NETGEAR WAB102 manual Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity

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Chapter 2 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity

This chapter describes how to set up your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN). 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 LAN.

This chapter is divided into three sections:

•For important pre-installation considerations, see “What You Will Need Before You Begin“ on page 9.

•To install your WAB102, see “Installation Overview“ on page 10.

•For a summary of WAB102 configuration, see “Basic Configuration“ on page 14.

Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 500 feet for 802.11b devices and up to 300 feet for 802.11a devices. This distance can allow for others outside your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The WAB102 dual band AP provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in Chapter 3, “Protecting Your Wireless Network”. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Contents Chapter Introduction About the Wireless Access PointBenefits FeaturesWAB102 Dual Band System RequirementsCompatible and Related Netgear Products What’s In the Box?Hardware Description 802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless NetworkingFollowing table explains the LED indicators WAB102 Wireless Access Point Front PanelRestore to Factory Default Button WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear PanelSetting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity What You Will Need Before You Begin Placement and Range GuidelinesCabling Requirements Installation OverviewInstall the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Wireless Verify the installation was successful Authentication Type Open System Default Factory SettingsDisabled Determine the name of your access point Basic ConfigurationConfigure Basic Setup Parameters Log In to the Access PointFor LAN parameters, see TCP/IP Configuration Parameters on IP Address Default gatewayDefault Default EnableDefault Disable Ssid Service Set IDDefault Wireless Turbo Mode802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters Change Password Security Configuration For 64-bits encryption Key Size Authentication TypeDefault Key Default key size 64 bitsKey 1 802.11b Wireless LAN Security ParametersAccess Control MAC Address Firmware UpgradeAccess Control Access Control ListAdvanced Setup RTS Threshold Transmit PowerDefault100% Beacon IntervalPreamble Type Default LongRestore Factory Default AP Status Station List About Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features Protecting Your Wireless NetworkBefore You Change the Ssid and WEP Settings Change the PasswordSecure the Access Point Authentication Change the Ssid Configure WEP Encryption Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address Protecting Your Wireless Network Basic Functioning No lights are lit on the access pointEthernet Link/Act light is not lit One or both of the wireless activity lights do not light upTroubleshooting Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information NETGEAR, Inc