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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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..., Canada, and Australia. • Dual band capability protects your existing 802.11b wireless network investment while installing a new 802.11a network. • Seamlessly integrates into an existing 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN. User's Guide for use in Europe. 2 Introduction ...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 models shipped in certain European countries. • Supports Transmit Power Control (TPC) for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Benefits • Ultimate mobility -...
..., Canada, and Australia. • Dual band capability protects your existing 802.11b wireless network investment while installing a new 802.11a network. • Seamlessly integrates into an existing 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN. User's Guide for use in Europe. 2 Introduction ...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 models shipped in certain European countries. • Supports Transmit Power Control (TPC) for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Benefits • Ultimate mobility -...
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... LAN Introduction Cable or DSL modem 3 User's Guide for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or later version. • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • Other 802.11a or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as a hub or switch. WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Wireless PC Card in this package or...
... LAN Introduction Cable or DSL modem 3 User's Guide for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or later version. • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed. • Other 802.11a or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as a hub or switch. WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Wireless PC Card in this package or...
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... qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. 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 cable - 25 feet • Support Information Card • Warranty and...
... qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. 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 cable - 25 feet • Support Information Card • Warranty and...
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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. Introduction 5 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...
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 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...
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... no activity. 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. User's Guide for a minute before going on the 10Mbps LAN Link/Activity No wireless link. Associated with network but no activity. Link/Activity No wireless link. Power is 802.11b wireless data transmission. 6 Introduction Link/Activity Indicates no Ethernet link...
... no activity. 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. User's Guide for a minute before going on the 10Mbps LAN Link/Activity No wireless link. Associated with network but no activity. Link/Activity No wireless link. Power is 802.11b wireless data transmission. 6 Introduction Link/Activity Indicates no Ethernet link...
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Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the WAB102. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAB102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to secure the power cable. Power Adapter Cable Holder Use the enclosed screw ... Button The Restore to Default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the Power socket restores the WAB102 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 ...
Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the WAB102. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAB102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to secure the power cable. Power Adapter Cable Holder Use the enclosed screw ... Button The Restore to Default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the Power socket restores the WAB102 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 ...
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... as a high shelf, near the center of the area in a indoor environment with lots of coverage as the lower frequency 802.11b in which your PCs will operate. 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...
... as a high shelf, near the center of the area in a indoor environment with lots of coverage as the lower frequency 802.11b in which your PCs will operate. 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...
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User's Guide for installing the WAB102. Installation Overview Please follow the steps below . 2. Turn to successfully install your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with the WAB102 limits the distance from an AC outlet. Install the WAB102 Access Point. Note: See "System Requirements" on page 3 for the minimal system requirements for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Cabling Requirements The WAB102 dual band AP connects...
User's Guide for installing the WAB102. Installation Overview Please follow the steps below . 2. Turn to successfully install your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with the WAB102 limits the distance from an AC outlet. Install the WAB102 Access Point. Note: See "System Requirements" on page 3 for the minimal system requirements for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Cabling Requirements The WAB102 dual band AP connects...
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..., switch, or router. 3. Optionally, you first install the WAB102 with the WAB102. 4. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 Then, plug the power adapter into an A/C power outlet. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you can then customize your WAB102's operations first. 2. Connect the power cord of the WAB102 power adapter to the 5V DC power socket...
..., switch, or router. 3. Optionally, you first install the WAB102 with the WAB102. 4. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 Then, plug the power adapter into an A/C power outlet. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Note: We suggest you can then customize your WAB102's operations first. 2. Connect the power cord of the WAB102 power adapter to the 5V DC power socket...
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... data is green. A slow blink indicates that the access point is looking for wireless nodes, or that the access point is applied to the access point for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. Using a computer with an 802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapter, browse internet or check file access on page 14. 12 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity User's Guide for the power light to appear. Verify the installation...
