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... power cable. Introduction 7 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAB102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WAB102 power adapter. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the WAB102. 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...
... power cable. Introduction 7 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAB102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WAB102 power adapter. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the WAB102. 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...
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.... 1. Connect the power cable. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the product to "Default Factory Settings" on the rear panel of the access point. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 User's Guide for the 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...
.... 1. Connect the power cable. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the product to "Default Factory Settings" on the rear panel of the access point. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 User's Guide for the 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...
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... following section, "Basic Configuration" on page 14. 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...
... following section, "Basic Configuration" on page 14. 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...
WAB102 User Manual
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... Enter Network Password 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. Log In to configure the IP address of 192.168.0.226 with the default password 1234 in Web Server home page on the...
... Enter Network Password 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. Log In to configure the IP address of 192.168.0.226 with the default password 1234 in Web Server home page on the...
WAB102 User Manual
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... not sure of the IP address of 192.168.0.226. 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 WAB102. Default: Enable If the WAB102 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up to the associated...
... not sure of the IP address of 192.168.0.226. 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 WAB102. Default: Enable If the WAB102 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up to the associated...
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... will fail to connect unless they are 42, 50, 58, 152, and 160. Channel/Frequency Default: Wireless Shows the current channel and frequency in infrastructure mode, this field; Default: Best 18 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity User's Guide 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...
... will fail to connect unless they are 42, 50, 58, 152, and 160. Channel/Frequency Default: Wireless Shows the current channel and frequency in infrastructure mode, this field; Default: Best 18 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity User's Guide 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...
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... use will be between 1 to 11 for US and Canada, 1 to communicate with the access point. Default: Best Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 19 Data Rate Default: 6 Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. 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) service...
... use will be between 1 to 11 for US and Canada, 1 to communicate with the access point. Default: Best Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 19 Data Rate Default: 6 Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. 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) service...
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... not be able to take effect. The default password is "1234." 2. Click Apply for the new password to access the Access Point setup. Note: Take note of your password. You can restore the default password "1234" by pressing the Restore Factory Default button on the WAB102 back panel for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Change Password 1. To change the current password...
... not be able to take effect. The default password is "1234." 2. Click Apply for the new password to access the Access Point setup. Note: Take note of your password. You can restore the default password "1234" by pressing the Restore Factory Default button on the WAB102 back panel for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Change Password 1. To change the current password...
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...128-bits encryption: Hexadecimal: 26 hexadecimal digits in the range of the four Encryption Keys. For 152-bits encryption (for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 4. User's Guide for 802.11a only): Hexadecimal: 32 hexadecimal digits in the range of "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" (e.g. 00112233445566778899AABBCCDDEEFF). 6. These other device is transmitting ...same key space as Needed For 802.11b, you can have the same key value entered for encrypting transmissions by setting it as default. The Encryption Key selected as Needed For 802.11a, you must have four Encryption ...
...128-bits encryption: Hexadecimal: 26 hexadecimal digits in the range of the four Encryption Keys. For 152-bits encryption (for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 4. User's Guide for 802.11a only): Hexadecimal: 32 hexadecimal digits in the range of "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" (e.g. 00112233445566778899AABBCCDDEEFF). 6. These other device is transmitting ...same key space as Needed For 802.11b, you can have the same key value entered for encrypting transmissions by setting it as default. The Encryption Key selected as Needed For 802.11a, you must have four Encryption ...
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... 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. Default Key Default: Disable Specifies the preferred key entry from 1 to... enable the WEP and enter at least one shared key. Specifies the shared key value in hexadecimal 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...
... 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. Default Key Default: Disable Specifies the preferred key entry from 1 to... enable the WEP and enter at least one shared key. Specifies the shared key value in hexadecimal 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...
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... based on the WEP Encryption option selected: 64 bits, or 128 bits. WEP Default: Open System Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy. Default Key Size: 64 bits 24 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 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...
... based on the WEP Encryption option selected: 64 bits, or 128 bits. WEP Default: Open System Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy. Default Key Size: 64 bits 24 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 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...
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Enter the location of the MAC Access Control List: Disable, Allow, or Block. 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. The maximum number of MAC Address entries is...
Enter the location of the MAC Access Control List: Disable, Allow, or Block. 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. The maximum number of MAC Address entries is...
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... a CTS packet before sending the actual packet data. Default: 1 28 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity RTS Threshold Default: 100 The packet size that the wireless node uses to determine if it has waited for fragmentation. Fragmentation Length Default: 2346 This is co-located using the same channel frequency...actual packet as soon as it should use the CSMA/CD mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION Transmit Power DESCRIPTION Transmit signal strength of the...
... a CTS packet before sending the actual packet data. Default: 1 28 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity RTS Threshold Default: 100 The packet size that the wireless node uses to determine if it has waited for fragmentation. Fragmentation Length Default: 2346 This is co-located using the same channel frequency...actual packet as soon as it should use the CSMA/CD mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION Transmit Power DESCRIPTION Transmit signal strength of the...
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... the silence period. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be larger than the RTS Threshold value. Default: Long Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 29 The Fragment Threshold value must be fragmented. A short transmit preamble provides better performance. With the CSMA/CA ...CA mechanism for the receiving station to lock into the received bit patterns more easily. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11b Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION RTS Threshold DESCRIPTION The packet size that the...
... the silence period. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be larger than the RTS Threshold value. Default: Long Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 29 The Fragment Threshold value must be fragmented. A short transmit preamble provides better performance. With the CSMA/CA ...CA mechanism for the receiving station to lock into the received bit patterns more easily. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11b Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION RTS Threshold DESCRIPTION The packet size that the...
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Choose the Restore Factory Default option from the AP Setup menu on the WAB102 Web Server home page. 2. Click Apply and then the Reboot button for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Restore Factory Default To restore factory default settings, complete the following: 1. Select the Yes option. 3. User's Guide for the changes to take effect. 30 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity
Choose the Restore Factory Default option from the AP Setup menu on the WAB102 Web Server home page. 2. Click Apply and then the Reboot button for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Restore Factory Default To restore factory default settings, complete the following: 1. Select the Yes option. 3. User's Guide for the changes to take effect. 30 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity
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... physically tampered with. • Change the factory default SSID setting of the WAB102. • Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. • Restrict wireless access based on MAC address. Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Network The absence of the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point to protect your network. Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features There are easy to take...
... physically tampered with. • Change the factory default SSID setting of the WAB102. • Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. • Restrict wireless access based on MAC address. Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Network The absence of the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point to protect your network. Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features There are easy to take...
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...re-set up to factory default setting by using NETGEAR's POPE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter. Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is an issue, consider using up or is the default WAB102 SSID. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each ...the Password window. Wireless is responsible for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Change the Password From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions given in the wireless adapter card. For a new wireless network, print or copy this page and the following steps: 1. NETGEAR recommends that you...
...re-set up to factory default setting by using NETGEAR's POPE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter. Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is an issue, consider using up or is the default WAB102 SSID. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each ...the Password window. Wireless is responsible for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Change the Password From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions given in the wireless adapter card. For a new wireless network, print or copy this page and the following steps: 1. NETGEAR recommends that you...
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... light up properly for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point • Make sure the power adapter is connected to Obtain an IP address automatically. • The access point's default values may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to communicate with the network...check that TCP/IP is a configuration problem. • You may use either of other devices in again. Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless Activity light remains off , disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in your network. I cannot...
... light up properly for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point • Make sure the power adapter is connected to Obtain an IP address automatically. • The access point's default values may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to communicate with the network...check that TCP/IP is a configuration problem. • You may use either of other devices in again. Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless Activity light remains off , disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in your network. I cannot...