... models shipped to 108 Mbps. It can go up to United States, Canada, and Australia. When turbo mode is required to match the access point SSID in order 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 (maximum) service set ID in infrastructure mode, this field; Data...