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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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... configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or later version. • At least one computer with RJ-45 connector included 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...
... configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or later version. • At least one computer with RJ-45 connector included 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...
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.... This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11a or 802.11b compliant wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your needs. 8 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: Indoors, computers can allow for 802.11a devices. Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity on page...
.... This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11a or 802.11b compliant wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your needs. 8 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: Indoors, computers can allow for 802.11a devices. Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity on page...
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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...
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...
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... , consider using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with the WAB102 limits the distance from an AC outlet. You'll be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that your WAB102. See below to successfully install the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point. 10 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Configure the Access Point. Note...
... , consider using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with the WAB102 limits the distance from an AC outlet. You'll be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that your WAB102. See below to successfully install the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point. 10 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Configure the Access Point. Note...
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... an A/C power outlet. Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Note: If you are planning to the 5V DC power socket on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of the access point. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you configure and verify your WAB102's operations first. 2.
... an A/C power outlet. Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Note: If you are planning to the 5V DC power socket on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of the access point. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you configure and verify your WAB102's operations first. 2.
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... successfully installed the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. The 802.11a or 802.11b Wireless Link light should be lit. User's Guide for the power light to "Basic Configuration" on page 14. 12 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Verify the installation was successful. The Ethernet connection light also flashes to indicate data is applied to the access point for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. If everything is...
... successfully installed the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. The 802.11a or 802.11b Wireless Link light should be lit. User's Guide for the power light to "Basic Configuration" on page 14. 12 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Verify the installation was successful. The Ethernet connection light also flashes to indicate data is applied to the access point for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. If everything is...
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... 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 see the following section, "Basic Configuration" on page 7. see "WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page...
... 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 see the following section, "Basic Configuration" on page 7. see "WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page...
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... or Location box, type in the name of your access point, refer to this, netgear10d4b5. 2. You do not need to -date details on WAB102 configuration visit www.netgear.com. 1. 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 the labels on the bottom of the access point. Note: For up-to include "www" or "http...
... or Location box, type in the name of your access point, refer to this, netgear10d4b5. 2. You do not need to -date details on WAB102 configuration visit www.netgear.com. 1. 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 the labels on the bottom of the access point. Note: For up-to include "www" or "http...
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... 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 case sensitive. Click OK. You will be displayed as shown above. Having problems? The Enter Network Password window will need to configure the IP...
... 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 case sensitive. Click OK. You will be displayed as shown above. Having problems? The Enter Network Password window will need to configure the IP...
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.... • For 2.4GHz parameters, see "802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters" on page 19. 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 AP Setup menu. 2. Click on the Setup link on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1.
.... • For 2.4GHz parameters, see "802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters" on page 19. 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 AP Setup menu. 2. Click on the Setup link on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1.
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... 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. If you are not sure of the IP address of the WAB102 MAC address. Default: Enable If the WAB102 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up to the...
... 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. If you are not sure of the IP address of the WAB102 MAC address. Default: Enable If the WAB102 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up to the...
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... transmit or receive at a higher rate, up to 108 Mbps if the turbo mode is enabled 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 use . Note: The... to United States, Canada, and Australia. Note: If you enable Turbo Mode on the WAB102 Access Point, the 802.11a devices will be disabled for the wireless node to communicate with the access point. When in use will fail to connect unless they are case sensitive. the characters are ...
... transmit or receive at a higher rate, up to 108 Mbps if the turbo mode is enabled 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 use . Note: The... to United States, Canada, and Australia. Note: If you enable Turbo Mode on the WAB102 Access Point, the 802.11a devices will be disabled for the wireless node to communicate with the access point. When in use will fail to connect unless they are case sensitive. the characters are ...
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... case sensitive. User's Guide for Europe and Australia. The wireless channel in this field defines the service set ID in use . Channel/Frequency Default: Wireless Shows the current channel and frequency in order for the wireless node to 13 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...
... case sensitive. User's Guide for Europe and Australia. The wireless channel in this field defines the service set ID in use . Channel/Frequency Default: Wireless Shows the current channel and frequency in order for the wireless node to 13 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...
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For a step-by selecting the radio button. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Security Configuration To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over Open System operation. Choose Your Authentication Method To set authentication for Open System authentication but still have active encryption on the AP ...
For a step-by selecting the radio button. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Security Configuration To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over Open System operation. Choose Your Authentication Method To set authentication for Open System authentication but still have active encryption on the AP ...
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... is used for this encryption key to allow them to receive these transmissions, configure the access point to use different levels of encryption for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 4. Other devices in the range of "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" (e.g. 00112233445566778899AABBCC). Set Up 802.11b Encryption Security as Needed For 802.11b, you can be set to transmit back to four Encryption Keys...
... is used for this encryption key to allow them to receive these transmissions, configure the access point to use different levels of encryption for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 4. Other devices in the range of "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" (e.g. 00112233445566778899AABBCC). Set Up 802.11b Encryption Security as Needed For 802.11b, you can be set to transmit back to four Encryption Keys...
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...Default: 1 Specifies the WEP Encryption Key size: 64 bits, 128 bits or 152 bits. Default key size: 64 bits Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 23 WEP Default: Open System Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy. If "Shared Key" is selected, you need to 4. Default ... format based on the key size selected: 64 bits, 128 bits, or 152 bits. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a Wireless LAN Security Parameters CONFIGURATION Authentication Type DESCRIPTION Specifies the Authentication type used: Open System or Shared Key.
...Default: 1 Specifies the WEP Encryption Key size: 64 bits, 128 bits or 152 bits. Default key size: 64 bits Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 23 WEP Default: Open System Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy. If "Shared Key" is selected, you need to 4. Default ... format based on the key size selected: 64 bits, 128 bits, or 152 bits. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a Wireless LAN Security Parameters CONFIGURATION Authentication Type DESCRIPTION Specifies the Authentication type used: Open System or Shared Key.
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... WEP and enter at least one shared key. Default Key Size: 64 bits 24 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity WEP Default: Open System Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11b Wireless LAN Security Parameters CONFIGURATION Authentication Type DESCRIPTION Specifies the Authentication type used: Open System or Shared Key.
... WEP and enter at least one shared key. Default Key Size: 64 bits 24 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity WEP Default: Open System Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11b Wireless LAN Security Parameters CONFIGURATION Authentication Type DESCRIPTION Specifies the Authentication type used: Open System or Shared Key.
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User's Guide 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 the WAB102 firmware file name or click the Browse button to locate the file. 2. When you have downloaded the latest firmware from the NETGEAR support website: http://www.netgear.com. 1. Displays the current MAC Address Control List entries...
User's Guide 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 the WAB102 firmware file name or click the Browse button to locate the file. 2. When you have downloaded the latest firmware from the NETGEAR support website: http://www.netgear.com. 1. Displays the current MAC Address Control List entries...
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User's Guide for the changes to make the same configuration changes on the WAB102 Web Server home page. 2. When you are done, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Advanced Setup To setup your advanced wireless LAN settings, complete the following: 1. Choose the Advanced Setup option from the AP Setup menu on the other wireless adapters in your wireless configuration settings. Note: Be sure to take effect. Specify your network, Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 27
User's Guide for the changes to make the same configuration changes on the WAB102 Web Server home page. 2. When you are done, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Advanced Setup To setup your advanced wireless LAN settings, complete the following: 1. Choose the Advanced Setup option from the AP Setup menu on the other wireless adapters in your wireless configuration settings. Note: Be sure to take effect. Specify your network, Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 27