NETGEAR WAB102 manual Basic Configuration, Determine the name of your access point

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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 configured remotely from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator web browser version 4.78 or above on your computer.

Note: For up-to-date details on WAB102 configuration visit

www.netgear.com.

1.Determine the name of your access point.

To find the name of your access point, refer to the labels on the bottom of the access point. The access point name should be similar to this, netgear10d4b5.

2.Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

3.In browser Address or Location box, type in the name of your access point, and press enter. You do not need to include "www" or "http://."

Note: There is no space required between “netgear” and the 6 digits of the access point name.

Once you have entered your access point name, your web browser should automatically find the WAB102 dual band AP and display the home page, as shown above.

You may also access the WAB102 home page by specifying either the IP address or the WAB102 name as printed on the bottom of the device.

14	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 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 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 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