... data is green. A slow blink indicates that the access point is looking for wireless nodes, or that the access point is applied to the access point for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 5. Using a computer with an 802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapter, browse internet or check file access on page 14. 12 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity User's Guide for the power light to appear. Verify the installation...
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... defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 14. see "WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 7. see the following section, "Basic Configuration" on the rear panel - After you install the WAB102 dual band AP, you first receive your networking needs - User's Guide for both 802.11a & 802.11b 11a RF Channel 11b RF Channel WEP Authentication Type DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS...
... defaults with the Factory Default Restore switch on page 14. see "WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 7. see the following section, "Basic Configuration" on the rear panel - After you install the WAB102 dual band AP, you first receive your networking needs - User's Guide for both 802.11a & 802.11b 11a RF Channel 11b RF Channel WEP Authentication Type DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS...
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... to -date details on WAB102 configuration visit www.netgear.com. 1. The access point name should automatically find the name of your web browser should be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above . 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...
... to -date details on WAB102 configuration visit www.netgear.com. 1. The access point name should automatically find the name of your web browser should be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above . 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...
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... 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 the Access Point To set up your access point, complete the following login steps: 1. If there is no accessible DHCP server, the WAB102 Access Point will need to be displayed, as shown below. Refer to the Access Point. User's Guide for...
... 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 the Access Point To set up your access point, complete the following login steps: 1. If there is no accessible DHCP server, the WAB102 Access Point will need to be displayed, as shown below. Refer to the Access Point. User's Guide for...
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... done, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the changes to the tables on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. Click on the Setup link on the AP Setup menu. 2. User's Guide for descriptions of these items: • For LAN parameters, see "TCP/IP Configuration Parameters" on page 17. • For 5GHz...
... done, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the changes to the tables on the following pages for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1. Click on the Setup link on the AP Setup menu. 2. User's Guide for descriptions of these items: • For LAN parameters, see "TCP/IP Configuration Parameters" on page 17. • For 5GHz...
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... default 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. User's Guide for at least 5 seconds. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 17 You may modify the default name with a unique name up , it will...
... default 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. User's Guide for at least 5 seconds. Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 17 You may modify the default name with a unique name up , it will...
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... in normal mode. Note: If you enable Turbo Mode on the WAB102 Access Point, the 802.11a devices will fail to connect unless they are case sensitive. Data Rate Default: Disable Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION SSID (Service Set ID) DESCRIPTION Enter a 32-character (maximum...
... in normal mode. Note: If you enable Turbo Mode on the WAB102 Access Point, the 802.11a devices will fail to connect unless they are case sensitive. Data Rate Default: Disable Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 802.11a Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION SSID (Service Set ID) DESCRIPTION Enter a 32-character (maximum...
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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). the characters are : 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps and 11 Mbps. The SSID assigned to the wireless node is required to 13 for the wireless node to communicate with the access point... Canada, 1 to match the access point SSID in this field defines the service set ID in order for Europe and Australia. Channel/Frequency Default: Wireless Shows the current channel and frequency...
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). the characters are : 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps and 11 Mbps. The SSID assigned to the wireless node is required to 13 for the wireless node to communicate with the access point... Canada, 1 to match the access point SSID in this field defines the service set ID in order for Europe and Australia. Channel/Frequency Default: Wireless Shows the current channel and frequency...
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... 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. Click Apply for the new password to access the Access Point setup. User's Guide for at least 5 seconds. 20 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity The default password is "1234." 2. Change your new password, otherwise you will...
... 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. Click Apply for the new password to access the Access Point setup. User's Guide for at least 5 seconds. 20 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity The default password is "1234." 2. Change your new password, otherwise you will...
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... to its operation in this device must be used for this user guide. Regulatory Compliance Information This device is restricted to indoor use due to reduce the potential for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's authority to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Installers and end...
... to its operation in this device must be used for this user guide. Regulatory Compliance Information This device is restricted to indoor use due to reduce the potential for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's authority to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Installers and end...