NETGEAR Installation Overview, Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point, Cabling Requirements

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User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point

Cabling Requirements

The WAB102 dual band AP connects to your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Note: The power adapter and cord shipped with the WAB102 limits the distance from an AC outlet. To overcome this, consider using NETGEAR’s POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with your WAB102. This adapter sends DC power through an Ethernet cable to enable you to power an access point in a remote location.

Installation Overview

Please follow these instructions to successfully install your WAB102.

1.Install the WAB102 Access Point. See below.

2.Configure the Access Point. Turn to page 14.

Note: See “System Requirements“ on page 3 for the minimal system requirements for installing the WAB102.

Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point

Before installing the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You'll be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with either 802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, please verify that you have met all of the system requirements, shown on page 3.

Please follow the steps below to successfully install the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point.

10	Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity

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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 GuidelinesInstall the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Installation OverviewCabling Requirements Wireless Verify the installation was successful Disabled Default Factory SettingsAuthentication Type Open System 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 Default Default gatewayDefault Enable IP AddressDefault Wireless Ssid Service Set IDTurbo Mode Default Disable802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters Change Password Security Configuration For 64-bits encryption Default Key Authentication TypeDefault key size 64 bits Key SizeKey 1 802.11b Wireless LAN Security ParametersAccess Control Access Control Firmware UpgradeAccess Control List MAC AddressAdvanced Setup Default100% Transmit PowerBeacon Interval RTS ThresholdPreamble Type Default LongRestore Factory Default AP Status Station List About Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features Protecting Your Wireless NetworkSecure the Access Point Change the PasswordBefore You Change the Ssid and WEP Settings 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