NETGEAR WAB102 manual 802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters

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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	DESCRIPTION

SSID (Service Set ID)	Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID
	in this field; the characters are case sensitive.
	When in infrastructure mode, this field defines
	the service set ID (SSID). The SSID assigned to
	the wireless node is required to match the
	access point SSID in order for the wireless node
	to communicate with the access point.
	Default: Wireless

Channel/Frequency	Shows the current channel and frequency in
	use. The wireless channel in use will be
	between 1 to 11 for US and Canada, 1 to 13 for
	Europe and Australia.
	Default: 6

Data Rate	Shows the available transmit data rate of the
	wireless network. The possible data rates
	supported are: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps and
	11 Mbps.
	Default: Best

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 BeginInstall the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Installation OverviewCabling Requirements Wireless Verify the installation was successful Disabled Default Factory SettingsAuthentication Type Open System 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 FeaturesSecure 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 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