NETGEAR WAB102 manual Wireless

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

Note: We suggest you first install the WAB102 with the default settings. Optionally, you can then customize your settings and enable encryption if it is required.

1.Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point.

The best location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.

Note: If you are planning to mount your WAB102 on a wall or in a remote location, we suggest you configure and verify your WAB102's operations first.

2.Connect the Ethernet cable.

Use the Category 5 Ethernet cable included with the product to connect the Ethernet port on the rear panel of WAB102 to a 10 Base-T or 100 Base-Tx network hub, switch, or router.

3.Connect the power cable.

Connect the power cord of the WAB102 power adapter to the 5V DC power socket on the rear panel of the access point. Then, plug the power adapter into an A/C power outlet.

Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the WAB102.

4.Configure the wireless adapter settings.

To access the WAB102, you need to configure your 802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapter to use the WAB102 factory default settings as follows:

SSID:	Wireless
Network Mode:	Infrastructure
WEP:	Disabled or Off

For a full listing of factory defaults, refer to “Default Factory Settings“ on page 13.

Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Contents About the Wireless Access Point Chapter IntroductionFeatures BenefitsSystem Requirements WAB102 Dual BandWhat’s In the Box? Compatible and Related Netgear Products802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless Networking Hardware DescriptionWAB102 Wireless Access Point Front Panel Following table explains the LED indicatorsWAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Restore to Factory Default ButtonSetting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Placement and Range Guidelines What You Will Need Before You BeginCabling Requirements Installation OverviewInstall the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Wireless Verify the installation was successful Authentication Type Open System Default Factory SettingsDisabled Basic Configuration Determine the name of your access pointLog In to the Access Point Configure Basic Setup ParametersFor LAN parameters, see TCP/IP Configuration Parameters on Default Enable Default gatewayDefault IP AddressTurbo Mode Ssid Service Set IDDefault Wireless Default Disable802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters Change Password Security Configuration For 64-bits encryption Default key size 64 bits Authentication TypeDefault Key Key Size802.11b Wireless LAN Security Parameters Key 1Access Control Access Control List Firmware UpgradeAccess Control MAC AddressAdvanced Setup Beacon Interval Transmit PowerDefault100% RTS ThresholdDefault Long Preamble TypeRestore Factory Default AP Status Station List About Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Protecting Your Wireless Network Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security FeaturesBefore 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 No lights are lit on the access point Basic FunctioningOne or both of the wireless activity lights do not light up Ethernet Link/Act light is not litTroubleshooting Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information NETGEAR, Inc