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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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... Internet. Introduction 1 Minimal prerequisites for maximum throughput. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Model WAB102 802.11a+b Wireless Access Point. About the Wireless Access Point Congratulations on page 3. Equipped with auto-sensing capability, 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 cables, and...
... Internet. Introduction 1 Minimal prerequisites for maximum throughput. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Model WAB102 802.11a+b Wireless Access Point. About the Wireless Access Point Congratulations on page 3. Equipped with auto-sensing capability, 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 cables, and...
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...8226; 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 ...European countries. • Supports Transmit Power Control (TPC) for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Benefits • Ultimate mobility - Up to 54 Mbps, and up to 152-bit for 802.11a devices • MAC Address Filtering provides increased security. • Extensive ...
...8226; 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 ...European countries. • Supports Transmit Power Control (TPC) for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Benefits • Ultimate mobility - Up to 54 Mbps, and up to 152-bit for 802.11a devices • MAC Address Filtering provides increased security. • Extensive ...
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... or switch. 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 Adapter.
... or switch. 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 Adapter.
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... 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 WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point What's In the Box? Compatible NETGEAR products are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. User's Guide for the telephone number of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the...
... 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 WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point What's In the Box? Compatible NETGEAR products are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. User's Guide for the telephone number of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the...
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... 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. 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/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure...
... 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. 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/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure...
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... the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 4, Troubleshooting. Indicates the WAB102 802.11a wireless data transmission. 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. Power Ethernet The following table explains the LED indicators: 802.11a 802.11b WLAN WLAN LED Power Off On Blink Ethernet Off Green On Green...
... the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 4, Troubleshooting. Indicates the WAB102 802.11a wireless data transmission. 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. Power Ethernet The following table explains the LED indicators: 802.11a 802.11b WLAN WLAN LED Power Off On Blink Ethernet Off Green On Green...
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... located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the Power socket restores the WAB102 to secure the power cable. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the WAB102. Introduction 7 Power Adapter Cable Holder Use the enclosed screw and wire saddle... to the factory default settings. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAB102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect 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...
... located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the Power socket restores the WAB102 to secure the power cable. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the WAB102. Introduction 7 Power Adapter Cable Holder Use the enclosed screw and wire saddle... to the factory default settings. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAB102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect 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...
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... up your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity on your WAB102, see "Installation Overview" on page 10. • For a summary of WAB102 configuration, see "What You Will Need Before You Begin" on your needs. 8 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: Indoors, computers can allow for others outside your area to access your network from unauthorized access. The WAB102 dual band AP...
... up your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity on your WAB102, see "Installation Overview" on page 10. • For a summary of WAB102 configuration, see "What You Will Need Before You Begin" on your needs. 8 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: Indoors, computers can allow for others outside your area to access your network from unauthorized access. The WAB102 dual band AP...
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... placement of the area in a indoor environment with properly configured 802.11a or b - 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. •...
... placement of the area in a indoor environment with properly configured 802.11a or b - 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. •...
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... using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with RJ-45 connectors. Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Before installing the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point, you have met all of the system requirements, shown on page 3 for the minimal system requirements for installing the WAB102. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Cabling Requirements The WAB102 dual band...
... using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with RJ-45 connectors. Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Before installing the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point, you have met all of the system requirements, shown on page 3 for the minimal system requirements for installing the WAB102. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Cabling Requirements The WAB102 dual band...
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... first. 2. Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. To access the WAB102, you configure and verify your 802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapter to a 10 Base-T or 100 Base-Tx network hub, switch, or router. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable. Optionally, you first install the WAB102 with the default settings. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you can then...
... first. 2. Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. To access the WAB102, you configure and verify your 802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapter to a 10 Base-T or 100 Base-Tx network hub, switch, or router. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable. Optionally, you first install the WAB102 with the default settings. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you can then...
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... customize configuration settings? Verify the installation was successful. A slow blink indicates that the access point is looking for wireless nodes, or that the access point is green. 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. It might take a few seconds after the power is moving over the Ethernet...
... customize configuration settings? Verify the installation was successful. A slow blink indicates that the access point is looking for wireless nodes, or that the access point is green. 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. It might take a few seconds after the power is moving over the Ethernet...
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... the following section, "Basic Configuration" on page 14. see "WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the rear panel - 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...
... the following section, "Basic Configuration" on page 14. see "WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on the rear panel - 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...
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... to this, netgear10d4b5. 2. Note: There is no space required between "netgear" and the 6 digits of the device. 14 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Open a web browser such as shown above on the bottom 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 to include "www" or "http://."
... to this, netgear10d4b5. 2. Note: There is no space required between "netgear" and the 6 digits of the device. 14 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Open a web browser such as shown above on the bottom 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 to include "www" or "http://."
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...'s Guide for the initial configuration. Having problems? Click AP Setup to configure the WAB102 Access Point, and proceed to the next section, Log In to 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 on the AP Setup...
...'s Guide for the initial configuration. Having problems? Click AP Setup to configure the WAB102 Access Point, and proceed to the next section, Log In to 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 on the AP Setup...
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... the AP Setup menu. 2. Note: Be sure to take effect. Specify your network with the same wireless settings you are done, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. User's Guide for the changes to configure the wireless adapters in your configuration settings. Click on the Setup link on page 19.
... the AP Setup menu. 2. Note: Be sure to take effect. Specify your network with the same wireless settings you are done, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. User's Guide for the changes to configure the wireless adapters in your configuration settings. Click on the Setup link on page 19.
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, and 6 Mbps. 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 set ID in normal mode. Channel/Frequency...When turbo mode is enabled, the available wireless channels are case sensitive. Data Rate Default: Disable Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. Note: If you enable Turbo Mode on the WAB102 Access Point, the 802.11a devices will be between 36 and 64...
...Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, and 6 Mbps. 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 set ID in normal mode. Channel/Frequency...When turbo mode is enabled, the available wireless channels are case sensitive. Data Rate Default: Disable Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. Note: If you enable Turbo Mode on the WAB102 Access Point, the 802.11a devices will be between 36 and 64...
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... are case sensitive. 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 set ID (SSID). Default: Best Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 19 When in this field defines the service... Australia. The SSID assigned to the wireless node is required to match the access point SSID in use will be between 1 to 11 for US and Canada, 1 to 13 for the wireless node to communicate with the access point. Data Rate Default: 6 Shows the...
... are case sensitive. 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 set ID (SSID). Default: Best Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 19 When in this field defines the service... Australia. The SSID assigned to the wireless node is required to match the access point SSID in use will be between 1 to 11 for US and Canada, 1 to 13 for the wireless node to communicate with the access point. Data Rate Default: 6 Shows the...